Hopfgarten im Brixental

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Hopfgarten im Brixental
Coat of arms Location
Coat of arms of Hopfgarten im Brixental
Hopfgarten im Brixental (Austria)
Hopfgarten im Brixental
Administration
Country Flag of Austria Austria
State Tyrol
District Kitzbühel
Mayor Paul Sieberer (ÖVP)
Basic statistics
Area 166.55 km² (64.3 sq mi)
Elevation 622 m  (2041 ft)
Population 5,410  (31/12/2005)
 - Density 32 /km² (84 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate KB
Postal code 6361
Area code 05335
Website www.hopfgarten.tirol.gv.at

Coordinates: 47°27′00″N 12°10′00″E / 47.45, 12.166667

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.

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