Brixen im Thale

Area Profile

Well placed in Austria's largest inter-connected ski area - the Ski Welt, close to Westendorf. It has a high capacity gondola which accesses the region more efficiently than those of neighbouring resorts. The village itself is strung out, with a walk to the lifts and a bus ride to the nursery slopes. Apres ski can be lively, but is mostly hotel based.

Lodging Profile

A variety of hotels, guesthouses, pensions, holiday apartments, farm houses, and camp sites.

Services Profile

63 mountain huts and inns in the ski arena; two ski schools; snow bars and snowmaking.

Area Recreation Profile

Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, night skiing, curling, ice skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, tobogganing, and winter walks. Also, paragliding, indoor tennis, sauna, and shooting are available.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 114

Days Open Last Year: 120

Years Open: 8

Average Snowfall: 59"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 0%

Intermediate Runs: 40%

Advanced Runs: 50%

Expert Runs: 10%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 90

Gondolas & Trams: 12

High Speed Sixes: 8

High Speed Quads: 4

Quad Chairs: 14

Triple Chairs: 3

Double Chairs: 5

Surface Lifts: 39

Elevation

Top: 8222 ft.

Bottom: 3478 ft.

Vertical Drop: 3960 ft.

Longest Run: 5.0 miles

Skiable Terrain: 250 acres

Snow Making: 180 acres