Kirchberg Ski Holidays

“Next door to Kitzbühel, same great ski area, excellent value”

Just a few kilometres from its more famous and fashionable neighbour Kitzbühel, the village resort of Kirchberg is a popular destination in its own right and offers a great selection of Hotels, an excellent après-ski and nightlife scene and arguably easier access to the same ‘KitzSki’ ski area.

Prices are keener than Kitzbühel for Hotels, eating and drinking and the resort has a more informal feel than its glitzy neighbour and attracts a younger, more relaxed clientele. With a short airport transfer time from Salzburg and Innsbruck, Kirchberg is an attractive choice for those looking to ski Kitzbühel without the price tag.

On the Mountain 

The ‘KitzSki’ Area includes Kitzbühel and Kirchberg and stretches south to Jochberg and Pass Thurn offering well over 200 kilometres of slopes, an impressive modern lift system and varied terrain to challenge all abilities.

Two all-new Gondolas from Kirchberg (Fleckalmbahn and Maierlbahn) provide high speed access into the ski area and are served by a free ski bus from Kirchberg (it’s worth noting most Hotels are a short hop on the ski bus to the main lifts however, equipment depots are available at all base stations).

Long, wide, sweeping red and blue runs drop down to Kirchberg and keen intermediates will enjoy the ski safari as far as Pass Thurn via Jochberg. There is also the option to connect to Westendorf (Ski Welt) via the Ki-West lift.

There are nursery slopes at the Gaisberg and Maierl lifts close to the resort centre as well as at the top of the Fleckalmbahn and no shortage of rustic huts and mountain restaurants in which to re-charge.

Off the Mountain 

Apres-ski kicks off in atmospheric huts on the home runs back to Kirchberg (Schneebar Oberkaser) and the picturesque, traditional resort centre has a good après-ski scene and good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. The Ice Bar is a popular Dutch après-ski haunt and the Fuchslochl and Der Tiroler cater for the late crowd.

There is tobogganing, night skiing and ice climbing on the flood-lit Gaisberg mountain and more activities available in nearby Kitzbühel.