Interview with the head of the resort

World Ski Championships in Saalbach: “There are always skeptics”

World Cup host, mayor, client for ongoing infrastructure projects: Alois Hasenauer is gearing up for the ski event. Many in the village are euphoric, he says. Skeptics have already been swayed by this year's World Cup final.(Bild: Roland Hölzl)

The countdown to the Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach is on: The spectacle in Salzburg's Pinzgau region starts in just under four months. Preparations are currently in full swing. The "Krone" met Mayor Alois Hasenauer for an interview. He talks about skeptics, divine blessings and pee opportunities for the guests.

"Krone": There is an almost eerie silence in Saalbach at the moment. What is the mood like?
Alois Hasenauer: There are always a few skeptics. The World Cup final this year convinced many.