In the World of skiing there are few better-known resorts than Kitzbühel. The resort offers all the skiing and après ski you could wish for. The slopes are fabulous and varied, the facilities both on and off the slope excellent and its nightlife as wild as you want it to be. The town is picture postcard perfect too, with its medieval walls, church spires and painted shop fronts. Add to this, the World’s most famous ski race, the annual Hahnenkamm World Cup Downhill, and you have the stuff of legend. Mere mortals can take on much of the route of the Hahnenkamm too, as it forms part of the tremendous Kitzbühel Ski Circus. There is a great selection of accommodation on offer in the resort, from bargain rooms to 5-star deluxe hotels. The resort is also easily accessible, so if you can’t make it for a week, it is also practical for a weekend break. Kitzbühel is therefore, a great location for a ski or snowboard holiday, for all levels.

It is a great resort for intermediates, with dozens of blue and red trails, but there is much to interest more advanced skiers and snowboarders too. There are several areas in which to ski, the largest of which is that accessed by the Hahnenkamm gondola, which rises from close to the town centre. Across town another gondola heads up to the Kitzbüheler Horn, which has some enjoyable slopes and is one of the best areas for beginners. Those looking for a spot of cruising should head towards the wide-open spaces of Pass Thurn. For advanced skiers there are some steeps and moguls at Ehrenbachgraben, but it is probably worth considering hiring a guide and looking for excitement off-piste. The Hahnenkamm itself is a must and much of it, apart from the most dangerous steeps, is open to the public when the racing isn’t on. In total, the Kitzbühel Ski Circus covers over 148km of piste, so there is plenty to keep almost everyone busy for a week or more. Plus the Ski area of Westendorf is now extended to meet the Kitzbuhel area at Aschau, with an eight seat gondola from there up to the gampen sector of Westendorf.

There are plenty of challenges, both on and off-piste in Kitzbühel. The Kitzbühler Horn has a snow park for those looking to throw some shapes, along with a half pipe and a Boarder-Cross run. The resort also has plenty of good free-riding, the Bichlalm area being particularly popular.

The area has a number of ski schools, so you will be able to find something to suit your needs, whether it is a full week of personal tuition, a group lesson or just a quick refresher course. There are also some good facilities for beginner children in the nursery area at the foot of the Hahnenkamm slopes.

On the slopes there are plenty of fabulous options and you can find yourself spending most of your time taking brunch, lunch and afternoon tea! A trip to Pass Thurn in particular offers several great dining options, including the delightful Jagerwurzhutte and the Panorama-Alm. Try also the restaurant at Pengelstein for good value fare. In town you can get everything from a fast food burger and fries to a five-course dinner. There are plenty of options to, with lots of friendly restaurants and cafés lining the pedestrianised streets. Try the Zur Tenne or the famous Goldener Greif, or if gourmet dining is your thing, the Unterberger Stuben.

There are lots of ways to let your hair down in Kitzbühel, with dozens of bars kicking off before the slopes close and continuing into the early hours. The famous Londoner remains a favourite, but the beer flows along with Flugel, Jagermeister and the rest in many a venue. If you still have the energy or the money then Take 5 and the Olympia are just two of the clubs on offer.

Away from the slopes and the nightlife there is still plenty to do. You can have a go at ice-skating, take a sleigh ride or perhaps even have a go at paragliding. The town’s leisure centre, Alpenarena, is one of the best, with swimming, sauna and the like. There is also a cinema, Casino and for those who need a bit of retail therapy, plenty of shops!