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760 m |
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2000 m |
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1240 m |
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160km (30% blue, 50% red, 20% black) |
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42 Mountain Restaurants |
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45 km |
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Salzburg 1.5 hours
Munich 2 hours |
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RESORT PROFILE
Kitzbühel is a unique, atmospheric town steeped in skiing history and host to the world famous Hahnenkamm World Cup downhill race that takes place every year in January. Colourful medieval buildings, archways and cobbled streets full of character and stylish shops make up the pedestrianised resort centre. The resort has an international and vibrant feel with a lively après-ski scene.
Kitzbühel’s neighbouring sister resort of Kirchberg offers access to the same skiing area via the Fleckalmbahn and the centre of Kirchberg offers some lively bars and discos. Prices are generally slightly cheaper than nearby Kitzbuhel (10 minutes in a taxi) and Kirchberg offers the opportunity to ski and snowboard the Kitzbuhel area without the premium price tag.
LIFTS AND SLOPES
With 160 kilometres of piste spread over the Pengelstein, Kitzbüheler Horn, Jochberg and Pass Thurn areas, the area offers challenging skiing and snowboarding for all levels.
Over the last few years, Kitzbühel has invested heavily in its lift system finally linking up what was several almost distinct areas. Most notable was the opening of the 3S Gondola between Pengelstein and Jochberg which now allows skiers and snowboarders to complete the 'Ski Safari' in both directions without using the ski bus. The last couple of years have seen further lift links to Mittersill and Westendorf connecting into the Ski Welt.
 
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
Beginners usually start on the gentle, sunbathed slopes of the Kitzbüheler Horn. Intermediate skiers and snowboarders will find plenty of challenges and will relish the prospect of cruising most of the runs during their stay. On powder days, advanced and expert riders should head for the wide open fields of Jochberg and Pass Thurn and the bowls at the back of Pengelstein.
The resort is good for snowboarding and the Kitzbuheler Horn features a half-pipe and boarder-X.
OFF THE SLOPES
There is a great variety of après-ski haunts in Kitzbühel from the very chic to rowdy live music venues and the renowned Londoner Pub will no doubt entice you in at least once during your stay. Other popular bars include the sports bar Flanagans , Bergsinn for cocktails, La Fonda, Stamperl and Funferl and there are several nightclubs.
There is a Casino in the resort centre and the Aquarena leisure centre with its indoor pool and sauna comes at a discount with your lift pass. Also on offer are sleigh rides, ice skating, tobogganing and day trips to Salzburg and Innsbruck.
Please note that the resort of Kitzbühel is not staffed.
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