Kitzbühel

In the Austrian Alps, close to Innsbruck and Salzburg, the walled village of Kitzbühel is the prettiest and most romantic ski resort. While Kitzbühel is home to upscale hotels and pricy stores similar to those in Cortina or St. Moritz, it also welcomes families and budget tourists with its tiny family-run inns.

The 170 kilometers of skiable pistes in Kitzbühel, as well as the 280 kilometers in the neighboring SkiWelt, served by 90 lifts, offer something for every level of skier.

The infamous Hahnenkamm, the most difficult of all downhill races, is contested here annually on terrain that can be up to 85% vertical in certain areas. The compact Bichlalm region was created specifically for riders and freestylers. The Kitzbühel Alps AllStarCard, which includes nine different ski regions in Austria, connects Kitzbühel with the SkiWelt via bus.

Country: Austria

Website: www.kitzski.at