Kitzbühel
Your Luxury Getaway

The Crown Jewel of the Alps: Home to the iconic Streif race and the world's longest ski circuit, this historic resort offers unparalleled winter experiences.

Imagine hitting the slopes where sports history was written. Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Kitzbühel, voted "Austria's Best Ski Resort" in 2023, is not just a destination but an experience that seamlessly blends over 750 years of history with modern luxury and adventure. Kitzbühel is renowned worldwide as the home of the iconic Streif – Hahnenkamm race, a thrilling spectacle that has drawn ski enthusiasts and professional racers since 1966. With its challenging terrain and breathtaking views, it epitomises the spirit of alpine skiing and attracts skiers from across the globe, looking to watch the races or follow in the professionals' tracks themselves.

Kitzbühel is a popular winter destination for luxury travellers as well as families, offering a variety of activities, be it carving through fresh powder, exploring the historic town, or indulging in world-class dining,

Enjoy a winter an unforgettable winter getaway that captures the essence of Austrian alpine charm and fall in love with the Alpine lifestyle, the "Lebensgefühl" - that's what winter holidays the Kitzbühel way are like!

Facts & Figures
Highest Point2,000 m
Slopes233 km
Cross-country trails70 km
Winter hiking trails44 trails
Ski schools7
Lifts58
Huts & restaurants>60
How to get there
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Holidays in stylewhere skiing meets luxury
Why visit Kitzbühel
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Experiences on the slopes

Ski down the famous Streif

Ski route 21, often unprepared, follows the 3.3 km race course, with a gradient of up to 85 %. The more family-friendly piste 21 gives you good views of the course.

Ski Touring

The more, the merrier! Head on an early morning tour at the Bichlalm or join other ski tourers for a night adventure at the Jochberg every Friday.

Cross-Country-Skiing

Take your pick from 70 km of cross-country trails. Tip: The trail at the Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith golf course is floodlit daily until 9:30 PM.

Experiences away from the slopes

Snowshoe Hiking on the Hahnenkamm

Experience a short high-altitude hike around the Hahnenkamm with panoramic views. Check out the impressive and infamous Mausefalle ski jump and visit the start house.

Tobogganing

The perfect winter activity for all ages as it doesn't require any special skills. Choose your run and combine it with a pitstop at a mountain hut.

Spa Break

A time-out for the body and soul: Panoramic swimming pools, steam baths, saunas or yoga studios, Kitzbühel's luxury spas have it all.

Culinary Delights

The mountain huts and traditional inns await with down-to-earth, regional cuisine while the elegant gourmet restaurants serve international dishes.

Cuisine in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel has more than 60 mountain and award-winning restaurants, each offering unique and exquisite dining experiences - from traditional Austrian to international cuisine.

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Christmas Market

20/11/2024 - 26/12/2024
Kitzbühel

During the Christmas season, Kitzbühel turns into a winter fairy tale. Shop for handicrafts and try all the festive delights.

New Year's Eve

31/12/2024 - 01/01/2025
Kitzbühel

Start tne new year in the heart of Kitzbühel. Expect stunning light installations, street artists, DJs and fireworks.

22nd Bendura Bank Snow Polo World Cup Kitzbühel

16/01/2025 - 19/01/2025
Reith bei Kitzbühel

The SnowThe Polo Tournament Kitzbühel is considered one of the most prestigious in the world.

85th Hahnenkamm-Race

20/01/2025 - 26/01/2025
Kitzbühel

Every year, the best skiers in the world head to the Hahnenkamm. The highlights are the legendary downhill race and the slalom.

Insider's Tip

KitzSkiWelt Tour

Looking for an unparalleled skiing adventure? The "KitzSkiWelt Tour" offers the longest ski circuit in the world, spanning an impressive 87 km. This extraordinary journey takes skiers through a diverse array of landscapes, offering endless opportunities for exploration and excitement.

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Mountain Huts

  • Panorama Alm

    Settle down in the cosy mountain hut or on the large sun terrace with panoramic views.

  • Sonnbühel

    A luxurious mountain hut restaurant offering exquisite culinary delights.

  • BichlAlm

    The BichlAlm is located in a place of peace and seclusion high up in the mountains. Escape from the hustle and completely surrender to nature.

Viewpoints

  • Starthaus by the Hahnenkamm (1,700 m)

    Magnificent view over Kitzbühel, Jochberg, Aurach and Reith and the impressive mountain landscape.

  • Kitzbüheler Horn (2,000 m)

    Accessible by the Kitzbüheler Hornbahn and the Horngipfelbahn, see Kitzbühel from above, then whisk down the red or black slope.

  • Lake Schwarzsee

    A moor lake located about 2 km west of Kitzbühel on the Brixental road in the Kitzbühel Alps.

How to get there

By Plane

The closest airports are

  • Innsbruck (95 km)

  • Salzburg (80 km),

  • Munich, Germany (150 km)

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By Train/Bus

Take a train from

  • Innsbruck (1 h 20 min)

  • Salzburg (1 h 15 min)

  • Munich, Germany (2 h)

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By Car

  • From Germany: Take A8 motorway towards Salzburg, then the A93 motorway towards Kufstein at the “Inntal-Dreieck” interchange to the “Kufstein Süd” exit. Take the Loferer Bundesstraße (B178) towards St. Johann in Tirol and the Pass Thurn Bundesstraße (B161) to Kitzbühel.

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Get in touch

Kitzbühel

Hinterstadt 18

6370 Kitzbühel

Phone: +43 5356 66660

info@kitzbuehel.com
https://www.kitzbuehel.com/en/
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