Some 20 kilometers north of Kitzbühel is the small community of St. Johann in Tyrol, a popular summer and winter sports resort noted for its more than 1,000 meters of superlative vertical slopes. A number of cableways ascend the Kitzbüheler Horn to the south, with the usually less-crowded slopes being perfect for beginners and intermediates.
When not on the slopes, be sure to spend time exploring the many fine examples of Baroque architecture that have survived intact, many now serving as boutique shops, galleries, cafés, or restaurants. Also notable is the parish church of Maria Himmelfahrt.
