The scent of herbs meets mountaineering village
Experience the power of nature and herbs in the mountains
More and more people are withdrawing to nature and the mountains in their free time: to linger, let go and recharge their batteries. Some people discover a special power there, begin to trust the laws of nature and follow the annual cycle more closely again.
In our herbal course, we would like to introduce you more deeply to this power of nature. We will introduce you to ancient knowledge about herbs, familiarize you with their healing power and show you how good they taste.
The starting point for all our plans during these 3 course days is our alpine flower garden in Schmirn - a true paradise that is lovingly maintained and cared for by 18 godmothers and godfathers.
Herbs in the sign of the seasons
Depending on the time of year, we find very different herbs in nature: after a hard winter, we come across invigorating and nourishing plants. Just before the cold season, we are more likely to find herbs that strengthen our immune system. In spring, for example, we will look at the treasures we can find in the coniferous forest and on the freshly greened mountain meadows - the aim is to harness the power of a new beginning.
The two fall dates will then be clearly marked by Thanksgiving and strengthening for the cold season.
Highlights
- 3-day intensive herbal course: get to know and process herbs
- Hike with hostess Kati
- New: "Alpine and regional cuisine" cooking course
- Kneipp in the Alpine flower garden
- Preparing liqueurs
- Get to know like-minded herbal students
How herbs become an alpine beverage specialty in our region:
For the Herbal Courses 2025, we once again have our very special highlight in the program: a tasting of products from the Eagles Mountain Distillery, which has developed special recipes from clear mountain spring water, alpine medicinal herbs and berries.
The founding family of the distillery has dedicated itself to the responsible production of (alcoholic and deliberately also non-alcoholic) Alpine drink specialties. Well-known names such as Alperitivo, Alperitif Maritim (voted 1st place among aperitif bitters by Falstaff in 2024), Alpine Tonic, Lärchen Tonic and Glow Gin have since found their way to us in the Wipptal and we are quite proud of that.
We are delighted that we will be able to show and explain a small selection of the Alpine herbs that form the basis of this Alpine quality brand in our Alpine flower garden in the future. During the short hike with hostess Kati, you will find some of the drink ingredients in their natural environment and hear one or two village stories along the way.
The program at a glance
Tuesday: Arrival and welcome
Arrival and welcome: By train to Innsbruck or Brenner (perfectly accessible by long-distance trains), from there free S-Bahn and regular bus connections with the guest card or by car to Schmirn.
You will meet your like-minded fellow herbalists at Gasthof Olpererblick in Schmirn, welcome evening with Alperitif from Eagles Mountain Distillery and regional dinner. The course content for the coming days will be discussed with herbalist Elli.
Wednesday - Friday: 3 course days in the Alpine flower garden
3 days of intensive herbal course and working in our alpine flower garden - you will get to know the herbs that grow here. The special thing about this course is that you get to work in our herb workshop to prepare a tasty lunch from the herbs. Of course, there is plenty of time to learn about the healing powers of herbs and their uses (depending on the weather, the course program is flexible. For more elaborate preparation of e.g. ointments, a small material contribution can be added on site).
You can also look forward to the afternoons: after a short hike with hostess Kati, Hany awaits you with her "Alpine and regional cuisine" cooking course. The program also includes Kneipp therapy in the Alpine flower garden and - of course, no herbal course is complete without it - making liqueurs with Sepp.
Saturday: Journey home
Say goodbye and travel home or start your individual extension.
Dates & Prices
Dates 2025:
10.06.-14.06.2025 Date does not take place.
02.09.-06.09.2025
09.09.-13.09.2025
Individual extension possible!
Price 2025:
€585,- per person (no single supplement)
Course offer for locals:
3 course days Wednesday-Friday as advertised (without overnight stay)
Price: € 215,- per person incl. lunch from the herb garden
Minimum number of participants: 5 persons
Maximum number of participants: 10 persons
Included services
- 4x overnight stay in the Gasthof Olpererblick or surrounding vacation apartment
- Regional full board with Wipptal mountain breakfast and local ingredients for lunch and dinner
- Welcome evening with Alperitif from the Eagles Mountain Distillery and program briefing at Gasthof Olpererblick
- 3-day course "Herbs in the sign of the seasons"
- 1x hike with host Kati and her stories from the valley
- 1x cooking course "alpine and regional cuisine" with Hany
- 1x Kneipp therapy according to Sebastian Kneipp
- 1x liqueur making with Sepp
- Course certificate
- Guest card = ticket for public transport in the Wipptal (S-Bahn Innsbruck-Brenner, regional buses to all valleys)
The local tax of €2.60 per person per night is not included.
Accommodation:
Single room: in vacation apartments in the Gasthof Olpererblick or the surrounding area, each with its own bedroom, common rooms and sanitary facilities for shared use (max. 2 pers.)
Double room: in vacation apartments in the Gasthof Olpererblick or the surrounding area, apartment then for exclusive use
Booking form herbal course
Booking and cancellation policy:
6 weeks before arrival you will receive the detailed information about the herbal course with program, accommodation address, packing list as well as the invoice, which is due 4 weeks before arrival.
Cancellation conditions:
up to 6 weeks before arrival: €50 per person cancellation fee
6 to 2 weeks before arrival: 30% cancellation fee
from 2 weeks before arrival: 50% cancellation fee.
We recommend that you take out cancellation insurance with Europäische Reiseversicherung. With your booking confirmation we will send you a link where you can take out your insurance easily, quickly and online.
Provider:
Incoming Reisebürogesellschaft GmbH
Rathausplatz 1
6150 Steinach a. Br.
Tel.: 0043 5272 6270