On Sunday the first Galtür Zipflbob World Championships take place. It sounds like fun – and it is fun, but you should probably know a couple of things beforehand about zipflbobs – or one-person minibobs – to make it even better. Eight basic facts:
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THE KRAMPUS DAY QUIZ
Not long now until the Krampus figures and the Austrian Alpine witches arrive and the wild activities begin. But do you know what connects the Krampus with King Kong? Or why the Krampus was even […]
IT’S FINALLY STARTING
On Thursday the lifts started up for the new season in Ischgl, and on Saturday the Seeed concert really kicks things off. But we have seven other reasons why we can hardly wait:
FIND THE BATHING LAKE (AND WHAT NEMO AND DORY HAVE TO DO WITH IT)
Paznaun’s swimming lakes have character – but what exactly? If swimming lakes were characters from the film “Finding Nemo”, for example, which ones would they be? A Trisanna test.
JAKOBINA, THE WITCH FROM GALTÜR: A SHORT STORY
The witches’ hole in Gorfenwald is a mysterious place. Sigmund Wolfart, Senior Head of Intersport in Galtür, has written a book of short stories about it – or rather, about the witch Jakobina. He shares the most popular one with Trisanna.
SUNBED ISCHGL!
The weather is treating us well this Easter week, very well indeed. What could be better than sitting outside the hut on a ski day and simply looking up? Up into the sun, of course. Trisanna visited some of the sun-worshippers.
SKIING ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE
The Easter holidays start tomorrow, and with them the part of the season which leisurely skiers most look forward to: sunny skiing (although the weather forecast for today and tomorrow means this could just be theoretical). All the same, Trisanna has five tips you should take to heart:
SHOVELLING SNOW
The fun park, better known as Ischgl Snowpark, is the highlight of Ischgl for snowboarders. But to make sure it really does offer fun, it has to be shaped every day. How is it done? We watched Daniel, the shaper, at work.
NUMBERS, PLEASE: THIS IS HOW LONG ISCHGL’S LONGEST PISTE IS
From the Greitspitze, the highest point in the ski area, down to Ischgl, it’s 11 kilometres. That already sounds impressive. But it gets even more impressive when you compare the number with other things which are 11 kilometres long.
THE BIG TOBOGGANING ABC: 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.
DO YOU SPEAK TOURIST? TODAY: PART 2 AND THE FINAL PART – BAVARIAN
For another three days, Ischgl will still be the capital of Bavaria (then their Bamps* have to go back to Schui**). Which means it’s definitely the right time to explain at least a couple of those strange words they keep using. So that we can understand each other properly, and the Grattla*** will come back again. We’re not Zipflklatscher**** after all.
ISCHGL’S ALPINE ZOO: THE TRISANNA CARNIVAL SPECIAL
Today is Shrove Tuesday. Today’s the day when the whole world does fancy dress. And once again, Ischgl is ahead of its time. Because people get dressed up here the whole season long. Why? We don’t really know. But we’ve taken supporting photos of the Ischgl Alpine zoo this year just for good measure. Leilei, hurrah, or something along those lines!
DO YOU SPEAK TOURIST? TODAY: HAMBURGERISH
At this time of year, Ischgl’s either in Bavaria or it’s a suburb of Hamburg – both these German states have winter holidays right now. To make sure we really understand each other, we explain what the Germans mean when they use those funny words. Today, Part 1: Hamburg.
CHILDREN’S MUSIC PART 2: THE VERY BEST HITS OF ALL TIME (AND FOR VERY GOOD REASONS)
Another ear worm from the HerrH concert in Kappl? If you didn’t manage to make there it after all, your next opportunity to enjoy children’s music in Paznaun is today! Frank und seine Freunde will be providing the party atmosphere in Galtür from 3pm today. And for the time before the concert, Trisanna’s music editor has put together a playlist of the best children’s songs.
YOU CAN SKI JUMP IN ISCHGL TOO. AND HOW!
At the Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld, the team competition is happening on the long hill today. The ski jumping takes place on the Berg Isel in Innsbruck. We think that the competition could easily have been held on the Idalp, too. After all, great jumping goes on in the fun park there – every single day.
FIVE EXPRESSIONS YOU’LL ONLY EVER HEAR ON THE MOUNTAIN
The Austrian dialect is sometimes not that easy to understand. For non-Austrians, of course, but also for Austrians themselves. Trisanna explains five expressions which you really need to know – and which you mostly only hear on the mountain.
WANT TO BE ONE OF THE COOL GUYS ON THE SLOPES? THEN READ THIS
Skiing is a competitive battle, there’s no denying it. It should be fun, but all the same, you always have at least one eye on other people. The positions they’re skiing in, if they’re just as fast as you, and what are they wearing? Trisanna knows when you’re with the cool guys and when, sadly, you’re not.
TELL US YOUR NAME AND WE’LL TELL YOU WHAT YOUR DAY WILL BE LIKE
For many visitors, Sunday is traditionally the start of the skiing week. Based on the first letter of your name, Trisanna can tell what your first day will be like.
IMPROVE YOUR INSTA – HOW TO TAKE GREAT GROUP PHOTOS
Whether you’re skiing with friends or with the family, souvenir photos are always important. Here’s a couple of quick tips to make your group photos really perfect.
THE TRISANNA GUIDEBOOK: 5 TIPS FOR A SKIING HOLIDAY WITH A DOG
They’re our best friends, so we really don’t like leaving them at home. But winter holidays with a dog are not so easy. At least not when you want both humans and animals to have a good time. We’ve put together 5 tips for you.
