Welcome

Let us introduce ourselves

Your Hosts

Our Verwall has always been a family run hotel, where everyone of us has a special function. We attach great importance to groundedness, honesty and warm-heartedness.

We love what we do, because we do everything wholeheartedly - you can feel it in every corner. Everyone helps, no matter if old or young, true to the motto
"Together we are strong"

SONJA PFEIFER

Our joy
begins, where
we make others
smile.

Sonja's Portrait

Where to find:

Actually everywhere, but mostly at the reception desk or service!

Here since:

I have grown up here with my 3 sisters and therefore I am perfectly familiar with hotel life. Even back then I have loved the contact to our guests - and that has not changed…

My characteristics:

My happy smile from morning to night, seven days a week…

Your contact person for:

Cross-country skiing, skiing or hiking - I know the best routes and spots here in the Paznaun – just ask me and you'll get an insider tip or two!

Favourite spot in Winter:

Take your cross-country skis and start at the cross-country skiing run directly opposite our hotel… towards Galtür, past the deer park until you reach the chapel in the forest! Enjoy the magic winter wonderland, the fresh air, the total peace and pure nature…

Favourite spot in Summer:

Lake Wiegen – breathtaking panoramic views, peace and a beautiful landscape! If you start early in the morning, you'll usually have the lake all to yourself… on the way back you can taste a glass of fresh cow milk on the Verbellaalp…

Insider tip:

Have you ever tried a self-distilled schnapps? Don't miss out on that! Best after dinner – schnapps is said to stimulate digestion…

Motto:

Our joy begins, where we make others smile!

HELMUT PFEIFER

No challenges that
we cannot master -
together we are
strong!

Helmut's Portrait

Where to find:

In the kitchen, on the tractor clearing the snow or at our farm… Once in a while you may find me in our bar at the staff's regular table…

Here since:

Since I've got to know my wife Sonja… In 1986, I started my career as a chef. After a few seasons in some of the region's best kitchens, I came back to the Verwall in 1993 as a chef with heart and soul.

My characteristics:

My kitchen outfit, my traditional „Fellclogs“ (= wooden shoes with fur) and my unmistakable burst of laugh, sometimes a little louder than you may be used to...

Your contact person for:

Culinary delights, schnapps distilling and farming. If you have questions about the preparation of meat or sauces or if you are curious about our farm, our animals, forest or wood - just ask!

Favourite spot in Winter:

To end a long day on the slopes in a lounger on the Videralp enjoying the sun… especially in springtime it is highly recommendable, because th sun shines longer and the temperatures climb up…

Favourite spot in Summer:

In summer I'm a big fan of the Culinary Way of St. James. The chefs' delicacies taste even better on top of the moutains! My favourite is the Heidelberger Hütte in Ischgl - be in for a surprise and enjoy this year's specialities...

Insider tip:

Try our farm products from the farmer's buffet or at the Paznaun Speciality evening in summer. Taste the difference…

Motto:

No challenges that we cannot master - together we are strong!

AGNES MARK

Give every day the
chance to become
the most beautiful day
of your life.

Agnes' Portrait

Where to find:

You won't see much of me, because I am busy working in the background and support the team as much as I can!

Here since:

Since the ground, on which the hotel stands, has been passed on to me from my parents – which means a long time! The verwall has been among the first houses in Ischgl with rooms for rent...

My characteristics:

My white housecoat which I like to wear as much as I did years ago…

Your contact person for:

If you want to know something about our history – just ask! I am too happy to tell the one or the other tale or how Ischgl has developed from a small farm village to today's renowned skiing region…

Favourite spot in Winter:

I like best to take a walk with my grandchildren to the „Minigolf“. In winter, there are horses which we feed with bread…

Favourite spot in Summer:

My favourite spot is in the forests above Ischgl – the ideal place to look for mushrooms! The fresh ones taste best…

Insider tip:

End your day on the slopes with a carriage ride and explore Ischgl – the tour towards Mathon is perfect for enjoying the beautiful landscape…

Motto:

Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life!

KARL MARK

The secret of happiness lies not in
possession but in giving.
Who makes others happy,
will be happy.

Karl's Portrait

Where to find:

I am the first one to welcome you here – to park your car is one of my duties! Apart from that I am in the hotel all day long, talking with our guests or helping out…

Here since:

Since I have built the hotel with my wife Agnes – it seems like an eternity! I clearly remember these times: while my wife cooked for our guests, I worked at the post office. Back home I did the office work – and I still do…

My characteristics:

My sweater and my shirt – that's my trademark…

Your contact person for:

If you want to know something about our history – just ask! I am too happy to tell the one or the other tale or how Ischgl has developped from a small farm village to today's renowned skiing region…

Favourite spot in Winter:

The Verwall. In the hotel hall or on our sun terrace when spring arrives – a relaxing get-together with your loved ones, something good to drink and enjoying the day is what I like most!

Favourite spot in Summer:

The Lake Pardatscher in Ischgl… it is easy to reach and especially on warm summer days the perfect relief from the heat for old and young…

Insider tip:

Don't miss out on our dessert buffet – delicacies and sweet treats as far as the eye can see… a special highlight every week!

Motto:

The secret of happiness lies not in possession but in giving. Who makes others happy, will be happy.

RAMONA PFEIFER

Take your time
for the things that
make you happy.

Ramona's Portrait

Where to find:

After my Master degree, I am still working in Innsbruck for gaining new experiences, so I am here mostly at weekends or on holidays – most of the time at the reception desk or behind the scenes…

Here since:

I grew up here with my 2 siblings. When I was born in 1994 the hotel was rebuilt – so I grew up together with the Verwall, too, and discovered my passion for the hotel industry very early…

My characteristics:

My long, brown hair…

Your contact person for:

All kinds of pleasures in Ischgl. If you want to know where to go to - just ask! I know the best places, whether on the slopes or in the valley…

Favourite spot in Winter:

The Piz Val Gronda – the unique view of the surrounding mountain scenery is a must-see! Afterwards, you can enjoy the deep powder snow or the well-prepared piste down…

Favourite spot in Summer:

In summer my favourite spot is the Lake „Berglisee“ – its sky blue colour and the beautiful nature surrounding the lake inspire me every time anew…

Insider tip:

If you don't feel like skiing – put the snow shoes on and take a tour to the Friedrichshafner hut! A true insider tip, because if you start early you have the beautiful landscape all to yourself…

Motto:

Take your time for the things that make you happy.

JULIA PFEIFER

A family gives you
what nobody else can!

Julia's Steckbrief

Where to find:

From this winter season on I support my mother in the reception… So you will get in contact with me when making your reservation, and at Verwall I am responsible for your Check-In and Check-Out and furthermore I for all your wishes and questions during your stay!

Here since:

I grew up here with my siblings. I soon got to know the hotel industry very early, which was also the reason to finish the tourism school in landeck and to gather a lot of experiences in the practice. What I especially like in the tourism industry is the contact to guests from all over the world.

My characteristics:

My easy-going, happy nature which infects everyone.

Your contact person for:

I know what's going on around. If you want to know about activities in winter or summer, I am happy to help…

Favourite spot in Winter:

When I am not at work or at the slopes, I prefer enjoying a hot chocolate on our terrace.

Favourite spot in Summer:

My favourite hot spot is the Fimba valley. It offers the entertaining Walk of Lyrics, breathtaking suspension bridges as well as peaceful places for relaxing hours.

Insider tip:

Enjoy the sunset from your room or on our terrace… the beautiful mountain panorama seems even more beautiful from then!

Motto:

A family gives you what nobody else can!

BENJAMIN PFEIFER

Nothing is
impossible!

Benjamin's Steckbrief

Where to find:

You always find me somewhere in the hotel - I like to help my dad in the kitchen and try new recipes! On Thursdays, you find me at the farmer's buffet - be in for a surprise...

Here since:

I grew up here with my two older sisters. I early recognized my dad's culinary skills - and I have been enjoying them until nowadays :) At the moment I am attending a commercial school in Landeck, so I am not here so much...

My characteristics:

My musical instrument :-)

Your contact person for:

Leisure activities for younger guests… swimming, night tobogganing or skiing!

Favourite spot in Winter:

The funpark in the Ischgl skiing area is a highlight... especially the airbag, the slide bars and the jumps!

Favourite spot in Summer:

The funpark is only a 5-minutes walk away from our hotel - enjoy minigolf, the trampoline or soccer...

Insider tip:

The Pardorama restaurant serves the best "Mohr im Hemd" (chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream) in Ischgl!

Motto:

Nothing is impossible!