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Kitzbühel’s Vorderstadt in winter sun, with snow on the roofs and the church spire above the old town street

Resort guide · Austria

Kitzbühel: Our Ski Guide

A real Tyrolean town with 233 km of pistes from its doorstep: the Streif, the Hahnenkamm races each January, fashion houses in the old town and family pensions a few minutes from the gondola.

Plan your trip:Lift passes & ski area KitzSki

The back story

Season 2026/27: 6 Nov 2026 – 4 Apr 2027; full link 11 Dec 2026 – 29 Mar 2027 (kitzski.at) · Ski area: KitzSki: 233 km of pistes · Top viewpoint: The Streif start, 1,665 m (hahnenkamm.com) · Nearest station: Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm, next to the gondola · Lift pass: KitzSki adult day €69–€83 by season, 2026/27 · Hahnenkamm races: Race week 18–24 Jan 2027 (hahnenkamm.com)

  1. The back story

    Kitzbühel: the back story

    Kitzbühel·In depth

    A medieval-looking town at the foot of the Streif, the most feared downhill in the world, and the Hahnenkamm races every January.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

  1. Official prices, 2026/27

    KitzSki lift pass

    Kitzbühel·Lift pass·€€

    KitzSki’s day pass in three price seasons: €69, €76 or €83 for an adult.

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  2. Resterkogel opens 6 Nov 2026

    KitzSki season 2026/27

    Kitzbühel·Season dates·€€

    Resterkogel from 6 November, the Hahnenkamm from 21–22 November, the full link from 11 December 2026 to 29 March 2027.

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  3. The ‘Red Devils’

    Skischule Rote Teufel

    Kitzbühel·Ski school·€€€

    The Kitzbühel ski school known as the Red Devils (Rote Teufel).

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  4. Children’s groups of six at most

    element3 Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Ski school·€€€

    A ski school with small children’s groups, a Bambini area from age 3 and tandem paragliding over the Streif.

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  5. Kitzbühel and Kirchberg

    Intersport Kitzsport

    Kitzbühel·Ski hire and service·€€

    Sports shop, ski hire and ski service in Kitzbühel and Kirchberg.

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  6. Practice lifts in the valley

    Family skiing in Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Beginner areas·€

    Valley practice lifts at no charge, learning areas on the mountain and children’s ski schools.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: Family pensions near the Hahnenkamm, Super Saver weeks, valley practice lifts at no charge and the Aquarena pool. Mid-range: Four-star hotels by the town park and the old town, walking distance from the gondola. Luxury: Tennerhof, the Kempinski and the Schlosshotel, with spas of up to 3,600 m² and starred dining in town.

  1. Relais & Châteaux, 39 rooms · In depth

    Tennerhof

    Kitzbühel·Five-star hotel·€€€€

    A Relais & Châteaux five-star of 39 rooms on Kitzbühel’s sunny side, with a year-round indoor pool, saunas up to 90 °C, the Kupferstube gourmet restaurant and chalet suites.

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  2. Ski-in, ski-out · In depth

    Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol

    Kitzbühel·Five-star superior hotel·€€€€

    A ski-in, ski-out five-star superior at Jochberg in the Kitzbühel Alps, with a 3,600 m² Alpine Spa of three pools and three saunas, Steinberg and the Alpenglück Stube.

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  3. The Spa Momentum, 3,000 m² · In depth

    Schlosshotel Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Hotel·€€€€

    A hotel of stone, glass and old wood above Kitzbühel, with the 3,000 m² Momentum Spa, indoor and year-round outdoor pools, STREIF, DAS Kaps and the Rōzu sushi lounge.

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  4. Five minutes from the old town · In depth

    Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort

    Kitzbühel·Four-star superior hotel·€€€

    A mountain design resort of 160 rooms by Kitzbühel’s town park, with the Kitz Spa’s 15 × 5 m indoor pool, a sauna area facing a waterfall and seven dining rooms.

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  5. Near the Hahnenkamm lift

    Pension Feiersinger

    Kitzbühel·Guesthouse·€

    A simple pension near the Hahnenkamm lift, with balconies, a garden and breakfast.

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  6. 19 rooms in the centre

    Pension Hörl

    Kitzbühel·Guesthouse·€

    A central pension of 19 rooms, a few minutes’ walk from the old town.

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  7. Opposite the Hahnenkamm

    Pension Alpenrose

    Kitzbühel·Guesthouse·€

    A quiet, sunny pension opposite the Hahnenkamm, five minutes’ walk from the centre.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

  1. One MICHELIN star (2026)

    Les Deux Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Brasserie·€€€

    A lively, elegant brasserie and bar: pâté en croûte, steak au poivre and champagne at the bar.

    Franz-Reisch-Straße 7, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (2026)

    Mocking – Das Wirtshaus

    Kitzbühel·Inn·€€

    An inn at the foot of the Streif, a stone’s throw from the Hahnenkammbahn, run by siblings.

    Hahnenkammstraße 8, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  3. Since 1994

    Lois Stern

    Kitzbühel·Restaurant·€€€

    Maria and Lois Stern’s restaurant in the centre of Kitzbühel, welcoming diners since 1994.

    Josef-Pirchl-Straße 3, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  4. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Neuwirt

    Kitzbühel·Restaurant·€€€

    A varied menu of Neuwirt classics and international dishes.

    Florianigasse 15, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  5. At 1,700 m, 360° views

    Hochkitzbühel bei Tomschy

    Kitzbühel·Mountain restaurant·€€€

    A mountain restaurant at 1,700 metres by the Hahnenkammbahn, with a lounge, a terrace and a deep wine cellar.

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  6. On the Hahnenkamm

    Melkalm

    Kitzbühel·Mountain hut·€€

    A cosy hut on the Hahnenkamm with Tyrolean cooking, a sun terrace and rooms.

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  7. On the Kitzbüheler Horn

    Hornköpflhütte

    Kitzbühel·Mountain hut·€€

    A sunny hut on the Kitzbüheler Horn, with deckchairs and wide views.

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  8. Above the town

    Gasthof Hagstein

    Kitzbühel·Mountain inn·€€

    A mountain inn listed by Kitzbühel Tourism, on Hagsteinweg above the town.

    Hagsteinweg 95, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

Après-ski and bars

  1. 50 years in 2026

    The Londoner

    Kitzbühel·Pub·€€

    Kitzbühel’s legendary pub in the centre, with DJs and live bands; it celebrates 50 years in 2026.

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  2. On the valley run, by the Streif

    Seidlalm & Schilala

    Kitzbühel·Après-ski hut·€€

    A retro après-ski hut on the valley descent to Kitzbühel, with DJs and a sunny terrace.

    Ried Ecking 27, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  3. 150 m from the Fleckalmbahn

    Sonnenrast

    Kitzbühel·Après-ski hut·€€

    A hut in the middle of the ski area, with live events and house music at weekends.

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  4. Opposite the Hahnenkammbahn

    Pavillon

    Kitzbühel·Après-ski bar·€€

    A lively bar opposite the Hahnenkammbahn valley station, five minutes’ walk from the centre.

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  5. Live acts and DJs

    Panoramaalm, Pass Thurn

    Kitzbühel·Mountain hut·€€

    A hut in the heart of the ski area at Pass Thurn, with big views and live music.

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Shops

  1. Vorderstadt 6

    Bogner Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Luxury skiwear·€€€€

    The Munich skiwear house in Kitzbühel’s old town.

    Vorderstadt 6, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  2. Hinterstadt 2

    Moncler Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Luxury skiwear·€€€€

    Moncler’s store in the Hinterstadt.

    Hinterstadt 2, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  3. Vorderstadt 21

    Luis Trenker Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Mountain fashion·€€€

    Alpine-heritage clothing in the Vorderstadt.

    Vorderstadt 21, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  4. Bichlstraße 26

    Ludwig Reiter Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Shoemaker·€€€

    The Viennese shoemaker’s Kitzbühel shop.

    Bichlstraße 26, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

  5. Every Saturday

    Kitzbühel town market

    Kitzbühel·Market·€

    The traditional town market, every Saturday in the historic centre.

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Spas and wellness

  1. 3,600 m²

    Kempinski The Spa

    Kitzbühel·Hotel spa·€€€€

    Three saunas, 12 treatment rooms, a 20-metre outdoor pool and a saltwater pool.

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  2. 3,000 m²

    The Spa Momentum, Schlosshotel

    Kitzbühel·Hotel spa·€€€€

    A 3,000 m² spa with six themed saunas and steam baths, a pool and daily classes.

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  3. 15 × 5 m indoor pool

    KitzSpa, Hotel Kitzhof

    Kitzbühel·Hotel spa·€€€

    An indoor pool with sensory showers, a Swiss stone pine sauna and a saltwater steam bath.

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  4. 1,200 m²

    Bichlhof SPA

    Kitzbühel·Hotel spa·€€€

    The 1,200 m² Harmony Oasis spa at Der Bichlhof.

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  5. In the town centre

    Aquarena Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Public pool·€

    Kitzbühel’s public swimming and leisure centre, in the town centre.

    Klostergasse 2, 6370 KitzbühelExplore View on map

Getting there

  1. Three railway stations

    Getting to Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Getting there

    Three stations (Kitzbühel, Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm and Kitzbühel Schwarzsee); Innsbruck Airport is a 15-minute shuttle and a 1 h 10 train ride via Wörgl.

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  2. Next to the gondola

    Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm station

    Kitzbühel·Railway station

    The station right by the Hahnenkamm gondola: the quickest arrival from Munich, Innsbruck and Salzburg.

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  3. 10 minutes from the centre

    Kitzbühel main station

    Kitzbühel·Railway station

    The largest of the three stations, 10 minutes from the centre, with buses and e-taxis.

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  4. Arrive rested

    Nightjet to Kitzbühel

    Kitzbühel·Night train

    Travel overnight on the ÖBB Nightjet and arrive ready to ski, without a car.

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  5. Lines 800, 810, 865

    Kitzbühel regional buses

    Kitzbühel·Bus

    Regional buses link Kitzbühel with St. Johann, Reith, Kössen and Wörgl.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

  1. Vorderstadt and Hinterstadt

    Kitzbühel old town

    Kitzbühel·Neighbourhood

    The historic centre of shops and restaurants, a short walk from the Hahnenkammbahn.

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  2. At the foot of the race

    Hahnenkamm and the Streif

    Kitzbühel·Neighbourhood

    The slopes at the foot of the Hahnenkamm and the Streif finish, by the Hahnenkamm station and gondola.

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  3. By the lake

    Schwarzsee

    Kitzbühel·Neighbourhood

    A quieter area around the Schwarzsee lake, with its own railway station.

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  4. South of the town

    Aurach

    Kitzbühel·Neighbourhood

    A village south of Kitzbühel on the road to Pass Thurn, home to the Wildpark Aurach.

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  5. The Resterhöhe side

    Jochberg

    Kitzbühel·Neighbourhood

    A village on the southern side of the ski area, with the Wagstättbahn and the link to the Resterhöhe.

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