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A journey through the mystical time between the years!

A special tradition during the Christmas season in Tyrol and the Alpine region is "smudging" or as they beautifully say in the dialect "rachign gian". These twelve holy nights have a particularly strong attraction for people. Many of us know the sayings at Christmas or New Year's like "Don't wash laundry or hang it out to dry" or "keep the wheels still". But what exactly does it mean? Accordingly, the Hall-Wattens tourism association offers a very special tour on this topic.

Discover narrow alleyways, charming squares, "talking" signs, and the main sights of the largest old town in Tyrol. City tours take place on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:00 AM.

The 700-year-old town is located 10 km east of Innsbruck and was the largest and most significant town in North Tyrol during the Middle Ages. Rich salt deposits allowed the town to flourish as early as the 13th century. When in the 15th century the princely mint from Meran in South Tyrol was moved to Hall, the importance of the town grew further. In the year 1486, the first thaler in the world was minted in Hall.

At the center of the old town is one of the most beautiful squares in Austria, the Upper Town Square. Noteworthy are the late Gothic parish church of St. Nicholas, the town hall, and the Magdalene Chapel.

Together we will conjure up an apple strudel made from primarily regional ingredients using stretched strudel dough, and enjoy the typical Austrian pastry afterwards with a cup of coffee.
As it is well known, love goes through the stomach!

Walk among alpacas through the winter landscape in the Grubetal at Volderberg. The snow crunches under your feet, the scent of the forest and fresh fir trees fills the air, and with a bit of luck, it begins to snow lightly. The alpaca by your side brings you tranquility, allowing you to fully enjoy your walk.

Every Friday at 2:00 PM, guests of the Hall-Wattens region can participate in a guided hike at Wattenberg as part of the winter week program.

In cold temperatures, we look forward to our furry companions, who we can warm up to again and again. “Lamapapa” Hans introduces us to his “family”: We get up close with the clever hiking partners and explore the Wattenberg forest together. In the process, we learn a lot of new things about the friendly cloven-hoofed animals. Let's go!

In the Halltal, we shorten the wait for the Christ Child. During this enchanting Christmas hike for children, we listen to stories, search for little forest treasures, and, with a bit of luck, observe some winter animals in their activities!

With crafting and refreshments, we spend a wonderful festive time together.