Discover the winter wonderland in Tyrol and enjoy the Austrian superlative ski-regions on fantastic slopes and through deep snow.

Tyrol and its provincial capital Innsbruck have the reputation of an Olympic area (site of the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976) to uphold and offer guests countless opportunities for sporting activities and winter fun in many different ski areas, where smooth hills or racy runs in front of the impressive backdrop of snow covered peaks can also be enjoyed as well as glittering powder snow or warm sunbaths at endless ski huts. Furthermore boundless recreation, culture and insights into the typical Tyrolean charm and traditions are not missed out.

In Tyrol the number of mountains with more than 3.000 m is higher than in any other Austrian federal state. No matter whether you're trying your first tentative shuffles on skis or snowboard or if you're already an expert: winter sports fans will have a truly enjoyable experience on endless kilometers of perfectly prepared ski runs, off-piste thrills, cross-country ski runs, on a stunning network of winter walking trails, on toboggan runs or ice rinks. And great snow conditions are guaranteed during the whole winter.

In Innsbruck the perfect combination of sport facilities and culture comes together. The city itself is a treasure house of history and culture, which has taken 800 years to evolve. Many sights like the famous Golden Roof, the "Black Knights", the Imperial Palace and Ambras Castle, worthwhile attractions, like the mountains (up to approx. 2,000 m above sea-level) around Innsbruck with their breathtaking panoramic views, and events can be discovered throughout the whole year. The mountains "Patscherkofel" and "Nordkette" are located powerful and nearly imperious at the border of the city, while the mountains of "Karwendel", the "Tuxer Alps", the "Stubaital" and "Oetz Valley" as well as the "Kaisergebirge" and the "Upper Tauern" are located in the surroundings and make Tyrol a larger-than-life natural sports arena for winter season addicts.

The most world-famous Tyrolean winter locations are certainly Kitzbuehel and St. Anton/Arlberg. There the cradle of the alpine skiing is located and the ski pioneer Hannes Schneider released essential impulses to the skiing in Austria with its Arlberg ski school, which was founded in the year 1921, put the region on the world's map and is today a ski paradise of 50 square kilometers with 270 kilometers of prepared pistes and 180 kilometers of fantastic deep-snow runs. Also Kitzbuehel is a famous meeting point for winter sport enthusiasts and ranks, with its vibrant diversity, among the most beautiful and coveted alpine destinations. The unique geographic location, the endless offer of manifold sport facilities and the numerous high-ranking events enthuse the international guests from year to year. More than 150 km ski runs, marked ski routes with all severities, snowboard fun parks, toboggan runs and hundreds of kilometers of cross-country ski runs guarantee wonderful winter sports.

After frosty days in the snow, the 10 Tyrolean Best Western Hotels make your stay even more attractive and offer typical coziness paired with best comfort - either in the wonderful guest rooms, with luscious creations in the hotel own restaurants or with pure relaxation in the wellness areas.

The 10 Tyrolean Best Western Hotels:

Best Western Hotel Stern in Imst
Best Western Hotel Goldener Adler in Innsbruck
Best Western Hotel Mondschein in Innsbruck
Best Western Hotel Leipziger Hof in Innbruck
Best Western Premier Hotel Kaiserhof in Kitzbuehel
Best Western Hotel Alpenrose in Kufstein
Best Western Hotel Sonne in Lienz
Best Western Hotel Alte Post in St. Anton
Best Western Hotel Oberhofer in Telfes

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