Golden Autumn. Press release

Summer is drawing to a close, the leaves on the trees are changing colour and the temperatures are becoming milder – autumn is on its way. Autumn means perfect weather for walks, cycling or mountain biking, and delicious feasting in the Hall-Wattens region.

Zwei Personen wandern in einer bergigen Landschaft, umgeben von Nadelbäumen und mit einer klaren Sicht auf die Berge im Hintergrund.

Experience nature in its autumnal finery

Hikes have a very special charm in the golden autumn. This is certainly true of the hike to one of the places of spiritual energy in the Hall-Wattens region: the Walderalm. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly walk or a more challenging mountain hike, there are various routes offering everyone the chance to visit the Walderalm. The mountain pasture is situated on an idyllic plateau and offers wonderful views of countless mountains in the Tux Alps, stretching all the way to the rugged cliffs of the Karwendel. Here, you can enjoy autumnal nature at its most beautiful and recharge your batteries.
Should autumn show its harsher side, the Hall-Wattens region offers numerous museums to explore. The Mining Museum tells the story of salt mining, whilst at the Hall Mint, everything revolves around the creation of the first taler and the development of the dollar. The Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens are also always worth a visit.

Ein Teller mit Kartoffelknödel und Rahmspinat, garniert mit Schnittlauch und Käse. Im Hintergrund ist ein grüner Salat zu sehen.

Autumn is the season for good food

The mountain huts await hungry walkers with delicious dumplings, Schlutzkrapfen and refreshing drinks. But there is also a rich culinary offering to discover down in the valley. On 9 September 2023, the Organic Mountain Farmers’ Festival will take place in Hall. This year’s festival theme is ‘potatoes’, but of course, alongside the potatoes, there will be plenty of other regional delicacies on offer – from vegetables grown in the Thaur fields to meat and homemade drinks. Anyone who already has other plans for this date can visit the weekly farmers’ market every Saturday morning on the Upper Town Square in Hall and sample produce from the Hall-Wattens region.

Almabtrieb: Kühe mit buntem Dekor ziehen durch eine Straße in den Alpen, begleitet von Hirten und umgeben von beeindruckender Bergkulisse.

Autumn Customs and Traditions

As is the case throughout Tyrol, the Hall-Wattens region also celebrates the traditional autumn cattle drive. On 16 September, from 11.00 am, the Schafferer family will be celebrating the return of their animals with a traditional procession at the Friedrichshof in Absam. As a sign of gratitude that the cattle have returned home safe and sound, the cattle are festively decorated with alpine flowers, fir branches and much more. A true Tyrolean tradition that amazes visitors and allows them to experience the cows up close.
The ‘Pferdeherbst’ (Horse Autumn) is also a hallmark of the Hall-Wattens region. On 24 September 2023, riders from all disciplines and with a wide variety of breeds will gather in Mils. Horses used for leisure or breeding, in sport or pulling historic carriages will be presented to the amazed visitors. A unique event for young and old alike, and especially for horse lovers.

In autumn, the ‘Nature & Leisure’ holiday package is available from €89 for two nights, including half board. The package offers guests the chance to take part in a guided hike from the summer weekly programme, or to explore the Hall-Wattens region at their own pace on an e-bike.

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For further enquiries:

TVB Region Hall-Wattens
Vera Fluchtmann
Unterer Stadtplatz 19
6060 Hall in Tirol
Tel.: +43 5223 45544 32
v.fluchtmann@hall-wattens.at
www.hall-wattens.at