FUN by TrisannaJan 23, 20208:00

THE PLAYLIST FOR IN BETWEEN

Let’s be honest: right now is the most difficult of times. Christmas is long since over, and the end of term holidays are a long way away, too. So Trisanna’s music editors have put together a soundtrack to make the waiting time until your next Paznaun trip a little shorter.

CULTURE by TrisannaJan 22, 20208:00

PAZNAUN PEOPLE: EMILIO PIRCHER, SCHOOL BOY AND MUSICIAN

Emilio Pircher from See may only be 8 years old, but he already plays the accordion as well as any adult – if not better. We spoke with him about his performances, his role model and his favourite pieces of music.

FUN by TrisannaJan 21, 20208:00

SKI RACING LIKE IN THE OLDEN DAYS

Every Tuesday evening, people tear down the slopes in Galtür on short, curved wooden planks. What’s known as barrel stave racing is traditional in Paznaun. So what is it, then?

FOOD by TrisannaJan 20, 20208:00

FUN IN THE HUTS: HOW BURN OFF THOSE TYROLEAN POTATOES

There are a couple of reasons why winter sports and ski huts fit so well togther. Perhaps the most important: you can fill up straightaway in the hut to replace the energy you’ve lost skiing. And with winter sports, you can burn off in a falsh the calorie bombs you’ve devoured up on the moutain.

CULTURE by TrisannaJan 19, 20208:00

GALTÜR IN THE OLD DAYS

It’s hard to believe, but this picture shows Galtür in the year 1900. Back then, the town consisted of just a couple of scattered houses. Things are very different today. And colourful.

FUN by TrisannaJan 18, 20208:00

SNOW SCULPTURES: WHERE THE MUSIC PLAYS

The winners of the international snow sculpture festival in the Silvretta Arena have been announced. The most impressive sculpture built on the Idalp this year is, in the eyes of the jury, a saxophone and a guitar. And they’re quite right.

SPORTS by TrisannaJan 17, 20208:00

HALLO MR THERAPIST: WHAT SHOULD WE DO IF IT STARTS TO HURT?

On days like this, we often ski until we drop. But what should you do when your calves start to hurt a bit? Reto Cotrotzo, physiotherapist from Kappl, recommends the PECH method. And explains to us what that means.

SPORTS by TrisannaJan 16, 20208:00

TOURISM: ME AND MY CREW

Last year, Ischgl introduced what’s known as the Crew Card, giving staff working in Ischgl a whole range of discounts. The project has now been extended throughout all of Paznaun. We spoke with the organizers.

FOOD by TrisannaJan 15, 20208:00

PAZNAUN PEOPLE: CHRISTIAN TÖRF, HEAD CHEF AT ALPENHAUS

Christian Törf is the head chef at Alpenhaus, making him what you could call the highest gourmet chef in Paznaun. Because as of last autumn, the Alpenhaus has a Gault-Millau toque. We spoke to him – and not just about this.

NATURE by TrisannaJan 14, 20208:00

HEROES OF THE NIGHT: SNOW GROOMERS AND THEIR DRIVERS

There’s a lot happening on the slopes at night. You really shouldn’t be skiing where the snow groomers are preparing the snow for the next day – it’s dangerous.

CULTURE by TrisannaJan 13, 20208:00

SNOW SCULPTURES: SUPERSTARS YOU CAN TOUCH

For the past 27 years, gigantic snow artworks have been built in the Silvretta Arena – and this year is no exception. So be careful when you’re skiing, because you might suddenly find yourself face-to-face with Elton John. And larger than life, at that.

CULTURE by TrisannaJan 12, 20208:00

LEARNING FROM THE BEST: WHEN ISCHGL GOT ITS SKI SCHOOL

Long, long before there were ski lifts in Paznaun, there were already ski instructors in Ischgl. The Ischgl Ski School is celebrating its 90^th birthday at the moment. We know how it all began.

FOOD by TrisannaJan 11, 20208:00

TELL ME WHAT YOU’RE EATING AND I’LL TELL YOU WHERE YOU’RE FROM

Different countries, different customs – and in Ischgl and Paznaun, we know the truth of this more than almost anywhere else. Especially when it comes to food. What’s important to different visitors? We asked Christian Törf, head chef at Alpenhaus, and he explained the differences between Austrians, Russians and the Dutch. Enjoy your meal!

SPORTS by TrisannaJan 10, 20208:00

BEHIND THE SCENES IN ISCHGL: THE WAXING WORKSHOP

After the ski hire is before the ski hire. But how come every customer gets an almost new ski? The skis are tuned. How does such a large-scale ski service work? We took a look at how the Silvretta Sports professionals do it.

FUN by TrisannaJan 9, 20208:00

THE TRISANNA WINTER QUIZ: DO YOU RECOGNIZE THE WORD?

We’ve talked enough. In an admittedly very irregular series, we’ve asked our cartoonist, Ernst, to draw winter sport terms for us. What’s the artist trying to tell us here?

CULTURE by TrisannaJan 8, 202010:19

PAZNAUN PEOPLE: SIMON OTTEN, DUTCHMAN AND SKI INSTRUCTOR

Simon Otten is the head of the Ischgl Ski School Children’s Land. He’s Dutch, but you’d never guess when he speaks, he sounds so Tyrolean. We listened to him for a while.

FUN by TrisannaJan 7, 20208:00

THE ABC OF TOBOGGANING: TOBOGGANING WITH KIDS

Had enough of skiing? Then why not have a go at tobogganing? We’ve got four tips on making it safe for children – and still having fun.

SPORTS by TrisannaJan 6, 20208:00

DEMONSTRATION SKIING: MORE DYNAMIC THAN EVER

Team Dynamic is one of Ischgl Ski School’s three show teams. When the ski school’s demo show sets off down the Prennerhang this evening, they will of course be a part of it. We’ve spoken to the guys – and we know why this year’s show is even more spectacular than ever before.

SPORTS by TrisannaJan 5, 20208:00

WHERE AM I SITTING? THE BIG IDALP CHAIRLIFT QUIZ

The Idalp: centre of skiing in Ischgl, the venue for great concerts and what feels like the place with the most number of chairlifts in the eastern Alps. It’s easy to lose track of where you are. Welcome to the big “Which chairlift am I sitting in?” quiz. How well do you know your way around the Idalp?

CULTURE by TrisannaJan 4, 20208:00

PAZNAUN PEOPLE: GOTTLIEB JEHLE, ZITHER PLAYER

Gottlieb Jehle is 71, and not for nothing is he known as the “Zither God”: for almost 45 years he has performed with his instrument, in Paznaun as well as in Arlberg, in Switzerland, South Tyrol and Germany. We invited him to pose for us.