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Kitzbühel

The ski resort
Kitzbühel is considered as one of the most prominent ski resort in the alps. The area’s distinctive and perfectly groomed northeast facing slopes are the ideal location for active skiing until Easter and beyond. Skiing in Kitzbühel is an absolute dream with its great slopes, perfect lift system and 230 kilometers of downhill slopes. The diverse range of slopes offers an ideal terrain from descends for beginners, regular holiday skiers and advanced winter sports enthusiasts. The area is also home to the Wolrdcup famous Steif downhill ski racecourse on the Hahnenkamm mountain with every year attracts superfans and celebrities.
Skiers can also take a break and enjoy the sunny terraces of the 60 mountain huts in the area. Here you can treat yourself with culinary delights surrounded by the breathtaking panoramic mountain view. Overall, the terrain offers lots of good hours on the slopes.
The legendary sport resort offers a wide range of sporting activities throughout the year. E.g. skiing, winter hiking, ski touring or freeriding. The visiting winter sports enthusiasts gets everything they need in Kitzbühel and much more.

 

Exclusive town
The town combines urban flair with classic Tirolian and welcoming hospitality. The culinary diversity and wide selection of exclusive shopping options create an enjoyable experience between sport and atmospheric lifestyle.
Although the resorts passion for sport, shopping and culinary, Kitzbühel offers a comprehensive range of exclusive relaxation highlight. The town houses a multitude of sport shops, ski schools and rental shops, the happily provide their professional expertise.
The combination of nature, pleasure, tradition, and wellbeing makes Kitzbühel an attractive and spectacular town.

 

Host of ski races
Kitzbühel have a long history of hosting world famous ski races. To be precise the ski resort have been hosting ski races on a regular basis since the 19th century. And one skier should turn out to be the turning point to the creation of the legend of Kitzbühel. The name is Franz Reisch, who in 1893 became the first person in Austria to win an alpine downhill ski race, held on the Kitzbühler Horn mountain. Today it lives on, fueled by the annual Hahnenkamm downhill race in January on the infamous Streif course. This annual race is without doubt one of the most famous ski races in the world.

Other stuff

Other activities
The winter wonderland of Kitzbühel provide a wide palette of ideal sporting activities for your holiday. You simply just must take your pick.

  • Ice skating
  • Tobogganing
  • Curling
  • Ice Stock Sport
  • Aquarena
  • Bowling
  • Massage
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking
  • Wellness options

 

Skiing for children
Kitzbühel, like most Austrian destinations has children and beginner slopes. Slopes suitable for beginners can be found throughout the ski area. Especially skiing through the Bärneland, which is the children area, there is no doubt that the youngest will get a great experience. It is to be found by the Bärnebadkogel ll chairlift in Jochberg and features several impressive bear figures along the way. For the adrenalin seekers there is great options for fun and action in the Kitzbühler Horn Snow Park.
Located at the Ganslernbahn cable car is Ministreif. There is created an agility course, which takes fun on the slopes to a whole new level. It is al about balance, courage, agility and quickly.
There is also a terrain park, mini playground, great children ski school and much more. The youngest will get a terrific ski holiday in Kitzbühel with lots of fun.

Après ski
Kitzbühel offers a wide palette of exciting après skiing bars. Here you will find everything between local bars to high end bars, but no matter where you will feel the Austrian party vibe. Especially when the World Cup come to Kitzbühel on the penultimate weekend in January. But even in the normal weeks, the après ski and nightlife is impressive.
It is difficult to point out a favorite due to the enormous selection of good bars, but we have chosen three particular great places.

  • Pavillon
  • The Streifalm
  • O’Flannigans
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