Kitzbuhel Ski Holidays | Austria Ski Resorts

The medieval walled town of Kitzbühel forms the centre of what is probably the most charming and beguiling ski town in the world. Quite simply nowhere else on the planet can match it for a sense of history and tradition. Among ski racing fans Kitzbühel is world famous as the home of the classic Hahnenkamm Downhill course on which the World Cup Men’s Downhill is held each January.

Most of the centre is now more-or-less car-free. The main streets are lined with hotels, shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, some of which have been standing for centuries and others that have just been made to look as though they have. The old town can be especially enchanting at night, when it assumes a real fairy-tale image.

Transfer time

Salzburg 1h 30m

At a Glance

Resort Altitude: 800m

Resort Skiing: 2,000m

Lifts: 30

Piste: 179km

Blue Runs: 101km

Red Runs: 61km

Black Runs: 17km

Cross Country: 40km

Ski Areas

Kitzbühel is one of the most popular places for sporting events in Tyrol. The combination of friendly locals and striking mountain scenery makes for an unforgettable stay in the resort. With more than 50 high-spec lifts, 179km of Alpine skiing and a further 120km of cross-country skiing, Kitzbühel is a haven for snow lovers.

Skiing

Skiing in Kitzbühel is fantastic for all ranges of abilities. Boasting 179km of skiable terrain, not including off-piste, snow lovers will find plenty to carve their skis into. The Hahnenkamm ski area is Kitzbühel’s largest sector, home to the Streif piste on which the Hahnenkamm Downhill is run. Outside race periods this piste is a relatively harmless red run that can be tackled at moderate speeds by many intermediates. Most of the slopes in Kitzbühel are ideal for beginners and intermediates, although more advanced skiers will find enough of a challenge.

Snowboarding

The terrain, as with skiers, is best suited to beginners and intermediates. Boarders should head for the Kitzbüheler Horn where there is a half pipe, fun park and boardercross course. There are, however, quite a few drag lifts around the resort, which often snowboarders try to avoid. Don't let this put you off though, there is plenty that can be accessed around the resort without the need of a drag lift, including a vast amount of off-piste.

Ski Schools

Kitzbühel is renowned as being a fantastic place to learn to ski or improve what skills you already have. The ski school has been established for some 80 years and teach all varieties of snow sports: Alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross country are just a selection of what's on offer. Available for both children and adults lessons, in private or group settings, instructors make safety and quality of teaching their top priority, whilst ensuring that guests are having fun.

Restaurants

In Kitzbühel, there are lots of restaurants, with traditional Austrian cooking dominating the scene. Most of the best regional cooking is to be found in the resort’s many hotels. Boasting such an abundance of eateries both on and off the mountain ensures that there is something to suit every palate and pocket.

Après Ski

Kitzbühel is a very lively place with bars and nightclubs to appeal to all ages and budgets. Many skiers and boarders are unable to resist the temptation to stop off at one of the ice bars at the foot of the slopes at the end of the afternoon. As people gravitate back towards the town, The Londoner and at the Stamperl are always lively.

Non-Skiers

Kitzbuhel boasts many of the typical activities that non-skiers will love, such as hiking, tobogganing, ice skating and curling; there are, however, plenty of fun events that take place in the resort. The Hahnenkamm-Race is the talk of the skiing world every January, and the unique Snow Polo World Cup takes places here as well, giving you plenty of spectating to enjoy.