Kitzbühel, Austria

Ski Facts

resort altitude: 760m
ski area: Kitzbuhel
height at summit: 1995m
marked runs: 168km
snow park: yes
snow rating:

Travel Facts:

nearest airports: innsbruck 1¼hrs
munich 2hrs
salzburg 1½hrs
rail: station in resort

Who would love it here?

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Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel Ski, Snowboard & Summer Holidays

Widely regarded as one of Autria's best tourist destinations, Kitzbühel is a pretty Tyrolean town which really doeas appear to have it all - breathtaking scenery, typical and traditional atmosphere, style, and plenty of things to do year round.

Ski holidays in Kitzbühel:

Kitzbühel is a world famous ski resort and has been one of the top Austrian ski resorts for many years. There are four skiing and snowboarding areas covered by the Kitzbuhel Ski Pass; Hahnenkamm Area, Kitzbuheler Horn Area, Bichalm Area and Jochberg-Pass Thurn Area. Within these areas there is enough to please everyone, no matter what your level; from long wide linking pistes, extensive off piste, snow parks, or high speed race courses.

The Hahnenkamm area is home to the famous Hahnenkamm World Cup Downhill race on one of Kitzbuhel's most challenging pistes The Streif. Strong intermediate level and above skiers can cover the same terrain as World Cup Downhill Course skiers.

The area is also supported by a first class lift system - the introduction of the 3S Bahn links Kitzbühel to the Jochberg/Resterhhe ski area - opening up more choice of runs. The fashionable resort also offers stylish restaurants, sophisticated nightspots and its own casino. Aurach is a charming village just 5km south of Kitzbhel with easy access to the Kitzbhel ski area by free ski bus.

Winter activities include:

ice skating, sleigh rides, indoor swimming pool, cross country skiing, wellness and beauty centre.

Summer activities include:

summer activities: mountain bike trails, hiking and walking trails, paragliding, tennis, climbing

More info:

Eating out: good choice of restaurants to suit all budgets.
Apres ski: lively nightlife, and good typically Austrian apres ski.
Non skiers: indoor swimming pools in the area, skating rink, walking, shopping, casino, visits to Salburg and Innsbruck possible.