True curling pros aiming their stones at the tee

They take careful aim in Zell am See and Kaprun, but there is no reason to run for cover! You should rather try it yourself: a good eye for distances and a steady hand are the prerequisites for victory at 'Eisstockschiessen'. The traditional Austrian sport is played either alone or in a team. Friends of this sport, which is related to 'curling', can go to 'Eisschützenverein' curling club in Zell am See to learn the right technique for knocking out their opponents' stones.

A few curling stones and a house with a tee is all that is needed for this quiet pleasure on ice as smooth as glass. Two teams play against each other in the team competition. After the house has been marked, the tee is set. The aim of the game: getting one's stones as near as possible to the centre while blocking and knocking out the ones delivered by the other team.

If there are not enough players to form a whole team, you can compete for the title of the long-range shot champion on your own. Five rounds are played in order to determine who can slide their stones across the ice the farthest - strength and coordination are much needed here. Zell am See-Kaprun can offer several rinks for this great sporting fun.