StAngLwirt in HArMOnY witH nAtUrE

Stanglpost
Autumn 10
The Stanglwirt magazine has the latest information on the holiday paradise in Tirol
Welcome home... at the Stanglwirt
Stanglwirt IN
HARMONY
WITH NATURE
Principles such as originality, sustainability, and responsibility toward
natural resources are important here.
Legends
Original
The Stanglwirt is a place of encounters, a place with history
and stories. Anecdotes from the
past and the present too have
their place here, as narratives
of special trips.
We are more mindful of getting
back to basics these days.
Quite a few unforgettable moments characterise the Stanglwirt’s past, many of
which have become real legends – which
you like to hear over and over again.
The success when the much longed-for
Edelweiß finally flourished on the Wilder
Kaiser; the wave of emotion which went
through Austria when Balthasar Hauser
made it possible for the million Schilling
stallion Pluto Verona to find a home in
the Stanglwirt’s Lipizzaner stud farm; or
that evening when – at that time still a
professional skier – Hansi Hinterseer played his first melody on an accordion. The
Biohotel with its cow-shed and famous
window in the traditional snug has long
since become an established meeting
place and hides many legendary
moments. ... Article on page 6
Living and running a business in harmony with the natural surroundings is an ethos
which has been upheld for hundreds of years at the Stanglwirt. In 1609 the Stanglwirt was granted publican status by the local authorities in Kitzbühel. As a result
the Stanglwirt is one of the longest continuously operating public houses in Europe. The centuries at the Stanglwirt have not only been characterised by spirited
innkeepers, but also by committed farmers. So whoever comes back home to the
Stanglwirt, will experience a 5-star level Bio-Hotel and also a carefully managed
farm. The Stanglwirt has always existed and been run in harmony with the natural
surroundings. “We live from and with the natural surroundings”, is how Balthasar
Hauser sums up this philosophy. ...Article on page 4
The increasing pace of daily life brings
about a desire for peace and relaxation.
A yearning for unadulterated adventures
in natural surroundings, for hikes in the
mountains, for the magic of an Indian summer on the Alpine meadows is something
which many people focus on. The value of
what is original is being experienced anew.
In Tirol the Alpine cattle drive with the
wonderfully adorned cows is experiencing
a resurgence in interest, since an underlying appreciation of values can be seen
in this tradition. The Stanglwirt has always
celebrated this. Being at one with nature
can be seen in the responsible farming,
and also in the honey used in building the
hotel. The re-discovery of these values
is now reaching the wider public. The
Stanglwirt meets this interest with a variety
of opportunities to encounter the natural
surroundings in a manner which is unadulterated and original.
...Article on pages 4, 12, 14
Biohotel Stanglwirt The Balthasar Hauser Family 6353 Going am Wilden Kaiser Tirol / Austria Tel. +43 / (0)5358 / 2000 Fax. +43 / (0)5358 / 200031 [email protected] www.stanglwirt.com
Welcome
BATHING LAKE
CHILDREN’S FARM
RIDING COURSE
Driving range
TENNIS COURTS
Stanglwirt
FOOTBALL PITCHES
WELCOME
Dear Guest,
Happiness in life is happiness in giving!
It is joy being a host,
Yours, the Balthasar Hauser family
GRASPOINT-HOCHAlm
(“STANGL-ALM”)
Editorial
Stanglwirt - Tyrolean tradition and the natural surroundings provide a ‘home’ for international
guests.
Since 1609 there has been a place at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser where people can have a
rest, refresh themselves and get together. Then they can continue on their journey.
Hüttling Moos
What began 400 years ago has continually changed in the course of time. Yet the core concept
has remained – somewhere to have a “rest” – which is what the Stanglwirt guest is looking for.
A stop-off “at home”. The opportunity to go there at any time – 365 days a year, 24 hours a day
– is what gives many regular guests a sense of security.
We continually strive, together with more than 230 employees, to further develop and safeguard this offer. In the future
too the farmland area, which covers more than 100 hectares, should provide the best quality feed for the 45 cattle and 28
horses, so we can produce unique cheese, milk, yoghurt and meat.
Just as the ‘Kaiserquelle’ was a reflection of the quality of the water in this location and the eco-building principles in the
1980s using genuine solid Swiss stone pine by our father Balthasar Hauser formed the basis of our authenticity, we must
strive to maintain the quality of each product, maintaining this 5-star level status. This and the fact that we live here on
the farm, and are not just a luxury hotel, is what makes for a complete experience. Food and drink, every wish you could
conceive for your leisure time, as ever embedded in the unmistakeably natural style of the “Stanglwirt” – that is our aim.
Success can be seen in the fact that our guests keep coming back. There is but one important tester for us. You!
The idea of connecting Tirol and you is set to continue in the future – together with you. The values of this region should
enrich your life - that’s why we’re here.
With dedication and delight – for you and from you!
Thank-you
Yours, Richard Hauser
CEO
CONTENT
WITH NATURE
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LEGENDS06
HUNTING FOR PLEASURE
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LIVING & WELLNESS
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LIPIZZANER STUD FARM
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GOLF PARADISE
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CULTURE IN THE ENVIRONS
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LATEST NEWS
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TRADITIONAL INN - THE STANGLWIRT 20
CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS
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Stanglwirt-COLLECTION
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400 YEARS OF THE STANGLWIRT
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STANGLWIRT AS A MEETING POINT
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WEISSWURST PARTY
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With nature
Stanglwirt in
harmony with
nature
For a hotelier this means respecting natural resources and using sensible farming practices in keeping
with the laws of nature. For Balthasar Hauser, who has a love of nature, this approach has been a matter
of course, even since he was a child. His special pioneering achievements lay in the consistency of
applying this approach and particularly in the visionary recognition that living in harmony with nature
means valuing it. Organic food made from our own produce, meat from our own cattle, high quality feed
from our own Alpine pastures and meadows, the best quality dairy produce – those who can control the
general conditions and who want the best out of and of nature in the long-term, act with nature – not
against it. Balthasar Hauser recognises that living in harmony with nature is not only important in agricultural terms, but it is also something which is important to guests. This means that living in harmony
with nature is the hotel’s fundamental message. Whoever feels at home at the Stanglwirt, lives close to
nature – thanks to the unique landscape around the Wilder Kaiser, the natural construction methods, the
produce from our own farm, and the fact that the Stanglwirt is also a farm which keeps cattle; thanks
to the plenty of leisure options on offer outdoors and last but not least especially due to the fact that
the Hauser family continually impart this closeness to nature in what they do and how they operate.
You don’t need to hark back to traditional values such as originality and authenticity; the Stanglwirt has
always lived in harmony with these ideas. Providing a service lies in recognising that guests value these
ideas and that we act upon it.
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Legends
Stanglwirt &
its legends
The Stanglwirt origins lie in many things, whether that is the first
private Lipizzaner stables, the Edelweiß on the Wilder Kaiser and in
so many successful careers. Imaginativeness, a pioneering spirit and
drive are what have characterised the Stanglwirt to date.
Hansi Hinterseer learns to ‘play accordion’
Childhood friend of Balthasar Hauser, Hansi Hinterseer, was an acclaimed professional skier in the USA and one evening came to him asking Balthasar to teach
him ‘a few tunes on the accordion’, which was so ‘wonderful’. The Americans
really wanted to hear him play these tunes, so Hansi Hinterseer practised his first
few notes with Balthasar Hauser in the office. A few years later he was discovered
by the producer Jack White - and the rest is a living legend.
A home for Edelweiß
The botanical idea of Balthasar Hauser and friend Franz Kofler was born at a singers’ meeting. Edelweiß, which was threatened with extinction, was to gain a new
home on the Wilder Kaiser! What was hastily conceived as a thought became an
arduous undertaking. “We wanted to establish wild Edelweiß, not the garden variety Edelweiß”, said Balthasar Hauser. For this unusual rescue operation Edelweiß
seeds were gathered from the Dolomites, grown in the garden, and finally planted
in a secret location on the Wilder Kaiser. Success! The small, delicate plant found
a new, protected home high above the Stanglwirt. Occasionally Balthasar Hauser
picks one for ‘much loved guests’. Princess Caroline of Monaco and new Princess
Charlene Wittstock were presented with one as a gift.
The story of Pluto Verona
It was a spectacular event. The venerable Dorotheum in Vienna was constructed
as the setting for an unusual Lipizzaner auction which was broadcast live on ORF.
Balthasar Hauser at that time managed the only private Lipizzaner stables in
Austria and was very interested in the breeding stallions at the Piber stables. After
all, this was where the proud horses from the Spanish Riding School came from.
Under the patronage of the incumbent Minister for Agriculture, Josef Riegler, and
presented by Peter Rapp, one horse after another was lead into the improvised
arena. “It was love at first sight”, says Balthasar Hauser, as he recalls the moment,
when Pluto Verona was offered up for auction. Yet his bid of one million Schilling
was outbid –by an unemployed person, who as it later turned out, was not able to
raise this sum of money. There was a huge debacle and ORF General Director at
the time Peter Marbo asked whether the offer was still applicable.
“A Tyrolean man is true to his word. We help one another and make the best of
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things”, was Hauser’s reply to the rescue operation which ensued.
People and the media followed this touching story and newsreader Horst Friedrich
Meyer announced, on the second headline feature of the evening news: the impressive million Schilling stallion Pluto Verona has moved from the Piber stables to his
new home at the Stanglwirt. A move which captured the hearts of all of Austria.
Pluto Verona arrived as a 16-year old stallion and remained the hero of the stables
until his death 20 years later. The children and grandchildren of this impressive
Lipizzaner stallion can still be seen today at the Stanglwirt.
”Legends among guests”
It is with this motto in mind that for a long time many celebrities have felt “at
home” in the Stanglwirt. In the Hauser family and their staff they find a down-toearth nature that they love and hold in high regard. The many legendary visitors
have remained unforgettable and are a part of the history and the memoirs of the
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Balthasar Hauser with 1/ Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver 2/ Thomas Gottschalk 3/ Hillary Clinton
4/ Franz Beckenbauer 5/ Muhammad Ali 6/ Audrey Hepburn 7/ Heidi Klum 8/ Richard Hauser with the UN
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and Soonae Lee-Fink 9/ Princess Caroline & Guillermo Vilas 10/ Georg Anker,
Udo Jürgens, Balthasar Hauser 11/ Helmut Kohl, Magdalena Hauser, Wolfgang Schüssel, Balthasar Hauser
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Hunting paradise
Chamois and deer on the Wilder Kaiser
There is a very special kind of natural experience in the hunting stomping ground on the Wilder Kaiser.
The eastern section of the Wilder Kaiser is an area where you can meet the Stanglwirt Lippizaners on the quiet forest trails. The Stanglwirt’s
delicious mountain cheese is produced on the Graspoint Hochalm and there is also hunting in the same area. The chamois and roe deer hunt is
managed in a very considerate manner. Nurturing is what matters in the first instance. The stocks of game are to remain healthy, and only game
which is specified by the authorities is shot, in order to maintain stocks, explains Richard Hauser, CEO of the Biohotel Stanglwirt, and a hunter
himself.
Richard Hauser on the hunt
In this sense hunting is integrated in the natural cycle of the cultivated landscape, i.e. in the rural economy and in forestry. Those who visit the Stanglwirt can comprehend this cycle
in culinary terms, and also in adventures in the open countryside. Keen hunters (and their interested companions) can enjoy this unique stomping ground on the Wilder Kaiser with
expert guidance from experienced hunter Stefan Straif.
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Unique hunting, nature and mountain adventure
on the Wilder Kaiser
Stanglwirt hunting offer
Can be booked from 1st October to 30th November 2010
High up, just before the ascent to the Wilder Kaiser really gets steep,
there is a very special, luxurious place to stay, quite isolated, hidden in
the forest: Hüttling-Moos, the traditional forest lodge which has been
converted to a five-star treasure chest. The ideal place to replenish your
energy stores in an area which almost deserted.
Hüttling-Moos is situated in the 600 hectare, very well looked after and
easily accessible Stanglwirt hunting paradise. There a fantastic natural
adventure awaits you, which includes wild animal observation, treks and
the romance of a mountain lodge.
The ‘Unique hunting, nature and mountain adventure on the Wilder
Kaiser’ package for 2 people offers:
• 3 nights in the Hüttling-Moos mountain chalet including lodge breakfast
• 2 days stalking tour with our local hunter or as an alternative, NatureWatch tours with our qualified Nature-Watch hiking guide
• Stanglwirt-Rucksack to take with you, filled everyday with a snack,
drinks and a Stanglwirt Zirbenschnapserl
Price for 2 people and 3 nights € 3.500,We charge € 1.500,- for every additional person
For hunters:
Option of going on a chamois shoot
€ 800, - surcharge for each game class, “Hunter’s luck” is very beneficial
for the hunter…
(this tariff is only available as part of the package. For other individual bookings
please see the hunting price list).
Optional services:
Hüttling Moos
Private chef € 26,- per hour
Private butler € 26,- per hour
Catering as per individual requirement
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Working in the Stangl for 20 years
A portrait of hotel manageress
Trixi Moser
A few attentive words to guests at the breakfast table, quite a bit of information at the staff meeting, detailed discussions and chit-chat at evening events – Trixi Moser carries out her duties as the manageress of
the hotel with a lot of passion and with a sense of humour.
With passion and understanding she wields the sceptre and works as a team with 100 employees, is
always ready to listen to guests and provides pep-talks if something isn’t going right.
For instance with a golf tee-off or a ski run. Trixi Moser is a positive person through and through.
‘I am down-to-earth and approachable, and have an awareness of what is going on around me’, she
recounts. Everyday she consciously goes about her duties with joy, since – as she is convinced: ‘In
the Stanglwirt we have the nicest product. Where else is there such a wonderful place to work?’
Trixi Moser is, so to speak, an icon in the Stanglwirt and an established pillar in the business. Having
started out as a Receptionist in the Stanglwirt, today she organises the everyday affairs of the hotel,
experiencing and living the rhythm of the Stangwirt. “I get to develop here and have contact with
people”, she says. The straight talking is down to her - with guests and also with her core team.
Clearly disseminating information – something which the staff in the team have learned from her.
Sensitivity and attentiveness, without that the Stanglwirt would be sunk. “I try to keep an eye on
everything. It is only in working closely together that we can work behind the scenes in an optimal
manner, so everything runs smoothly for our guests”, comments our hotel manageress. Trixi Moser
is a champion of high levels of satisfaction amongst guests and employees alike.
We heartily congratulate Trixi on her 20-year anniversary here at the Stanglwirt!
Living & Wellness
Being “soulful” at the Stanglwirt
A yearning for that sense of home is something which is very central in our lives. Certainty, security, the feeling that you have arrived.
This means that we have to find this feeling in ourselves. In order to provide optimal nurturing for your body, spirit and soul the Stanglwirt has expanded its offer for you:
With “Being Soulful at the Stanglwirt” an ancient Tyrolean idea has been reactivated and redefined. Along with fitness and cosmetics, from September 2010 Inge Neuner will be giving you the chance to have a consultation within the context of coaching, classic psychology, energetic
psychology ® and sports psychology. Ms. Inge Neuer is a qualified psychologist and sports psychologist and mind coach. Take this opportunity,
in a relaxed setting and in the hands of an expert, to take a look at your life far removed from the daily grind, from the outside, from a ‘bird’s-eye
view’ so to speak. Those who prefer natural surroundings as opposed to a consultation room can, under our motto “Walking and Talking”, spend
1 ½ hours outdoors with Ms. Inge Neuner. “When we exercise our body our thoughts get moving too”, says our expert.
Bookings can be made at the SPA – Reception via the direct line: 950 or 922.
Friday: 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and by arrangement. Tel. +43-(0)664-41 22 989 or e-mail [email protected]
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Breaks for success
Those who find themselves working to very high performance levels, day in, day out should take regular breaks. It is only then that your body
and soul can regenerate adequately and you remain motivated and full of vigour. Those who treat their body to a real time-out, and quite incidentally want to relax their mind, ought to place themselves in specialists’ hands. Our Spa Manager Christian Gerstl knows everything that is
required, being an experienced specialist and he is sure to be able to find the ideal indulgent packages to suit your needs.
Our 3000 metre square SPA & Wellness realm also conceals a luxurious health & beauty area which leaves nothing to be desired. From
relaxing massages, all the way through to made-to-measure cosmetic treatments using exclusive products from Maria Galland, QMS!,
Dr. med. Erich Schulte, Ligne St. Barth and Christian Dior Paris, you are offered every conceivable comfort, to re-harmonise your soul
and your body. Getting you back into shape again for your next triumph!
Choose luxury treatments to suit your needs from our extensive spa offer.
To make your individual appointment you can contact us everyday from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
We lavish you with treatments everyday from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Telephone +43 (0) 5358 / 2000 950 and 922 Telefax +43 (0) 5358 / 2000 958
E-Mail: [email protected]
Exclusive beauty days
HAKI with Harald Kitz
New in the beauty programme
Byonik Laser treatment
When the first wrinkles start to get annoying,
or when your pores appear enlarged and your
skin has an uneven look, that’s the time the incomparable Byonik-Laser treatment can help.
Hyaluronic acid is absorbed very effectively by
the skin, visibly smoothing wrinkles and creating a fresher complexion.
(buffet breakfast, afternoon snack, gourmet evening meal)
Stanglwirt spa offer
The special treatment method haki® stretch &
relax has been extremely successful worldwide
in combating general symptoms of stress. The
effects of the treatment can even be felt after
the first session. Relaxation kicks in, your inner
equilibrium is restored and your body finds calm.
Harald Kitz addresses the root cause of the problem and tackles it systematically. He works with
pressure, stretching, vibrations and music.
Harald Kitz has just recently been bestowed the
well-known “AsiaSpa Baccarat Award” in the
“Treatment of the Year” category.
We give our heartfelt congratulations to Harald
Kitz on this special and high level award and
are delighted that our guests have been indulged with this unique treatment method from the
outset!
• 4 nights (free to choose) in the category booked incl. luxury half board
• Sparkling Prosecco or refreshing orange juice on your arrival
• No single room supplement
• Byonik Laser treatments: Bio-technical soft laser with high quality
hyaluron gel. Skin hydration is optimised, pores are refined and wrinkles appear visibly smoother. Pain-free, with no side-effects. Looking
beautiful into the future!
1st day: 2.5-hour facial treatment including Byonik laser treatment.
2nd day: 2-hour Byonik laser method with high quality hyaluron gel.
3rd day: 2.5-hour Byonik laser method with high quality hyaluron gel, followed by make-up using exclusive products by Christian Dior.
• Trip to the hairdresser (wash and blow dry) in our Stanglwirt hair salon
• Fresh, healthy bowl of organic fruit in your room
• Fluffy bathing robe and bathing slippers for the duration of your stay
• Free use of the rock sauna and rock bath
• Free use of our own fitness garden (500m² indoors) with daily supervision
• Free participation in a variety of courses (Pilates, Body-Workout,Yoga
etc.)
• Children’s farmyard, with all-day supervision (for children from the age of 3)
• Participation in activities in our programme of weekly events
Price per person*: from € 1.048,*Price dependant on season and room.
See for yourself; let our beauty experts advise
you.
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Whether it’s going for a ride in the open countryside, or rides with a harness in the famous
riding hall in the Stanglwirt. Stud farm manageress Anna Widder ensures that rides on the
impressive Lipizzaners – and small ponies –
are a real pleasure.
”Horses are good friends, sensitive creatures and occasionally they are wonderful therapists too”, explains our
stud farm manageress Anna Widder. She is lucky to have
made her passion her job, and has found the perfect
place to work. “The Stanglwirt stud farm is a wellness oasis for Lipizzaners, very spacious, well looked after – it’s
a 5* level here too”, muses our equine expert. 30 horses,
ponies and foals need daily exercise, attention, care, and
sometimes medicine. “Here everyone does everything”,
explains the 31-year old, in reference to her team of 4
staff. “Horses are my life”, says Anna, as she leads a
mare out of the box with her experienced hand. There is
great excitement since this is the first time that Amelia
has been separated from her little foal for a few minutes.
The foal is just a few weeks old, Anna Widder missed
its arrival by just a few minutes. “The mare did it all by
herself, emotionally guided by the horse in the neighbouring box”, she laughs. The foal’s father is from the famous
Piber stud farm in Vienna, home of the impressive Lipizzaners from the Viennese Court Riding Academy. She
had a choice of stallions said Anna Widder; I selected a
quiet stallion for our lively Amelia. Every year she looks
for suitable stallions for the mares, since in the Stanglwirt
stud farm 1 to 2 foals are a welcome addition to the stead
every year. Anna Widder has worked with horses all of her
life. She shows her passion for this job in each individual
action. And in the many nicknames which she has for her
impressive charges.
Visit our noble Lipizzaners and book your riding lesson, a
ride in the open or superb horse-drawn carriage rides by
telephoning +43 / (0)5358 / 2000.
Image source: © Paul Dahan & Christiane Slawik
Lipizzaner stud farm
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Lipizzaner
stud farm
Stanglwirt
Stanglwirt riding offer
Sure in the saddle, on the back of a Lipizzaner
• 4 nights from Sunday to Thursday including luxury half board (buffet breakfast, afternoon snack, gourmet evening meal)
• Sparkling Prosecco or refreshing orange juice on your arrival
• Guided tour of the stables on the day you arrive
• 3 hour individual riding lesson in the stables or on the field (45
minutes each)
• 1 hour Cavaletti lesson (45 minutes)
How do I improve my horse’s basic gait?
How can I encourage rhythm, relaxation and cadence?
• 1 hour of theory
• 1x ride with a picnic (approx. 60 minutes, depending on the weather and the time of year)
• Fresh, healthy bowl of organic fruit in your room
• Fluffy bath robe and bathing slippers for the duration of your stay
• Free use of the rock sauna and rock bath
• Free use of our unique fitness garden
(500m2 indoors) with daily supervision
• Free participation in a variety of courses (Pilates, Body-Workout,
Yoga etc.)
• Children’s farmyard, with all-day supervision (for children from the
age of 3)
• Participation in activities in our programme of weekly events
Price per person*: from € 724,*Price dependant on season and room.
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Golf paradise
Teeing-off
in paradise
The wait was worth it. Since March 2010 the brand
new “Stanglwirt Golf training centre”, which includes the hotel’s own driving range, has been barely
a stone’s throw from the entrance to the hotel. In
perfect ‘homeland movie’ scenery, with superb
views to the Wilder Kaiser, you can improve your
tee-shots with ease with top-class golf pros Clemens Prader, Ulf Wendling and Fritz Porstentorfer.
Golf is a sport which challenges body and soul in equal
measure, intensifying mental strength and consolidating
physical skill. There is also the theory side of things to
explain. The practical aspect sounds a little more atmospheric: “Golf increases your quality of life, keeps you fit,
motivates you to perform to your best. The green has a
calming effect on our psyche. As golf pros this is the sort
of pleasure we want to impart”, says Fritz Porstentorfer.
“This is a place to be indulged, and is one of a kind in
Europe”, that’s how Clemens Prader describes the new
European driving range. He knows almost all the good
courses in Europe and the USA.
Only the best of the best is used in the Stanglwirt’s own
golf training centre: Titleist balls, select video systems are
tried out and the facilities and the greens are looked after
with dedication. A place which sets visitors and golfers’
hearts racing.
We hope you have a wonderful game and look forward to
seeing you!
Stanglwirt hotel guests train for free and get
many other benefits:
• All hotel guests receive a 15% special discount on all
golf prices.
• There is unlimited use of the driving range during
opening hours, and there are high quality Titleist NXT
range balls available for unlimited use.
• For hotel guests there are even pre-reserved tee-off
areas.
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Tee off in the Stanglwirt golf training centre
Stanglwirt Golf offer
• 4 nights in the category booked including luxury half board (high
quality buffet breakfast, afternoon snack, gourmet evening meal)
• Sparkling Prosecco or refreshing juice on your arrival
• 3-day course (from 2 people, max. 6 people) with the professionals
in the Stanglwirt golf training centre (6 sessions @ 50 mins)
• Free use of the driving range including unlimited use of Titleist NXT
Range balls
• Fresh, healthy bowl of organic fruit in your room
• Fluffy bath robe and bathing slippers for the duration of your stay
• Free use of the rock sauna and rock bath
• Free use of our unique Fitness garden
(500m2 indoors) with daily supervision
• Free participation in a variety of courses (Pilates, Body-Workout,
Yoga etc.)
• Children’s farmyard, with all-day supervision (for children from the
age of 3)
• Participation in activities in our programme of weekly events
Price per person*: from € 708,*Price dependant on season and room.
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Culture in the environs
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The focus is on culture
Even in 1609 the Stanglwirt was ideally placed as a convenient stop-off point. Today the Stanglwirt is also centrally located – namely in the midst of cultural highlights, an artistic programme
and high quality events.
Swarovski Crystal World in nearby Wattens houses splendid treasures made out of crystal. These crystal delights are guarded by the water-spouting head of an Alpine giant. Created from a design by the artist André Heller, the giant houses the
sparkling treasures in a subterranean exhibition area. 3-D projections, a crystal-o-scope and a crystal dome await the visitor,
with a mysterious magic ambiance.
Similarly, there are two first-rate cultural events on offer within a 1.5 hour drive radius - Salzburger Festspiele (Salzburg
Festival) has since there first staging of Hugo von Hofmannthal’s “Jedermann” in 1920 been an especially bright fixed star
on the cultural sky. No less glittering is the ‘Tiroler Festspiele’ (Tirol Festival) in Erl, which was set up by Maestro Gustav
Kuhn in 1998. “If music is self-determination, then the Tiroler Festspiele Erl are freedom”, says Gustav Kuhn. This success
confirmed its development. The festival, which has an international appeal, has long established itself among music fans
and experts from Europe, the USA and Asia and is bringing new, fresh breath of air in the interpretation of musical works.
Whether it is symphony concerts, old or new stage classics or the very latest plays, Tiroler Landestheater in Innsbruck offers
a varied and a sophisticated programme for those interested in culture. Within an hour’s drive you can immerse yourself in
the world of theatre and be transported across genres, and the centuries.
The Stanglwirt has become a fixed place to go for more raucous festivals too, such as the ‘Oktoberfest’, – on request on
your own shuttle, which means your journey is carefree and comfortable, with comfort guaranteed throughout.
We are happy to help you with planning for cultural events during your stay. Contact us by telephoning +43 (0) 5358 / 2000 or
E-mail [email protected].
Stanglwirt cultural offer
The “Crystalline Days” package in Tirol
offers:
• 2 nights from Sunday to Thursday in the category booked and
includes a high quality buffet breakfast, healthy snack in the afternoon and gourmet evening meal
• Sparkling Prosecco or refreshing orange juice on arrival
• Visit to the Swarovski crystal world (you make your own way there;
transfer available on request for a fee) includes access to the VIP
lounge:
The Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS) unites more than 400,000
people from all walks of life who have one passion in common Swarovski crystal. As a SCS member we will indulge you during your visit. You get free entry to the crystal world and will be
welcomed in the exclusive VIP lounge with a drink of your choice
and a small welcome gift. Experience a stay in stylish and inspiring
surroundings, full of interesting detail. Plenty of interesting activities and services await you.
• Fluffy bathrobe and bathing slippers for the duration of your stay
• Free use of the rock sauna and rock bath
• Free use of our brand new fitness garden
(500 m² indoors) and daily supervision
• Children’s farm with all-day, professional supervision (from the age of 3)
• Participation in activities in the weekly programme of events and in
a variety of courses (Pilates, Body-Workout, Yoga etc.)
Price per person*: from € 258,*Price dependant upon season and room
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Latest news
Stanglwirt achieves record result
For the first time there have been more than 100,000 overnight stays in one year
Biohotel Stanglwirt had every reason to be cheerful in April 2010. For the first time in the history of the hotel, and within the space of one year, there were more than one
hundred thousand overnight stays. As a result the Stanglwirt is among the front-runners in Austria’s luxury resort hotel sector. “This result in the 2009 economic year is doubly
significant, given the sensitive economic position and the fact that all bookings were made on our guests’ own initiative. Around two thirds were regular guests and the encouraging amount of stays is based largely on word-of-mouth recommendation”, explains CEO Richard Hauser.
The family-run business sees this as confirmation of the hotel’s good organisation. “The variety of offers and an experience of traditional values is what touches people’s very
soul. When you come to the Stanglwirt you are coming home”, is how Balthasar Hauser sees . He attributes the lion’s share of this success to his fantastic employees. At this
juncture the Hauser family would like to send out their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has made a significant contribution to this success.
Stanglwirt-fans on Facebook
Just a few days ago Facebook celebrated having more than 500 million users worldwide, with one person in two logging in daily. This makes Facebook probably the most popular network on the Internet. The platform, which in the interim is used worldwide in more than 70 languages, revealed additional impressive figures: users spend around 700
billion minutes per month on Facebook to nurture private, and also business, contacts, to exchange information and make new friends. An average user has 130 friends on the
network and is connected to around 80 pages, groups and events. Businesses have been using Facebook for a long time to keep their customers up to date. 1 million websites
have integrated Facebook functions. More than 150 million people interact every month via Facebook on external websites, and many also have access to it via mobile devices.
Enough of the facts.
As traditional as the Stanglwirt has always been, it has been open-minded and revolutionary with regard to new ideas. That’s why the Stanglwirt fan page was started up on
Facebook – the result was overwhelming. Not even a month had passed when it was able to celebrate its 1000th fan. The Stanglwirt community of friends is growing steadily
and rapidly. We delight in this contact with our guests. Visit us online at Facebook and become our latest Stanglwirt Facebook Fan.
http://www.facebook.com/Stanglwirt
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The Stangl Team celebrate 100,000 overnight stays.
Tweeting with the Stanglwirt
Twitter is the name of the short and speedy online network. “Tweeting” – as it is called –
means delivering short blog messages to registered friends and fans. Companies and the
press use Twitter as a platform for disseminating news. Twitter was presented to the public
in March 2006 and quickly gained international popularity. Friends of the Stanglwirt can
now also “tweet” with us and follow us on Twitter.
http://twitter.com/stanglwirt
Enjoy a tour of the Stanglwirt in the comfort of your own home. Take a look at our website
and embark on a 360º tour through the hotel.
Whether it is the views of our spacious spa or of the luxurious suites, have a browse on this
inviting, virtual tour. We hope you enjoy your visit at
http://www.stanglwirt.com
Literary works from the hotel’s own library Reinhard Atzl, branch manager of the bookshop Tyrolia St. Johann, is our literary expert,
compiling an attractive and popular literary range for you.
Literary delights, classic fiction, specialist literature and the most popular bestsellers can
be found in the Stanglwirt library, which has been gradually expanded upon and included
the latest books (which are free to loan).
Early booker bonus
Offer
Invitation to a virtual tour
Booking no. 100,000 was made by brothers Rolf and Peter Streilinger (regular guests for more than 16 years).
Here with Sales Manager Maria Stöckl (left) and Marketing Manager Maria Hauser (right).
New from 6. 1. 2011:
As a special thank-you for all bookings made at least
3 months prior to the arrival date, from 6th January 2011 you will
receive an early booker bonus of 3 % on the respective list price
for the room (valid from stays of 4 nights, cannot be used in conjunction with special package deals or with loyalty weeks).
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Gasthof Stanglwirt
Exceptional hospitality
The historic “Gasthof Stanglwirt” with the famous “cow shed window” has
not been closed for a single day in more than 250 years.
The cow shed window has long been a trade mark of the Stanglwirt restaurant. In actual fact this brilliant idea was borne of necessity.
It was the singers who were to blame - the mother of the Stanglwirt’s Anna Hauser, herself a keen singer, brought folk music to the famous guesthouse. These “singer meetings” soon
enjoyed a legendary reputation – and so it came to be that the cosy pub snug was too small for the fast growing event, and extensions were carried out. The adjacent ‘Sagmehlschüpfei’ on the west side of the hall was closed and a new hall was joined on. While moving the wall to the north-facing side there was one small problem - a window to the cow
shed could be seen behind it. Renowned architect Albertini from Wörgl, who was in charge of the redesign of the dining hall, wanted to have it bricked up but Lois, Anna Hauser’s
partner came up with the fantastic idea of keeping the view to the cow shed as a tourist attraction. The rebuilding of the hall worked out very well! The favoured table was then
somewhat elevated, to the right hand side of the hall. It was particularly popular, since from it there was a view not just of the hustle and bustle in the hall, but also – in the opposite
direction – through a small window, there was a view into the
shed where the cows and calves, pigs and piglets, unaffected
by the often very important guests next to them, were setting
about their idyllic, rural lives. The shed window at the Stanglwirt was from then on a brand product which had an unbelievable advertising impact. There had never been anything
like this before, where the cows could watch guests eating,
and in turn the guests were not disrupting the cows. The cow
shed window is still here today. It has always inspired guests
to think about life. Famous behavioural scientist Prof. Irenäus
Eibl-Eibesfeldt once wrote in the guestbook: “I expected a lot
from the Stanglwirt, but not that I would come across a behavioural scientist. Here we have a landlord who is very aware
of the fact that cattle like to watch one another.” You can
enjoy our exceptional hospitality in the 400 year old traditional
“Gasthof” with its “Alm-Restaurant”, “Kuhstall-Stube” and its
“Gaststube”.
This is pure, sumptuous gastronomy and a special tip
especially for guests who have chosen the B&B option. Hotel
guests who have opted for the half-board package at the
Stanglwirt receive a credit note toward the price of their room
when they enjoy an à la carte meal in the “Gasthof Stanglwirt”.
A bit of variety, which is rich in tradition, and very special eveWhether it is a fondue evening, enjoying a meal of suckling pig or spare ribs, you will enjoy the traditional atmosphere here – with zither music daily from
“Zither Hansi”, who has been playing at the Stanglwirt for more than 20 years
nings are guaranteed!
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The Stanglwirt taster package offers you:
• 3 nights in the period between Sunday to Friday including high
quality buffet breakfast, healthy snack in the afternoon
Stanglwirt taster offer
• Sparkling Prosecco or refreshing orange juice on your arrival
• 1x voucher to the value of € 30. -- (can be redeemed in the
wellness area or in the hotel’s own hairdressing salon)
• Fresh, healthy bowl of organic fruit in your room
• Fluffy bathrobe and bathing slippers for the duration of your
stay
• Free use of the rock sauna and rock bath
• Free use of our brand new fitness garden
(500 m² indoors) and daily supervision
• Children’s farm with all-day, professional supervision (from the
age of 3)
• Participation in activities in the weekly programme of events
and in a variety of courses (Pilates, Body-Workout, Yoga etc.)
Price per person*: from € 240,*Price dependant upon season and room
Something to smile about: the special WCs in the traditional inn are worth a visit.
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Greetings from the kitchen –
presenting our Executive Chef
Culinary highlights
Chefs win over people’s hearts through their stomachs, as it is so wonderfully put. Stanglwirt Executive Chef Thomas Ritzer takes control of Alpine and also international cuisine in
a virtuoso manner, and delights guests with excellent, epicurean delights.
“We have an international audience, and every single one of them is discerning when it comes to food. The spectrum of desires ranges from lobster and caviar, right the way through to oat flakes”, explains our head chef. This
gentleman, who manages a 55-strong team in the kitchen and creates creative dishes, is very popular amongst
staff. While he waxes lyrical about his passion of cooking with organic produce, people rave about his friendly
nature. “The hotel was built using bio-construction methods. Beeswax was used and there are no nails in the
wood, but wooden dowels. Priority was always given to the natural surroundings. This attentiveness is a motto at
the Stanglwirt. In the kitchen too we work with organic produce as often as is possible, and preference is given to
produce from the region. We search out the best lamb, sheep and beef producers and foster a close co-operation
with AMA, Agrarmarkt Austria, and have without doubt taken on a pioneering role in promoting regional quality at
the highest level.”
Our Executive Chef is convinced that you have to eat your way to health! “Metabolic diseases come from the food
we eat”, he explains. These days anyone who endeavours to eat high quality food will definitely doing themselves
some good. “Our guests are bon vivants. They want to nourish their souls. The greatest challenge for me is to
have them leave here healthier and fitter than they were when they arrived. And indeed, with the healthy food they
get just that, without even noticing”, smiles Executive Chef Thomas Ritzer. An undertaking which he executes
perfectly. He has a large fan base.
He is an Executive Chef who wins over guests with his culinary expertise – and his lovely manner fills colleagues and staff alike with enthusiasm.
The Stanglwirt
Recipe Book
The Stanglwirt recipe book introduces traditional Tyrolean cuisine.
Magdalena Hauser has successfully wielded the sceptre for decades
at the Hauser family’s oven.
Renowned Executive Chef Thomas Ritzer has been at the helm for six years in the somewhat larger kitchen in Biohotel Stanglwirt, mastering an international menu with flying
colours. Together they have both compiled a nicely put-together recipe book which
includes select recipes which fans of hearty, traditional Tyrolean cooking will want to
tickle their tastebuds with. Whether it is roast pork or the legendary ‘Moosbeernocken’
(cranberry pastries), ‘Trout à la Stanglwirt’ or Tyrolean dumplings, those who hold the
Stanglwirt cuisine in high regard can in future cook the recipes themselves at home. For
those new to cooking there are easy-to-understand, helpful tips to accompany the 60
pages of soup, main and dessert course recipes.
An ideal souvenir from the Stanglwirt farm shop so you can cook for yourself, or to give someone as a gift.
Also available in the hotel’s own “Stangl-Shop” and online at www.stanglwirt.com “Latest News”.
At the moment the recipe-book is only available in German language.
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Thomas Ritzer’s
delicious tip
Mountain cheese made using organic Stanglwirt produce
Every year a total of 140 tonnes of milk for curds, butter, yoghurt and cheese are processed in the
hotel’s own dairy.
One exceptional item among our own cheese
varieties is the “Stanglalm-Mountain Cheese”,
says head chef Thomas Ritzer. The cattle are
reared on the high Alpine pastures, far removed
from civilisation, which ensures that the cows
do not absorb any artificial fertilizers. All they
eat is the finest of herbs, the most tender of
grasses and nutrient-dense plants. This is natural organic energy in its purest form and yields
the highest quality milk, which is demonstrably
measurable in the fat and protein content and
demonstrably appreciable in the exceptional
taste. Our mountain cheese is made using this
mountain milk, and 3000 kilograms are produced every year.
Incidentally the transportation of this mountain
cheese from the Alpine pastures is also special. Large carriages drawn by Haflinger horses
bring the cheese down into the valley, since
there are no roads to and from the Stanglalm.
Cheesemaker at work in the 400-year old Stanglwirt rock cellar
Stanglwirt’s “Klöpflnacht”
19th December 2010 at the “Stangl-Alm” in our traditional “Gasthof”
”Anklöpfeln” is an ancient Tyrolean custom in the pre-Christmas period. On ‘Klöpflnacht’ wonderful Advent songs
and melodies are sung and played. Fans of “real” folk music and tradition have been enthusiastic listeners for
years – especially too thanks to the cosy get-together in the traditional snug in the legendary “Stangl-Alm”, in the
traditional “Gasthof Stanglwirt”. Experience a cosy Advent evening together with us!
Advance ticket sales
Telephone +43 (0) 5358 / 2000 Telefax +43 (0) 5358 / 200031
[email protected]
Culinary highlights in the “Gasthof Stanglwirt”
1st Oct 2010: World vegetarian day. Enjoy vegetarian delights in our traditional “Gasthof”.
9th – 24th Oct 2010: Venison on the Wilder Kaiser. With the power of the mountains!
26th Oct 2010: National public holiday with a red-white-red menu. Austrian classics await.
11th Nov 2010: Martini gansl roast goose – goose at its very best!
12th Nov – 5th Dec 2010: Bock beer time in the Stanglwirt. Pleasure, ranging from beer soup to beer crêpes.
In conjunction with our local beer brewery Huber from St. Johann in Tirol.
Event Highlights
6th Nov 2010 from 8 p.m.: 122nd autumn singer meeting in the grand hall of the “Gasthof Stanglwirt”
For the first time in Advent 2010 ”Stanglwirt Christmas Market”
Wednesday 01.12. 2010 | Wednesday 08.12. 2010 | Wednesday 15.12. 2010 | Wednesday 22.12. 2010 | Each one from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
On the romantic terrace in front of the historic backdrop of the Stanglwirt guesthouse, we enchant you with the special atmosphere of
a unique Christmas market, traditional & genuine … just like in bygone times! The delicious aroma of punch, gingerbread and honey,
along with traditional handicrafts made by genuine experts, gets all visitors into a magical festive mood.
We are happy to take your reservations.
Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt
A-6353 Going am Wilden Kaiser Tirol / Austria
Telephone +43 / (0)5358 / 2000 · Fax Ext. 31
www.stanglwirt.com · [email protected]
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Stanglwirt Collection
Fotocredit © Paul Dahan
©hgm-press / Actress Cosima von Borsody and her partner feel great in the Stanglwirt Collection
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A conversation with Maria Hauser
Topic:
The Stanglwirt Collection
The Stanglwirt Collection and its fans continue to grow. The landlord’s daughter Maria Hauser is the Creative Director and is in
charge of the range. A task which she has
set about with a great deal of enthusiasm.
Stanglpost: What lead you to design your own Stanglwirt Collection?
Maria Hauser: As a creative and artistic person I have
a natural interest in fashion, trends and designs. In the
meantime the Stanglwirt brand has, thanks to centuries-old developmental work and the right marketing,
a concept which my father Balthasar understands
very well, become an established brand and has also
matured to become a lifestyle product. It was thereAs Creative Director Maria Hauser
fore logical that I would combine my passion for the
shapes the Stanglwirt Collection.
Stanglwirt and for fashion. We started out at the first
‘Weißwurstparty polo shirt’ in 2009, which completely
sold out within a very short time, and due to the high level of demand items also had
to be post-produced. A successful test run! So we took the demand seriously and
created a collection in which men, women and children felt good and one which was
identifiable with the Stanglwirt.
Stanglpost: What is in your portfolio at the moment?
Maria Hauser: The focus at the moment is on outerwear, accessories and uncomplicated gift items to take home. We are going to extend the range significantly and want
to set new trends with our scarves, bracelets and selected pieces. You’ll find out more
soon …
Stanglpost: What has made the Stanglwirt Collection such a success?
Maria Hauser: On the one hand our success lies in the high level of quality. At the
Stanglwirt a high level of quality is expected in all areas– this in particular applies to all
materials which come into contact with people’s skin. Whether that be hands resting
on a high quality table cloth, or bodies swathed in silky-soft bed linen.
Our guests want to feel only the finest materials on their bodies. We took this maxim
on board in our Collection too. As well as feeling good, another criterion for our success has certainly been our values and our philosophy.
Each item is very well thought-through, characterised by our attention to detail. A
guest can take a piece of Stanglwirt textile home with then. This enables lots of guests
to enjoy the Stanglwirt when they are far away, and provides a Collection which is a
reminder of holiday-time. The Collection engenders positive emotions for the wearer.
And that is a big compliment!
Stanglpost: What criteria do you use in making your selection?
Maria Hauser: The Stanglwirt Collection can be worn anywhere, whether that be Kitzbühel, Hamburg, Paris or New York. It is modern, sporty and casual. Very appealing.
We do of course work with a team of proven specialists when it comes to functionality
and cut. All the preparative pieces, selecting designs and materials are down to me.
The process is strictly regulated, each item is chosen by me personally. It is entirely
within the context of a premium brand that I place regard quality and design as foremost qualities. It is only in this way that we can ensure that the Collection consistently
bears the distinctive Stanglwirt style. A short while ago, and quite by chance, I saw a
man wearing a Stanglwirt polo-shirt on the Côte d’Azur. Surprising discoveries such as
these are of course a huge delight!
Stanglpost: What inspires and motivates you in your work?
Maria Hauser: The joy at making something! I am aware of the great responsibility
upon me in working with a brand which has developed from the work carried out by 12
generations of my family. With creative input from the past, making a path to the future
is a both an honour and a challenge. Values and wellbeing have played a fundamental
role in the past and will continue to do so in the future …
Stanglpost: Do you have your own favourite piece?
Maria Hauser: Just one? I am fond of all the pieces! That said, at the moment I am
especially fond of the rugby shirt in pink. It’s just a nice colour, is flattering and can be
worn at any time of the year. The very first Weißwurtsparty polo shirt makes me feel
sentimental.
I am working on a piece at the moment which is a good candidate for the very top of
the popularity scale. I can’t reveal any more at the moment …. it is top secret. But I am
convinced that our guests get as much pleasure from wearing & feeling the Collection
as we do creating it!
The Stanglwirt Collection is available in the hotel’s own “Stangl-Shop”, and also online
at http://www.stanglwirt.com/de/aktuelles.
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400 years of Stanglwirt
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400 years of Stanglwirt – a joyous celebration
The year is 1609.
A year in which Archduke Albrecht VII, Regent of the Southern Netherlands, officially appointed Paul Peter Rubens as court painter. The year
when Shakespeare published his sonnets in London and Johannes Kepler published his first two Kepler’s Laws in Prague. In Venice Galileo
Galilei was one of the first people to construct a telescope to observe the night sky. A year in which many things began: On 11th September
seafarer Henry Hudson discovered the island of Manhattan and was the first to navigate Hudson Bay, which was named after him later.
On 7th November 1609 the Stanglwirt was granted publican status by the local authorities in Kitzbühel.
There is probably barely a more worthy occasion for a big celebration that an anniversary, under the motto “400 years of hospitality”, the Hauser family celebrated the vibrant
history of the hotel, which has been furthered developed by several generations with an increasing sense of tradition and with new vision, with friends and companions, staff
and guests. One thing has remained unchanged over all the years and the centuries – what has in the meantime become a fixed slogan based on the established credo “at
home at the Stanglwirt”.
Even though the Stanglwirt has become one of the most famous hotel brands, the Hauser family and their team of 230 have never forgotten the roots of their success. The
Stanglwirt is a living symbiosis of the fastidious luxury hotel sector and a 100 hectare farm. In times past and today still everyone is equal here – poor and rich, VIPs and the
less well-known. Here hi-tech equipment is as much a part of daily life as the occasional odour emanating from the stables, but most of all it is probably the warmth of the
people who work here which is most touching.
Another anniversary is celebrated on 7th November too - the 120th annual singer and musicians meeting. Established in 1949 by Balthasar Hauser’s parents, this living tradition of genuine folk music has since then been extremely popular.
Musicians and singers celebrated this venerable moment along with numerous well-wishers, among them Governor Dr. Günther Platter, Franz and Heidi Beckenbauer, Karl Habsburg-Lothringen, Karlheinz Böhm, Hansi Hinterseer, Cathrin and Werner Baldessarini, Government Minister Dr. Beate Palfrader, Tirol advertiser Josef Margreiter, DJ Ötzi alias Gerry
Friedle, Franz Fischler, Barbara Stöckl, Toni Innauer, Leonhard Stock, Fritz Strobl, Hannes Trinkl and many others. Lovely greetings were received at the Stanglwirt among others
from Otto von Habsburg, Chris de Burgh, Katja Burkard & Hans Mahr, the Klitschko brothers and many other long-standing friends and companions of the hotel.
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1/ Balthasar Hauser welcomes his guests. 2/ Well-wishers Karlheinz Böhm and Dr. Günther Platter. 3/ The Stanglwirt family played their music at the 400-year celebration in their usual lovely way. 4/ Bird’s-eye-view of the reception
5/ Biwi Rehm at “Alm-Schroa” from the balcony 6/ Goinger Schützenkompanie 7/ Toni Innauer with his wife Marlene 8/ DJ Ötzi has been a longstanding friend of the hotel and Barbara Stöckl 9/ Heidi Gräfin Castell-Castell
10/ Well-wishers Cathrin and Werner Baldessarini 11/ Franz and Heidi Beckenbauer are regular guests and friends of the hotel 12/ Karl Habsburg-Lothringen with Mayor Klaus Winkler & wife, Richard Hauser
13/ Karlheinz Böhm, Karl Habsburg-Lothringen and Balthasar Hauser in the historic mail coach 14/ Balthasar Hauser and his children Maria and Richard present the historic book 15/ The festive procession at the front of the hotel
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Stanglwirt as a meeting place
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1/ Presenter Katrin Lampe filming “Bauer sucht
Frau” at the Stanglwirt 2/ Michael Ohoven with his
Wife Joyce, Ute-Henriette Ohoven with daughter
Chiara 3/ Jack White and his new girlfriend Raffaella
4/ Rock-Band “Sportfreunde Stiller” with Maria Hauser
5/ Balthasar and Maria Hauser with David Hasselhoff
6/ Magdalena and Balthasar Hauser play music for
senate members of SOS Kinderdorf International
7/ Johannes Hauser played for Mario Adorf
8/ Balthasar Hauser with Julia and Tobias Moretti and
their children 9/ ©hgm-press / Actress Cosima von
Borsody on a Lipizzaner 10/ Extreme climber
Alexander Huber with his companions and Maria
Hauser 11/ Reinhold Messner und his wife Sabine
Stehle on a belated Honeymoon in the Stanglwirt
12/ Musicians at the spring singers’ meeting 2010
13/ Maria Hauser hugged by Mark Keller und Hans
Sigl 14/ “Being together” on the ocassion of the
spring singers’ meeting 2010
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Fit – Fitter –
World Champion
”Bergdoktor”
Hans Sigl reads for a good cause.
”We are World Champions!” rejoices the Stanglwirt with Klitschko
For five weeks the lovely man from the Ukraine trained at the Stanglwirt in the
tennis hall which was converted into a boxing camp just for him. It is the perfect
training and overall conditions which keeps the Klitschko brothers coming back to
Going time and again. The picturesque surroundings of the Kaiser mountain range,
the Tyrolean air, the water and the natural surroundings fill the boxing champ with
enthusiasm, who sometimes trains using unconventional methods in the natural
surroundings which can be found right on the hotel doorstep.
Actor Hans Sigl, known as the Lead actor
in the series ‘Der Bergdoktor’, read wonderful texts for a good cause. In keeping
with the traditional atmosphere of the
Stanglwirt, local poets like Peter Rosegger, Enzi Kraus and Georg Paulmichl
recited works. Renowned Tirol Jazz musician Christian Wegschneider provided a
suitable musical accompaniment. All of
the entrance fees went to a good cause,
Sister Johanna’s foundation, which campaigns laudably for children in Kosovo.
Sister Johanna Schwab’s website
www.schwesterjohanna.at.tt
That the effort was worthwhile is shown in the impressive result: Vitali Klitschko
was able to defend his World Champion title. With a knock-out in the 10th round he
defeated the Pole, Albert Sosnowski, though the man from the Ukraine edged ahead
from the start. In so doing Klitschko remains the professional boxing world champion
in the heavy weight class, with this his 38th knock-out victory. Vitali Klitschko, who
stands 2.02 m tall, together with his brother Wladimir has made it to the top of the
world rankings and his victory has once again proved that he is there to stay too!
Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt has long attracted famous athletes as a place to train effectively. Our
ÖSV European cup skiers, ski jumpers and also stars of the German football club VFL
Wolfsburg train with the ‘power of the Wilder Kaiser’. Endurance, power and coordination
can be optimally worked on under the watchful eyes of the trainers. Whether it is for the
Olympics in Sotschi in 2014 or the World Championships in Schladming in 2013: ‘The
Stanglwirt provides ideal conditions: the fitness garden has the latest technical and sports
medicine facilities, catering are first-rate and from a personal point of view, the Stanglwirt
is just like home. This is also combined with years of friendship”, raves ÖSV Trainer Walter
Hlebayna. All this and the fact that Stanglwirt has grown from being a small guesthouse
into a hotel empire, yet has been a great place to relax for decades now ...
Leading Ladies Award
Maria Hauser nominated as
“Mover & Shaker of the Year for
2010”
The decision as to who from the ten
nominees in each category would go
home with the coveted award consisted
of 50 percent public voting (on the online
portal ‘Madonna’) and votes from a panel
of judges (made up of ten well-known
personalities from Austria).
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Maria Hauser was chosen by the public
vote, after an enthralling contest with
Lindsay Vonn and Brigitte Ederer. The
Leading Ladies Award in the “Mover &
Shaker of the year” category however
finally went to Brigitte Ederer who was
this year promoted as the new CEO of
Siemens AG Europe. “It is such a great
pleasure and an honour for me to have
been ranked just behind a personality
like her. The most precious thing is the
assurance of having won the public vote
... I was just bowled over by that”, said
Maria Hauser on winning over the hearts
of the people. She thanked everyone
who followed the contest assiduously
and who voted.
Madonna Editor and Host Uschi Fellner with Maria Hauser
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Events Preview 2010
Events in the Stanglwirt
06.11.2010
Autumn Singer’s Meeting in the “Gasthof Stanglwirt”
19.12.2010
‘Klöpflnacht’ in the “Stangl-Alm” in the “Gasthof Stanglwirt”
31.12.2010
New Year’s Eve Party in the Stanglwirt’s Lipizzaner Riding Hall
21.01.2011
20th Anniversary Weißwurstparty in the Stanglwirt’s Lipizzaner Riding Hall
International events
26.12.2010
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1/ ‘With the power of the Wilder Kaiser’: Vitali Klitschko training ‘Rocky’ style in the middle of the natural surroundings
2/ ‘Wolves at the Stanglwirt’ from left to right Manager Balthasar Hauser, VfL Wolfsburg Manager Dieter Hoeneß,
‘The Voice’ Ralph Schader and Swiss national goalkeeper Diego Benaglio 3/ Vitali Klitschko with well-wishers
Magdalena and Balthasar Hauser 4/ FC Shakhtar Donezk with Balthasar Hauser 5/ ÖSV skiers with Maria Hauser
6/ Austria’s eagle, national ski jumping team with Balthasar Hauser and Maria Hauser and also Trixi Moser
Int. Stefani Horse-Drawn-Sleigh-Race in St. Johann
13.01. – 16.01.2011 9. Valartis Group Snow Arena Polo World Cup 2010,
www.kitzbuehelpolo.com
21.01. – 23.01.2011 71. Hahnenkamm Race
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39. International Tyrolean Koasalauf Cross-Country Race
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Weißwurstparty
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”Everything Weißwurst!”
At the Stanglwirt VIPs celebrate the start of
the Hahnenkamm weekend
VIPs and more high calibre events than ever before were on show on 22nd January 2010 at the 19th
edition of the legendary Weißwurst party in the Stanglwirt.
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Around 2500 visitors, among them a variety of stars & starlets from the worlds of show business, sport, society and business,
celebrated into the early hours of the morning and beyond any doubt, the party to honour this favourite Bavarian meal was a real
hotspot during the Hahnenkamm weekend. When mastermind and Stanglwirt owner Balthasar Hauser invites people to a Weißwurst party, then that is set to be the most noteworthy side-event of Kitzbüheler Hahnenkamm race programme - by a long chalk.
For the 19th time this hip, mega pub crawl was held by the Hauser family, who yet again provided an incomparable mix of shows,
glamour and entertainment, with a relaxed atmosphere, a bevy of famous guests. ‘Simply legendary’, as it was succinctly put by
the musical head-lining act and star guest of the evening SASHA. This successful German pop star provided a really exceptional
musical experience with his catchy hits like ‘I Fell Lonely’, ‘Hide and Seek’ and ‘Wide Awake’.
Stars for ‘Wings for Life’
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Along with SASHA, there was a musical surprise in the guise of ex-Formula 1 bird of paradise and special guest Eddie Jordan, who
together with the band showed his extraordinary talent as a drummer during a live performance. Eddie was accompanied by a VIP
fan community, based around racing driver David Coulthard and Red Bull Air Race World Champion Hannes Arch. DJ Ötzi didn’t miss
out on this opportunity to be on stage with the ex-Formula 1 star either, and gave it his best among others with his latest hit ‘Sweet
Caroline’.
They all donated their appearance fees to the “Wings for Life” initiative which was set up a few years ago by Heinz Kinigadner.
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In the lead role – the Weißwurst
The Weißwurst is a culinary focal point every year. Star chef Alfons Schuhbeck,
who is ‘Weißwurst Pontiff’ and party co-founder Toni Holnburger have long been
indulging visitors with a record-breaking 5000 Weißwurst and almost as many pretzels. “If it continues in this way next year we’ll need a much bigger cooking pot”,
quips Toni Holnburger, who is already toying with thoughts for new Weißwurst
creations in the year to come.
Media interest has also been enormous. No fewer than 200 media representatives
and 25 TV teams were accredited for this year’s party. A VIP service which of an
exceptionally high class was offered by Salzburg’s Jetbroker Flyby Management.
On the ‘Weißwurstjet’ selected air passengers were flown from Vienna to Salzburg
in the sophisticated luxurious atmosphere of a Citation II, and from Salzburg via
helicopter direct to the Weißwurstparty.
Seen at the Weißwurstparty were among others:
David Coulthard, ex-Formula 1 star, Eddie Jordan, ex Formula 1 star and Formula
1 team owner, Hannes Arch, Red Bull Air Race World Champion, skiing legends Karl Schranz, Heinz and Hannes Kinigadner, Wings for Life, Tirol’s Governor
Günther Platter, Vice Chancellor Josef Pröll, SASHA, main act, Alfons Schuhbeck,
Germany’s most famous chef, Toni Holnburger, ‘Weißwurst Pontiff’, Fiona Swarovski (Pacifico-Griffini-Grasser), Karl-Heinz Grasser, Mario Max Prinz zu Schaumburg-Lippe, Dagmar Koller, Gerry Friedle ‘DJ Ötzi’, Werner Baldessarini, Uschi
Glas and many others.
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1/ Dorian Steidl
2/ Dorian Steidl, Karl Schranz, Balthasar Hauser
3/ Sasha, Maria Hauser
4/ Magdalena & Balthasar Hauser, Heinz Kinigadner, Anita Gerhardter und Hannes Arch
5/ Katja Zickler & Cora Schumacher
6/ Uschi Glas
7/ Scenery
8/ Eddie Jordan
9/ Hannes Arch with Heinz Kinigadner
10/ Dagmar Koller at the landing with the Weißwurstjet
11/ Balthasar Hauser, Eddie Jordan
12/ Balthasar Hauser, Sasha, Magdalena Hauser
13/ Richard Hauser, Franz Klammer, Norbert Blecha
14/ Balthasar Hauser & Maria Hauser with Alfons Schubeck
15/ DJ Ötzi, David Coulthard
16/ Dagmar Koller, Karl Schranz and daughter Christine
17/ Scenery
18/ David Coulthard with girlfriend Simona Abdelnour
19/ Gerry Friedle alias DJ Ötzi
20/ Balthasar Hauser, Claudia Stöckl
21/ Toni Holnburger, Balthasar and Magdalena Hauser
22/ Cathrin & Werner Baldessarini
23/ Sasha
24/ Richard Hauser, Fiona Swarovski (Pacifico-Griffini-Grasser)
The grand 20th Anniversary Weißwurstparty will take place on 21st January
2011 in the Stanglwirt’s Lipizzaner Riding Hall. You should be excited since
a very special journey back to the origins and the roots of the Stanglwirt
Weißwurstparty and Kitzbühel’s Hahnenkamm Race awaits you.
Find out more soon on the website www.stanglwirt.com at the link ‘Events –
Weißwurstparty’.
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