The Hahnenkamm and the legendary Streif downhill run cast a spell over sports and nature fans all year round. Startthaus, Mäusefalle, Hausbergkante: in summer, you can explore the hotspots on a hike on the Streif.
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The Kitzbühel Alps extend across Tyrol and neighbouring Salzburger Land and encompass 20 towns in the Brixental, Hohe Salve, St. Johann in Tirol and Pillerseetal regions, including Westendorf, Hopfgarten, St. Johann, Fieberbrunn and Kirchberg. The region offers the best tourist infrastructure and direct access to nature and mountains - with views of the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbüheler Horn. On your holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps, you can expect 900 kilometres of pistes, 2,500 km of hiking trails, 1,000 km of cycle and bike paths, a wide range of activities for families, sports enthusiasts and leisure holidaymakers as well as Tyrolean charm in cosy villages, modern accommodation and a variety of leisure activities.
As an overnight guest in the St. Johann, Pillerseetall, Brixental and Hohe Salve regions, you receive the Kitzbühel Alps Card. This means that public transport is free for you: Your guest card is valid as a ticket on local trains between Wörgl and Hochfilzen as well as on buses in the respective region.
The most famous peaks in the Kitzbühel Alps are the Große Rettenstein, the Kitzbüheler Horn, the Hohe Salve and the Brechhorn. The highest mountain is the Kreuzjoch (2,558 m).
A visit to these sights and excursion destinations in the Kitzbühel Alps should not be missed on your holiday:
The Hahnenkamm and the legendary Streif downhill run cast a spell over sports and nature fans all year round. Startthaus, Mäusefalle, Hausbergkante: in summer, you can explore the hotspots on a hike on the Streif.
The Hohe Salve is a particularly beautiful panoramic mountain with views of around 70 three-thousand metre peaks. Tyrol's highest pilgrimage church stands on the summit, and a revolving terrace at the Gipfelalm provides a unique panoramic view.
The historic town centre with its exclusive boutiques, cafés, colourful facades and historic hotels is perfect for window shopping. You can find out more about the town's history at the Kitzbühel Museum.
The striking summit with the 102 metre high transmission tower is unmistakable. Mountain lifts (Harschbichl St. Johann/Hornbahn Kitzbühel), hiking trails and a panoramic road lead up to the Horn. Highlights: Alpine flower garden & Kids climbing trail.
The dark natural moor lake with first-class water quality and views invites you to walk, swim and relax. Approx. 4 km from Reith and 2 km from Kitzbühel.
Your winter holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps takes you to a region with top ski areas, 900 kilometres of pistes and legendary downhill runs. There is also a 450 km network of cross-country ski trails with Tyrolean cross-country quality seal, snowshoe routes with great views and winter hiking trails as well as ten secured toboggan runs. Highlight events such as the Hahnenkamm Race or the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon provide sporting highlights. The Kitzbühel Alps offer the perfect destination for families, ambitious skiers, those seeking peace and quiet and connoisseurs.
For your skiing holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps, you have a choice of 8 ski areas. These include KitzSki with the legendary Streif, SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental with extensive pistes or St. Johann in Tirol as a compact, family-friendly option.
Awarded several times as the "world's best ski resort" (skiresort.de), 233 kilometres of pistes from Mittersill to Kitzbühel/Kirchberg.
"Insanely big": 275 kilometres of pistes, 81 lifts, 8 SkiWelt resorts, 20 valley runs & Austria's largest night skiing area in Söll.
40 kilometres of pistes and 10 lifts at Harschbichl, ideal for families and leisure skiers. "Pistengeher" ski touring routes.
The piste belongs to the early risers at Early Morning Skiing in Westendorf.
If you can't get enough of skiing during the day, take advantage of the night skiing offer in Söll.
Take the family route down the Streif, which avoids the difficult key sections.
Cruise through the Hans im Glück ski course with the kids.
The KitzSki and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser ski areas are considered to be relatively snow-sure thanks to their modern snowmaking technology. On the Resterkogel (KitzSki), the ski season starts as early as November (training centre with public runs at weekends). The Pillerseetal region with Hochfilzen is the snowiest region in Tyrol.
Yes, the SuperSkiCard covers 23 ski regions in Austria and Bavaria - including all 8 ski areas in the Kitzbühel Alps. This gives you access to more than 2,800 kilometres of pistes. For the KitzSkiWelt tour, you can buy a day ticket that is valid for the KitzSki and Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski areas.
Leisurely, sporty or in search of adrenaline? On a summer holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps, 2,500 km of hiking trails and 1,000 km of bike & cycle routes await you between the Kitzbüheler Horn, Grosser Rettenstein and Wilder Kaiser. Enjoy the view from above on a tandem flight and savour a Brodakropfen or Brettljause snack in the rustic mountain huts. You can spend relaxing hours at bathing lakes and outdoor pools - and golfers get their money's worth on varied courses with a mountain panorama.
On holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps, the summer mountain lifts offer exciting adventure worlds: Themed worlds with child-friendly hiking trails and puzzle stations, large play areas and climbing facilities are particularly popular with families with children.
Discovery park at the Talkaser with themed hiking trail with puzzle stations, wooden ball track and summit cross with eagle's nest.
A 360° panorama and Tyrol's highest pilgrimage chapel await you at the summit.
Lots of action! Harschbichl cable car with mountain carts, high ropes course and OD trails with skill area.
Water playgrounds, climbing facilities, slides, barefoot path - everything revolves around witches.
Take the gondola to the start of the legendary Streif downhill run. A hike takes you to the key points.
Discover the blooming variety in the Alpine flower garden and gain your first climbing experience on the Kids' Climbing Trail.
Take an e-bike tour at sunset with views of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range.
A delicious croissant breakfast at sunrise on the Kitzbüheler Horn.
Sample regional delicacies at the Kitzbühel gourmet market or St. Johann weekly market.
Gain your first trail experience on a bike on the Green Line in the OD Trails in St. Johann.
Relax at the Gieringer Weiher and enjoy nature.
Make your dream of flying come true with a paragliding holiday in Westendorf.
In the Kitzbühel Alps you will find a number of well-maintained golf courses in an impressive mountain setting. The courses are suitable for both beginners and experienced golfers - they have their own golf academies with experienced PGA professionals. The clubs include Westendorf, Schwarzsee-Reith, Eichenheim, Kitzbühel, Wilder Kaiser-Ellmau and the Hohe Tauern Mittersill Golf Club. The Berg & Golf Resort Westendorf by ALPS RESORTS is located directly on the golf course.
Typical dishes include Brodakrapfen with sour milk cheese and herbs, Kaiserschmarrn, pan-fried cranberry dumplings and Schlutzkrapfen with a curd cheese and herb filling. Part of a holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps: a snack with bacon, cheese and farmhouse bread at a farmed mountain hut.
Legendary sporting events or traditional customs events: There's always something going on in the Kitzbühel Alps!
The world's best ski racers conquer traditional ski slopes (January).
Snow Polo Worldcup, Golf Festival Kitzbühel, Generali Open, Kitzbühel Cycling Marathon
595 long dumpling table with around 26,000 dumplings from 80 innkeepers (September)
Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg & Westendorf (end of September)
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