About Westendorf

Westendorf is a popular ski town in Austria, located approximately 15 km from Kitzbühel in the Brixental. It is situated at 800 meters above the sea level. It exemplifies the quaint Austrian ski village with its 3480 inhabitants and facilities for skiing, snowboarding and ski hire. It has managed to preserve its conventionality in spite of providing modern amenities. It has a town church, picturesque chalets, and idyllic farmhouses, shops with ski hire, bars and restaurants. It is conveniently located near the ski slopes and the Cross Country Ski Track. It is excellent for expert as well as intermediate skiers. It is excellent for toboganning. Also there are many shops for ski hire in Westendorf and other hire facilities so you can look forward to days full of fun and excitement on the mountain slopes.

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Apart from ski hire and a day full of skiing there are loads of other things to do in this village as well. The St. Nicholas church in Westendorf is very famous. Also the Ellmau Local History Museum pays adage to the history of the area. There are old tools used in farming, forestry and grain cultivation as well as in production, old uniforms and flags from traditional associations. If you are tired from continuous ski hiring and skiing you can go for aride on the Giselabahn – the nostalgic train. Ride through this train along the Brixen valley and you will experience the romance of the old train journeys. One can also always go shopping in the Brixen Valley. There are pretty little shops and boutiques selling knit wears and flowers. You can always shop here for that one perfect souvenir for family and friends. Or you can take a special gift for yourself in memory of the perfect holiday ever! There are also many general purpose shops in the valley. Apart from Westendorf ski hire, there are drug stores and fashion and sports shops. One must also has to taste the heavenly austrian and tyrolese fare in the grocery shops. To feel really relaxed after those days full of ski hire, skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing you should really head for a rejuvenating massage. Or you could opt to relax in the sauna or the indoor pool. Whatever you choose you will be revitalized to go ski hiring and then set out for those deadly slopes.

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There are many places to see in and around Westendorf. Most of them are just some distance away and can be covered in a single day. Visit to Westendorf is incomplete without visiting Thumerhof. It is a farmhouse way above the Brixental which still practices the proven old ways of farming. It’s as if time as stood still in this farmhouse. Here one can learn about the life in those days and also munch on a snack of breads, cold cuts, cheese called the "Brettljause". Then there is the Distillery Erber. A guided tour covers the distillery, the shop experience and the tasting session. You will discover the ancient art of schnapps distilling as never before. Or you can go to the Hohe Salve and have a panoramic view of more than 70 peaks above 3,000 m. It will be the experience of a lifetime. Alternatively you can forget about ski hire for once and hire a car instead. Tell the driver to take you to Salzburg or Munich or Innsbruck or Kitzbühel or Kufstein. All these are small charming and historical little towns and perfect for day trips.

Tourist information

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+43 (0)5334 6230

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+43 (0)5334 2390

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