STORIES OF THE REGION

How about some indoor climbing at heights of up to 16 metres? Or a fabulous panoramic view of the ‘Moos,’ directly from the swimming pool? Even when the weather’s bad, the Freizeitbetriebe in Ehrwald ensure plenty of fun.

A snowy winter hike, a carriage ride, or an exciting evening of tobogganing: you’re all set for a Valentine’s Day full of romance in the Tyrolean mountains.

Whether it’s arnica spray or liquorice root tea you’re after, the Zugspitz pharmacy in Ehrwald has a full range of useful remedies produced in-house. Providing personal advice to all customers is the highest priority for owner Kristina Mitterhauser.

Loisl - your digital vacation companion

Namlos, situated in a side valley between the Lech Valley and the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, is one of the smallest communities in Austria. It is popular for its seclusion - and for a special highlight: wildlife watching in Namlos.

The Genussbäckerei und Konditorei Rühl in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was founded in 1933 and has been in the family business ever since. Only handmade products are available here. For Easter, Markus Rühl reveals the family recipe for the Easter flat cake. We wish you every success and a happy Easter!

Tyrolean landscape expert Dr. Dipl. Ing. Karel Cerny explains how ski slopes are transformed into species-rich flower meadows in summer.

First they fall in love with each other, then with their vacation destination and in the end they get married at the Rimmlhof in Berwang: Andrea Meier and Lars Kasigkeit are real regulars of the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena.

Mountain and ski touring are extremely popular activities at this time of year. Usually. Because since September, even these group events are no longer allowed to take place. Sebastian Buchwieser from Grainau is a mountain guide and talks about his everyday life without guests.

Anyone who travels in the mountains knows that nature is sometimes unpredictable. For as beautiful as our mountain world is to look at, it can also be dangerous. One risk in winter: Avalanches. Christian Hornung from the Zugspitze Avalanche Commission explains what to look out for.

Mountain rescue is called out in the event of accidents on the mountain. Regina Poberschnigg and Markus Wolf talk about their work and what the professionals want from their "patients".

The cable cars in the Zugspitz Arena Bavaria-Tyrol always reliably bring a lot of people to the summit: To keep it that way, they are regularly checked. For the first time, a drive on the Zugspitze cable car has now been replaced in the process

Snow, sun and plenty of time: Winter fans can enjoy their favorite season best right outside their own front door. How about a homemade igloo, for example? Marco Seitner from the Lermoos Alpine School reveals the best way to do this.

Here, history is still alive: Carnival in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is also full of traditions. This year, the colorful hustle and bustle is cancelled, but preparations for the Werdenfels carnival usually begin early in the year.

Skiers have to be strong this year: slopes and lifts are not in operation despite wonderful snow. How good that you can also have your winter fun off the slopes.

A snowy, white mountain landscape is a soothing sight. Sometimes you would like to capture this moment of tranquility and take it home with you. But taking pictures in winter is not necessarily easy. Here is the second part with tips for the perfect photo in the snow.

A winter landscape covered in deep snow is fascinating. But capturing this exhilaration in a picture presents its own challenges. The amateur photographers of FroZen Lights from Ehrwald and Lermoos give tips for a successful photo in the snow.

Gliding smoothly through the snowy idyll, enjoying the mountain air and the panorama: For cross-country skiing to be so soothing, the tracks must be perfect. In the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena, optimal cross-country trails provide for the brave afür.

New Year's Eve is just around the corner and with it the start of the new year. There are many customs - some very familiar, others long forgotten. We have collected the most beautiful and funniest ones. Maybe they will inspire you for your New Year's Eve?

Yes, it does exist: the perfect punch. And to make sure there's something for everyone, we've put together three recipes. Cheers!

2020 - an extraordinary year, with new life situations to which one still has to get used - is coming to an end.