Kitzbuhel Ski Holidays

Kitzbühel Overview

Kitzbühel is famous for the Hahnenkamm World Cup race as well as world-class skiing and lively après ski. With wide open slopes on the top and tree lined runs further down you will find a good variety of slopes to suit all standards

A chic medieval town with picturesque cobbled stoned streets lined with boutiques, bars and cafes. (It's called Glitzy Kitz for a reason).

There is also a good selection of guesthouses with decent prices as well as high end hotels on offer, so in KItz there is something for most budgets

Panoramic views from the 3S peak-to-peak gondola and if you can try to get a glass-floored cabin for the best views​

Kitzbühel Ski Information

Resort height - 760m

Snow range - 760m - 2800m

Ski area - Kitzbuhel 185km

Easy - 106km

Intermediate - 60km

Difficult - 19km

Longest run - 8.3km - linked runs 16a, 16, 26 & 25b all the way to Kirchberg

Snowparks - 2

Snowmaking facilities - 80%

Ski Lifts - 58 ( Cable cars - 1, Gondolas - 12, Chairlifts - 27, Drag lifts - 10, Magic carpet - 8)

Things to do in Kitzbühel

Activities - Kitzbühel is a winter destination where alpine sports, historic charm and relaxing experiences come together. Skiing is naturally one of the main attractions, with a wide variety of pistes around the resort, but there are plenty of alternatives for visitors who want to experience the mountains at a slower pace. Winter hiking and snowshoeing offer a peaceful way to explore the snowy landscape, while tobogganing provides a fun activity for families and groups. Cross-country skiing is another option, with trails leading through the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also enjoy ice skating or spend time exploring Kitzbühel’s picturesque old town, with its colourful historic buildings, cafés and boutiques. After a day outdoors, the town provides opportunities to relax in wellness facilities, enjoy traditional Tyrolean food or settle into a cosy café. In the evening, restaurants and bars create a lively atmosphere, making it easy to combine active days in the mountains with relaxed nights in town.

Restaurants - Kitzbühel offers an appealing mix of traditional Tyrolean dining, modern cuisine and international flavours. Visitors can enjoy hearty regional specialities in cosy restaurants, sophisticated dishes in elegant dining rooms or a relaxed meal surrounded by the mountains. The town and surrounding area also have numerous alpine huts, making it possible to combine a day on the slopes with a traditional mountain lunch. For a taste of local cuisine, Huberbräu-Stüberl is a traditional choice in the historic centre, while Wirtshaus zum Rehkitz offers regional cooking in a more rustic setting. Mocking - Das Wirtshaus provides a contemporary interpretation of Austrian classics. Kitzbühel also caters to diners looking for something more international. LOIS STERN Essen & Trinken OG combines Asian influences with an elegant dining experience, while Alt-Kitzbühel la Botte di Bacco is an option for Italian cuisine. For a special occasion, the area has several gourmet restaurants, including Restaurant Tennerhof. Mountain dining is another highlight, with places such as Berghaus Tirol providing an alpine setting for a meal during a day in the mountains. Overall, dining in Kitzbühel ranges from simple regional dishes and traditional mountain food to creative fine dining, giving visitors plenty of ways to experience the local culinary culture.

Apres Ski & Nightlife - Kitzbühel in winter is as much about what happens after the final run as it is about skiing. As the lifts close, the atmosphere shifts from the mountain to the town, with skiers gathering for drinks, music and a relaxed start to the evening. Après-ski can begin at mountain huts and bars before continuing around the Hahnenkammbahn area and eventually moving into the historic centre. One of the classic meeting points is the Hahnenkamm Pavillon, located beside the Hahnenkammbahn valley station. It is particularly convenient for finishing a day on the slopes without having to travel far. Another option is the Schilala, where DJs, drinks and a sunny terrace create a more modern take on traditional Alpine après-ski. For something further up in the ski area, Sonnenrast combines mountain scenery with music and weekend party sessions. Later, the action moves into Kitzbühel itself. The historic streets are home to a mixture of traditional pubs, lively bars, cocktail spots and clubs, giving the town a nightlife atmosphere that feels more sophisticated than a typical purpose-built ski resort. A well-known example is The Londoner Kitzbühel, a long-established pub where the après-ski crowd can continue the evening with DJs, live music and drinks. For a more club-focused night, venues such as Jimmy's Dinner & Club offer an option to continue drinking and dancing after dinner, while cocktail bars such as Das Glockenspiel Kitzbühel provide a more relaxed alternative. The result is a flexible winter nightlife scene: you can spend the afternoon in ski boots with music and schnapps, have dinner in the old town, and then move on to a late-night bar or club. The atmosphere becomes particularly energetic around major winter events such as the Hahnenkamm Races, when live performances, DJs and parties add another dimension to Kitzbühel's already busy winter social scene.

Airport Transfers - How to get to Kitzbühel

We can organise your transfers from Salzburg airport, Innsbruck airport or Munich airport. You can also choose between a shuttle transfer which can be more economical if only a few people are travelling or a private transfer which will take you direct from the airport to your accommodation.

Distance to Salzburg Airport: 73km

Distance to Innsbruck Airport: 96km

Distance to Munich Airport: 165km

If you are making your own way to the resort by car - make sure you have the "Vignette" sticker as you will need this to travel on the highways in Austria otherwise you would receive a fine.