Austria ski resorts :: Kitzbuhel resort information

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Resort Overview

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 and has around 165 kilometres of piste for all abilities.

Lifts and Slopes

With 165 kilometres of piste spread over the Pengelstein, Kitzbüheler Horn, Jochberg and Pass Thurn areas, Kitzbuhel offers challenging skiing and snowboarding for all levels.

Over the last few years, Kitzbühel has invested heavily in its lift system efficiently linking what used to be several almost distinct areas and removing some of the bottlenecks and high-season queues. The ground-breaking 3S Gondola between Pengelstein and Jochberg now allows skiers and snowboarders to complete the 'Ski Safari' in both directions and there are lift connections to Mittersill and the Ski Welt via Westendorf.

Extensive snow-making on the lower slopes compensates for the lowish altitude although more snow falls at a lower altitude in this part of Austria than in the French Alps.

Skiing and snowboarding

Beginners usually start on the gentle, sun-bathed slopes of the Kitzbüheler Horn. Intermediate skiers and snowboarders will find no shortage 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 fun park.

Off the slopes

There is a great variety of après-ski haunts in Kitzbühel from rowdy live music venues to exclusive champagne bars. The legendary Londoner Pub continues to attract big crowds once the lifts close and other popular bars include Flanagans , Bergsinn and Streifalm. A casino and several nightclubs complete the night owl’s options.

The Aquarena leisure centre with its indoor pool and sauna comes at a discount with your lift pass and the resort also offers sleigh rides, ice skating, tobogganing and day trips to Salzburg and Innsbruck.

Please note that the resort of Kitzbühel is not staffed (Snowscape Resort Managers).