The Kitzbühel – Kirchberg skiing area is considered as a whole, guests of one of the resorts have access to all the slopes and entertainment centers of the region. The height difference in the resort area is about 1,074 meters, in total there are more than 145 km of trails of various levels of difficulty for vacationers. Despite the fact that there are no “green” tracks in the resort area, some “blue” tracks are perfect for beginners, and more than 20 km of “black” tracks are available for the most experienced athletes. The large skiing area is served by 55 lifts, among which a significant part is chairlifts and ski lifts. Also, for the convenience of vacationers, the resort has 8 cable cars and one gondola lift.

Hahnenkamm remains the busiest and most crowded area of ​​the resort area, where trails of medium difficulty prevail, the most interesting and attractive of which is the Streif Familienabfart. For athletes who prefer to ride in the evening, the illuminated Jochberg-Wagstaettlift track is perfect. The longest track of the Kitzbühel resort area – Kirchberg Pengelstein Sud has a length of 6.8 km, its advantages can be appreciated by athletes who have already mastered the basics of skiing. Experienced skiers should pay attention to the “black” Schwarzkogel track, which is considered the most difficult in the region. Its length is about 3.5 km, and the height difference is 970 m, respectively.

Fans of cross-country skiing will not have long to choose a suitable place for recreation either, they can choose from about 120 km of high-class tracks. Many of them pass through picturesque forests, so a lot of positive emotions from skiing are guaranteed. The longest cross-country ski run is Kitzbuehel – Aurach, which is 14 km long and suitable for beginner skiers.

The resort has excellent conditions for snowboarders, who have long chosen the Kitzbuheler Horn area. It’s home to a massive fan park with plenty of practice areas and a top-notch halfpipe, plus some great open trails for snowboarders. The main distinguishing feature of this area, which attracts snowboarders from all over the world, is the natural half-pipes. Professionals claim that training on them is strikingly different from those that can be carried out on artificial structures.

Vacationers have several types of ski passes, the exact cost of which depends on the season. In the high season, the cost of a one-day pass for an adult will be about 47 euros, for teenagers there is a 25% discount, and for the youngest travelers, a discount of 50% is offered. For travelers who want to save, it is best to buy a ski pass for several days. The cost of a season ticket for an adult for 6 and 13 days in the high season will be 233 and 381 euros, respectively.

Kitzbühel 2019: how to get there, where to stay, what to see

The surroundings of Kitzbühel in summer

How to get to Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel is the oldest ski resort in Europe, located on the border of Austria and Germany, equidistant from Salzburg and Innsbruck . Kitzbühel is famous for its developed infrastructure for skiing (it even hosts serious sports events), as well as the atmosphere of a general holiday, the place is considered quite atmospheric.

Contrary to the popular opinion that Kitzbühel is an elite resort, and you can find a democratic vacation here, it is still a myth, and the prices here are the same as those at any other ski resort in Austria. The conditions for recreation here are both exclusive and quite democratic. In addition to the skiing and snowboarding component, you can relax in Kitzbühel in a thermal complex, in numerous cafes, restaurants and shopping, in addition, Kitzbühel is considered an ancient town, which means that you can find many sights typical of Europe here.

You can get to Kitzbühel from Salzburg, Innsbruck and Munich. These are the three nearest cities that have their own international arrival airports. There are direct flights from Lviv to Munich several times a day all year round, and there are direct flights to Salzburg and Innsbruck in winter. You can find all flights to these cities on search sites Aviasales , Buruki and others. Further, from these cities, you can get to Kitzbühel by public transport, taxi, shuttle or rented car.

Kitzbühel

You can get to Kitzbühel from Salzburg and Innsbruck in similar ways. From the railway station of Salzburg there are direct trains to Kitzbühel, the travel time will be 2 hours and 5 minutes; from Innsbruck there are both direct trains (less often) and with a transfer at Wörgl station, the total travel time varies from 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the duration of the transfer. You can check the schedule and buy tickets online on the Raileurope railway service . You can get to Kitzbühel from Salzburg airport by transfer or taxi in just 1 hour, from Innsbruck airport and even less. It will be more convenient to travel by taxi or transfer than by public transport, if you are carrying equipment or a large amount of luggage.

You can drive to the resort of Kitzbühel on your own if you have an international driver’s license. You can rent a car both at the airport of Munich, Salzburg, and at the airport of Innsbruck. You can reserve a car in advance on specialized services, for example, on Rentalcars , Autoeurope , Economybookings and others (relevant for the winter period, when the option is in great demand and the desired car may not be available on the spot). Salzburg and Kitzbühel are connected by routes No. B21 and B178 (the distance is about 83 km); Innsbruck and Kitzbühel are connected by routes No. A12 and B170 (the distance is 91 km). The tracks along the route are high-speed, you can move along them quickly and comfortably.

In Kitzbühel

Where to stay in Kitzbühel

Since Kitzbühel is considered the oldest resort in Austria, the hotel infrastructure here is thoroughly developed, and tourists can find many accommodation options from standard rooms to apartments, guest houses, bed and breakfast hotels, lodges and resort hotels. The price policy also varies depending on the housing class. On the pleasant side, almost all hotels in Kitzbühel, regardless of star rating, offer breakfast included in the price of accommodation (in some, the category above, there is also a “half-board” option), there are free parking spaces for those with cars and other nice things.

Most of the hotels in Kitzbühel are made in the traditional Tyrolean style, low and cozy, they are, nevertheless, equipped with the latest technology and have many additional options right on the territory (applies to 4- and 5-star hotels). For example, here you can find swimming pools, spa and health centers, fitness halls, terraces for relaxation, saunas, hydromassage, etc. Those tourists who stay in hotels with less functionality can find an entertainment complex in the center of Kitzbühel, where similar services are offered – swimming pools, saunas, recreation areas, etc.

Despite the clear advantage of the hotel fund, recently in Kitzbühel there has been an opportunity to rent apartments. Apartments here are presented in the form of chalets, that is, they are full-fledged one-story houses that will be at your disposal for the entire period of rest. Renting a chalet is comparable to the price of a room in a five-star hotel, but the chalet is much more spacious. Most often, houses are rented either by families with children or by large companies. Apartments in the form of flats can be found in the neighboring towns of the resort, such as St. Johann (8 km), Brixen im Thale (9 km), Jochberg (8 km), Kirchberg (6 km), Westendorf (12 km).

The streets of Kitzbühel

What to see in Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel is a resort mostly for skiing and partly for snowboarding, but even in the summer the town is not idle, as it is of interest both in itself and in connection with the numerous natural attractions in the vicinity.

Kitzbühel ski resort

In total, there are 60 trails in Kitzbühel , of which trails for beginners make up almost 70 km, intermediate level – almost 80 km, difficult – 25 km. Guests and tourists are served by 54 lifts (there are chairlifts, cable cars, wagon suspension cableways, gondolas, belt lifts). For snowboarders, there is 1 fan park and 2 half-pipes. Travelers who avoid extreme sports can go cross-country skiing in Kitzbühel (the total length of the track is about 40 km), go hiking or visit the local water park.

If you are a beginner skater and you don’t have your own equipment, there are 3 rental companies and 5 shops where you can buy ready-made equipment in Kitzbühel. The resort also has its own ski schools, the most famous of which are Skischule Kitzbühel – Rote Teufel, Skischule Element3 and Snowsports Kitzbühel. Classes are held here for adults and children, there are additional courses in slalom, freeride, and snowshoe hikes are organized.

The cost of ski passes varies depending on the number of days and seasonality. The peak season is the period of Christmas holidays from December 23 to January 9, during which the price of the ski pass increases significantly. In the “low” period until December 8 and after April 24, the prices are budget.

Skiing in Kitzbühel

Rest in Kitzbühel

Rest in Kitzbühel is not limited to skiing and extreme sports, you can relax here with maximum comfort in one of the spa complexes or the water park. Many hotels offer their guests to use their own entertainment complexes and spa areas. In addition, the Aquarena Kitzbühel water park is open in the center of Kitzbühel. So what does the Kitzbühel water park offer? In fact, it is a multifunctional health center.

There is a swimming pool complex with waterfalls, a Turkish hammam, lymphatic drainage, a Kneipp bath, children’s slides, a foot massage area, a children’s room, a terrace, a restaurant. Visiting the sauna is paid separately.

Kitzbühel also offers plenty of entertainment in the summer . So, for example, there are 2 golf clubs, rafting and rafting companies, there is an adventure center, which, in turn, organizes such exclusive entertainment as paragliding, climbing, paddling, canyoning and much more. Less extreme activities are also at your service – hiking and bicycle tourism.

On the streets of Kitzbühel

Social life in Kitzbühel also does not stop all year round, and a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and bars does not tire even experienced tourists. Here you can find both local Tyrolean cuisine and international dishes, many restaurants are elegantly styled according to one or another cuisine. Contrary to popular opinion, not all public catering establishments in Kitzbühel have foreign prices, many tourists from Ukraine are pleasantly surprised by the democratic price list and large portions. Among the must-try dishes in Kitzbühel are the Royal omelette, schnitzel and strudel for dessert. Kitzbühel is also full of small cafes and bakeries that produce local delicacies.

In general, Kitzbühel offers a traditional winter holiday with established customs, cuisine and entertainment and a developed resort infrastructure. Here you can find everything traditionally offered by resorts related to skiing, starting from classic tracks, parks for snowboarders, various types of lifts and ending with sports entertainment such as a water park, spa areas, shopping arenas and restaurants, cafes, bars

On the streets of Kitzbühel