Westendorf, Austria
Vitalhotel Schermer
Low season:£280per night
~£1,960 per week

Austria
A charming Tyrolean village at the heart of the massive SkiWelt domain.
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About the Resort
Westendorf is a picturesque, traditional Tyrolean village that consistently wins awards for its beauty. Nestled on a sunny plateau, it offers direct access to the massive SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, one of Austria's largest interconnected ski areas. The resort retains an authentic, unhurried charm with its onion-domed church, cozy chalets, and welcoming atmosphere.
The Resort
Skiers and snowboarders are drawn to Westendorf not only for its local sunny slopes but also for its strategic position. It serves as a vital link between the SkiWelt and the renowned Kitzbühel ski area via the Ki-West gondola, offering ambitious skiers virtually endless terrain. The local Westendorf mountain, the Choralpe, provides some of the steepest and most varied terrain in the SkiWelt.
Beyond skiing, Westendorf is famous for its vibrant yet friendly après-ski scene, excellent mountain huts, and extensive winter walking trails. It perfectly balances the amenities of a world-class ski destination with the warmth of a traditional Austrian alpine community.
On the Mountain
Westendorf offers brilliant local slopes including long cruising reds and the SkiWelt's steepest black run, the Alpsegen. It acts as a gateway to the 288km of the SkiWelt domain and features one of the region's top terrain parks.
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental (Tyrol)
One of Austria's largest and most modern interconnected ski areas, featuring 288km of pistes and 90 modern lifts.
Location
Resort Details
Ideal For
Families
Excellent nursery slopes right in the village center and a relaxed atmosphere.
Intermediates
Endless red and blue cruising across the massive SkiWelt network.
Freestylers
Home to the renowned Boarders Playground, one of the best snowparks in the region.
Après-Skiers
Lively but traditional Tyrolean après-ski venues like Gerry's Inn and Bruchstall.
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Where to Eat
Brechhornhaus
On the mountain (Kreuzjöchlsee)
A cozy mountain hut known for spectacular views and traditional Tyrolean dishes.
Alpenrosenhütte
Top of Alpenrosenbahn
Perfectly situated for a scenic lunch break offering hearty local classics.
Kandleralm
Piste 11 (Kandleralm descent)
An authentic, rustic 300-year-old alpine hut with great atmosphere.
Restaurant Reiterstüberl
Village Center
A highly-rated traditional restaurant in the village offering excellent local and international cuisine.
Common Questions
The ski season in Westendorf typically runs Mid-December to Early April. The resort averages 4m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. The Super Ski Card is also available for access to 22 regions including neighboring Kitzbühel.
Westendorf offers 288km of pistes with a vertical drop of 1,157m. Westendorf offers brilliant local slopes including long cruising reds and the SkiWelt's steepest black run, the Alpsegen. It acts as a gateway to the 288km of the SkiWelt domain and features one of the region's top terrain parks. It forms part of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental (Tyrol) ski area.
A charming Tyrolean village at the heart of the massive SkiWelt domain. Westendorf is a charming ski village, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include family friendly, beginners, intermediates, lively town, extensive terrain.
Westendorf receives an average of 4m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 1,957m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. Recent snowfall: Consistent mid-winter coverage supported by extensive snowmaking.
Westendorf is well-suited for several types of visitors. For families: Excellent nursery slopes right in the village center and a relaxed atmosphere. For intermediates: Endless red and blue cruising across the massive SkiWelt network. For freestylers: Home to the renowned Boarders Playground, one of the best snowparks in the region.
The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport, about 83km away (approximately 1h 15min by transfer). Readily available shuttle services and private taxis from Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Munich airports. Westendorf is also reachable by train via Westendorf in Tirol. Excellent rail connections with direct trains from Innsbruck and Munich to Westendorf station.
Lift passes in Westendorf are available as Adult Day Pass (EUR 69), Adult 6-Day Pass (EUR 349). Passes often cover the wider SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental (Tyrol) area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book lift passes online in advance for early-bird discounts.
Standout dining in Westendorf includes Brechhornhaus (A cozy mountain hut known for spectacular views and traditional Tyrolean dishes.), Alpenrosenhütte (Perfectly situated for a scenic lunch break offering hearty local classics.), Kandleralm (An authentic, rustic 300-year-old alpine hut with great atmosphere.). With 4 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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