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Ideas for family activities
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Select the holiday region of your choice to find out the various leisure activities available.
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Tobogganing by moonlight in the Sarntal valleyAn absolute must to experience: a group of friends on toboggans when the snow crystals sparkle like diamonds in the moonlight. Take the chairlift up to the Pichlberg-Alm and descend on runners screaming with excitement. Sarntal valley Tourist Board |
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To the "Man from the Glacier", in the South Tyrol Archaeological MuseumThe museum brings to life South Tyrol's history of the past 15,000 years, with "Ötzi" - so called because he was discovered in the Ötz-Tal Alps - as the main attraction. Programmes for children are available on request, enabling them to carry out research and experiments: they can make pottery, hammer, sew and fashion flint tools. Archaeological Museum |
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The Rotwand adventure toboggan runWhere else can you find a giant rabbit made of snow, a 4 metre-high snowman, a snow castle? Along the Rotwand adventure toboggan run in the Upper Pustertal valley of course! Rotwand AG |
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The Loden experience at VintlEyes open, ears alert, feel the quality with your hands! Loden, a thick, waterproof woollen cloth, originally worn by Alpine herdsmen became fashionable among the Austrian aristocracy in the 19th century. Here you can find out how this fulled cloth is made and its history, all in a stimulating atmosphere. World of Loden |
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Ski fun for children in Alta BadiaDo they really have to ski down the same slopes day after day? In Alta Badia children set the tone. Animators make sure the kids are entertained and that there's plenty of variety during ski instruction in the various ski schools. Alta Badia Tourist Board |
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Ski and snowboard schoolsThe Dolomite ski and snowboard schools with their broad programmes to suit all levels are the ideal places to learn from professionals how to carve and snowboard or perfect your technique. Instruction is also tailored to advanced skiers/boarders with technique, half-pipe, deep snow and snow-jumping courses. South Tyrol's ski schools |
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Horse-drawn sleigh rides around the town of Brunico/BruneckA wooden open sleigh rushing through the snow with bells warning pedestrians of your arrival, proud horses in harness, a warm blanket to keep you snug, all amid a dream-like mountain landscape. Tourist Board Crontour |
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Excitement in white in the Villnöss ValleyThis secluded winter paradise at the foot of the weird and wonderful pinnacles of the Geisler-Spitzen Dolomites is the ideal resort for children and the young-at-heart, featuring a fun course in the snow remote from the ski slopes. Villnöss Valley Tourist Board |
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Endless fun on the slopes in the Ortler Ski ArenaA single ski pass gives you access to all lifts in 16 superb family-friendly ski resorts with slopes for all abilities. Above all most are relatively intimate with broad runs, so it's easy to keep track of the kids. Ortler Ski Arena |
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