This winter, ski Westendorf for a traditional Tyrolean experience in the 'Ski Welt' circuit. Over 45km of great slopes in this resort and some great skiing & snowboarding with Kitzbühel 10km away.
Where
If you ski Westendorf, you are located about 15 kms from Kitzbühel. With access to the 250km of slopes of the 'Ski Welt' circuit you'll be staying in a traditional Tyrolean village with a good choice of restaurants and accommodation, and plenty of activities when you fancy a break form skiing. Access from airports includes Innsbruck and Munich.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
800m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
45 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
8 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
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Intermediates
35 / % |
Advanced
60 / % |
Experts
5 / % |
TOTAL RUNS : |
20 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
18 / ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
19 km |
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On the slopes
With access to the 250km of slopes of the 'Ski Welt' circuit, ski Westendorf for an amazing variety of terrain for skiers and boarders. Beginners and intermediate needing instruction will find three ski schools to choose from, and plenty of slopes allowing them to make steady progress. Advanced skiers might want to head off-piste to find the challenges they crave. Skiing & snowboarding here really is a great experience thanks to the tree-lined slopes.
Ski area :
If you ski Westendorf you are also in the ski region of SkiWelt along with the following resorts; Brixen im Thale, Ellmau, Going, Hopfgarten, Kelchsau, Kirchberg in Tirol, Scheffau, Söll, Westendorf
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Off the slopes
Almost untouched by development, there is a range of traditional accommodation to suit every taste and budget. Après ski there's a great selection of bars, cafés and restaurants including Gerry's Inn, the Village Pub, and live music at the Mesnerkeller. Other activities to try include sleigh rides, ice-skating, bowling, and paragliding, while Kitzbühel and Salzburg is close enough for day trips.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Charming traditional village
- Access (via short bus-rides) to the extensive SkiWelt circuit, and now to Kitzb?hel?s slopes
- Jolly if rather limited apr?s-ski scene
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- Local slopes are limited in extent, and mainly of genuine red gradient
- Slopes are at low altitude, and snow quality can suffer
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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