Ive been to pertisau in austria, twice, in fact, where the chalet school was first begun. See more ideas about vintage travel posters, travel posters and vintage travel. The following year the school at the chalet was published, and 59 books and 46 years later the last story appeared. Many focs members have been to pertisau, and some travel there regularly each year. Pertisau is a small village on the achensee lake in the tyrol region of austria. In the restaurant, guests can enjoy traditional austrian cuisine and. Briesau am tiernsee, where the school was established, is based on the reallife pertisau am achensee. Book travel charme fuerstenhaus am achensee, pertisau on tripadvisor. We have always stayed at the furstenhaus as it is mentioned in the text. The first time i read it, the previous book was unavailable, so the apparent disappearance of claire from the freudesheim nursery went unnoticed.
The town was used by english school story writer elinor m. A holiday she spent in the austrian tyrol at pertisauamachensee gave her. Brentdyers home and the margaret roper school the chalet school in exile the chalet school goes to it the margaret roper school, hereford, 1941. In the restaurant, guests can enjoy traditional austrian cuisine and tyrolean specialties. Offering a yearround outdoor pool and a spa area with an indoor pool, sauna and infrared cabin, the karlwirt is a traditional, familyrun hotel in a quiet location in pertisau, 1,650 feet from lake achensee. Author lynnbin posted on september, 2017 october 19, 2017 categories 40 things tags 40 things, achensee, austria, briesau, chalet school, pertisau, tiernsee 1 comment on 24th thing achieved. For chalet school book lovers, i recommend a trip to pertisau the briesau of the books. This is a website for all fans of elinor m brentdyers chalet school, who either wish they could visit the real location of the first fourteen books, or are. There is a plaque in the library commemorating this. While it is still a great experience i feel that it has lost some of.
Certain units are fitted with air conditioning, a flatscreen tv, washing machine and a kettle, completed with a kitchen. Jun 20, 20 the chalet school has its own magazine, run by girls gone by publishers, and my mother has written a few articles for it, over the years. Brentdyers first home in hereford lichfield house, hereford, elinor m. The chalet school started its life in briesau am tiernsee in the austrian tyrol pertisau am achensee in real life and the books set there were from the school at the chalet to the first half of the chalet school in exile. An entertaining romance and fun for anyone who does the summer operetta circuit in austria for anyone visiting the tirol elinor brentdyers chalet school series the first 15 or so books is set in pertisau am achensee margaret kennedys constant nymph is also partly set in pertisau around the same time as the. Go to austria to see the origin of the chalet school books. We were in pertisau to see the village that inspired elinor brentdyer to write the chalet school series of books. The series is now out of print, but our affable hosts at the hotel weisenhof, johannes and alexandra entner, produce a timeworn edition of the head girl of the chalet school. Oh, we all know reg is the official hottie in the chalet school series joeys first born. She had gained the inspiration to write her successful chalet school novels from a holiday that she had spent in austrian tyrol at the pertisau am achensee. The school was initially located in the austrian tyrol, before it was moved to guernsey in 1939 following the rise to power of the nazi party, and again to herefordshire following the nazi invasion of the channel islands. Is there anything in particular to look out for or any advice that anyone can. I believe the series of books written by elinor brentdyer was based here and am bringing a friend over.
I believe the series of books written by elinor brentdyer was based here and. Go to austria to see the origin of the chalet school books walking in the footsteps of madge, joey, grizel and robin in 1924, a school teacher by the name of elinor m brentdyer visited a little town in the austrian tirol on holiday. Your host johannes entner chats about the history of the hotel, its connection to the chalet school books by elinor brentdyer, and the god given location of pertisau, on the shores of the. Jun 10, 2014 this is what began it all my lifetime love of and devotion to the writings of elinor brentdyer fondly known to her fans as ebd, in particular the chalet school series and especially the first twelve books which are set in pertisau amachensee renamed briesauamtiernsee in the books. I always enjoy the descriptions of the areas of austria that the school is based in, and the areas the girls visit on this book covers the last ternm of jo, simone, frieda and marie at the chalet school and how hte changes of the school represent the changes that will happen to the girls when they leave the school. The chalet school has its own magazine, run by girls gone by publishers, and my mother has written a few articles for it, over the years. The slang is an instant giveaway, and the ongoing casual racism throughout the book ensures that you never forget that this is childrens fiction written for a nowdistant generation of children. Pertisau it is located in the karwendel alpine park, one of the oldest, crossborder, protected areas of the eastern alps. Sep, 2017 go to austria to see the origin of the chalet school books walking in the footsteps of madge, joey, grizel and robin in 1924, a school teacher by the name of elinor m brentdyer visited a little town in the austrian tirol on holiday. While it is still a great experience i feel that it has lost some of its magic. Whilst the series moved around from austria to guernsey, england, and switzerland, we all know its really all about austria. The most famous ski area in austria is the arlberg, which due to recent developments can now claim to offer austrias largest linked ski area.
Achensee in the region of tyrol is located in austria some 222 mi or 357 km west of vienna, the countrys capital city. A fan page for elinor m brent dyers chalet school books. They are my go to when i am sick, sad or just want a comfort read see more ideas about school, childrens books and vintage childrens books. Jun 03, 2015 pertisau and the chalet school books and ave maria posted on june 3, 2015 june 5, 2015 by web author anthony fisher in poetry music images we were in pertisau to see the village that inspired elinor brentdyer to write the chalet school series of books.
Pertisau is one of the best starting points for winter hikes and crosscountry tours in tirols largest nature park, the karwendel nature park. This is the 1920s austrian tirol setting for the first chalet school books. Achensee destination guide tyrol, austria tripsuggest. We were extremely lucky to choose this apartment as the place to stay in pertisau. Dec 27, 2006 for chalet school book lovers, i recommend a trip to pertisau the briesau of the books. Again, just as described in the books theres a sweet little steamer that chugs across the lake and the steam train takes you down to jenbach, the town below. The school at the chalet suffers from first book in a series from the opening pages of this novel, theres no escaping that it was written in the 1920s. A holiday she spent in the austrian tyrol at pertisauam achensee gave her. Canvas printfarmhouse and chapel in pertisau, lake achensee, tyrol, austria, europe20x16 box canvas print made in the usa. It was my sole ambition as a child to go there, and as an adult i spent many years working in international schools though not in austria or switzerland. The austrian series is set in a real actual setting in the austrian tyrol tirol.
Enchanting pertisau hotel wiesenhof collection by inntravel. Jan 18, 2018 austria has been my hearts desire since my misspent youth reading chalet school books. Guests cam enjoy picturebook countryside and free use of the 6. It is located in the karwendel alpine park, one of the oldest, crossborder, protected areas of the eastern alps. The following year the school at the chalet was published, and 59 books and 46 years later the. Among girls school story authors and indeed among authors of other popular genres for girls such as authors of pony stories. Jul 07, 2017 your host johannes entner chats about the history of the hotel, its connection to the chalet school books by elinor brentdyer, and the god given location of pertisau, on the shores of the. I have often visited pertisau since i found out that it was the setting for the chalet school books. The cbb popular forum for discussing all things chalet school. Pertisau on the western banks of achensee provides inspiration with its traditional and contemporary, excellent hospitality and unique natural experiences. Brentdyer, initially published between 1925 and 1970. Small but lively, the village lies at the foot of the karwendel mountains, where three valleys meet, enabling winter walkers to explore a variety of lakeside, valley and.
The building that became the school is still standing though it has been empty for some years. Travel charme fuerstenhaus am achensee updated 2020. Aug 09, 20 11 chatterbox chalet school fete is the second half of the chalet school and the lintons. Achenkirch destination guide tyrol, austria tripsuggest. This is the place that i figure was most likely the reallife inspiration for the setting for elinor brentdyers original chalet school books. The new chalet school was also split, into new and united chalet school. The last of the whitespined armada paperbacks, so a bit of a milestone in my reread. Elinor brentdyer, whose series of girls boarding school adventures outlived. The building that became the school is still standing though it has been empty for. Its a lovely big blue lake as described in the books and is surrounded by mountains. This is what began it all my lifetime love of and devotion to the writings of elinor brentdyer fondly known to her fans as ebd, in particular the chalet school series and especially the first twelve books which are set in pertisauamachensee renamed briesauamtiernsee in the books. Brentdyers chalet school series began in 1925 with the publication of the school at the chalet and ended in 1970 with the publication of prefects of the chalet school, the series totalling 59 books in all. Situated in pertisau in the tyrol region, cabin8 alpine flair apartments features accommodation with free wifi and free private parking.
Crosscountry skiers will not only be delighted by the unique natural landscape in this nature conservation area, but also by the snow. Chalet school series pertisau message board tripadvisor. It was my sole ambition as a child to go there, and as an adult i spent many years working in international schools though not. Seepromenade 26, pertisau, eben am achensee 62 austria. Brentdyer as the first setting for her chalet school series, under the fictionalised name of briesau am tiernsee. The chalet school started its life in briesau am tiernsee in the austrian tyrol pertisau am achensee in real life and the books set there were from the. Ladies, control yourselves, but this is the book in which hot roger makes his debut. Armada split lintons into two books when they published it. When madge bettany decides to start a school in the austrian alps, little does. The most famous of the resorts within this area is st anton, which is one of the finest resorts in the world and the home of alpine skiing. Pertisau, lake achensee, from the karwendel lift,tyrol, austria. Europe austria austrian alps tirol eben am achensee pertisau.
Among girls school story authors and indeed among authors of other popular genres for girls such as authors of pony stories brentdyer is unique in producing a series of. Pertisau and the chalet school books and ave maria poetry. Austria has been my hearts desire since my misspent youth reading chalet school books. Girls gone by those lovely people who republish chalet schoool books and other out of print golden era childrens lit with original illustrations etc. Only a 5minute drive from pertisau and lake achen, these spacious chalets in the karwendel nature reserve are surrounded by a large garden. The scenery is breathtaking and the skiing is fabulous.
The expedition to the bourneville factory in changes for the chalet school was inspired by a reallife school trip on which ebd went. The chalet school is a series of 64 school story novels by elinor m. Interactive map of achensee time in achensee is now 04. One more novel i found recently voices of summer by diane pearson. This is what began it all my lifetime love of and devotion to the writings of elinor brentdyer fondly known to her fans as ebd, in particular the chalet school series and especially the first twelve books which are set in pertisau amachensee renamed briesauamtiernsee in the books. Dec 14, 2004 pertisau s lake makes it a popular summer resort, but in winter the frosted waters of the achensee, the shining mountain backdrop and snowdraped chalet roofs turn it into the stuff of tirolean. Pertisaus lake makes it a popular summer resort, but in winter the frosted waters of the achensee, the shining mountain backdrop and snowdraped chalet roofs turn. Leithner ski school offers a wide range of skiing, carving and snowboarding courses for all ability levels. The alpenhof, pertisau, the possible site of the original chalet school pertisau and the achensee st james road, elinor m. That is probably why it seems a bit lacking by comparison to other titles. It captures the atmosphere perfectly and i still want to be there now. I believe the series of books written by elinor brentdyer was based here and am bringing a friend over in august who is keen on seeing locations linked with the stories.