Kitzbuhel is a picturesque town and a ski area with 145km of pistes. Although sitting at a low altitude of 760m and sometimes snow sparse, the resort attracts plenty of visitors and has a lively vibrant social scene.
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Skiing reputedly started in Kitzbuhel in 1893 after local hero Franz Reisch brought a pair of skis from Norway to try out on the mountains of Austria. From these beginnings the town has become one of the largest and liveliest resorts in Austria. The ski area is has 145km of pistes and has benefitted from many recent lift upgrades although in snow sparse years, this place can suffer.
| Resort altitude | 760m - 760m |
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| Highest lift | 2000m |
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| Lowest lift | 800m |
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| Kms of piste | 145kms |
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| No of lifts | 56 |
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| Black pistes | 20% |
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| Red pistes | 43% |
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| Blue pistes | 37% |
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| Green pistes | 0% |
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| Snow parks | 1 |
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| Glacier | No |
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| Snowmaking | 65 |
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Map of Kitzbuhel - Click to open
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Overview of Kitzbuhel
Kitzbuhel is a picturesque town and a ski area with 145km of pistes.
Planning your trip
Helping you to plan your trip with information on how to get to Kitzbuhel.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Kitzbuhel as well as the low down on the different types of accommodation in the ski resort.
On the piste
Getting you on the piste and around the ski area as quickly as possible including our favourite runs, where to get your ski hire from and which ski school to book with.
Food and drink
The inside view on where to find the best food and drink in Kitzbuhel from the best apres-ski bars to the cosiest restaurants and where to eat when you’re skiing
Families
Skiing with children… dream or nightmare? With a little planning, it can be your best ski holiday ever.
Other activities
Can’t ski? Won’t ski? Too much snow or not enough? Find our about other activities in Kitzbuhel.
Resort Directory
Resort Directory – sounds boring but here is all the important information such as doctors and dentists, internet and the tourist office.
Our penny’s worth - Click to open
Our penny's worth
Kitzbuhel may have a world-famous skiing but unlike many places, it has stayed away from becoming a standard purpose-built resort, and maintained a traditional charm. For this reason there is plenty to explore in the town itself, and you should definitely take the time to sightsee and soak up some of the Austrian culture.
Don't leave Kitzbuhel without...
- Skiing the World Cup downhill run
- Dining in the Michelin starred Hotel Schwarzer Adler
- Snow shoeing around the resort
- Visiting the town of Kirchberg – don’t miss its impressive church
- Enjoying the sights from a hot air balloon
At a glance - Click to open
| Nearest airports | Type of resort | Stay in | Go for a |
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Innsbruck
Munich
Salzburg | Mountain town | Hotels
Independent Travel
Self-Catered
Tour operator | Week
Week+
Weekend |
| Good for | Children | Food and drink | Other |
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Cross-country
Freestyle
Off-piste
Ski-touring | Creches
Babysitting
Ski schools
| Apres-ski
Evening drinking
Resort dining
Vegetarian
Family friendly
Live music
Late drinking
Mountain dining
| Internet access
Churches
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| Other activities |
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Adrenaline fuelled
Sightseeing
Relaxation
Shopping
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Skiing reputedly started in Kitzbuhel in 1893 after local hero Franz Reisch brought a pair of skis from Norway to try out on the mountains of Austria. From these beginnings the town has become one of the largest and liveliest resorts in Austria. The ski area is has 145km of pistes and has benefitted from many recent lift upgrades although in snow sparse years, this place can suffer. 
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