Skiers PARADISE// lifestyle travel

THE ULTIMATE THRILL

America has football and the Super Bowl, Austria has ski racing and Kitzbuhel. The most thrilling and perhaps famous ski event. Austria's golden event that attracts tens of thousands visitors to see ski racers hurdle down the hill at speeds of over 100km. Kitzbuhel is the St. Moritz, Whistler or Aspen of Austria and the town gets the celebrity visitors also.

Alpine town with colourful painted buildings , narrow lanes and adorable shops.

Views over alpine village

For any serious ski lover it is something to watch and the ski heroes of the various countries are there to give the visitors a great show of courage, skill and enormous talent. From superstar skiers like Svindal, Hirscher, and former greats like Tomba and more that have challenged this dare devil ski hill.

Kitzbuhel is hopping with events the weekend of the race. So if you feel like taking a weekend trip
this will not disappoint anyone. Located near the city of Innsbruck, this small town is bustling with activities, music, beer and much more.

Via air, train, bus or car its worth a trip summer or winter.

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