survival guide
clothing & accessories
- Good shoes. In case it rains or you are generally on natural trails.
- Resistant clothing. For (unforeseen) work in nature or with natural materials.
- Warm clothing. It can get very cold in the evenings. 0° is rare, but can occur. Maximum temperatures in May and June range from 18° during the day to 7° at night.
- Small backpack or bag. To be able to transport his seven things practically. The paths can sometimes be longer than expected.
- Rain protection. The rain can take you by surprise in the Bschlabertal and can sometimes be very heavy.
- Sun protection. The valley is high, so the sun can be intense.
equipment & tools
- Towel. They are available by default, but to be on the safe side, you'd better take one with you.
- Earplugs. You will be grateful if you sleep in a shared room.
- Snacks. In case you get hungry in between meals or have special eating habits (see "also good to know").
- Medication. Is self-explanatory. There is no pharmacy in the Bschlabertal.
- Flashlight. In the Bschlabertal there is also not so much lighting at night.
- Cell phone and other technical equipment. In the Bschlabertal there is (mostly) reception. With a three cell phone contract, you have reception in Boden only in some places. Internet is everywhere well receivable.
- Pocket knife. For eh everything.
- Cash. There is no ATM on site.
ideas, optional
- Telescope. Who has such a thing. The night sky is simply incredible.
- Binoculars. For example, to observe animals: Deer and deer, badgers, golden eagles and many other species of animals and birds.
- Hiking equipment. Those who like hiking should definitely take advantage of this and will certainly get their money's worth in the Bschlabertal.
- Board games. Watter cards etc. - for the ultimate cottage atmosphere.
- Swimwear. For the rivers in the valley and (if necessary) the pool.
what you should find out beforehand
- The house rules. We are all guests in the Bschlabertal and therefore want to treat the nature and the people, but also the accommodations and places of work there with respect.
- The localities. What do Bschlabs and Boden look like, and the roads in between? Where is my accommodation, where is my place of work?
- Weather. Will it rain? How warm is it supposed to get? The weather in the Bschlabertal can change quickly and also strong thunderstorms are not uncommon in summer. Sepp Schluiferer wrote about the climate and mood in Tyrol:
"It's winter for seven months and cold the other five months."
also good to know
- There is no store in the Bschlabertal. It takes half an hour by bus to Elmen. There is a small Spar where you can go shopping. The next bigger grocery store is 25 min away by car. In Reutte there are stores for almost all goods. Reutte is 35 min away by car and a good hour away by bus.
- The road between Bschlabs and Boden is not walkable. It is only a roadway and too dangerous to walk there. There is a hiking trail as a connection between the two places, but unfortunately it was flooded by a mudslide and is therefore also difficult to walk on at the moment.
- The bus through the valley runs 4 times a day from Imst to Elmen. In Elmen you can take the connecting bus to Reutte or to the upper Lechtal. The trips start as soon as the Hahntennjoch opens. The bus schedule should be fixed at the beginning of May. More details about the connection under "what is bschlabs? > how to get there".
- If you have intolerances or follow a certain dietary style that cannot be catered for at the buffet, please make sure that you are catered for regardless of the food offered by medienfrische.
