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Alpengasthof Heiligwasser

Not the cheapest restaurant around, but the fantastic view makes up for the price. Local Tyrolean cuisine of good quality, served in fairly sized portions.

Address: Heiligwasserweg 47
Website: heiligwasser.at (opens in a new tab)

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Heiligwasser Pilgrimage Church
Heiligwasserkirche
The Heiligwasser (literally "Holy Water" in German) pilgrimage is on the slope of the Patscherkofel mountain at an altitude of 1234 m, following a path of 10 chapels of which 5 remain. According to the legend, an angel appeared to 2 peasants searching for lost cattle in 1606, and showed them the way to a spring where they found their cattle. In return, the angel commanded a chapel to be built next to the spring, an undertaking completed by the bishop of Brixen. The site soon became a destination for pilgrims, and in 1661 a church was built to replace the chapel, in which a first religious service was held a year later. Halfway the 18th century, the church was expanded with a side chapel, and buildings around the church were constructed to accommodate the needs of pilgrims, who attribute healing effects to the spring's water. Of particular interest is the churches 3-sided choir with hexagonal choir tower and typical onion shaped roof. The portal is decorated with a fresco from 1743. The ceiling frescoes were added in 1945 by Hans Andre. The Baroque high altar dates from the first half of the 15th century but was stolen in 1971 and replaced with its current copy.
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Tee Hütt'n
Cozy bar for hikers and skiers seeking refuge from the alpine weather, or simply relaxing after a day exploring the Patscherkofel.
Closed in sommer, open from 8 Dec. until spring.
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Olympic Sliding Centre
Olympia Eiskanal
Built in 1975, this 1270 m long bobsleigh track was the first in the world constructed with supplemental artificial refrigeration to make the track usable year round. With a height difference of 100 m, 14 curves and a refrigerated surface of 5500 m², the track descends the Patscherkofel mountain with curves up to 7 m high. It is used for training purposes, and last used in the 2012 Winter Olympics.
08:00-18:00 daily
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Restaurant Hausberg
Small restaurant geared towards skiers. With a newly renovated warm wooden interior, it is the best restaurant in the area for those who don't feel like undertaking the 20 min walk back to the Igls town centre. The food is on the pricey side for what it is, and the service to the level expected at a tourist hotspot. Menus are available in English. Free wifi.