St. Anton am Arlberg in December and January 2014/2015
Sporty, fiery, yet sometimes still “Krampalar”
devils roaming the streets, ancient stories at the Advent Magic and
delicious Christmas treats ring in the Christmas period at St. Anton am
Arlberg. Around the turn of the year, this Tyrolean village is host to a
colourful music programme: from 30th December, snow cats
dance gracefully at the weekly ski show and top class classical music is
ensured with an appearance by the Wiltener Boys Choir and the Arlberg
New Year’s Concert. www.stantonamarlberg.com
17th Arlberg-Pass Krampalar “Devils” Run on 5th December 2014
This
has always been a major attraction in Arlberg: The Krampalar Devils Run
in St. Anton celebrates a centuries old tradition surrounding St.
Nicholas in the Alps, with an impressively authentic spectacle. Wearing
fearsome, carved masks and formidable devil’s skins, the Krampalar roam
the streets and frighten passers-by. But there is no need to worry –
these are gentle beings under the formidable disguise. For more
information, visit www.stantonamarlberg.com
Photo:
The “Krampus Devil’s Run” in St. Anton am Arlberg is a “must-see” for
those wanting to experience the tradition surrounding St. Nicholas in
Tyrol. Photo courtesy of: St. Anton am Arlberg Tourist
Board/Photographer Thomas Klimmer
How it used to be:
Advent Magic in the Park and Christmas Market
A real Christmas spirit can be enjoyed on the 6th
December and the four Sundays in Advent in the area surrounding St.
Anton Museum, where childhood memories are revived at the Christmas
Market and Advent Magic. In addition to local handicrafts and delicacies
such as the traditional „Kiachla“ (doughnuts), themed areas invite you
to linger: Visitors can make their own Christmas cards at the photo
corner, children can join in the handicraft sessions or make cookies
with the local baker. Visitors can also visit one of the log cabins,
where Christmas stories are recited by people from St. Anton in local
dialect. Dates: 30th November, as well as 6th, 7th, 14th and 21st December 2014. www.stantonamarlberg.com
Photo: Christmas idyll at the museum in the Arlberg-Kandahar-House in St. Anton am Arlberg
Photo courtesy of: St. Anton am Arlberg Tourist Board / Photographer Wolfgang Burger
Every Wednesday: Ski-Show
St.
Anton am Arlberg is considered to be the birthplace of alpine ski sport
and continues to make winter sport history, even today. Names like
Hannes Schneider and Karl Schranz are an integral part of the history of
this Tyrolean village. During the weekly Ski Show, instructors
impressively demonstrate how the Telemark style of yesteryear has
developed into the fascinating skiing techniques of today. The piste in
front of the World Cup stadium acts as an über-dimensional screen with
new and vibrant 3D effects and multi-media images. The popular show is
presented every Wednesday from 21hrs by St. Anton am Arlberg Tourist
Board, together with the Arlberger Bergbahnen Cable Car Co and Skischule
Arlberg. The first performance takes place on 30th December
and includes a firework display. Tickets are available to watch the show
from the comfortable warmth of the glazed Show Lounge at the World Cup
Stadium, with dinner and drinks. Admission to the general spectator area
is free. Further information can be found under www.stantonamarlberg.com
Photo:
The weekly Ski Show in St. Anton am Arlberg features luminous 3D
effects and multi-media imagery. Photo credit: St. Anton am Arlberg
Tourist Board
Festive end to the year:
Concert by the Wiltener Boys Choir
A
wonderful opportunity to contemplate on the past year’s events: the
Wiltener Boys Choir will be performing a concert in the great
Arlbergsaal Hall on the 28th December. This 160 member choir
is one of the oldest and most traditional boys’ choirs in the Alps.
Their history dates back to the 13th Century and they share
many historic links with the Vienna Boys Choir. Tickets for the prices
of Euro 20 (category A) or Euro 17 (category B) are available from St.
Anton am Arlberg tourist information offices or online from the end of
November under www.stantonamarlberg.com.
Photo: The Wiltener Boys Choir. Picture courtesy of: Wiltener Boys Choir / Rupert Larl
Classic start to the New Year:
14th Arlberger New Year’s Concert on 4th January
St. Anton am Arlberg presents a classic start to the New Year with the traditional Arlberg New Year’s Concert on 4th January at 17.30 hrs in the World Cup Hall at ARLBERG-well.com. Visitors are promised a wonderful performance by the Ambassade Vienna Orchestra, led by Prof. Dr. Rudolf Streicher, President of the Viennese Symphonic Orchestra and honorary citizen of St. Anton. Tickets
costing from Euro 39 (category II) are available from St. Anton am
Arlberg tourist information offices or online from the end of November
under www.stantonamarlberg.com.
Photo: New Year’s Concert in St Anton am Arlberg. Photo courtesy of: ARLBERG-well.com
Further
information is available from St. Anton am Arlberg Information Offices
under +43 (5446) 22690 or www.stantonamarlberg.com
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