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Eagle's Stage Ahorn in Summer

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THE STAGE IS SET: FOR A GREAT NATURAL SPECTACLE ON MOUNT AHORN!

Check this out! Your very own blockbuster awaits you high up in the mountains of Tyrol at Mountopolis - the Mayrhofner Bergbahnen World of Adventure. The setting: Eagle’s Stage on Mount Ahorn. The backdrop: The impressive peaks of the Zillertal Valley. The stars: Eagles, buzzards, owls and the like. The supporting actors: Falconers Waltraud, Didi and Thomas Wechselberger. The genre: A mix of action film and animal documentary with a healthy measure of emotion that will make your heart swell. Featuring: a screenplay filled with effortless power and gentle strength, a graceful awareness of life and intoxicating freedom.

MOUNTOPOLIS INSTEAD OF HOLLYWOOD. Visitors don’t need to wear a tuxedo or fancy ballgown to attend the sky gala at Eagle’s Stage on Mount Ahorn. Sturdy shoes and comfortable walking clothes will suffice. The Ahornbahn, Austria's largest cable car, whisks visitors quickly and comfortably up the mountain to Europe's highest Bird of Prey Sanctuary at 2,000 metres above sea level. Since 2009, the “kings of the skies” feel very much at home here amidst the spectacular panorama of the Zillertal Alps, as their quarters are built entirely from wood, stone and earth and blend in perfectly with the natural surroundings. The three passionate falconers, Waltraud, Didi and Thomas Wechselberger, know just how to direct eagle "Steppi", the falcons "Kaya & Diana", the eagle owls "Billi, Virginia & Alaska" and the hawks "Ashok, Laika & Lanny" during their exciting show.

Happy spectators enjoy the show as the suspense rises. An introduction to the Eagle’s Stage requires no fanfare. The impressive location alone and the act of becoming better acquainted with the birds of prey is a formative experience in itself. Visitors have free, daily access to the Eagle’s Stage on Mount Ahorn from mid-June to October (except Wednesday and Friday) between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m., where they can visit the falconers with their Birds of Prey. At the Birds of Prey Show, which takes place daily (except Friday) at 02.00 p.m., up to 380 "cinema-goers" can experience the majestic aerial acrobats in action and, in addition to the impressive flight manoeuvres, discover exciting information about the habits of these feathered wild animals. A show of this kind at such close quarters is way better than any evening at the cinema.

Eagle's Stage Ahorn – Facts:
You can reach the Eagle’s Stage Ahorn easily in a 15-minute walk from the Ahornbahn mountain station.
Birds of Prey Show daily from mid-June to October (except Fridays) at 02.00 p.m. The latest ascent with Ahornbahn should be at 01.00 p.m.
Visitors can enter the Eagle’s Stage Ahorn free of charge from mid-June to October, daily (except Wednesday and Friday) between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. Falconers with their Birds of Prey are looking forward to seeing you there.
We offer all wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility transportation service to the EagleStage Ahorn and back to the mountain station of the Ahornbahn mountain station with the AdlerExpress
We recommend that you wear closed shoes.
Bookings can be made at all Mayrhofen cable car cash desks or online at www.mayrhofen.at/tickets.
In case of bad weather (rain, strong wind, etc.) there will be no Birds of Prey shows.

Falconry Backstage

Every Wednesday from 08.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., you can accompany the falconers behind the scenes. This thrilling experience is reserved for a maximum of 10 participants with a minimum age of 16 and requires prior registration via the website. Those curious to find out more will discover what it is like to be a falconer and how to properly care for these fascinating animals, as well as how to treat them in a species- appropriate manner. And then, at 02.00 p.m., well prepared with your new background knowledge and from the best seats in the house, you can finally enjoy the moment you’ve been waiting for, the Birds of Prey Show.

Book Falconry Backstage right here!

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AROUND THE RESERVOIR

“DE ARTE VENANDI CUM AVIBUS! ... already sounds like a blockbuster title, combined with unparalleled views offered by Mount Ahorn. But what is the thrilling story behind it? Nature lovers, animal lovers and mountain sports enthusiasts will find the answers to this and more directly at the FalknerOase. Spread around Filzen Reservoir, visitors can delve into the history of falconry at seven exciting stations, learn all about a falconer's equipment and familiarise themselves with the local Birds of Prey. There are also many resting areas, where you can just kick back and soak up the fabulous vista.

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Eagle's Stage Ahorn in Winter

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