Fulpmes is the largest settlement in the Stubaital Valley, a climatic and ski resort. The turbulent mountain streams, with noise and spray falling from the surrounding rocks, give it a special charm.
This village was already famous in the Middle Ages, above all, for its crafts. Already in the 15th century, the products of the blacksmiths of Fulpmes were famous all over the world. Fulpmes is rightly proud of its historic center, with traditional shops and bars, and its own skiing area Schlick 2000.
At any time of the year, Fulpmes offers excellent opportunities for recreation. Mountaineering, horseback riding, tennis (16 outdoor and 4 indoor courts), gyms, swimming pools, paragliding, glacier skiing and much more are available to tourists. And, of course, romantic trips to the mountain peaks. Those who do not like walking, but still want to admire the panorama of the surrounding mountains and breathe in the intoxicating mountain air, can very easily and quickly climb the cable car.
In the fall, on the eve of winter, national ski teams begin their training here. The ski season lasts from December to April.
Skiing area – 960-2260 m
Total length of trails – 22 km
Trails for beginners 10 km
Trails of medium difficulty – 7 km
Difficult trails – 1 km
Ski route – 4 km
Number of lifts – 10
Total capacity – 11,200 people per hour
Fun park, half-pipe, bordercross trail
Cross-country ski trails – 18 km
Cross-country ski trail rating 5 * (ADAC). The length of the cross-country ski trails is 18 km (10 km – medium, 8 km – easy). The longest trail is 4 km (Fulpmes – Kampl), the highest – Skiwanderloipe Schlick 2000 (length – 3.4 km, altitude – 1,643 m).
The resort has ski schools and kindergartens, as well as a children’s ski school.
In addition to the most modern lifts and a wide variety of ski slopes, mountain restaurants, cozy mountain huts, ice rinks, a ski school for children and adults – guests of Fulpmes have a colorful and fun ski festival at their disposal. And in the evenings, many bars, restaurants and discos are at their service.
How to get there
Public transport: from Innsbruck airport, take a bus to Innsbruck Westbahnhof train station. Then at the train station, change to the Stubaitalbahn bus or tram and get to the village of Fulpmes. In addition, you can visit all the ski resorts of the Stubai Valley by bus.
Taxi: you can book a transfer to Fulpmes at Innsbruck airport
Car: you can rent a car at the airport if you have an international driving license.
The main thing about ski slopes
And, of course, Fulpmes is a ski holiday in Austria. The total length of the slopes here is 22 kilometers, of which 10 kilometers are for beginners. There are also slopes of medium difficulty and difficult slopes for experienced skiers. To make it faster and more convenient to get to the start of the slopes, nine modern lifts operate.
For snowboarders, there is a good fan park, a half-pipe and a border cross track.
The resort has not forgotten about the little guests. So that children do not get bored, a children’s ski school is open for them, and kindergartens and clubs are open for toddlers.
Among other things, a ski festival is held in Fulpmes, where you can watch the aces of their craft.
Trail diagram
Accommodation
For relaxation, you can stay in a hotel or rent a cottage if you are not used to limiting yourself in space and comfort.
In addition to skiing
For active tourists, there are ascents to and descents from the glacier, which can be very exciting and will help diversify your vacation in Austria.
A romantic trip to the mountain peaks looks very impressive. For those who cannot afford this pleasure due to health or other reasons, there is a cable car. Climbing it, you can admire the mountain landscapes and breathe in the clean mountain air. At night, you can go sledding by the light of the lanterns.
A resort is a resort: Apres-ski
Well, for lazy guests there are restaurants and bars, where you can also have a good time, mastering Austrian cuisine or tasting cocktails. Young people will like the local discos – a worthy continuation of an active day.
You can relax in Fulpmes at any time of the year. In hotels and entertainment clubs you will always be offered to relax in the pool, work out in the gym or go horseback riding.
There are no sights as such in the town, so it would be too presumptuous to get sightseeing tours to Austria here, but you can visit the chapel in the town of Medrac, see the parish church of St. Vitus or the Sagerer church.
Tourists who have visited the town speak enthusiastically about the Alpine Flower Road – a circular route where you can see 60 species of different plants. The park is open from June to September, so if you are planning a summer vacation in Austria, you have a reason to visit Fulpmes.
Downhill skiing in Fulpmes. Services, trails, prices – features of skiing holidays
Fulpmes has its own skiing area Schlick 2000, winter sports enthusiasts start visiting the resort in December, some areas are available for skiing until mid-April. The altitude difference in the resort area is 1,300 meters, and more than 15 excellent trails are available to vacationers. A fifth of them are the so-called “green” trails, which are ideal for beginners, and more than half of the trails available to tourists are classified as medium difficulty. Despite the fact that there are no “black” trails in the resort area, experienced athletes will not be bored either, some “red” trails are distinguished by a very interesting and difficult landscape.
The miniature resort is served by 10 lifts, thanks to which you can freely move between different areas. Cross-country skiers are also presented with a decent selection of attractive trails, they have a total length of 18.5 km. The longest trail Fulpmes – Kampl is 4 km long, and the highest mountain trail is the Skiwanderloipe, it is 3.4 km long. Travelers who have long dreamed of learning to snowboard are available a wonderful fan park and half-pipe, and qualified coaches offer their services to beginners.
Schlick 2000 Ski Resort will definitely appeal to budget travelers, the price of a ski pass here remains affordable even in the height of the tourist season. The cost of a one-day pass for an adult in high season is about 34 euros, the resort has a flexible discount system. Children aged 10 to 14 can count on a 50% discount, while teenagers aged 15 to 18 and seniors aged 65 and over are given discounts of 20 – 30%. The best way to save money is to purchase a 6 or 13-day pass, in which case its cost without any discounts will be 178 and 300 euros, respectively.
The infrastructure of the winter resort is complemented by first-class ski schools, including specialized schools for children. Vacationers can diversify their skiing trips by visiting ice rinks and sports complexes that provide services to vacationers all year round. In the evening, the resort’s guests are waiting for numerous restaurants and nightclubs, in total, the resort has about 50 original gastronomic establishments, among which there is something for every taste and budget.
Family vacation with children in Fulpmes. Where to go, what to show your child
Fulpmes is a place that is more likely to appeal to active children and sports enthusiasts than to quiet fans of modern gadgets. Although there is something to see here for those who prefer leisurely trips to museums and studying architectural monuments. After all, the city has been deservedly proud of its blacksmiths and craftsmen for half a millennium. There is a blacksmithing museum here that is interesting for both children and adults. In addition to the history of the emergence of this now rare craft, the child will be able to study many tools that were used by blacksmiths of the past.
There is another unusual museum in the city that you can definitely go to with your child. This is the Christmas nativity scene museum. Of course, curious children will not stay here as long as they would studying the blacksmith’s bellows, but the Christmas scenes will be understandable even to toddlers. If your child is interested in history, then it is worth walking together through the streets of Fulpmes – there are many truly old and beautiful buildings. There is also the opportunity to join a group tour of the city, which is held in both German and English. Perhaps the child will be interested in the idea of taking a ride on the Stubaitalbahn tram to Innsbruck.
Be sure to walk with your child along the ecological trail in the local adventure park. Here the child will be able to get acquainted with all the main species of alpine flora and fauna and also take dozens of beautiful photos – the views from the trail are simply stunning. There is a small grotto where you can stop and rest, and several dozen climbing routes, including some that are easy enough for a preschooler to master, and some that require considerable athletic training. There are also several interesting rope routes for those who are not afraid of heights.
If your child loves beautiful views, you should go up on the Schlick 2000 cable car to the last station of Kreuzjoch. There is an observation deck here, from which you can see the Kalkkögel mountain range and the Stubai and Inntal valleys. If your child knows how to ride a bike and is interested in mountain biking, then you should rent a two-wheeled vehicle in the city and go conquer the district. There are many trails here, both simple and really difficult, which should only be visited by children who have been riding mountain bikes for more than one year. There are also several dozen hiking trails near Fulpmes, many of which are suitable for toddlers.
If you want your child to be supervised around the clock and communicate with peers, then pay attention to the BIG Family Stubai summer club. You can bring a child from five to thirteen years old here who knows at least the basics of English, and preferably German. There is a lot of entertainment in the club – these are games on an indoor playground, educational classes, watching cartoons, riding a pony, and separate animation programs for different age groups. If your child is interested in horses, you can go on a horseback ride together. This type of leisure activity will appeal to children of any age. The main thing is to choose routes that are not too long to start with.
In winter, instead of horseback riding, there is the opportunity to ride a horse-drawn sleigh. Entertainment that will appeal to both children and adults alike. Another option for joint leisure is evening sledding. Several times a week, the Schlicka 2000 slopes are specially illuminated for the opportunity to slide down on a sled or toboggan. If your child is indifferent to skiing, you can leave them under the supervision of educators on Thursday or Friday at the children’s club at the middle station of the skiing area.
Although many children will be much more interested in trying to master skiing or snowboarding themselves. You can teach your child to ski on your own, arrange individual lessons with an instructor, or enroll your child in a ski school. The latter option is good because for a whole day or half a day, depending on the group’s schedule, the child will be supervised by adults to master the intricacies of skiing, while parents can conquer the local slopes themselves. A child can start learning from the age of four or five, working in a small group of peers. On Fridays, many local schools hold competitions among their pupils.
Children can hone their skiing skills and just have fun at the BIG Ron’s Kinderland park. Schlick 2000 itself is more suitable for skiers who are confident on their feet, although there are several fairly gentle “blue” slopes here, where you can ski with your child. If you wish, you can try to understand the rules of curling with the whole family, go to the cinema or go to the ice rink. The town also has its own swimming pool. If your child just likes to ski, then it is worth going to conquer the eight kilometers of simple slopes in the vicinity of Fulpmes.
