Brixen im Thale ski resort is a 15-minute drive from the more famous ski resort of Kitzbuhel and is one of 9 ski resort villages in this northeastern part of the state of Tyrol.
Part of the Wilder Kaiser-Brixen Valley, which is the largest connected skiing area in Austria, in Brixen ski resort there is 35km of mostly beginner and intermediate ski runs. There is also an extensive network of cross-country skiing tracks and, if the local skiing isn't enough for you, there is access to the ski runs in Kirchberg, Kitzbuhel and Westendorf via a connected lift system.
With 58% of the ski runs for beginners and 33% for intermediates Brixen im Thale ski resort is ideal for new skiers, improvers and especially for families. Only 9% of the ski runs are for more advanced skiers, who might want to look elsewhere.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 7
Skiing: 7
Snow: 7
Apres Ski: 6
Suitable for: beginner / intermediate / non skiers
Not suitable for: expert skiers
Resort Summary:
Population: 2700
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Resort Altitude: 800m (2625ft)
Winter Season: December to March
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Munich: 130km, Innsbruck: 80km, Salzburg: 102km, Vienna: 400km
Nearest Town: Kitzbühel (16 km)
Nearest rail station: From Wörgl by train to Brixen im Thale
Getting there by road: Good
Snow:
Snow reliability: Good
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the ski runs:
Total piste length: 35km
Vertical Drop: 1029m (3376ft)
Number of ski runs: 12
Longest ski run: 4.5km
Beginner %: 58
Intermediate %: 33
Advanced %: 9
Snowboard parks: boarders’ playground on Gampenkogel / Westendorf
Ski School: Brixen ski resort has 2 ski schools
About the ski lifts:
Highest Lift: 1829m (6000ft)
Lowest Lift: 800m (2625ft)
Number of Lifts: 11
Lift capacity: 16500 per hour
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day: 27 Euros
Adult 6 days:
Child 1 day: 16 Euros
Child 6 days:
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
Excellent restaurants and traditional Austrian Inns cater to all tastes. Brixen Brixen ski resort also has plenty to offer to the sport minded guest, apart from the skiing and snowboarding there is curling, sledging, winter walking and skating.
Resort contact details:
Address: Brixen in Thale Tourismusverband, Brixen im Thale, Austria, A 6364
Telephone: +43 (0) 5334 84 33
Fax: +43 (0) 5334 83 32
E-Mail: brixen@skiwelt.at
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