Ellmau ( SkiWelt )

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, Tirol Austria's largest connected ski area! Incorporating 9 villages from Going, Ellmau, Soell, Hopfgarten, Itter to Westendorf. This area is only 7 km from St. Johann and 18 km from Kitzbuehl and offers 250 km of slopes ; 130 km have artificial snow-making facilities ; 93 lifts and cable cars ; 65 mountainside huts and mountain lodges in the ski arena.

Here your expectations will be surpassed: Outstandingly maintained downhill runs at all levels of difficulty, broad slopes, an ultramodern infrastructure to ensure a top standard of comfort and convenience, and speedy transport without long waiting periods. Snow is guaranteed thanks to the ideal northwest location and snowmaking facilities for 130 kms (!!!) of slopes! A touch-free card system with key cards is in use throughout the entire ski area. Innumerable rustic cabins and covered bars with great atmosphere on the slopes. Fantastic value for money with all ski passes!

The best of SkiWelt is a piste guidance system that contains the most beautiful SkiWorld runs in three carefully compiled routes. The "Kaiser circuit", "Salve circuit" and "Westendorf circuit" guide skiers through the vast ski region, showing them the very best of what SkiWorld has to offer. ski your hearts content for as far as the eye can see.

Pistes and lift stations are identified with Best of SkiWorld symbols, which makes it easy to find your way. Access to the runs is possible from several resorts and stations. Expert skiers, pleasure skiers, nature lovers and lodge bunnies will all find something to please them because the routes contain the best runs, fantastic views and lots of comfortable traditional ski lodges. Depending on the skier's level of experience, the routes take between a half and one whole day to complete. You will find a brief (free) guide on the Best of SkiWorld pistes at every cable car valley station.