We are Family - mountain world for the whole family
What could be better than spending late summer in the mountains? With the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis region we have found a destination that is just 2.5 hours away from us in the Allgäu and that we have often seen on the road sign while driving past, but have never been here ourselves. Under the slogan "We are Family", the three towns have specialized entirely in mountain-loving families. We are excited to see what awaits us in the 4 days in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis , what there is to discover and whether it really is the most family-friendly Alpine region.
Arrived in the Tyrolean mountain idyll
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is located in southwest Tyrol, not far from the borders of Italy and Switzerland. With an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine, good weather for all kinds of exciting outdoor activities is almost guaranteed, and we also had 4 days of sunshine. The communities are geared towards tourism, so guests should not want for anything, and of course there is a lot to do in high season. We were here at the end of August and found it very pleasant. In the low season it gets quiet and is particularly suitable for those who like to have the mountain to themselves. We were delighted that most of the accommodations and hotels are still traditionally family-run and run with warmth and enthusiasm.
Well-being for the whole family
We are allowed to spend our nights in the baby and children's hotel Laurentius , run by mother and daughter who know exactly what families need to relax. When we check in, we are given our SUPER SUMMER CARD, which allows you to use all the cable cars that take you to the various adventure worlds, and you also get discounts on exciting activities. We need a separate dog ticket for Lotta, our Labrador. Dogs are allowed on the cable cars and on public transport, please make sure you check the operator's guidelines here; sometimes they are required to be on a leash and muzzled. Bikes, e.g. for the bike park, also require extra tickets. SUPER. SUMMER. CARD Every guest who stays at a designated partner establishment receives this for 6 euros per adult or 3 euros per child per day and, best of all, this applies for the entire day of departure.
Up to the mountain
As it is already 3 o'clock we still want to go up the mountain but not go hiking, so it is a 10-minute walk from the Baby and Children's Hotel Laurentius to the valley station of the Möseralmbahn. From here we take the cable car to the Summer Fun Park Fiss . There is so much to experience here, from various ball runs, a petting zoo and water/sand playgrounds to attractions such as a diving tower with giant air cushions, the Fisser Flieger kite and the Skyswing with a giant swing. The last gondola down to the valley leaves at 5 p.m., but we whizz along on the summer toboggan run, the Fisser Flitzer , all the way to the valley station and it is all so much fun. The children cheer with joy and want to go faster and faster. From the age of 7 they can set the pace - at the moment we are still using our hands on the brakes.
Children on cloud 7
Still with a smile on our faces, we head to the Laurentius baby and children's hotel. On the way, however, we keep looking at the hotels to our right and left. The selection is so extensive that everyone is sure to find the right accommodation here in Servaus-Fiss-Ladis , regardless of their budget and requirements. We first explore the hotel and discover the almost endless selection for children here. At first, the children are still quite overwhelmed by all the impressions; the various vehicles have to be moved and the playhouses explored. After an initial overview, it's time to eat; a day with lots of impressions and fresh mountain air makes you hungry and then it's soon time to go to bed, content and happy to be here in beautiful Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis .
Wake up with a mountain view
In Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, it is almost impossible to do otherwise, as beautiful views are guaranteed in every direction. Today we want to go on a family hike on the Witches' Trail . But now we eat our fill at the really rich and delicious breakfast buffet in the Laurentius baby and children's hotel , pack a snack for the journey and off we go to the cable car. This time we take the Schönjochbahn to the middle station, as that is where the Witches' Trail begins, as well as other beautiful hiking trails. The Witches' Trail was designed by Austria's most famous children's book author Thomas Brezina, with a puzzle pad with stickers, which we bought beforehand in the information office at the valley station for 3 euros, the path with various puzzles leads downhill in about 2 hours. Our two kids, aged 4 and 6, had a lot of fun solving the puzzles and looking for stars. Since the path runs mostly through the forest, it is also great for sunny days, but it is not suitable for use with a stroller, as it goes over roots and stones along narrow paths. Alternatively, the stroller pilot could walk parallel to the forest path, but that is certainly not as exciting. Halfway there is the Kuh Alm Fiss , with a small lake and playground to recharge your batteries, and at the end of the hike you can also stop off at the Sonnenburg family restaurant. For Leo, the pizza margarita was the perfect reward for the hike. Since the kids had so much fun on the Fisser Flitzer summer toboggan run, they took the gondola swing back up to the Summer Fun Park Fiss and back to the valley on the toboggans.
Cozy and sociable
Back at the cable car station in Fiss, we take a leisurely walk towards the Romansh village with its 600-year-old town center. The s'Fest am Brunnen takes place there five times a summer, every Tuesday. Tyrolean arts and crafts and specialties are on offer here, you can sit together and enjoy the Berdorf ambience to the sound of the brass band. There is something for young and old alike, you should definitely wander through the stalls, try a bite of real Tyrol or treat yourself to an aperitif at 1,436.
Wellness and relaxation after a day on the mountain
We go back to the Laurentius baby and children's hotel. The children definitely want to go for another round in the family water world, which is equipped with indoor and outdoor children's and baby pools as well as a really cool slide. The SPAmilia is also special, a sauna and a steam bath with a relaxation room for the whole family, from small to large and young to old, perfect for relaxing the muscles and gathering strength for the next day.
On your wheels, get set, go.
Today we want to explore the high plateau with our mountain bikes Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis discover. We brought our own bikes, but of course you can hire bikes and child bike trailers from local sports shops. We set off directly from the hotel in the direction of the cable car as the extensive network of trails starts from there. We chose a moderate tour that Leo, our 6 year old, can easily ride on his own, while Casper, aged 4, sits on the bike with his dad. It goes along route 7105 over alpine meadows into the mountain forest with wonderful views of the valley again and again. When you start a tour this high you get this fantastic view without any calf cramps. We also have to overcome a few meters in altitude though, in total it will be around 300 on a route of around 16 km, which is easily doable. Depending on your level of fitness or mood you can take lots of breaks on this tour and extend or shorten it as you like. Our first destination and also about halfway along the route after 8 km is the Wodepark & Wodeturm . Up on the Wodeturm you have a magnificent view of the valley above the Inn. A little further on our route you come to the Wodebad where it is magical, here you will meet giants and magicians, ants and earthworms bigger than you are, and there are also many cozy corners to enjoy the nature around you. It continues quite quickly downhill on route 7105 before the route splits after a few hundred meters, Franzi drives further downhill with Leo towards Ladis and then takes the gondola back up to Fiss, Marius and Casper want to let off some steam and take the 766 towards Fiss over the Wolfsee , that is another approx. 200 meters in altitude through the mountain forest past alpine meadows and with wonderful views of the mountains, so really worthwhile. The real highlight for the kids comes on Wolfsee , actually a reservoir. Here you can dangle your feet in the water or simply take in the scenery from one of the countless loungers and benches. On the right bank there is a large playground with a watercourse for children. When the water is dammed and the locks are opened, they squeak with delight. Unfortunately, dogs are only allowed on the other side, on the normal cycle/hiking path.
Gourmet evening without children
Back at the hotel we store our bikes, many hotels in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis are specialized for bikers and offer locked garages and opportunities to clean the bikes. We enjoy a refreshing rain shower in the Baby and children's hotel Laurentius gives a quick review of the day, but really only briefly, because you would think that Leo at least would be a little tired after a day in the saddle, but not so. So the kids go to the buffet and then straight to the indoor adventure world , lucky for us because we don't see them again until dessert from our delicious 5-course meal. Now we, as a campfire outdoor family, have internalized the advantages of a children's hotel, even though we love every minute with the little adventurers, an evening meal for two, without spilling, refusing or feeding, is also a nice change. We even manage to have a drink at the bar before our kids are the last ones and we fall into bed together.
Well connected in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Well fortified, we start our last day in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis with a little sadness but much more anticipation for the day. Those who, like us, do not have to make a second trip home can SUPER. SUMMER. CARD can be used in full even on the day of departure. Depending on the hotel, you can also park your car there. With us in the At the Laurentius baby and children's hotel you can even use all hotel services until 5 p.m., which is especially exciting on rainy or unpleasant days. The sun naturally draws us outside and so it is about a 10-minute walk down to the hiking bus, the stop towards Serfaus is directly opposite the supermarket on the main road. SUPER. SUMMER. CARD the bus is free, it is important for anyone travelling with a dog like us to have a muzzle with them, as muzzles are compulsory on the bus. The same applies to the smallest and highest underground railway in the world in Serfaus - yes, you read that correctly, there is an underground railway here and it has been since 1985. The connection has taken traffic out of the village, as it transports guests from the car park in the east to the cable cars in the west of Serfaus. In the four stations there is a lot to discover about the underground railway, to look at its history and to interactively control the small train through the mountain. The announcements in the underground railway are also something special - children announce the station or note when the doors open or close - nice for young and old.
Adventure park and crystal blue bathing lake at 1,829 metres
Of the From the subway station it is only a short walk to the Alpkopfbahn, we drive to the middle station because our destination today is the Hög adventure park . At 1,829 meters with a magnificent mountain view is a wonderful bathing lake but not only that, in the At the Hög adventure park, children can experience alpine farming and forestry in a playful way. With milk can memory games, a bee house and a skill trail using pitchforks. There is also a watercourse to dam up and small rafts that can be rented and must be maneuvered through a course. Those who dare can jump from the diving board into the cool water or take a leisurely ride on a pedal boat. There are many places to linger around the lake, from benches to sun loungers, but also barbecue areas with brick barbecues and tables with benches invite you to spend the whole day here. We doze a little in the sun, cool off and enjoy the end of the lovely time in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis . But we still have to take one attraction with us before we head back with the gondola. The
Family Coaster Schneisenfeger is a toboggan run of a different kind. In the style of a roller coaster, you are pulled almost to the top station of the Almkopfbahn before you sit on the lever yourself. Then it is of course up to you how daring you are to plunge into the depths, but more speed is definitely more fun here. You can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h, the curves make your stomach tickle and screams of joy burst out of you. It was a farewell that will stay in our memories, both for us and the children.
Time to say goodbye
We take the cable car back to the valley, we actually wanted to walk the wooden ball path down to the valley, but it is just too hot. Instead of taking the subway and hiking bus, this time we take the cable car swing, first with the Sunliner and then with the forest railway to Fiss. We definitely want to catch a glimpse of the bike park , even if only from the gondola, in order to prepare ourselves for the next visit. Because one thing is clear, you can still have a lot of fun here, there are countless runs with different levels of difficulty in the Bikepark , and of course there are also a lot of flowing single trails in the mountains. Next time we will take a closer look at that. The last 4 days have passed at a similar pace as in the Schneisenfeger, it was exciting and relaxing at the same time and there was really something for everyone. The slogan “We are Family” by We can 100% agree with Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, here you will find activity and relaxation for young and old. Whether you want to enjoy the mountain idyll while hiking in summer or dare to explore the trails of the Bikepark s down, adrenaline at Family Coaster-Schneisenfeger or Fisser Flitzer or just want to relax while your legs are in the Wolfsee while the children are immersed in one of the many activities. We will be back again Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis see you soon.
