KITZBÜHEL
Gateway City: Munich
Transfer Time: 2.5 hours
Via: Motorcoach
Beginner/Novice: 52%
Intermediate: 38%
Expert: 10%

 


      Thirteenth century houses form the old town walls in this village cum-world-renown ski resort, all surrounded by spire-like peaks. Kitzbühel was pretty back in the Bronze Age and certainly is even more so today. Its carless cobbled center bustles with lovely shops, cafés, hotels, and restaurants. Compactly developed, everything is walkable; but for the truly fatigued a bus stop is always nearby. Carrying on with tradition, tea dances are part of an après ski leading to a sparkling nightlife for those with the stamina to enjoy it!

     In 2004 Kitzbühel realized a decades-long dream building the unique 1.5 mile long tri-cable gondola connecting the Hahnen-kamm/Pengelstein and Jochburg areas. In 05-06 the new Westendorf lift linked Kirchberg. For 07-08 snowmaking now covers the total, and original, Ski-Safari route. With such major improvements, Kitzbühel has brought itself into the 21st century. Those brave enough can try the extreme Sedlboden and Hahnenkamm - the only places I've seen forewarning danger signs.  No wonder hometown Olympic hero, Toni Sailer's renowned ski school has 230 instructors aspiring in his footsteps. Storybook Kitzbühel - always a popular place to ski!

HOTEL
 
HOTEL TENNERHOF
     Perhaps the Tennerhof's airy original 1679 building is what reminds me of Bermuda's finer cottage colonies. All is beautifully thought out in this centuries-old farmhouse cum hotel: the bright reception; the wonderful rooms each with its own unique Austrian antique-filled decor; the dining room with its superb Michelin starred and Gault-Millau 16 point/two toque rated kitchen; their pool and spa. And to top it all off, a shuttle or ski-back location - come or return to the Tennerhof - you might just love it!

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