Axams

The modern Hoadl 10-seater gondola lift runs close to the legendary red Olympic funicular train, taking winter sports enthusiasts comfortably up to the highest point on the Hoadl high plateau at 2340m above sea level and to Austria's largest covered sun terrace in just a few minutes. In winter, an absolutely snow-sure Dorado for skiers, snowboarders and freestylers - including numerous lifts and the newly designed Golden Roof Snowpark.

Tradition has become UNESCO cultural heritage: the carnival in Axams, or "Fosnacht" as it is known by the locals, is a big and spectacular event held here every year. This village west of Innsbruck is probably home to one of the most unconventional and roughest carnival customs in the area around Innsbruck. During the colourful celebrations, the characters wear precious, handcrafted costumes. The "Axamer Wampeler" and their "riders" assume the main role supported by many other traditional characters: noble Tuxer, Flitscheler, altboarische Paarln, Nadln, witches, Bujazzln, bears and bear handlers. The Wampelerreiten is a particularly special event and well-worth a visit. This custom has quite rightly been granted UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status.