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No matter how long we publish
this magazine-16 years now-we constantly amazed at the number of first
class resorts that are almost completely unknown
outside the immediate inner circles. The power of
marketing is awesome when one considers that some
European resorts are well known almost on a
celebrity basis internationally, while others,
which may even be more attractive destinations are
know primarily to European travelers, and more
sophisticated voyagers from farther a field.
What
is it that makes a resort a superstar? Possibly
even more interesting, what is it that causes a
destination to fall from grace? Many do, you know.
But we digress here, dear reader. Let
us proceed with the task at hand. We are here to tell you a story
about an Austrian resort called Bad Kleinkirchheim. You see, it is
our considered opinion, that, outside the hallowed borders of
central Europe and Great Britain, Bad Kleinkirchheim is relatively
unsung. And for the life of me we cannot figure out why. Goodness
knows the resort has all the ingredients. For openers it is a true
sports, activity, healthy destination that operates just about on
a 365 day basis. Heck, you can turn up here any time of year and
find lot to do and someone to do it with. We hope to point out in
the space allotted here that Bad Kleinkirchheim, and its satellite
resorts of St. Oswald and Falkert are not only world class
resorts, but, as a direct result of that possible lack of true
International recognition, can be better value than many better
known destinations.
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Take for
instance the year round aspect. BKK and its neighbors share
between them a skiing area that is formidable enough for any
standard of skier, a championship golf course, Thermal baths and
health and beauty treatments and a neigh boring national park.
And, if you like you can enjoy all
of this activity in near total luxury, as the area can boast 30 or
more hotels which fall into the 4 and 5 star category, a big
selection of self catering apartments, as well as the ubiquitous
Austrian bed and breakfast accommodation.
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Suppose you decide to visit the Bad
Kleinkirchheim in winter. What you would find under the umbrella
of the lift pass would be a selection of 100 km of ski able
terrain ranging from most difficult to nursery. And, what's best
is, from your base in BKK the immediate ski world is at your
disposal. Immediately outside, and at both ends of the village are
four short and sweet beginner's lifts. From almost the same
location, better skiers can accent to the mainstream skiing using
one of the "feeder lifts" which will deposit them on higher
grounds. On that subject, by the way, BKK is ski able to over
2,000m and 29 different lifts will serve as the transportation.
The Nockberg range will be your playground here, and host skiing
slopes that are directly above BKK, or one of its aforementioned
immediate neighbors. Closest to the village centre is the skiing
on the Strohsack, which at just under 2,000m provides not only
comfortable intermediate type skiing in the immediate vicinity,
but access to the more challenging Kaiserburg section too. From
here by the way, skiers can test their skills and daring-do on FIS
70 Franz Klammer. This is the sownhill run named after Austria's
famous ski racer, who recently retired after an amazingly
successful career.
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