home
lakes
Krasnaya Polyana or the Alps. What's better? Ski resort Kitzbuhel (Kitzbuhel, Austria, Tyrol) Kitzbuhel hotels, slopes and Ski Safari in Kitzbuhel

Krasnaya Polyana or the Alps. What's better? Ski resort Kitzbuhel (Kitzbuhel, Austria, Tyrol) Kitzbuhel hotels, slopes and Ski Safari in Kitzbuhel

07.05.2023

One of the main disputes in our post-Olympic village is Krasnaya Polyana vs. the Alps. Each time, hundreds of comments are written from couch analysts with calculations of prices and budgets, smoothly turning into insults. And we also decided to throw our two cents on the fan.

What is better?

It is almost impossible to objectively answer the question “what is better” or “where is better”, even when it comes to the resorts of one country: for example, Austria. Each resort is good in its own way and each resort has its drawbacks. Of course, Krasnaya Polyana is the number 1 resort in Russia. Because there are simply no other places for skiing with so many slopes and modern lifts, hotels and apartments, restaurants and bars, shops and services in our country. Therefore, they try to compare Polyana with foreign countries.
But there is an important point that most comparisons miss - in Austria alone there are more than 70 ski regions and almost 800 villages and towns that host tourists in the mountains. Ski holidays "there" began to develop more than a century ago, and now almost everyone who works at the resorts is either enthusiastic fans who have moved to the mountains, or people from families who have been employed in the service industry for many decades or working for the benefit of tourists. And it is ski holidays (and summer holidays in the mountains) that are the main component of the budget of this country. We can say that its quality organization is one of the priority tasks of the government. So when someone says: “in Austria it is better”, meaning “the widest choice, culture of service, all the little things are taken into account ...” - in most cases he is right. Of course, in general, they are better.

And if we compare, then not “Alps vs Polyana”, but “a specific alpine resort vs Polyana”. However, this will also be wrong, because the analogue must be chosen not on the basis of the fact that “I was there”, but according to some specific criterion. You can take as a basis the approximate mileage of the slopes and the cost of ski passes - simply because we are going to ski first of all. But this is just part of the rest and part of the budget, and the criteria for the attractiveness of resorts can vary greatly. So I'll give you my thoughts.

Transport accessibility

From the point of view of Moscow residents, Krasnaya Polyana is beyond competition. Flights every half an hour or an hour from any of the three airports in Moscow, two hours in flight and 45 minutes by taxi at any time of the day or an hour or more by bus (175 rubles) until 8-9 pm. So it’s absolutely possible to break loose for a couple of days, having made a decision on Friday afternoon. And the average price of air tickets even during the peak season - the New Year holidays - is usually equivalent to the price of tickets somewhere in the Alps, and the rest of the time is usually lower.

It makes no sense to talk about the inhabitants of the South of Russia at all: for them, Polyana is a weekend resort and we can compare them, for example, with the inhabitants of Germany or central Italy, who need several hours to get to the Alps in their car.

Passports and visa

Despite the assurances that “only the lazy do not have a passport and Schengen now,” this is still a certain barrier for the majority of lovers of winter mountains. You also need money to get a passport and visa, the need to plan a trip and holidays in advance. In addition, now there are enough people who are not allowed to travel abroad for various reasons. Be that as it may, let's be realistic: a noticeably smaller number of our fellow citizens go for a ride to all the resorts of the Alps than to the slopes of the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana alone.

The language barrier
Far from all Russians know how to speak a foreign language, and this is a fact. It is still possible to solve the issues of accommodation and logistics via the Internet with a Google translator in advance, but complete immersion in an unfamiliar language environment will be a problem for many. Most of our fellow citizens are not able to translate from a foreign language some menu item like “deflope from palabus with kacius seeds”, so many in cozy Euro-restaurants have to limit themselves to Viennese schnitzel or pizza, and instead of the expected goulash, eat goulash soup. And if you still know English, then it is far from being useful everywhere in France or Austria. "They" know English for many, but not all.

You can also mention communication with an instructor who speaks a language that you seem to know: it is unlikely that without special training you will be able to understand on the slope what he wants to achieve from you, and he can use obscure terms. Although in fact a good instructor can explain, show and correct mistakes without words, but for someone such classes may not be too comfortable. And, therefore, training will be less effective.

The shops

In relation to grocery stores, any of the resorts in Europe outright loses to Krasnaya Polyana. First of all, there are simply very few of them “out there”. In addition, on Sunday they can be corny closed, and completely. Well, in Europe, just forget about the fact that products can be bought at any time of the day. Alcohol is a separate article: in Russia it can be purchased around the clock, and where - well ... then be smart if you need it.

However, if for you the taste of sanctioned parmesan is in no way comparable to Caucasian suluguni, and knuckle and prosciutto are not shish kebab or sujuk for you, then bourgeois gastronomy definitely wins. And also these stories about fine wine for 2 euros in Europe! But, in fact, the same sanctioned cheeses are sold in Polyana and Adler, and 10 minutes from the airport there is a wonderful Abkhazian duty-free shop where knowledgeable local people are bought. The question is, is it necessary to eat it in Russia? And is it necessary to look for barbecue and khachapuri in the Alps?

In terms of opening hours, almost all sports shops in Polyana also outperform similar stores, which close at 7 pm at best. In Gorki Gorod and Rosa Khutor, such shops are open for hours until 9-10 pm. And if after dinner you suddenly decide that you urgently need new gloves or a mask - no question. With regard to the assortment, I can say that if we take all the sports shops of the resorts and the village of Krasnaya Polyana, then in the Alps such a variety of offers can only be found on the streets of the largest mountain towns such as Chamonix, and in many resorts the assortment of shops is several times smaller, as is their number .

Riding is the most important

Still, it is skating that is the main factor for which the trip is started. Skiing includes not only slopes and lifts, but also the cost of rentals, ski instructors, children's schools, as well as weather, temperature, seasonality of resorts and much more. It is the totality of all this, and not a single element, that determines the choice of a particular resort. And do not forget that each skier needs his own specific set of services, so there is no better ski resort. There are more or less suitable ones.

Ski pass prices

The first indicator by which resorts begin to compare is the price of ski passes. In general, Krasnaya Polyana will be cheaper than most Alpine resorts if you study all the tariff scales or if you are puzzled by buying in advance and do it with good discounts. Many argue that "they" are cheaper, but if you take everything and calculate well, then "we" are cheaper in most cases. But there are exceptions: for example, the policy of a number of European resorts, when children are allowed to ride for free.

The obvious moment in which Krasnaya Polyana loses (so far) to the Alpine resorts is the lack of a single ski pass for all three resorts. True, such a mega-super pass will certainly cost 20% more than the most expensive ski pass for a single resort, so those who like to save money will still buy separate ski passes for every day or even half a day of skiing, and not a new one. six-day: “what if the weather gets worse?”. And of course, the ski bus, which runs along the circular route resorts - Krasnaya Polyana every 10 minutes, is also really needed. But in the 2017-2018 season, they just promise to make such a ski pass.

Tracks

The marking of trails in the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana, in my opinion, is quite informative, the difficulty categories are adequately marked, spring thaws are promptly fenced off with warning signs, really dangerous places are covered with safety nets or fenced off, the slopes are closed in case of an avalanche danger ... In a word, in this sense, I don’t I see reason to quibble. As a negative example of “they”, I will cite some places on the slopes of the famous Meribel, where stones or earthen bald spots are found every ten meters, if not more often.

An absolutely fair complaint about some of the "blue" slopes on Rosa Khutor: they are too narrow. And the track under the main lift Gorka Gorod also seems uninteresting to me. Unfortunately, the relief here is the same - route designers take into account a lot of slope parameters, and if they designed the routes in this way, then there are objective reasons for that. Some routes are flatter, but more winding technological roads. Weakly skiing people are afraid to go to a steeper track, so they choose a more gentle, but narrow serpentine, and there, too, their level of skiing is not enough.
The exception is the slopes of Gazprom, but there are not as many of them as one would like. So, according to this parameter, most of the Alpine resorts or regions of Andorra benefit.

Who doesn't need to go to Polyana?

I must say right away: I do not recommend going to Krasnaya Polyana for several categories of lovers of skiing or snowboarding. The first category is those who like to travel to new places and at the same time constantly solve peculiar quests: book the necessary accommodation in a foreign language, find and buy a bus or train ticket, choose the right transfer, understand how to get to the desired point on the map, etc. In Sochi, this is not useful: there are regular regular buses with payment to the driver, Lastochka, and many taxi services (and not services). Plus, car sharing is gaining momentum (it is also here). And any information - for example, where to sharpen skis or repair a car, can be found on the Internet in Russian in a couple of minutes. So it's boring here in terms of solving quests, gentlemen.

There are also adepts of skiing on Cheget. For lovers of a strong cocktail from the difficult Northern slopes, long-familiar owners of restaurants on Chegetskaya Polyana, friends who constantly come here, the cuisine of the North Caucasus and gatherings in legendary cafes, there is nothing better than this place. Yes, and comparing Cheget and Krasnaya Polyana is like trying to compare La Grave and La Plagne: two completely different places, and each is good for a certain circle of ski lovers. So it is with Polyana - this place is an order of magnitude more suitable for mass skiing than Cheget along with Elbrus.

It also makes no sense to go to Polyana for ski safari lovers at resorts with 300+ or 600+ kilometers of pistes: skiing in the Three Valleys or Via Lattea will always be more interesting for them than, as they say, “scrape one and a half unfortunate pistes”. All four resorts of Polyana now have a little over 150 km of slopes, provided that the winter is cold and they are all open. However, you won’t be able to run all 4 resorts in one day, and your maximum is the declared 102 km from Rosa Khutor, which includes both green and black ones. This is clearly not enough for those who like to travel in the mountains on skis and ski lifts.

And finally - "mathematicians", who evaluate the attractiveness of the resort in terms of "gram-degree per rupee invested", by dividing the amount spent on the trip by the total mileage of the resort's tracks. Moreover, they are deaf to arguments such as those that you can drive faster, safer along a familiar track and enjoy knowing this track. And none of them will pass the indicated 600+ kilometers of tracks in a week, no matter how hard they try. However, all these kilometers must also be divided by two on average, since in terms of the level of skiing, about half will be either too difficult or too easy.

My personal opinion is that for the week that the vast majority of us spend in the winter in the mountains, the length and variety of tracks in the three active resorts of Krasnaya Polyana (about 150 km) is quite enough. The quality of trail preparation, if in some places does not reach the best trails of the Dolomites or Salzburgerland, then certainly surpasses the trails prepared by the efforts of the careless French. The ski lifts in Krasnaya Polyana are all new and high-speed, and far from all European resorts can boast of this. There are also queues everywhere, you just need to be able to plan your skiing correctly and then you won’t have to stand for a long time.

But such snow, as in Krasnaya Polyana, is only on the slopes of the coastal resorts of Japan and North America. The reason is clear: it is moist salty air from the sea nearby. And real connoisseurs of snow from Europe really fly here. There are few of them - there are few real specialists in any business. But the majority of skiers are simply not able to assess the quality of snow, so the unique snow, to be honest, is not an argument for the majority. Most people want velvet-lined runs, and the Alps generally win here: both in width and in length.

Freeride

If we talk about freeride, then, for example, in Italy at many resorts it is completely banned, in Austria there are literally two or three places where there is a real opportunity to ride off-piste interestingly, and there are not so many such resorts in France and Switzerland. We should not forget that freeride in Krasnaya Polyana is really diverse: riding on wide fields, rather steep couloirs, and a rare forest. In the Alps, such a variety of options is not often found even in those resorts where freeride is allowed. So, according to this parameter, Krasnaya Polyana really outperforms the vast majority of Alpine resorts with a big advantage. I note: not all, but popular among the bulk of lovers of skiing and snowboarding.

Skating culture

The culture of skiing and skiing in general among many visitors to the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana (and Russia as a whole) is lame, and European ski resorts definitely win in this. It is not difficult to understand the reason: many Russians only after the Olympics, that is, literally in the last three years, got up on skis or a board, and they have not the slightest idea about the written and unwritten rules of behavior on the slope. There is also such a feature of our population as the attitude to many things "and so it will do."

And let's not forget one more of our national features - the optional implementation of the rules and even laws. Plus, the absence of punitive measures in relation to malicious violators of the rules of safe behavior on the slopes, because we do not yet have the relevant legislation. And as a result, on the slopes of Krasnaya Polyana much more often (as it seems to me) than in the Alps or the Pyrenees there are "flying crowbars" and cases of "knocked down and left." So, unfortunately, with safety on the slopes "with us" the situation is still worse than "there".

But in general, the audience on the slopes of Krasnaya Polyana is sane and friendly, and from abroad, people still gradually bring the culture of skiing.

Rescuers and medicine

The work of the rescue service on the slopes, the evacuation to the hospital and the medical care in Krasnaya Polyana related to this topic can only be assessed from the words of other people. And apparently, everything here is at a good level. Doctors have a lot of experience - unfortunately, this is the reality.

The equipment of the hospital in Krasnaya Polyana was left after the Olympics, so everything is fine with that too. The wards of the Krasnaya Polyana hospital are better equipped than the rooms of some hotels. The view from the window to the mountains, comfortable beds, good plumbing, and the food is quite tolerable.

And if necessary, the victim is quickly taken to one of the Sochi hospitals, and organizing prompt delivery home is much easier than solving issues with an insurance company over the phone, persuading it to pay the bills of several medical and rescue structures abroad. Take my word for it - in the Alps this can become an extremely confusing and lengthy event, and staying for a few extra days "there" will be more difficult and more expensive than "with us", even with a long visa.

food on the mountain

We are not very good at this yet. The choice of cafes on the slopes and the atmosphere in some of them are still far from ideal. And the price tag for warm tea in a plastic cup or a vulgar sausage does not hold water. Judging by the ongoing construction and the constantly opening new stationary "catering outlets", this is a temporary phenomenon, and in the coming years, I hope, the claim will be removed. In the end, only three years have passed since the opening of the slopes for mass skiing. In La Plagne, ten years ago we were in a chic freshly built mountain restaurant, although the resort had been operating for more than forty years by that time.

toilets

The number of toilets on the slopes of Polyana is rather sufficient - in fact, from any place in the resorts to the nearest toilet you can get a maximum of ten to twenty minutes. But there are questions about their “comfort”. Some vacationers are uncomfortable in toilets, which are temporary structures a la construction trailers, and in this sense, toilets in the Alps or the Pyrenees are very good. Although in stationary buildings "we have" toilets are also absolutely normal.

Rentals and services

If we talk about rentals and service, then so far “we have” the situation is twofold. On the one hand, next to the lower stations of the lifts there is a sufficient number of rentals with modern equipment, there are test centers with an excellent selection of equipment, tests of new collections of skis are carried out - from this side, everything is no worse than “they have”. But in the villages there are also small rentals, the unscrupulous owners of which take advantage of the ignorance of tourists who want to save money, and literally “push in” unsuitable or outdated equipment, which can even be dangerous to ride. But I am glad that there are fewer and fewer such stories. “They” I have not seen this at all.

Instructors

Instructors are also a difficult topic “with us”. If you are a beginner and contact the official schools operating in each of the resorts, everything will be fine. But the desire to save "with us" often leads skating into the arms of illegal, so-called "black" instructors, and this, unfortunately, is a lottery. Since there is no single instructor certificate in Russia, anyone can print some “crusts” for themselves. And none of the inexperienced riders will understand what kind of "crust" the instructor will show him. And therefore, along with really experienced, qualified - really cool instructors, among the "blacks" you can meet, unfortunately, not so. In the Alpine countries, the fight against illegal instructors is tough, the recent scandal with British (let's note - officially trained in their country) instructors is just one example. There are illegal instructors “out there”, but it is extremely difficult to find them, and they do not try to “snatch out from under the nose” of the official instructors of a potential client. "We" is still a reality.

landscapes

There is no legendary Donguz-Orun or the symbol of Switzerland - the Matterhorn in Krasnaya Polyana, there are no stunningly beautiful peaks of the Dolomites or powerful glaciers of Mont Blanc turning pink at sunset. And if you want to ride surrounded by four-thousanders hanging over your head or admire the glaciers with a cup of cappuccino, it is better to choose another place to relax. Although ... there are no ugly mountains, so in this regard, everything is completely subjective.

History of the place

This is another topic that is important to many. And in this "here" loses with a devastating score. “We” in Polyana or not far from it have neither mountain towns like Salzburg or Innsbruck, Aosta or Annecy - with a castle, a history of many centuries or even two thousand years and corresponding architecture, nor cathedrals with paintings or frescoes painted by the master’s hand, nor barns blackened by time Saas-Fee and Zermatt. It is clear that this also applies to museums and art galleries. Only dolmens, but in the evening you can’t walk along them. So you either have to flank along the Mzymta embankment, or push around on the streets of Gorki-Gorod, and this, you see, is “not quite right”.

Perhaps I won’t name “with us” and at least partly “prayed” places where guides and instructors have been gathering “there” for decades after a hard day. The very special atmosphere of these places is not for everyone, but such points of attraction are very important: there is a feeling of belonging, unity of those who gather, acquaintances arise that develop into cooperation and friendship. Yes, and good friends and acquaintances can be met immediately after skiing there. With the exception, perhaps, only "Trikoni", located far from the slopes, in my opinion, none of the establishments of the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana is not yet able to perform such a function, it's a pity. By the way: I will be very happy if I am wrong in this matter. Maybe the locales will fix it?

Apres Ski

If the Après-Ski theme has already gone, then in terms of aqua centers and pools, sports entertainment such as a trampoline and an ice rink, cinema halls and cafes, concert halls and events in open areas, restaurants and canteens, clubs and bars, shopping centers and so on. "we have" - at least parity with the most promoted and largest resorts of the Alps, and the vast majority of resorts of comparable size Polyana wins. Given the pace at which this industry is multiplying, I think that everything will be fine with this in the future. Not to mention the fact that with an irresistible desire to join the beautiful, you can easily drive in the evening and in Sochi, which “they” are not available everywhere.

Casino, in my opinion, is not a topic for discussion at all. There are casinos in the Alps, for example, in Chamonix, Saint Vincent, Kitzbühel, but I didn’t see something at the entrance of a massive accumulation of hungry golden mountains. So here we also win slightly, although this, KMK, is not necessary.

Weather and climate

The weather is a separate topic, and everywhere, in my opinion, there are pluses and minuses. The resorts of Krasnaya Polyana open the season even before Christmas, and snowfalls, especially this season, were regular and quite plentiful, which cannot be said about the Alps. On the other hand, you can forget about full-fledged skiing in April "with us", and this month it is better to go to one of the Alpine glaciers. By the way, some of them have skiing in the summer, which, in principle, cannot be in low resorts, which include the resorts of Krasnaya Polyana. On the other hand, "we" do not experience frosts below minus 25-30 degrees, which can be reached in winter at glacial resorts such as Zermatt, where skiing begins at altitudes of more than 3500 meters. And with the same success I fell under intense rain both at the end of December in Austria and in March in Polyana, you can’t guess here. So the most honest thing about the weather will be to say: with luck, but the chances of rain in the valley and snowfall in the upper part of the ski area "we" are much higher.

Prices

In conclusion, a few words about the budget. Let's not forget that the budget of any vacation consists of several components, each of which can be optimized for an independent trip both to the Alps and "to us". The road, transfers around the resort, food - all this can be chosen with a price difference of up to ten times. And in the case of accommodation, the difference can be even greater, there is practically no upper limit, on the network I have met offers of 500 - 800 thousand rubles for a week of rest in one of the Krasnaya Polyana hotels. But the lower limit we still have less. At least at the expense of visas, passports and transfers.

So, in my opinion, one of the advantages of Krasnaya Polyana is its democratic nature. If you get too confused, the CP will still be cheaper than the Alps. You can fly by plane, or you can come by train or your own car - in any case, tickets are not quite affordable during the high season, and finding a “bed” in a hostel for 500 rubles a day is quite a feasible task. You can get from the airport or train station by bus, and daily transfers from Krasnaya Polyana on the ski bus that runs to Rosa Khutor are free. Lunch or dinner in a modest dining room will cost 250 - 350 rubles, you can take a light snack or a pack of sandwiches and a thermos of coffee with you on the slope, so without taking into account the cost of a ski pass, the minimum vacation budget starts at about 15 thousand rubles. In short, if you're on a tight budget, "we" is not the biggest problem. Rest more comfortable not in the peak season will cost ten thousand more, and if you add really delicious lunches and dinners in numerous cafes, then you need to add the same amount.

However, this is all on average. Hot tours and early bookings are not only “we”, but also “they”. Experienced riders try to make long-term visas in order to be able to break into good offers not only in Russia, but also abroad. Renting a car in Russian can in some cases cost several times more than in German or Italian (for your own). And if everything is organized properly and in advance, just then those really budget prices in the Alps appear, which are so often written about.

So which is better?

Dismiss! Everyone chooses for themselves.

I just compared the pros and cons of "us" and "them". With a reasonable approach and proper preparation, you can relax inexpensively everywhere, and your personal preferences for skiing, food and service come to the fore.

We wish you all a good holiday in Russia and abroad! We hope that this material will be useful for beginner skiers and snowboarders.

Text: Georgy Dubenetsky
Photo: Georgy Dubenetsky, Marina Korobkova

Austrian ski resorts with thermal springs are the best choice for a traveler for a winter holiday. There are milky-white peaks of majestic mountains, fantastically beautiful glaciers and stunning landscapes all around. Below are colorful valleys, where you will find well-deserved fragrant mulled wine and apple strudel. Nearby crowds of skiers and snowboarders scurry back and forth. In the meantime, you are here, above, where light and sky are reflected in each snowflake.

good location

Innsbruck has its own airport, which means that once you arrive in Austria, you won’t have to get anywhere else. At the same time, there is an opportunity to visit the original Austrian villages that are in the neighborhood and every day to choose a new resort for skiing.

Developed infrastructure and the availability of everything necessary for a comfortable stay at the highest level.

More details about the "capital" of Tyrol can be found on the official website of the city of Innsbruck.

The best resorts for skiing in Tyrol :

Mayrhofen;
Sölden;
St. Anton am Arlberg;
Kitzbühel; Ischgl.

Mayrhofen

Mayrhofen is my favorite ski resort, and not only because it is the cheapest in Austria. The city is located 65 km from Innsbruck Airport.

First of all, this is a youth and party place where the nightlife never stops. And since I love to have fun from the bottom of my heart, Mayrhofen never disappoints me.

Sölden

Sölden - an incredibly beautiful resort village, the landscapes of which are stunning. It is located 84 from Innsbruck, and the most convenient way to get here is by bus.” Ötztal Shuttle". Prices at the resort are in the middle range.

If, impressed by the natural beauties, you decide to choose this place for relaxation, consider Sölden is a resort for the most advanced, here is the largest number difficult tracks, the total length of which is 150 km.

Also, you should pay attention to the fact that even if you are not a beginner, but have not ridden for a long time, you should not go here either.

I will never forget how, after a break of several years, I found myself on a mountain Geislachkogel I looked down and my heart stopped. For a long time I could not decide how to go down: on skis or on foot. Courage and courage outweighed, and, although with stops, I went down, but I didn’t climb to such a height that day.

Sankt Anton am Arlberg

This is one of the oldest Austrian resorts. The skiing tradition began here in 1904, from the moment the first downhill competition was held in the town. One of the first ski schools in the world was opened here. The tradition of holding major competitions has not been forgotten, and in 2001 the Alpine Skiing World Championship was held here.

Nowadays, skiers are offered a variety of slopes, the total length of which is about 280 km, but beginners should not go here.

The distance from the resort to Innsbruck is 103 km., It is optimal to travel by rail. Distance to – 184 km.

I really like the local shops where you can buy things from the world's leading brands, as well as small souvenirs. Once I bought candied violets here, which turned out to be edible. Amazing!

Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel is an elite and one of the oldest resorts, the distinguishing feature of which is its unique medieval flavor, the buildings of the 16th century will not surprise anyone here. Located 100 km from Innsbruck.

Visiting card of Kitzbühel - the legendary Streif circuit, which is known to be used for the Downhill World Cup.

The ski infrastructure of the town is also striking: in Kitzbühel there are 160 km of slopes for skiing and about 60 lifts.

Ischgl

Ischgl - one of the most prestigious Austrian resorts, and Hollywood stars, and "golden youth", and businessmen rest here. The place is especially attractive for freeriders.

Concerts from world-class artists are often held here, and the height difference from 2000 to 2872 meters guarantees a variety of descents.

Conditions for skiing have also been created here. So if you want to go skiing and at the same time plunge into the Bavarian culture, you are right here.

Among the ski resorts, I would highlight the following :

Zell am See - Kaprun;
Saalbach.

Zell am See – Kaprun

Includes resorts: Zell am See, Piesendorf, Kaprun, which are united in the European Sports Region. Distance from Salzburg - 60 km, from Innsbruck - 100 km. The most convenient way to get here is by train.

A well-developed ski infrastructure, more than 40 km of excellent slopes and about 20 ski lifts have given the region the right to qualify for the Winter Olympic Games, but so far it has not worked out. However, I am sure that such an amazing region has everything ahead.

It's incredibly beautiful here, but lake Zeller See- beyond any competition, its breathtaking appearance, and at such moments you stop believing your eyes.

Kitzsteinhorn Glacier- the visiting card of the complex, thanks to it skiing is possible here all year round.

Piesendorf accommodates trails for beginners.

There are far fewer tourists here than in Tyrol, which will undoubtedly be appreciated by fans of a relaxing holiday who do not like the crowd.

Restaurants are freely located in the region, friendly offering the best beer and exquisite samples of high, in the truest sense of the word, cuisine. The local Salzburg dumplings melt in your mouth, just like the Sacher cake.

Did I tell you about the chocolate-musical miracle "Mozart-Kugel"? It is in this region that you should buy the famous chocolates with the Maitre profile.

Saalbach

Saalbach is a 20-minute drive from Zell am See and is considered an attractive winter holiday destination. The resort pleasantly surprises with an abundance of slopes and a convenient system for placing ski lifts, thanks to which a ski safari is possible here.

But personally, I like the local après-ski the most, where delicious mulled wine never ends. Together with costumed carnivals and enchanting snow shows, this is the best option for spending your leisure time after a whole day of dizzying descents.

Carinthia

This land borders Tyrol and Salzburg, and its center is Klagenfurt, population - 600 thousand people.

Fans of extreme or varied skiing have nothing much to do in this region. But real aesthetes, romantics, lovers of antiquity and fans of a relaxing holiday will be amazed: interesting landscape, countless picturesque valleys and mountains, a bunch of colorful lakes combined with ancient castles And palaces form an incredible spectacle. And the original Austrian villages and pastoral atmosphere do not let go for a long time.

A nice bonus is that prices are below than in the above ski resorts, and significantly fewer tourists. Solid pluses!

The local ski resorts of Nassfeld and Hermagor-Pressegger See have a good base for skiing.

Styria

It is the second largest state in Austria with its capital in the city Graz. The location of the district is convenient, as it is in close proximity to several European airports at once.

The region has many sights and ancient sites. Good conditions here for skiers and snowboarders.

The ski region "number one" is considered here Dachstein Tauern with its large spa center Schladming. At the same time, Schladming, Rohrmoos, Pichl and Haus-Ennstal are interconnected and form a single ski area, so that landscapes do not repeat when descending, and ski trips become diverse.

Thermal spas in Austria

The magical mountain air has healing properties, and in combination with thermal springs, the effect on the human body will be healing. Austrian thermal spas are not only a luxurious wellness holiday, they are healing, relaxation and a peaceful atmosphere.

I want to draw your attention to the fact that all resorts in Austria, which have the prefix “ bad» refer to thermal. Many places combine the possibility of skiing and the use of thermal springs, which is very convenient.

The surrounding beauty, sights are also important, but the main thing to consider is the diseases that are treated at a particular resort.

My beloved Tyrol is not rich in thermal resorts, here is the only such resort in the town Lengefeld. Here they treat mainly diseases of the joints and blood vessels, rheumatism and diseases associated with circulatory disorders.

Spa complex Aquadom in Lengefeld

already mentioned Carinthia, besides, it can also boast of good thermal baths, and there are a little more than sixty healing springs in the region. The largest of the local thermal resorts are Bad Kleinkirchheim And Vilach.

Circulatory disorders, infectious diseases and diseases of the nervous system will be removed with the help of local thermal springs. Modern medical technologies, high-class equipment and experienced doctors guarantee recovery, as well as an unforgettable vacation in comfortable conditions.

In my mind the earth Salzburg- optimally combines the possibilities for skiing and healing with the help of thermal waters. If in Tyrol skiing is more, then in Salzburg excellent conditions have been created for both treatment and skiing.

The district's thermal center is Bad Gastein, which is located a hundred kilometers from Salzburg. The main wealth of the resort is radon baths and mineral springs, which are used to treat respiratory organs, polyarthritis, arthrosis. Local experts have found that the content of radon in local adits, air humidity up to 90% and its temperature of 37.5 to 41.5 have a healing effect on the body and actively use this formula.

It is preferable to settle here in the Felsenbad health-improving complex. Prices at the resort, unfortunately, are high.

Gambling vacationers will be pleasantly surprised, because the resort has mountain casino. But to be honest, I like the local landscapes and the calling card of the town - fantastic beauty waterfall. But most of all I am attracted by the unique opportunity for Austrian resorts to go down from the ski slope straight to the hot thermal pool. Indescribable sensations and invigorating contrast.

And if you want to visit a more modern place in the region, then the huge spa complex Tauern Spa in Kaprun will open its doors welcomingly. It was built in 2010, so the equipment here is only the newest. Thermal Upper Austria is a region that pays special attention to healthy recreation at the highest level.

Such traditional health and thermal resorts as Bad Zell, Bad Ischl or Bad Hall have long found their fans. But new places are not afraid of competition and use heavy artillery in the fight, in Bad Schallerbach they launched color baths, the first in Austria, and Aquapulco baths amaze with a Caribbean idyll and lure kids.

Children's baths Aquapulco

See what a wonderful holiday with children you can organize in Bad Schallerbach!

They are also actively overtaken by the ultramodern baths of Lower Austria, which are “taken” by light performances and salt pools with underwater music, I liked the local baths of Laa). Undoubtedly, a luxurious wellness holiday at thermal springs provides an opportunity to relax and improve your health, to renounce the challenges of our time, but personally, I can’t stand it for more than two days in such an environment - it’s boring. Yes, and with health, thank God, everything is in order.

So, being in Austria and swimming for two days in a relaxing thermal pool, I go further: to ski, to where the snow-capped peaks, the bright mountain sun and the wind in my hair.

Your name:

Your feedback:

Travel period: 02/07/2019 - 02/17/2019 (bus, bus + train) 02/08/2019 - 02/16/2019 (air)

Days of skiing on the tour: 6

Transport to choose from: bus from Kyiv, train + bus, air EQUIPMENT AND Luggage GO BY BUS FROM Kyiv!!! (for all)

Overnight travel: 2 (only in the option bus from Kyiv)

Accommodation type: aparthotel

________________________________

Without hesitation, one of the best trips to Austria this season"sharpened" for skiers and boarders for lovers of piste and off-piste skiing with the opportunity to visit several "hit" skiing places at once without changing the place of the main location and using a SINGLE SKIPASS! Do you think we're exaggerating? And here it is not))). What is ESR? ESR - EUROPA SPORT REGION includes all ski resorts in the Salzburg region such as: Zell am Zee - Kaprun with its magnificent Kitzsteinhorn glacier, Kitzbuhel, Bad Gastain - Bad Hofgastain, Saalbach - Hinterglemm with its famous circumnavigation, as well as the famous Zillertal Arena. We MUST visit all the places mentioned above! It makes no sense to dwell in great detail on each of the resorts - it will take a lot of your time, but remember the main thing - each of these places deserves a separate trip for 100%, but we will still try to introduce you in one, using the SKI SAFARI method. I would also like to mention that on this tour you are expected: the most luxurious SPA complex Taueren SPA in Kaprun, the possibility of a cheerful après in the evening, as well as two overnight stays in Vienna and Budapest with the opportunity to spend interesting evenings in these cities.

SLOPE MAP BY REGION (the name of the resort is highlighted with a link with a description)

Kitzbuhel

Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Zillertal Arena

Bad Gastain - Bad Hofgastain

Kitzsteinhorn glacier (Kaprun)

This glacier has a very interesting infrastructure: at an altitude of 3029 meters, a complex was built with a panoramic restaurant, a through cave with 2 viewing platforms, a cinema that cyclically shows 20 minutes. a film about the nature reserve Hohe Taueren. In a word - THERE IS A NEED TO VISIT AND THIS IS A NEED TO SEE!!!

You can watch a mini film about the glacier

option: bus and train + bus

02/07/2019 (Thursday)

For those traveling by bus:

18:00 Group gathering near the bus.Start place.

18:30 Departure to Mukachevo (800 km).

02/08/2019 (Friday)

07:00 Arrival to Mukachevo. Meeting at the railway station for those traveling by train + bus option. Departure to the border. Crossing the border and moving to Vienna(600 km)

17:00 Arrival at Vienna, hotel check-in. Free time

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

09.02.2019 (Saturday)

08:00 Check out from the hotel. moving Vienna - Kaprun (400 km)

15:00 Arrival at Kaprun, accommodation in a hotel, free time, dinner, overnight.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/10/2019 (Sunday)

08:00 Collection near the bus. Departure to the ski lifts of the resort Zell am See-Kaprun. Buying ski passes.

09:00 - 16:30 Skating.

16:30 Collection near our bus. Departure to the place of residence. IT IS POSSIBLE TO RETURN EARLIER (not necessarily by your own bus - skibuses run often and they FREE for ski pass holders).

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/11/2019 - 02/12/2019 (Monday - Tuesday)

08:00 Saalbach - Hinterglemm (31 km)

09:00 - 16:30 Skating.

16:30

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/13/2019 (Wednesday)

08:00 Collection near the bus. Departure to the ski lifts of the resort Bad Gastain-Bad Hofgastain. (48 km)

09:00 - 16:30 Skating.

16:30 Collection near our bus. Return to the place of residence.

19:30 Collection near the bus. Departure to the SPA center Taueren SPA(12 km). Info about him

22:30 Collection near the bus. Departure to the place of residence.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/14/2019 (Thursday)

08:00 Collection near the bus. Departure to the ski lifts of the resort Kitzbuhel (60 km)

09:00 - 16:30 Skating.

16:30 Collection near our bus. Departure to the place of residence.

19:30 Collection near the bus. Trip to the town center Zell am Zee(10 km). Free time.

22:30 Collection near the bus. Return to the place of residence.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/15/2019 (Friday)

08:00 Collection near the bus. Departure to the ski lifts of the resort (we make a decision collectively))

09:30 - 16:30 Skating.

16:30 Collection near the bus

17:00 Departure to the place of residence.

21:00 Group gathering at the hotel restaurant. Summing up the results of the rolling part)))

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/16/2019 (Saturday)

08:00 Check out from the hotel. Collection near the bus. Loading luggage. moving Kaprun - airport Vienna.

Upon arrival, disembarkation of the "air" group.

moving Vienna-Mukacheve.

23:30 Arrival at the railway station in Mukachevo, disembarkation of tourists traveling by the "railway + bus" option.

moving Mukachevo-Kyiv.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/17/2019 (Sunday)

09:00 -10:00 Arrival of the group in Kyiv.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

option: air

02/08/2019 (Friday)

Flight (WIZZ) from Kyiv to Vienna (Austria). EQUIPMENT AND Luggage GO BY BUS FROM Kyiv!!!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Arrival at Vienna. Pick up from our bus group at the transit hotel

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/09/2019 (Saturday)

07:00 Breakfast in the hotel.

08:00 Check out from the hotel. Departure with our bus group to the ski resort.moving Vienna-Kaprun(400 km).Arrival at Kaprun , hotel check-in, dinner, free time.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/10/2019 (Sunday) - 02/16/2019 (Saturday)

The tour program these days is identical to the program in the bus version.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

02/16/2019 (Saturday)

08:00 Check-out from the hotel. Transfer Kaprun - Vienna Airport

15:00 Arrival at the airport

19:00 Flight Vienna - Kyiv

THE TOUR OPERATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE TOUR PROGRAM, CONSIDERING WEATHER AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES

Kyiv - Mukachevo -Vienna - Kaprun - Budapest - Mukachevo - Kyiv

ACCOMMODATION

In this tour you have the opportunity to choose among several options and types of accommodation:

1. Accommodation in a 3 * aparthotel in a separate room but with a shared kitchen and bathrooms (block system)

Aparthotel 3*Familienappartements Eder

2. Accommodation in a 4 * aparthotel in a separate apartment room or in a separate room but with a shared kitchen and bathrooms (optional)

Aparthotel 4* "TONI"

3. Accommodation in a 3* hotel with half board (breakfast + dinner)

Hotel 3* JUFA

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

With your specific request for the level of housing and all other desired moments, we will provide you with more detailed information with a photo!

TOUR COST

__________________________________________________________________________________

Note!

When settling in an apartment, we are talking about a separate room, and not about the whole apartment!

The kitchen area and bathrooms will be shared for 2-3 rooms. If desired, it is possible

separate accommodation with own kitchen and bathroom, but the cost in this case will be higher!

____________________________________________________________________________________________

* the cost is indicated in euros for 1 person. with a certain accommodation in the apartments

* payment in hryvnias at the commercial euro exchange rate on the day of booking the tour

For all booking periods, the Gold VTS card is valid - 10%

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR AUSTRIAN VISA

Info does not apply to holders of biometric passports!!!

o Passport/Children's Travel Card for children + copies of the first page and all pages with Schengen visas only:

The validity of the passport must be at least 3 months after the end of the planned trip;
- the passport must have at least 2 blank pages for a visa (only VIZI / VISAS pages);
- if the child is entered in the parent's passport and goes on tour, his/her photograph must be pasted into this passport (from 4.5 years old). Such a passport must have at least 4 blank pages for visas (if 2 children are entered, there must be 6 blank pages, etc.). Children under 16 years of age can be included in their parents' passports.

Extended passports are not accepted for work to open visas.
Documents containing violations of the visa regime or refusals will not be processed.

o Two color photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm, 80% of the face, from the chin to the top of the head 3.1-3.6 cm (for each person traveling, including infants), made within the last 6 months.

o Copy of all pages of the internal passport.

o Copy of marriage / divorce certificate, death of husband / wife ().

o Copy of child's birth certificate (FOR ALL CHILDREN UNDER 18) ( with translation into German/English);

o Help from the place of work on letterhead with the address (at which the company is actually located), contact landline numbers ( not mobile!!!) and details of the enterprise, with the signature of the director, accountant, with a wet seal of the company and a breakdown for 3 or 6 months ( in German/English or with German/English translation).

Employees who have been working for less than two months must additionally provide a copy of the work book with a record of employment (first and last pages), with translation of these pages into German/English.

FOR PRIVATE ENTREPRENEURS must provide:
- a copy of the certificate of registration of a private entrepreneur ( with translation into German/English);
- a copy of the taxpayer's certificate ( with translation into German/English);
- CERTIFICATE FROM TAX, necessarily including a landline phone number and address of the tax department ( with translation into German/English);

Or copies of the entrepreneur's reports for the last 2 quarters, be sure to include a landline phone number and the address of the tax department ( with translation into German/English).

FOR STUDENTS AND PUPILS - certificate from the place of study ( ):
in help there must be contact landline numbers and the address of the educational institution, if a trip to Austria is planned during the study period - there should be a phrase that " the administration of the school / university does not object to the trip and leaves the study place for him"

If the child graduated from school, but has not yet entered the institute, provide a copy of the certificate ( with German/English translation);
- if you graduated from a bachelor's degree, but did not enroll in a master's program, provide a copy of the bachelor's degree ( with German/English translation).

FOR PENSIONERS- a copy of the pension certificate ( with translation into German/English) and a certificate from the pension fund on the accrual of a pension ( with translation into German/English).

o BANK STATEMENTindicating the opening date of the current (card), non-deposit! bank account and the amount of the balance on your account as of the date of issue of the certificate (with translation into German / English).

It is desirable that the amount of the balance on the account exceeds 1500 Euro per person. The certificate is provided on a letterhead in the original, indicating the name, address and landline telephone number of the bank branch that issued the document. The certificate must contain the name and surname of the bank employee who issued this certificate, and his direct (not mobile !!!) telephone. One account is enough for the whole family...

Bank statements with DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Or

o- Travel checks(travel checks). Originals and copies of checks, at the rate of 100 euros / person for 1 day of stay. For example: the duration of the tour is 8 days / 7 nights. The amount of travel checks per person is: 100*8=800 euros.

o a copy of the agreement with the bank on opening an account(WITHOUT TRANSLATION);

FOR CHILDREN IN ADDITION:

o IN THE CASE THE CHILD IS TRAVELING ONLY WITH ONE PARENT OR WITHOUT PARENTS, you must provide the original notarized permission + its copy from the second parent (s) for the child to travel abroad accompanied by the traveler (with translation into German / English). An exit permit is required for children under 18!

o COPY OF THE FIRST PAGE OF THE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN (IF AVAILABLE) PASSPORT OF THE PARENT(S) WHICH GIVES PERMISSION TO THE CHILD'S EXIT; or COURT'S DECISION ON THE TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO A CHILD TO ONE OF THE PARENTS (with translation into German/English); or DEATH CERTIFICATE OF ONE OF THE PARENTS (with German/English translation);

o IF THE PARENTS DO NOT GO BUT ONLY THE CHILDREN/CHILD GO - it is necessary to provide a notarized sponsorship letter from the parents (with translation into German/English), references/certificate from the place of work of the parents (with translation into German/English) and a certificate / certificates from the bank (with translation into German / English), as well as copies of the pages of the parents' internal passports.

o IF A NANNY IS TRAVELING WITH THE FAMILY – you must additionally provide a notarized letter from the child's parents, in which they confirm that all expenses for the trip for the nanny are covered (with translation into German or English).

IN THE CASE OF SPONSORSHIP: one family - for each family member who is sponsored, attach copies of the sponsor's documents (certificate from work + transfer, bank statement + transfer, copy of the sponsor's internal passport - 1.2 side)

IF ONE OF THE TRAVELING FAMILY MEMBERS ALREADY IS OPENED A SCHENGEN VISA FOR THE TRIP PERIOD, to open a visa for other family members, you must provide a copy of the first page of the passport and a copy of the valid Schengen visa on which the tourist is traveling on tour, on one sheet of A4 format.

o (signature on page 3, paragraph 37, on page 4 - lower right corner), for each tourist (including infants or registered children, or children under 18 years of age - one of the parents signs for them).

o IF YOU ARE TRAVELING BY CAR, additionally required: "green card" (original and copies), a copy of the registration certificate and a copy of the driver's license.

o AIR TICKETS(not a route, but a detailed booking sheet)

o ORIGINAL INSURANCE POLICIES, if you have your own (issued for the entire period, including days on the road: the day of departure + days of stay + 15 additional days, for ski resorts - insurance must be ski!)

THE CONSULATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INVITE A TOURIST (INCLUDING TOURISTS AGED OVER 16) FOR A PERSONAL INTERVIEW BEFORE TRAVELING OR ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AT ITS OWN DISCRETION.

Please note that all inaccurate data provided by tourists or their agencies and / or provision of incomplete information may lead to visa refusal and a ban on entry to the Schengen countries!

Hotels in Kitzbuhel, Austria:

One of the most famous and beautiful resort towns in Austria, Kitzbühel(Kitzbuhel), annually attracts snowboarders and skiers from all over the world with its unique festive atmosphere, magnificent slopes and rich history. Here is where the ambitions of the conquerors of peaks can be accelerated. The world championships in slalom are held on the well-known Streif circuit, the mecca of the Kitzbühler Horn snowboarders. A Quick List of Resort Benefits Kitzbühel(Kitzbuhel) can be attributed to bad taste and lack of education, but we rely on your indulgence and natural curiosity. We will try to spark your interest and desire to personally inspect the slopes of the resort.

Austria Kitzbühel the oldest resort on the mountain slopes of Europe, respectable and at the same time enchanting, glamorous and youthful. Kitzbühel Hotels vary from prestigious and obscenely expensive to quite democratic. However, it should be noted that rest and accommodation in the resort cannot be classified as budget options.

Resort Kitzbühel(Kitzbuhel) is also known for its ski school, the opening dates back to 1926. Many famous medalist athletes have studied here and there is even one Olympic champion, Tony Seiler.

It should be noted that the ski area of the resort Kitzbühel (Kitzbuhel) it does not differ in a large elevation difference, from 762 meters to 2000. There are segments on the slopes where the snow layer is small and snow cannons are not always able to correct the situation. Nevertheless, there are very interesting and difficult tracks here, for the sake of which experienced skiers simply do not notice such trifles. Hahnenkamm is considered the main ski area, you can get there by a single ski pass on the lift. On skis or snowboard tourists can reach almost any point in the region, for convenience they are all connected by routes ski bass(buses).

Austria Kitzbühel attracts lovers Ski Safari, here it is 40 kilometers of trails with a height difference of up to 6000 meters, the finish line is in the town of Rasterkhoy. And for fans of more extreme skiing, a small surprise, track number 38, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the details.

January for the town of Kinzbühel is traditionally marked by the World Cup in Alpine skiing disciplines. The downhill Streif is closed for preparations a month before the event. By the way, take care of your skis, this track is covered with ice in the lower part.

The town of Kinzbühel itself is very cozy and at the same time partyy. Apre Ski here at the proper level, no one has ever been bored. Women will traditionally enjoy a shopping run with a good range of elevation changes, men can measure the level of their luck in the casino. In the meantime, it will be useful to have a bite to eat, the restaurants here are very good, the prices are pleasant. After such a busy day, many people enjoy relaxing in the Aqua Arena. Water slides, swimming pools, saunas and ... There is a nudist zone, especially shy and impressionable tourists are advised to take a closer look at the signs and signs on the territory of the Aqua Arena.

Location of the Kitzbühel resort and how to get there

Kitzbühel is located on sparkling snow-covered slopes on the border of Salzburgerland and Tyrol. About 6 kilometers from Kitzbühel is the town of Kirchberg, which is known as a mini-Kitzbühel. You can get there by train, in just 10 minutes, or by lift, the resorts are united by a single ski pass.

There are several ways to get to the Kitzbühel resort itself. The nearest airport is Salzburg (80 kilometers), Innsbruck 95 kilometers, Munich 165 kilometers. Further, the paths diverge into three options - taxi, car rental, train.

Apre Ski Resort Kitzbühel

For ski resorts Apre Ski is almost the most important part of the culture and resort Kitzbühel You will be attached to this secret action in the best possible way. There are very trendy discos and fun parties, old taverns and excellent restaurants, bars, a casino, a cinema, an aqua park and even an art gallery. Among the restaurants unsurpassed hits are Tennerhof, SchwedenKapel and Unterberger. We also liked the Louis Stern restaurant. Portions are very large in Lendhoesle, however, in the restaurants of La Fond, Huberbrau, Il Gusto, the portions are no less. The gastronomy of the resort, in fact, is worth exploring on your own and without unnecessary prompts. In this delicate issue, it is worth relying, nevertheless, solely on your taste sensations.

As for the disco clubs and pubs of the town of Kitzbühel. Most tourists distinguish three central discos: Royal, Club-Take-5 and Olympia. They note that the hottest parties are in these establishments.

Attractions of the town of Kitzbühel

In addition to skiing and evening entertainment, the soul of almost every second tourist in the town of Kitzbühel can also please his curiosity. You can replenish the luggage of your impressions by visiting, for example, a beautiful chapel built in the Baroque style in 1725.

At the foot of the Hahnenkamm slope there is a chapel of St. Bernard, the patron saint of the inhabitants of the Alps and conquerors of the peaks, built in 1961.

The Church of St. Catherine, an old building, was recognized as a city church in 1365.

Another old church, the Holy Virgin, the approximate date of construction is 1373.

Built in the Gothic style in 1412, the Spitalskirche church.

Building first mentioned in 1521 and renovated in the 17th century. Until 1784 there was a Dominican Abbey here.

St. Andrew's parish church of Kitzbühel, built in 1435-1506, originally early Gothic, then the church was rebuilt in the Baroque style.

The city hall of 1531, until 1954, was constantly completed and supplemented.

Franciscan monastery built in 1698-1702.

Lebenberg, a castle first mentioned in 1531.

4 kilometers from Kitzbühel you will find Munichau Castle, now it is a hotel, probably haunted.

The castle of the 15th-16th centuries, Kaps, is especially interesting because theatrical performances are given here in the summer.

Particularly inquisitive and eager for new experiences can visit the region's museums, ancient mines, galleries, visit parks and gardens.