April 8, 2012

The Inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck

Innsbruck, one of Europe's most beautiful cities and the cultural and economic centre of western Austria, offers a aggregate of culture, history, and nature unequalled anywhere else. Nestled among majestic mountains, the flight in to the city and is said to discern one of the most extraordinary views in the world. Suitable and quarterly Innsbruck airport transfers also provide a relaxing and picturesque view of the Austrian winter landscape as they whisk you in to the city proper.

The area serves as an ideal destination for skiing in winter and mountain sports in summer. In fact, in the glaciated terrain of Stubai, skiing is potential even in the summer months! some ski resorts, together with Nordkette, Axamer Lizum, Patscherkofel, Igls, Seefeld, Tulfes, and Stubai Valley, are all honestly accessible using Innsbruck airport transfers, and offer both animated winter sports facilities and excellent services.

This January 2012, Innsbruck again places itself on the map by hosting the first-ever Winter Youth Olympic Games - chance its arms to young athletes of the world. The aim for the Youth Olympics is to introduce young athletes to the Olympic spirit, and to provide them with a social arena to compete.




From 13th - 22nd of January 2012, more than 1000 athletes, aged 14 to 18, from over 60 nations, will derive in the charming Austrian town to share in 63 medal events across 15 major disciplines. Among these, 14 events, together with the Snowboard Slope Style, Freestyle Skiing Half Pipe, and Women's Ski Jumping, will be featured for the first time before becoming part of the mini Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in 2014. Mixed-gender and inter-country teams will also be competing.

Sports enthusiasts from all over the world, together with past Olympic champions, are expected to attend this animated event. Having already hosted the Winter Olympics twice, first in 1964 and then in 1976, the city was the natural selection for the Youth Winter Games. Not only does Innsbruck boast state-of-the-art sports facilities, it prides itself on excellent hospitality accommodations, such as highly rated hotels and restaurants, and converyance services. Buses, cable cars, lifts, and Innsbruck airport transfers guarantee guests stress-free travel - especially those with small children or bringing their own sports equipment.

Because one of the requirements from the International Olympic relationship was that no new sports venues would be built, existing facilities from the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics will be re-used. The Alpine skiing events, such as the Super G and the slalom will be held on Patscherkofel Mountain; the ski cross competition will take place in Kühtai; and the Nordic and ski jumping events will be placed in Seefeld. In addition, some of the city's noted sporting arenas will also be keeping events:

• Olympiaworld Innsbruck - ice hockey, short-track speed skating and speed skating, and form skating;
• Igls Olympic Bob and Skeleton Run - bobsleigh, luge, skeleton run;
• Patscherkofel - alpine skiing;
• Messe Innsbruck - curling;
• Ski Resort Kühtai - snowboarding and freestyle winter sports.

If you're planning to join the fun, this popular winter destination (with description of more than a million overnight stays) is honestly reached by rail from Italy, Germany, and other parts of Austria. In fact, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof is one of the busiest railway stations in Austria! At Innsbruck Airport, transfers to other cities or flights to England or France can be honestly managed.

The Inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck

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