Hopfgarten im Brixental

Infobox Ort in Österreich
Art = Marktgemeinde
Name = Hopfgarten im Brixental
Wappen = Wappen at hopfgarten im brixental.pnglat_deg = 47 | lat_min = 27 | lat_sec = 00
lon_deg = 12 | lon_min = 10 | lon_sec = 00
Bundesland = Tirol
Bezirk = Kitzbühel
Höhe = 622
Fläche = 166.55
Einwohner = 5410
Stand = 2005-12-31
PLZ = 6361
Vorwahl = 05335
Kfz = KB
Gemeindekennziffer = 7 04 06
NUTS = AT335
Straße = Marktplatz 8
Website = [http://www.hopfgarten.tirol.gv.at www.hopfgarten.tirol.gv.at]
Bürgermeister = Paul Sieberer
Partei = ÖVP
Gemeinderatanzahl = 15
Gemeinderat = 11 ÖVP,
2 SPÖ, 1 FPÖ, 1 Parteilos
Wahljahr = 2004

Hopfgarten im Brixental is a market town in Tyrol, Austria, in the Kitzbühel district. It is located at an elevation of 622 m above sea level. With an area of 166.57 km² it is the largest municipality in the district, and among the largest in Tyrol.

It is a popular place for all levels of skier with a variety of slopes ranging from "black slopes" for expert skiers and "nursery slopes" for beginners, and featuring a ski school. There are also many neighbouring towns with an extended variety of slopes including Itter a perfect slope for those early skiing lessons. A trip on the gondola is worth doing if just for the view at the top. You can even parapent off the top if you choose.

For the non-thrill-seekers there are also plenty of options. You can visit one of the typical Austrian restaurants such as the Gasthof Traube where you can try meals such as schnitzel, strudel or noodles. It also has a renowned church with a wonderful ceiling.

External links

* [http://www.travel2austria.com/?p=274 Pictures of Hopfgarten im Brixental and informations in English language]

ee also

*Kitzbühel (district)