For Horst, happiness is being satisfied with what you have. There's nowhere more beautiful for the trained sculptor as the Kitzbüheler Alpen. "There's everything here that you could possibly want: clean air, peace, the four seasons, first-class regional cuisine and beverages and sociable people."
As well as that, there are unlimited cycle paths and hiking trails and in Winter state-of-the-art ski lifts and fantastic ski tours. What more could you want? Horst likes to spend his freetime mountain hiking and climbing with friends or enjoying a BBQ together.
From natural talent to master sculptor
Horst's talent for drawing was recognised by his teachers while he was still at school. It was clear early on that he had to do something artistic! No sooner said than done. So the perfectionist drawing talent trained to become a master sculptor. A traditional craft that is deeply rooted in Tyrolean culture.
Horst prefers to work with wood. His works of art are simple and contemporary. The artisan has never had much use for kitsch. The greatest challenge in sculpting is to give each figure a soul.
Tip: Admire Horst's works of art at the following places in the Kitzbüheler Alpen:
Village nativity scene with life-size figures in Fieberbrunn
14 stations of the cross leading to the Einsiedelei-Gmail Chapel in St. Johann
Carved wild animals around the summit of the Kitzbüheler Horn
Hiking is the sculptor's passion …
Horst has already been to many countries mountaineering: America, Africa and Canada. But none of these places could compete with the blaze of colours of Spring or Autumn in St. Johann. For Horst, hiking also means staying with his roots.
When he sits on a mountain summit after a strenuous climb and looks down into the valley, a unique feeling spreads through him: "The view is majestic - and you realise how small you are. You live off this experience for a long time. When you get home, you are usually a bit more relaxed again. You've achieved something so big that little things can't upset you so easily.
Horst's profile
checkMy power place in the Kitzbüheler Alpen ... the Lourdes grotto and the Einsiedelei-Gmail Chapel.
checkWhat makes my native home special ... experiencing the four seasons, that it's safe here and the (still) pure nature.
checkWhat is my emotional connection to the Kitzbüheler Alpen and why ... I grew up here.
Of course, a milling machine or a laser printer can replace manual work nowadays, but there is one thing that computer-controlled machines will never succeed in doing: to incorporate the individual character of a sculptor into the figure, to give wood a soul.
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The soul of wood
As a sculptor, Horst Pali gives wood a soul. Clear lines and a reduction to the essential characterise his works.
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On the mountain pastures there are no ...
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Das Urgestein vom Stoaberg
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A "milling future"
The Wieshofer Mühle (Wieshofer Mill) is one of the few privately owned mills in Austria. Responsible for this is Lukas Krainz, who, together with his sister Caroline, upholds the family heritage with diligence and pride.
On the path of wood
Ever since Georg Mühlegger was allowed to look over his grandfather's shoulder in his wood workshop as a little boy, it was clear to him that he too would dedicate his professional life to this material. A woodworking path that is something to be proud of. The result is his studio, Atelier Arti.
Under the Seal of Bichl Quality
Barbara Zaß produces high-quality, regional food with her family at the Bichlbauernhof (Bichl Farm) in Erpfendorf. The reason why her jam, milk and bread products taste so incredibly good is quickly explained: "Because they are made with love.
Laughter lives at Pillersee
Danny Bulthé has never seen a "grumpy" face at Pillersee . Apart from the unique natural landscape, this may be due to the fact that he offers nothing but fun with his company SUP’N’FUN : Stand-up paddling, marble golf and obstacle courses, archery and much more make the eyes of adventurers, both young and old, light up.
Free as a bird
Philipp Zellner is the founder of TirolAir-Tandemparagliding Company. With him you can experience the Kitzbühel Alps from a bird's eye view: he takes his guests into the world of the skies on a tandem paragliding flight - for unforgettable moments of freedom and exhilaration.
Two Tyroleans conquer the Milky Way
The Milchbuben produce particularly tasty soft cheeses in their Tyrolean master cheese dairy. The product range is impressive and leaves nothing to be desired.
Portugal meets Tyrol
Leonel Magalhaes da Silva runs the newly designed Cafe Salvistastadl at the valley station in Itter together with his wife. He has built a special highlight himself for his little guests.
