Having skied all my life, but never been to a World Cup Ski Race before, it seemed to be the best way to celebrate my sister’s 35th Birthday. I’m blessed enough to come from a great ski resort myself– if not the best – Kleinwalsertal. Not getting the chance to see my parents often enough I decided to fly from London Stansted to Memmingen in south Germany. From here it is only an hour and a quarter to Kleinwalsertal, in Austria, which is great for skiing and Après-Ski and even suitable for mothers.
Next stop was “Going am Wilden Kaiser” for the annual “Weißwurstparty” at the Stanglwirt. An exclusive 5* Hotel which hosts the “Weißwurstparty” on the night before the legendary World Cup ski race “Hahnenkamm” in Kitzbuehel. Situated at the “Wild Kaiser Mountain” this spa hotel hosts this most exclusive red carpet event.
Classic Tickets start from €120, and include all drinks (except spirits) and “Weißwurst” a deliciously traditional German sausage from Bavaria. The night was apparently full of Austrian and German celebrities, but it was only a handful that I recognised having lived nine years in England. There was live music in all rooms and the atmosphere was amazing, but the best was still to come!
Early the next morning, but not early enough as it seemed as the best places were already taken, we finally went to watch – perhaps the most famous downhill race in the world- the Hahnenkamm. It was amazing to see the skiers throw themselves down the mountain in a race for the prestige medals. One skier who has managed to win the Hahnenkamm four times is Franz Klammer, but many, many more have been injured trying some very seriously.
original on treasures.austria.info
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