»Mei Imscht« (My Imst) – the title of a poem by Jakob Kopp telling all about the little town in the highlands of Tyrol. 18 historic fountains with figures of the saints are as easy to find here as Gothic and Baroque churches and town houses, traditionally evolved customs and a sympathetic population with a sunny attitude to life. Modern Tyrolean way of life in a historic ambiance, at cafés, pubs and cultivated gastronomy, at the theatre or when shopping. The town today counts among the most lively district towns in Tyrol.
TOWNHISTORY
A settlement area since the Bronze Age, first mentioned in documents as »oppidum humiste« in 763, which means something like »bubbling spring.« Long in Bavarian possession, in 1266 Meinhard of Tyrol acquired the piece of land and awarded Imst the rights of market-town in 1282. Economic blossoming in the 15th and 16th centuries due to mining, trading and bird breeding, which went down into posterity through the »Bird Trader« by Carl Zeller. A great crisis and the fire of 1822 only allowed Imst to regain its powers after being raised to town status in 1898. An economic upswing and the beginning of tourism mark the appearance of Imst today.
SURROUNDINGS
Whether winter or summer – the Imst-Gurgl Valley region satisfies all needs of people desiring education and exercise in every season. Whether hiking, rafting, canyoning, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, mountain-biking and much more. A full offer of sports awaits guests, together with social activity and a great deal of culture. Theatre, classical and open-air concerts, Harvest and Sheep Festivals ensure constant diversity or agreeable peace. Exactly as one wishes.
GOLF & CITY
…and Imst right in the centre of the most beautiful golf course:
Seefeld Golf Club: 18 holes
Zugspitze-Tirol Golf Club: 18 holes
Innsbruck-Igls Golf Club: 2 courses with 18 holes
Mieminger Plateau Golf Park: 9 holes
Golf packages upon request!
Tourismusverband Imst-Gurgltal
A-6460 Imst · Johannesplatz 4
Tel. +43/(0)5412/69 10-0
Fax +43/(0)5412/69 10-8
E-Mail: info@imst.at
Further information at:
www.imst.at
