If you live in the southern hemisphere, a white Christmas is always special and what better place to experience one than in Kitzbuhl in the Austrian Alps. Kitzbuhl offers some of the best skiing opportunities of the Alps, with a wide range of runs available to skiers of all ages, levels of fitness; skill and ability. The charming mountain resort really comes to life during the Christmas season, with its tasteful Christmas decorations and the enchanting Kitzbuhl Christmas Market, the ideal place to take in and enjoy the magical atmosphere of a white Christmas. Kitzbuhl also offers many more activities to experience the Christmas spirit, such as the historical glockenspiel in the tower of the Katharinenkirche, the nativity plays and the various Christmas concerts held throughout the festive season. Another highlight of Advent is St Nicholas weekend, with the St Nicholas procession with its cavorting devils and a variety of activities for children, from a petting zoo and pony rides to the popular fairytale hour. For a truly memorable Christmas holiday, Kitzbuhl is the place to go.

This entry was posted by Bron on Thursday, December 7th, 2006 at 8:09 pm and is filed under Uncategorized, Travel News, Bronwyn.