Igls, Austria
The SYS short break gives the opportunity to take part in the 'Ice Experience' you will never forget! During an action packed 72 hours, you will be given the chance to experience; Bobsleigh, Bob Skeleton. Wok Bobing and the 'tray racing'' all on the Igls Olympic bobsleigh track under the expert tuition of Tony Wallington OBE - a bobsleigh Olympian from 2 Olympic Winter Games. Beginners in Bobsleigh and Bob Skeleton can expect to experience an adrenaline rush at the very top end of the scale; followed by an equivalent endorphin high! For those who have the 'kamikaze' in them we can also arrange for you to ride the 'Wok'!
Igls, Austria is situated just outside Innsbruck, the internationally renowned winter sports centre and twice hosting the Olympic Winter Games. It will also host the first Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. The charming town of Igls is situated only 5 km from Innsbruck which still preserves its medieval core, the historic Old Town with its narrow, twisting streets and tall houses in late Gothic style. It is also a university town and offers a lot for students and young people especially in terms of the nightlife.
 Grünwalderhof Hotel, Igls |
 Innsbruck |
Day 1 London / Innsbruck / Igls
Depart London Gatwick on an Easy Jet flight to Innsbruck. On arrival at Innsbruck airport, after you have cleared customs, you will be met by an SYS representative and transferred to the Grünwalderhof Hotel where two nights are spent.
Grünwalderhof Hotel
The Grünwalderhof is an old traditional hunting lodge situated above the Olympic town of Innsbruck. The hotel has 20 comfortable rooms as well as three apartments and offers stunning mountain views. The hotel also has a restaurant offering local specialities, bar and sauna.
In the evening enjoy the Ice Track / health and safety briefing and film show with Tony Wallington. As an Olympian and Performance Director for the British Bobsleigh Association - when they won the Olympic Bronze medal in 1998, Tony's enthusiasm and experience will bring to life the challenges that will be encountered the following day. Dinner at the hotel
Day 2 Igls
After an early breakfast at the Hotel you will be transferred to the Igls Olympic Bobsleigh track where you will enjoy exclusive hospitality. Following a 'refresher' health and safety brief you will have a conducted track walk with your event leader. On reaching the top of the track this will be the first opportunity to experience 'ice' with 4-man bobsleigh; often referred to as the 'Formula One' of Winter sports. Now you will begin to realize why it's such an exhilarating sport. The track is 1722 metres long and the bobsleigh can reach speeds of up to 135 kilometres per hour and a maximal centrifugal force of 5G.
 Guest Bob |
 Bob Skeleton |
Then it is time to take part in your ultimate 'Ice Experience' bob skeleton! Bob skeleton is a dynamic and challenging sport that has been developed from the oldest of the ice track sports – the 'Cresta'. The Cresta Run is the home of the exclusive 'St Moritz Tobogganing Club' where 'Cresta' riders compete on a unique 1200 metre long 'natural ice track' that is constructed annually. Other than those who ride traditional toboggans – 'Cresta' riders are on skeleton similar to those used by Bob Skeleton athletes. The main difference being; Bob Skeleton riders' use Bobsleigh tracks for their runs; otherwise the sport is very similar to the 'Cresta riders' event.
Lunch and the rest of the afternoon will be under your own arrangements. You may want to take a trip into Innsbruck which hosted the 1964 and 1974 Winter Olympics and it will be the first to host the Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. It is very picturesque with lots of shops, museums and interesting sights to see.
In the evening you will be taken back to the track for another popular winter activity – the 'wok'. Having been equipped with the necessary safety equipment, you will descend down the Olympic track in a modified 4 man Chinese wok sled, where both skill and a strong nerve are required! Dinner at the hotel.
 Wok racing |
 Olympic track, Igls |
Day 3 Igls / Innsbruck/ London
After breakfast at the hotel you will transfer from the Grünwalderhof Hotel to Innsbruck Airport for a morning Easy Jet flight back to London Gatwick.
Tour Price
COST PER PERSON: Price upon request
The tour cost includes:
- 2 nights accommodation in the Grünwalderhof Hotel
- breakfast daily; 2 dinners
- Insurance (including travel, track events etc)
- 2 x rides bob skeleton
- 1 x ride taxi bob
- 1 x 'Wok' ride
- Equipment and body armour
- Instruction and training
- the services of your tour leader throughout
- All ground transfers as stated in the itinerary
The tour cost does NOT include:
- International flights
- Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- drinks
- gratuities in restaurants
- gratuities to driver/s;
- porterage
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Igls, Austria is situated just outside Innsbruck, the internationally renowned winter sports centre and twice hosted the Olympic Winter Games. The charming town of Igls still preserves its medieval core, the historic Old Town with its narrow, twisting streets and tall houses in late Gothic style.