Igls
The modest settlement of Igls resides in Innsbruck. About five kilometers south of the city core, it features a sunny patio at the base of the Patscherkofel mountain. Both locals and visitors swarm Igls for its scenic surroundings, old buildings, and lots of leisure activities.
History of Igls
First described in a record referring to Igls in 1286, a Romanesque parish church dedicated to Saint Peter was It rebuilt in the late Gothic style in the fifteenth century; in the Baroque style in the eighteenth century. It is still clearly a visible emblem of the society today.
Originally an agricultural town, Igls grew to be a favorite summer vacation spot for the nobility of Innsbruck in the nineteenth century when they built palaces and hotels there. Among the writers and painters lured to Igls by its bucolic backdrop were Arthur Schnitzler, Stefan Zweig, and Thomas Mann.
Once taken over by Innsbruck, Igls lost its autonomy in 1942; nevertheless, it gained it once more in 1961. Today, the town of Igls, in the Innsbruck-Land area, boasts 500 buildings and more than 2,000 residents.
The Natural and Cultural Attractions of Igls
Igls is surrounded by nature while the Patscherkofel mountain towers over her. On the mountain, you could go skiing or hiking; you can also enjoy amazing views of the Inn valley and the Alps. From Igls, visitors can ride the Patscherkofel cable car to the summit where they can also enjoy the vegetation of the Alpine Garden.
Still another natural beauty of Igls is the Heiligwasser pilgrimage chapel, 1240 meters above the town. The building of the church started in 1662 when a local girl’s story of meeting the Virgin Mary inspired The alleged medicinal benefits of the spring beside the chapel draw many travelers to drink or wash. Visitors to the small mountain inn in the chapel might enjoy real Tyrolean cuisine.
Located in Igls, the castles of Hohenburg and Taxburg are cultural and historical monuments spanning the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries respectively. The castles are outwardly apparent even though they are privately owned. The local museum in Igls houses relics and historical objects relevant to the town and its environs.
The Sporting Legacy of Igls
The 1963 artificial ice bobsleigh and toboggan track is the most renowned winter sports facility in Igls. In addition to the Olympic downhill ski race from the Patscherkofel, the route also featured the bobsleigh and luge events in 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. World Cup and World Championship events continue to be held on this course. Sliding down the track at speeds of up to 120 km/h is an exhilarating experience that the public can also enjoy.
There are a number of additional athletic facilities in Igls, including a tennis court, a curling rink, a golf course, and a riding club. A number of sports events take place in Igls each year. These include the figure skating competition Igls Trophy and the golf tournament Igls Open. The first Winter Youth Olympics took place in Igls in 2012 and brought together young athletes from all across the globe.
The Sporting Legacy of Igls
Constructed in 1963, Igls’s synthetic ice bobsleigh and Toboggan track are the winter sports venues bringing recognition for the town. Apart from the Olympic downhill ski race from the Patscherkofel, the course hosted bobsleigh and luge events at the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. This course hosts important worldwide tournaments including the World Cup and Championships still. The public is free to visit and savor the thrilling sensation of gliding down the track at speeds approaching 120 km/h.
Apart from a golf course and tennis courts, Igls boasts a curling rink, a horse riding club, and a tennis ground. Among the several athletic events Igls hosts yearly are the golf Igls Open and figure skating Igls Trophy. For the first-ever Winter Youth Olympics, young sportsmen from all around the world gathered on Igls in 2012.
