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Ski & snow Te Travel Guide 23


Spring skiing in Kitzbühel — sunny dreams for connoisseurs


When the days get longer again and the snow glistens in the sun, skiers’ hearts beat a little faster in Kitzbühel. Because the best time of the winter season begins in spring — spring skiing


Ski Hahnenkamm PHOTOGRAPH: © KITZBÜHEL TOURISM | MICHAEL WERLBERGER


pioneers in the Alps, made Austria’s first high Alpine ski descent from the Kitzbüheler Horn. Te Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel continues this innovative pioneering spirit with the highest level of passenger comfort and state-of- the-art cable car technology currently available on the market. Ski enthusi- asts can enjoy fantastic conditions in Kitzbühel until mid-April.


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Spring skiing pleasure Whether gentle pistes, steep north- facing slopes, long valley runs or wide carving routes, everyone will find their favourite, perfect skiing pleasure on Kitzbühel’s 96 ski runs. It wasn’t for nothing that Kitzbühel was voted ‘Austria’s Best Ski Resort’ for the 10th time in a row. With 112 miles of perfectly groomed downhill


slopes,


32 miles of marked off-piste runs and various fun parks, Kitzbühel offers so much variety. In spring, Kitzbühel’s ski area delights with wonderfully snowy slopes and rustic ski huts. Tanks to the distinctive northeastern slopes and the best grooming, skiing is a sporting pleasure until Easter.


Skiing, a way of life Another highlight


for the interna-


tional skiing public is the cooperation between KitzSki ski area and the Ikon Pass ski card association. Te Ikon Pass allows access to ski resorts in 47 winter sports destinations worldwide, with Dolomiti Superski, Zermatt/ Matterhorn, Grandvalira Resorts Andorra and Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley


represented in Europe so


far, and Kitzbühel since last winter season. Te high-quality standards of the Ikon Pass community are magnificently complemented by the


n 15 March 1893 history was made when Franz Reisch, one of the most important ski


world’s best ski resort, KitzSki, and the superbly groomed slopes and excellent offers at mountain restau- rants and huts will put a smile on skiers’ faces.


Kitzbühel in winter — more than just skiing When you think of Kitzbühel in winter,


the idea of exploring the


mountain on skis comes to mind. But the snowy landscape in and around the Gamsstadt has much more to offer than just a first-class ski area. Winter hiking, snowshoe hiking, tobogganing and cross-country skiing can all bring you particularly close to nature. Around 105 miles of winter hiking


trails and paths invite you to discover the fairytale winter landscape of the Kitzbühel mountains, step by step. For a special and unique moment, take a free guided winter hike with the mountain hiking guides from Kitzbühel Tourism. Tose who prefer to ski can explore


the 45 miles of cross-country trails. Here, only condition and strength count and there are plenty of opportu- nities to choose a suitable route. If you want to devote yourself completely to the sport and not be distracted by the panorama, you can choose the sport trail. Tanks to the floodlights, it’s also open in the evenings until 9pm. On two runners, on the other hand,


you can explore the surrounding land- scape while tobogganing. Once you’ve reached one of the Kitzbühel peaks, you usually don’t want to go back down to the valley any time soon. But at some point, the time to descend will inev- itably come and no way back down is as fun and eventful as on a toboggan. With fresh wind in your face, you speed downhill on long straights and winding sections from the Kelchalm, the Trattenbachalm or the Gaisberg


Arriving in Kitzbühel Reaching Kitzbühel is easy. Whether it’s


from the airports in Munich, Skiers enjoy a tipple on the slopes PHOTOGRAPH: © KITZBÜHEL TOURISM


on two runners. If you can’t get enough of the tobogganing fun, you’re in good hands on the Gaisberg. Tere, a chair- lift can take you back to the toboggan run for another descent. Tanks to floodlights, the toboggan run at the Gaisberg is open until 8pm, Tuesday to Saturday.


Pure pleasure off the slopes Outdoor curling or a romantic horse- drawn sleigh ride are two ways to leisurely enjoy the winter atmosphere. Te best way to soak up the Kitzbühel lifestyle is to stroll through the 750-year-old town centre. Shopping fans will love the many different kinds of shops you find here. You don’t have to be on the ski slopes to find Kitzbühel unforgettable. Or sit back and treat yourself to a day


of time out and relaxation. Kitzbühel offers you the best conditions for well- ness in harmony with nature in the middle of the Tyrolean mountains. From panoramic swimming pools and steam baths and from solariums to feel-good saunas — in the region’s exclusive wellness hotels you’ll find all


the ingredients for your very own ‘Me Time’. A day at the day spa promises moments of pure relaxation. Treat yourself to a break and bring body and mind into harmony — consciously take your time and mindfully discover the boundless recreational possibili- ties of the Kitzbühel region.


From gourmet restaurants to Alpine huts Culinary delights belong to Kitzbühel like the Streif belongs to the Hahnenkamm, as culinary delights, traditional delicacies and upscale cuisine are inextricably linked to the Gamsstadt. A culinary journey through the ski resort weaves through traditional local dishes and gourmet cuisine with an international flair. In the mountain huts and the traditional inns in the valley, simple, regional food that’s both hot and delicious is served. Kitzbühel’s variety of restau- rants range from rustic inns to multi- award-winning gourmet restaurants. Te


area’s 9 restaurants with 15


toques are sure to make a gourmet’s heart beat faster.


Innsbruck or Salzburg, by train directly to the heart of the Alps, or a quick drive — the way to Kitzbühel is a short one. Always a popular option — and now more important than ever — is to take the environmen- tally friendly journey to Kitzbühel by train. With three train stations in the town that are in walking distance to the centre, travelling by train is both environmentally friendly and comfortable. Moreover, a car is not a must in the most legendary sport city in the Alps. You can enjoy the moun- tain environment in a relaxed and carefree way because getting around is easy. While you stroll through the 750-year-old historic


town centre,


enjoy the ambience and the soothing air in the heart of the Alps. Te area also has a dense network of regional buses, which makes exploring the region very easy.


Kitzbuhel in winter PHOTOGRAPH: © KITZBÜHEL TOURISM


All information on Kitzbühel and the holiday villages of Reith, Aurach and Jochberg can be found at kitzbuehel.com


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