KITZBÜHEL, AUSTRIA
The Destination of Legends
Kitzbühel is a noble year-round destination in the eastern part of Tyrol. With its reputation of being one of the most luxurious ski resort in Austria, it offers a unique combination of sports and lifestyle. The city of Kitzbühel is very impressive with it‘s stunning townscape and splendid nature all year round. There is always something to explore in Kitzbühel.
Key Info
- Region: Tyrol
- Altitude: 800m
- Highest Peak: Kreuzjoch 2’558m
- Ski Slopes: 230km
- Cross-Country Trails: 120km
- Awarded Restaurants
- Closest Airport: Innsbruck 95km, Salzburg 80km, Munich 125km
The Town
By visiting Kitzbühel you enjoy walks in the cobbled streets, boutique shops, and gourmet restaurants. In the town you can taste both traditional local dishes and international cuisine prepared by elite chefs. Thirteen restaurants have been awarded by Gault Millau toques or by other international awards. In Kitzbühel you can visit various galleries and exhibitions, museums as well as a cinema. The town offers also several spas and beauty treatments where you can relax after your sport activities.
Throughout the year, there is an impressive list of all kinds of events. Among the most famous is the Kitzbühel Golf Festival, Snow Polo World Cup, and Hahnenkamm ski race.
The Valley
Around Kitzbühel you find tranquil villages with charming chalets and Chaples. The beauty of the Alps of Kitzbühel was even captured by several artists. The villages, nestled in the gentle mountains, will make you feel as if you are living in a fairy tale.
Activities
Kitzbühel offers a perfect infrastructure for sport activities all year round. In Kitzbühel you can enjoy skiing on 230km of well-prepared slopes from the middle of October until the beginning of May. The skiers have a wide selection of pistes suiting all levels. For those who rather enjoy cross-country skiing, 70km of perfectly prepared trails of all levels awaits you. The mountains around Kitzbühel are also a perfect spot for freeriders. Among the other winter favourite activities are winter hiking, ice hockey, tobogganing and curling.
In summer, there are several great experiences in the mountains of Kitzbühel. Besides hinking in the wonderful nature, you can also enjoy swimming in the lakes, stand up paddle boarding, climbing, tennis, riding horses, golf, cycling, canyoning and rafting.
Travelling to Kitzbühel
AIRPORTS
Innsbruck: 80minutes (95km)
Salzburg: 75minutes (80km)
Munich: 2 hours (125km)
TRAINS
Kitzbühel and the neigbouring villages can be easily reached by train from all parts of Austria and other parts of Europe.
TRANSFERS
There are several reliable taxis which will offer you a transfer from/to the closest airport.
SELF-DRIVE
We can arrange a vehicle for you from any place you wish.