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The Fuchs family entrusts Hansis Mietcenter in Scheffau to the Edinger family: A new quality and year-round partner at the valley station

There will be a significant change at the Scheffau valley station starting in summer 2026: the current Hansis Mietcenter will be operated by the Sporthaus Edinger family, led by owners Alexander & Elisabeth Edinger. The goal is not only to ensure the seamless continuation of the location but to specifically develop it into a service and convenience hub for winter and summer sports guests. The focus is primarily on reliable processes, high material quality, and a quick start to the ski day.

Largest ski rental on the Wilder Kaiser

This acquisition creates a network that, according to Alexander Edinger, ranks as the largest sports service company on the Wilder Kaiser – with a total of 4,500 pairs of skis and over 3,000 ski storage spaces. This is intended to ensure broad availability across different categories and skill levels – especially on peak days, when speed, structure, and professional workflows are essential.

“The first point of contact for the ski day”

A rental center right at the valley station is the first point of contact for many guests on their ski day—and therefore shapes the overall impression: How fast is it? How smooth is the pickup and return process? How good is the advice and the condition of the equipment? This is exactly where Sporthaus Edinger intends to focus: with standardized processes, trained staff, and clear quality standards, getting started should “simply work.”

For the mountain lift company, this is a relevant factor: a well-organized ski rental service not only improves convenience but also helps with flow and congestion relief on peak days—thereby positively impacting the entire perception of the valley station as a modern gateway to the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser.

Comfort innovation FLEXIRENT: Rent in Scheffau or Söll – return anywhere

A key project is FLEXIRENT: a comfort solution that has not existed in this form in the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser until now: Sports equipment will be available for rent in both Scheffau and Söll, with the option to return it at either location. This offers guests more flexibility—depending on their accommodation, daily plans, or the weather—and can simultaneously help manage visitor traffic more effectively.

Synergies that ultimately benefit the guest

The new network aims to make the collaboration tangible in practical ways: through staff pooling, unified systems and standards, a clear service and workshop logic, and better inventory management to reduce shortages. The goal is for these synergies to not just remain “in the background” but to be reflected in shorter waiting times, consistent quality, and reliable availability.

45 years of experience – and 24 years of summer operation at the Söll mountain lift

Sporthaus Edinger has been operating its sports shops in Söll for 45 years and highlights its particular year-round expertise: the company has been running an established summer operation directly at the Söll mountain lift for 24 years. This is expected to be a long-term advantage in Scheffau as well—because valley station locations are not only strong in winter, but also serve as a natural starting point for active guests in summer.

Looking ahead – professional, collaborative, long-term

The Edinger family views this step as a long-term partnership with the mountain lift company and the destination: stable, reliable, and committed to high quality. The goal is for the guest experience to be “uncomplicated and high-quality” while further raising the profile of the Scheffau valley station. Special thanks for the trust placed in them go to the Fuchs family, who built Hansis Mietcenter into a successful, industry-leading business over 45 years—the connection between these two families is the true success story.