Fiss in Tirol
Authentic village
On a flat, south-facing “sun terrace” lies the tranquil village of Fiss. This Rhaeto-Romanic clustered village, with its 600-year-old centre and distinctive doorways, attracts countless holiday guests to Tirol. And it’s not just the authentic charm of the village. Visitors can truly feel how much care is taken of them here. The action-packed leisure attractions also add greatly to the appeal of the village.
A holiday region for families
A record-breaking 2,000 hours of sunshine are recorded every year on Tirol’s sun terrace. This means plenty of time to discover the natural beauty of Fiss at its very best. Especially for families, the mountain village is a haven of relaxation combined with a wide range of entertainment. Whether it’s ski courses in Berta’s Kinderland, soaring through the air with the Fisser Flieger or experiencing the giant Skyswing – everything is possible.
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More than just a Holiday
Du bist an der Historie von Fiss interessiert? Dann geht’s nun auf eine kleine Reise in die Geschichte des Bergdorfes. So viel vorab: Woher die Ortsbezeichnung „Fiss“ stammt, ist schwer zu sagen. Vermutlich aus dem lateinischen „Fossa“ (= Graben) oder „Fodia“ (= Grube oder Mulde). 1288 wird der Name „Fusse“ zum ersten Mal in einer Urkunde erwähnt.
- Im 1. und 2. Jahrhundert nach Christus erobern die Römer das Land und geben ihm den Namen „Rätien“.
- Im Laufe der Zeit vermischen sich die Römer mit den Einwohnern des Bergdorfes und das Volk der Rätoromanen entsteht. Auch Bajuwaren, Alemannen und Kolonisten aus dem Kanton Wallis mischen sich darunter.
- Die Römer bringen einige Neuerungen im Bauhandwerk mit: Statt einfacher Holzhütten baut man nun massive Häuser aus Stein.
Noch heute ist im rätoromanischen Haufendorf Fiss die Geschichte allgegenwärtig. Der über 600 Jahre alte Ortskern und die unverwechselbaren Hauseingänge prägen das Ortsbild.
Traffic calming
Since 1990, a night driving ban has been in place in Fiss during the holiday season. From 11pm to 6am the rule in the mountain village is: engines off. The only exceptions are guests arriving or departing, and residents who need to enter or leave the village.
Holidaymakers who have booked accommodation in the hamlets of Fisser Höfe or Telfes Höfe may also use their cars at night, for example after an evening event. In winter, Fiss also offers a pedestrian zone, allowing for a leisurely stroll through the village.
"Fisser Blochziehen"
Traditional carnival custom in Fiss
In Fiss, in the Upper Inn Valley of Tirol, one of the oldest Tyrolean traditions is kept alive: the Blochziehen. What is it all about? Every four years, at carnival time, the villagers of Fiss drag a 35-metre-long stone pine log through the village. The “Bloch” symbolises a plough that is meant to break up the earth and make it fertile. The spectacle is accompanied by vibrant colours and masks. They express the immense forces of nature that the farming population of the Tyrolean Alps has always been and still is exposed to, both in summer and winter. Since 2011, this carnival custom has been part of the intangible UNESCO World Heritage!
