Let’s be honest: when you think of a winter holiday, you picture perfectly groomed slopes, snowshoe hikes, and steaming mulled wine. But winter in Ratschings, Ridnaun and Jaufental offers so much more – especially when you take a look behind the scenes.

What drives a young biathlete like Patrick Braunhofer to train every day, even in snow and cold? Who are the silent heroes preparing the mountain overnight in their snow groomers? And what’s it like when father and son share the same passion for guiding others through the winter wilderness?

This page invites you to see winter from a new perspective – quiet, real, and full of character.

Click through and discover what makes this cold season so truly special.