Enjoy nature, experience traditions, be active - simply enjoy living.

The summits and steep faces of the majestic Wilder Kaiser mountain chain towers impressively above the village. Many say that this mountain chain is nowhere as beautiful as it is here. Yet one thing is clear: In the surroundings of Going nature lovers find one of Austria´s most varied hiking and climbing areas. The beautiful hiking trails that run along the charming landscape do not only lead you up high mountain summits, but also into the valleys of Going´s neighbouring villages Ellmau and St. Johann. If you don´t wish to discover the region by foot, then sign-posted bicycle and mountainbike routes lead you across the entire region.

If you wish to be active, Going offers you so many choices, such as for example bathing in Going´s bathing lake, the water of which derives from a source of the Wilder Kaiser mountain. It is said that this lake is the most beautiful natural lake in all of Tirol. With its enormous choice of activities, ranging from riding a Lippizaner horse at Hotel Stanglwirt, playing tennis, golf or participating in a football match against the locals, Going is the ideal resort for the entire family.

In Going you will encounter warm hospitality and friendly people who take their time to make your holiday an unforgettable experience.

Handicraft Market in Going

Plenty of great impressions and highlights!

The Handicraft Market has been held every summer since 1987 in Going. Come and join us!
Some 100 craftsmen will present ancient crafts and trades such as shaving brush making, antler carving, show making, etc.

The market is also a great opportunity to sample regional delicacies.

As every year, there is also a kids´ program incl. activities such has candle making, gold panning, hay figure making etc. In the meantime, adults can watch how schnapps, pottery or icons are made.

2009 Summer Dates:
June 19, 2009
July 17, 2009
Aug 7, 2009
Sep 4, 2009

When: 5 - 9 pm
Where: town center at the bandstand

A picture perfect winter wonderland with snow-covered fields and forests and the Wilder Kaiser mountain summits touching the sky.

The local parish church with its onion dome is visible from afar and holds beautiful contrast to the winter-white scenery in forefront of the Astberg mountain. The village quarter Prama is located in the midst of white fields and forests. In the background you can behold the Wilder Kaiser mountain chain towering majestically above the village and reaching high into the deep blue sky. This is where the cross-country skiing tracks and hiking paths run - enjoy pure nature.

Going offers everything a demanding visitor is longing for: Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski resort, idyllic cross-country skiing trails, natural ice skating rink in the middle of the woods, professionally managed hotels and private guest houses, inns and apartment houses providing every necessary comfort and a cuisine that is among Tyrol´s most famous. In Going, hospitality and excellent service is not just hear-say, but is naturally integrated into the local people´s way of life.

Going - Skiing at its Best

Gateway to the fantastic Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski area. Are you ready to discover Austria´s most extensive inter-connected ski area?

279km of slopes, 210km of which with snow-making facilities, 91 lifts and more than 70 on-mountain inns and huts.
30km of beautiful cross-country skiing trails, 1 ski and cross-country skiing school, 2 toboggan tracks (1 of which is illuminated - 4.5km long), 30km of cleared winter hiking trails, 6 indoor tennis courts, 3 squash halls, ice skating rink, trifle shooting range, asphalt curling hall, climbing wall in the Going Sportsaal hall.

Website: Wilder Kaiser http://www.wilderkaiser.info/en/going.html