Kossen

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Kössen - the holiday experience!

Only a few kilometres from the German border, you will find the popular holiday region Kaiserwinkl, with its main resort Kössen (589 m). The cosy Tyrolean village is located north of the Unterberghorn and offers everything a winter sports fan’s heart desires. Kössen is especially suited for families and relaxed skiers, as well as for cross-country skiers.

The self-named “family ski area” doesn’t only offer fun on the slopes: The lively centre invites guests to take a stroll or visit restaurants or cafes. Cosy huts are perfect for bringing the evening to an end. Action freaks can take advantage of snow tubing or paragliding, as well.

Ski
The ski area of Hochkössen is Hausberg von Kössen, where you can expect to find 11 lifts and 22 km of piste. The family-friendly ski area has up to an approx. 1,750 m altitude, and due to its geographical location on the northern brim of the Alps, the region is known as one of the most snow-reliable ski areas in Tyrol and boasts great conditions from mid December until the beginning of April. Additional snow canons ensure the valley run is open as long as possible. From Kössen you take the modern 6-person gondola up to the "Bärenhütte". Whilst beginners can enjoy the sunny high plateau, more experienced skiers can dare a go on the "black" valley descent. Great deep powder snow areas, all secured, are to be found at the Unterbergalm and partly also along the valley run.

You will definitely get your money's worth with après ski in Walchsee and Kössen. You can get into partying mode right in the ski area and in Kössen the après ski fun continues in "Sigi's Sportklause", directly at the valley station. In the resort, "The Londoner" and the "Enjoy" offer everything that belongs to après ski - for a decent price!

You should also try out local cuisine, such as Kaiserschmarrn, typical Kössisch trout or grilled goat ribs. A further highlight in Kaiserwinkel in 2019 is the 18th International Kaiserwinkl Alpine Ballooning festival. From 19/01 - 26/01/2019, in addition to races for real ballooning professionals, you can marvel at the glowing balloons over a glass of mulled wine in the evening. If you've been dreaming of riding in a hot-air balloon for a long time, you'll have good chances here after making an appointment beforehand.

Also highly recommended is night skiing on the floodlit piste in Walchsee. Easy ski touring destinations or even snow biking courses are offered in Schwendt, which promise hours packed full of action. Other attractive offers are torch lit hikes on the Ottenalm with subsequent moon light tobogganing, bowling, ice skating on the Walchsee, snow shoe hiking, or relaxing and enjoying spa treatments in the indoor pool.

Only a few kilometres away are the cities Munich, Innsbruck or Salzburg, all of which invite you to visit. Here you will find a comprehensive selection of cultural highlights throughout the year.

The cross-country trails in the region Kaiserwinkl are very popular and have rightly been awarded with the Tyrolean cross-country ski trail seal of quality! All cross-country fans will find approx. 252,5 km of tracks (127 km for classic and 125,5 km skating style).

The longest and also the most challenging track is the Kaiserwinkl trail. This round course connects the holiday resorts Kössen, Walchsee and Schwendt on a length of 23 km. It is quieter on the valley trails in e.g. Schwendt and Walchsee, which are between 2 and 3 km long. On a length of 5.5 to 9 km the Hochau trail in Kössen offers an intermediate level for everyone with a little experience in cross-country skiing and fitness.

More marvellous trails in the region are the Griesenau trail nearby Schwendt, the lake trail around lake Walchsee (8 km) or the 13 km long Miesberg trail.

The "Koasalauf" (Tyrolean: Emperor run) takes place on the 2nd weekend in February every year and is a true highlight, with approx. 2,000 cross-country skiers taking place every year.

The cross-country trail network in the Kaiserwinkl region is awarded with a seal of quality.

Skiing region
Highest point ski area	1.750 m
Lowest point ski area	600m
Village height	589m
Number of lifts	11
Number of drag lifts	7
Number of chair lifts	3
Number of cable cars	1
Total pistes	22 km
Green/blue pistes	10 km
Red pistes	9 km
Black pistes	22 km

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Kossen | Only a few kilometres from the German border, you will find the popular holiday region Kaiserwinkl, with its main resort Kössen (589 m). The cosy Tyrolean village is located north of the Unterberghorn and offers everything a winter sports fan’s heart desires

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