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TIROL situated on the West of Austria is undoubtedly the most popular destination for both winter and summer vacations . The Capital City Innsbruck is surrounded by mountains and has a long history , the Cities symbol the Goldenas Dachl dates back to the 15th century !
Tirol has a perfect geographical location with Germany to the North and Italy to the South with a great modern road infrastructure and convenient airports at Innsbruck , Salzburg and Munich .
Many of the resorts featured below you may of heard of, especially the stunning town of Kitzbuhel , host of the world famous downhill ski race “The Strief” featured on a Netflix documentary “ One Hell of a Ride !’’
We hope you enjoy our detailed resorts guide and it helps you decide on your perfect location to purchase your dream Alpine holiday home or maybe if you are really lucky ,your new permanent location here in Austria!
Kitzbuhel
- 200 km Of Well Groomed Ski Pistes
- Stunning Medieval Town
- Great Transport Links
- Endless Choice Of Winter/Summer Activities
- Famous Hahnenkamm Ski Race
- Luxury Shopping Possibilities
A GUIDE TO KITZBUHEL
It is not without good reason Kitzbühel is widely regarded as the “Monaco of the Alps!” With its wide choice of 5* Hotels , exceptional restaurants and swanky shopping possibilities including Dior , Louis Vuitton and Rolex all positioned conveniently in the charming Old Town area .
Property prices reflect this upmarket vibe with Apartments ranging from 750k to 2.5m. Chalets are rarely found under 3m Euros with the top end fetching in excess of 15m .
WINTER
Kitzbühel however is not all about Luxury Hotels, restaurants and shopping! Winter and Summer sports enthusiasts will not be disappointed . Voted the best Ski resort in Tirol, Kitzski area covers over 200 km of pristine ski slopes and ski routes serviced by 58 modern lifts with capacity for 110,323 skiers per hour and in true Kitzbühel Style they even heat the seats for your maximum comfort! Kitzski connects seemlessly to the Kirchberg Ski area which in turn takes you to SkiWelt providing a total area of over 500km of skiing !
There are many winter and summer events held throughout the year to keep you entertained. Every January Kitzbühel is host to the most famous Downhill Ski Race in the world, the Strief! Well over 100,000 sports (and partying!)enthusiasts descend upon this picturesque Medieval Town to witness the Downhill Gladiators dice with death as they race at speeds of up to 150 km per hour hoping to achieve legendary status by becoming a Strief winner !
SUMMER
Kitzbühel is however not just a winter playground . Summer in this region is as popular if not more so than winter with a wide range of sporting and leisure activities to enjoy. Tennis fans can witness a top ATP event held every July at the Kitzbühel Tennis Stadium where top players from around the world compete for this prestigious title.
Golf enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with numerous top class facilities within 10 minutes drive . The more adventurous can try Paragliding, Canyoning , Rafting , Biking and much more!
If all that is too energetic then why not try a nice sedate Horse Carriage Ride to the warmest Lake in the Alps , Schwarzsee.
Want to know more about Kitzbuhel , check out Tirol.at …. (Search Kitzbuhel)
SkiWelt
- 279 km of Ski Pistes !
- 9 Interconnected Villages
- Great For Kids And Families
- Amazing Food On And Off The Mountain
A GUIDE TO SKIWELT
Skiwelt has it all ! Winter and Summer this all year round destination made up of 7 towns and villages (Elmau / Going , Brixen im Thale, Scheffau , Westerndorf , Söll , Hopfgarten and Itter) will keep you entertained . Transport links by road ,rail or plane make this whole area easily accessable with it’s proximity to Bavaria (Munich is only 1.5 hrs drive ) and the German motorway network making it an extremely popular destination.
The desirability of SkiWelt is reflected in the property prices which although not as high as Kitzbühel and it’s close neighbors Aurach and Reith bei Kitzbühel , still demand a fair investment. However this dual season resorts popularity ensures “Touristic” classified managed Appartments are easy to occupy and provide a good rental return.
(see our in-depth buyers guide for Holiday Home “‘Touristic’’ and ‘’Freizeitwonsitz ‘’ status.)
WINTER
If you like action on and off the slopes SkiWelt is the place for you ! This Winter Paradise provides you with one of the largest interconnected Ski Areas in the Alps with over 270km of ski runs serviced by 82 modern lifts and cable cars . The 80 eating huts ensure you won’t go hungry and frequent live music events will keep you entertained while you enjoy a nice hot Glühwein and take in the amazing panaramic scenery ! All day on the mountain not enough?! Skiwelt provides the most floodlit slopes in the Alps with over 10km of nighttime runs .
SUMMER
Whether you are looking for quiet romantic walks on the extensive mountain trails or you have the kids to entertain there is something for everyone in the SkiWelt area. For the adrenaline junkies there are no shortages of options options with Canyoning, Paragliding, mountain biking and Rafting amongst the most popular. Stunning lakes for swimming, sailing and other watersport activities can be found in or nearby all of the locations of the SkiWelt area. Hintersteiner See Lake in Scheffau is regarded as the cleanest and one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Tyrol .
The area has 14 summer cable cars to take you up the mountain . There are 7 fantastic children’s themed parks , Elmi’s Magic World at Elmau being of noteworthy mention. Mountain Nature trails especially designed to entertain and educate the kids also make for a fun day out .
For Golf enthusiasts you will be spoilt for choice .Wilder Kaiser Golf Club at Elmau and Westerndorf Gold Club being two of the best in Austria. Summer events throughout out the region take place almost daily during the summer months .
(See Skiwelt.at for more information)
KIRCHBERG
- Proximaty to Kitzbühel
- Link to Skiwelt
- Stunning Scenery
- Great choice of superb restaurants
- Endless sporting possibilities all year round
- Great transport links
A GUIDE TO KIRCHBERG
The enchanting town of Kirchberg is perfectly situated being part of the Kitzski area and only a 10 minute drive from Kitzbühel. The airports of Salzburg (80km) , Innsbruck (90km ) and Munich (160 km) airports are not far away . Kirchberg like many of its neighbours gives a warm welcome to tourists and provides excellent sporting opportunities in both Winter and Summer.
Due to its proximity to Kitzbühel and its own unique charms , Chalets and Penthouses with 2nd home status (Zweitwohnsitz) or smaller appartments that are designated for Tourist use are in high demand. The picturesque landscape, superb choices of culinary delights and an endless list of winter and summer activities means there is something for everyone in Kirchberg .
WINTER
Linking to two of the best ski areas in the world Kirchberg is the closest you will get to a Winter Sporting Paradise . As part of the Kitzski area and it’s seemless links to SkiWelt the skiing possibilities in and around Kirchberg will keep even the most die hard Winter sports fan entertained.
The wide variety of slopes caters for all abilities and cross country enthusiasts will also not be disappointed with countless trails at their disposal. The superb local ski schools will assist you in perfecting your skills catering for all levels including guiding you to the best off piste possibilities.
SUMMER
Kirchberg has been designed with tourists in mind with no end of all year around activities and seasonal events. If Hiking is your thing then you definitely won’t get bored! The area of Kirchberg , Brixen im Thale and Westerndorf offers a network of 800 km of trails with stunning scenery and well mapped out routes.
Mountain Biking , Rafting , Paragliding are all available locally and for those rainy days Arena 365 with Bowling , Archery , indoor fitness , Tennis and mini golf are all a possibility. Winter or Summer the great choice of restaurants and mountain huts will keep you well fuelled and if it’s fine dining you like there are over 10 such restaurants in or within 10 minutes of Kirchberg!
Golfers are not forgotten with many excellent choices within a 15 minutes drive. (Schwarzsee Golf course only 5 minutes).
PROPERTY IN KIRCHBERG with permission for tourist use ,like many of the most popular Austrian resorts is in high demand. The properties with 2nd home status (Freizeitwohnsitz ) or designated Tourist /Leisure use status are in short supply due to high demand and popularity of this area .
Kirchberg Chalets in prime positions with 2nd home status are on a par with its more famous neighbour Kitzbuhel demanding prices in excess of 5m euros . Apartments with Leisure Residence approval will also demand a high premium and you can expect to pay in excess of 750,000 euros for a 2 bed ,2 bath property with 85 to 100 m/sq .
St Johann in Tirol
- Charming Family Resort
- Large Regional Hospital
- Duel winter /summer resort
- Convenient Airport links ( own small airport )
- Proximity to Kitzbuhel
A GUIDE TO ST JOHANN
This small busy market town is ideally situated between the Kitzbüheler Horn and Wilder Kaiser and oozes charm with its traditional Tyrolean town centre and weekly Friday Farmers Market. With a nice choice of restaurants and bars it’s an ideal location for a relaxing family holiday.
WINTER
Although the skiing area is not as extensive compared with neighbouring resorts there is plenty of possibilities for beginners and intermediate skiers to have a great day on the slopes. For the more advanced skiers Fieberbrunn (15 mins by car ) Kitzbuhel and SkiWelt are a short distance away . St Johann to Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm by train is only 8 minutes and the journey is free when you have a ski pass ! The main Kitzbuhel Hahnenkamm ski lift is literally a few steps away after exiting the train!
Not only can St Johann be described as a perfect holiday destination it would also be ideal for anyone looking to re locate on a permanent basis due to its ideal location between Salzburg and Innsbruck. The regional hospital is based here and it’s a true working town with many car dealers such as BMW / Porsche and VW having dealerships close by . Children’s education is also well catered for with numerous high quality nurseries , an excellent primary school (Volksschule ) and two upper schools.
SUMMER
Like many duel season Austrian resorts the summer is as busy as the winter ! Hiking E-Biking, swimming, climbing and downhill karting are just a few of the possibilities in this laid back Tyrolean gem !
If if you like Golf you will be spoilt for choice with 10 courses within a 20 minutes drive . The Hornpark tree top adventure park is great for both kids and adults alike and the Badewald swimming complex is one of if not the best in the region.
You certainly won’t get bored if you decide to purchase your dream home in St Johann in Tirol , a perfect winter and summer location.
Fieberbrunn
- Traditional Tyrolean Village
- 300Km Skiing area
- Great for intermediate Skiiers
- Summer acitvities
- Salzburg airport 65Km
- Links to Salbach Ski Circus
A GUIDE TO FIEBERBRUNN
WINTER
Fieberbrunn the largest town in the Pillersee Tal is an extremely popular winter and summer destination. This traditional Tyrolean village changed its profile dramatically from 2016 when its modest ski area was connected to SkiCircus Saalbach and in one swoop 300km of skiing/snowboarding was made available. Experience the thrill of an evening Toboggan ride or maybe you prefer a more leisurely Hike on the endless winter mountain trails. Cross country skiers are also well catered for.
SUMMER
When things warm up in the summer months there are endless sporting possibilities from climbing, paragliding, mountain and e biking and much more ! For families with little ones to entertain Timon’s Wild World directly accessible from the main ski lift will fulfil all their needs with its breathtaking mountain rollercoaster , woodland climbing adventure park and playground area.
SÖLDEN
- World class ski destination
- 144Km of perfectly groomed slopes
- Fantastic après-ski
- Guaranteed snow ( 2 glaciers ! )
- Innsbruck airport 85Km
- International events
- Solid property investment returns
A GUIDE TO SÖLDEN
Where Year Around Adventure Meets Alpine Elegance
Located in the heart of the Ötztal Alps, Sölden is one of the most iconic alpine destinations — renowned for its world-class skiing, vibrant year-round tourism, and breathtaking mountain scenery. Sitting at 1,368 meters above sea level, Sölden offers a dynamic mix of outdoor adventure, modern infrastructure, and authentic Tyrolean charm that continues to attract property buyers and holidaymakers from across Europe and beyond.
WINTER SPORTS PARADISE
Check out BERFEX for the sky map and other information.
Sölden is a premier resort for winter sports enthusiasts, featuring:
- 144 km of perfectly groomed slopes.
- State-of-the-art lift systems.
- Two glacier ski areas with snow reliability from October to May.
- The spectacular BIG3 panoramic platforms at over 3,000 meters elevation.
- A lively après-ski scene.
- High-profile events like the FIS Ski World Cup opener.
Its altitude and glacier access ensure a long and dependable ski season, making Sölden a prime location for both personal use and rental returns.
SUMMER ADVENTURE
When the snow melts, Sölden becomes a summer playground for:
Mountain bikers, thanks to the renowned Bike Republic Sölden and its network of flow trails
Hikers and outdoor lovers, who enjoy hundreds of kilometers of scenic trails and alpine huts
Climbers, paragliders, and trail runners, all drawn to the rugged alpine landscape
Families and thrill-seekers visiting Area 47, the region’s premier outdoor adventure park, and relaxing at the Aqua Dome thermal spa in nearby Längenfeld
Summer tourism has grown steadily, adding further value to local real estate throughout the year.
A PRIME LOCATION FOR PROPERTY INVESTMENT
Sölden’s year-round appeal, strong infrastructure, and international visibility make it a highly desirable destination for property investment.
- Touristic-use properties offer excellent rental income potential
- Real estate supply is limited, helping preserve long-term value
- Properties with Freizeitwohnsitz (leisure residence) status are particularly rare and in high demand
St Anton am arlberg
- Over 300km of ski slopes
- Family Friendly
- Great Off Piste possibilities
- Duel Season Resort.
- Innsbruck Airport 100km
- Own Train Station
- Lively Apres Ski
A GUIDE TO ST ANTON AM ARLBERG
WINTER
Arguably one of the best ski resorts in the world! That is a bold statement but once you have spent a vacation there you will definitely be convinced ! Ski hard and party hard is definitely the motto for St.Anton so if it’s action both on and off the slopes you are looking for then this is definitely the place for you !
With over 300km of pistes this is true intermediate/expert skiing and snowboarding paradise, it would take several weeks to ski all the slopes in St.Alberg region . Don’t be put off though if your skiing ability is more on the conservative side , everyone is catered for here including families with kids who can enjoy the numerous Fun Parks and family friendly runs.
From St Anton winter sport enthusiasts can access the slopes in the villages of Lech and Zurs in the neighbouring province of Vorarlberg. Like all Austrian resorts you will be able to take advantage of the modern network of Ski lifts and cable cars.
SUMMER
In Summer the choices of activities are endless with Hiking ,mountain biking, e biking , Rock Climbing and more leisurely activities such as Golf .
For a full run down and more details of all of the above and more visit Tyrol.com (search St.Anton)
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