Kleinwalsertal ski resort for a summer holiday
The picturesque Kleinwalsertal enjoys a special status, if only because of its location. Surrounded on three sides by peaks over 2,000 metres high, it can only be reached by car from Germany. Yet it belongs to Austria. Kleinwalsertal is famous as a ski resort. The Hoher Ifen, Kanzelwand, Fellhorn and Walmendinger Horn invite visitors to enjoy winter sports. The Kleinwalsertal is also a dream holiday destination in the warmer months.
The Kleinwalsertal is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Alps. It’s easy to unwind amid the picturesque landscape of sunny alpine meadows. Fresh mountain air scented with herbs, gentian blossoms and hay calms the senses. So does the quiet, broken only occasionally by the sound of cowbells. Summer visitors from the city, especially those feeling stressed, can enjoy the almost untouched natural beauty.
Kleinwalsertal ski resort for a summer holiday
Date: 14/06/2010
In the Kleinwalsertal, tourism has been brought into harmony with nature. Visitors are happy to adapt to nature here—not the other way around. Even the car gets to take a holiday. The Walserbus takes guests to the villages in the valley: Hirschegg, Riezlern and Mittelberg, including Baad (a district). It also offers affordable trips to Oberstdorf in Germany, just around 15 km away. Some hotels even provide mountain bikes or bicycles free of charge when guests hand in their car keys.
Explore the magnificent countryside by bike or on foot, perhaps while Nordic walking. There are 185 km of hiking trails to choose from. Those seeking peace and quiet will also find a wide range of relaxation and wellness options, from Ayurveda and sound meditation to Tai Chi Gong.
Adventure seekers can try climbing or canyoning through mountain streams with rapids and waterfalls. Austria’s second-largest mountaineering school offers courses in these activities. The bike park in Hirschegg offers suitable terrain for bike acrobats, where they can practise spectacular mountain bike jumps.
The Kleinwalsertal ski resort also offers ideal leisure opportunities amid fascinating natural surroundings during a summer holiday.
