Ski Kitzbühel for a picture perfect time, in probably the most famous of all Austrian ski resorts. Dating from medieval times, the town is picturesque and the skiing and snowboarding world class.
Where
Ski Kitzbühel for possibly the ultimate Austrian winter experience. Often garnered as the most beautiful of Austrian ski resorts, it offers fantastic skiing and snowboarding in Austria, including the world famous Hahnenkamm downhill. With 55 lifts and 148 km of piste there's enough variety to keep anyone happy, and you can get there easily from either Salzburg or Innsbruck.
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Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
780m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
168 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
7 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
March |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
5 / 9% |
Intermediates
21 / 36% |
Advanced
23 / 40% |
Experts
9 / 16% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
70 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
200 / 80ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
40 km |
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On the slopes
Great skiing is the order of the day when you take ski holidays in Kitzbühel. Beginners should take the gondola to the easy slopes at Kitzbüheler Horn, while intermediates will enjoy the wide-open spaces of Pass Thurn. For advanced skiers there are steep challenges at Ehrenbachgraben, plus of course the legendary Hahnenkamm! There's also some great off-piste challenges. Boarders can head to the snow park at the Kitzbühler Horn, or enjoy the free-riding in the Bichlalm area.
Ski area :
If you ski Kitzbühel you are also in the ski region of Kitzbüheler Skizirkus along with the following resorts; Kitzbuhel
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Off the slopes
Eating options are plentiful, with Jagerwurzhutte and Panorama-Alm at Pass Thurn popular for lunch, as is the restaurant at Pengelstein. Restaurants in town range from burger bars to gourmet dining at the Unterberger Stuben. Simply wander the pedestrianised streets for a great selection of restaurants and cafés. The après-ski scene is lively, starting early and continuing into the early hours. Popular local bars include the Londoner, Flugel, and Jagermeister, while Take 5 and the Olympia lead the array of clubs.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Large, attractive, varied slopes offering a sensation of travel
- Plenty of off-slope amenities, both for the sporty and not-so-sporty
- Vibrant nightlife & lots of late night bars
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- Snow in the lower sectors close to Kitzbühel is often poor,
- Surprisingly little challenging on-piste terrain, though plenty of off-piste
- Some crowded pistes
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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