kitzbühel austria
Originally a mining town, Kitzbühel embraced mountain tourism with enthusiasm and revels in its reputation as a resort concentrating on the glitterati.
In the summer, the resort concentrates on tennis and the international stars it can attract to its yearly tournament. But in the winter, time is given over to one thing and that is skiing.
The town is busy and larger than many ski resorts, with the result that lifts are not particularly central or convenient. However, the skiing at the top of them is outstanding and has been improved tremendously in the last few years with the programme of new lift-building.
The introduction of the formal connection to Westendorf from the edge of the Kitzbühel ski area adds another reason for any keen skier to add Kitzbühel to their must-visit list of Austria ski resorts.
Skiers looking for a quieter smaller village atmosphere should not forget the nearby resort of Kirchberg, which has tremendous access to some of the best skiing in the area and is uniquely placed to take advantage of the new connections to the Wilder Kaiser area.
