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🏟️ Kitzbühel

Home of the Hahnenkamm. The most famous downhill race in the world, medieval town charm, and 170km of pistes.

Altitude
Summit2,000m
Base800m
Vertical1,200m
Terrain
Total pistes170km
Runs70
Lifts57
Season
OpensOct
ClosesApr
Transfer1h
Lift Passes
£52
Day pass
6-day pass£258
Getting There
AirportINN
Transfer1h
Innsbruck
// Run Distribution

170km · 70 runs

9%
38%
41%
12%
● Green 9% ● Blue 38% ● Red 41% ● Black 12%
// Austrian Alps (Tirol)

Why ski Kitzbühel?

Every January, Kitzbühel hosts the Hahnenkamm downhill — the most dangerous and prestigious race in World Cup skiing. The Streif course is a monster: 65% gradient, jumps, and ice compression. Off-race-weekend the same mountain is perfectly accessible for confident intermediates, and the medieval town of Kitzbühel below is one of the most charming in all of Austria. The skiing isn't the biggest or the highest, but the combination of history, atmosphere and scenery is hard to beat.

// Ratings
Beginner 3/5
Off-Piste 2/5
Après-Ski 4/5
Snowpark 2/5
Family 3/5
// Top Reasons to Visit

What makes Kitzbühel special

01The Streif — ski the most famous downhill course in the world on non-race days
02Hahnenkamm race weekend in January — best atmosphere in ski racing
03Medieval town centre — pedestrian zones, boutiques and Konditorei cafes
04Ski Safari Kitzbühel — 170km covering Kitzbühel, Kirchberg and Pass Thurn
05Kitzbühel Horn — separate mountain with gentler terrain for beginners
// Where to Stay

Accommodation price guide

Per person per night — prices vary by season and booking lead time.

Budget
£60
per person / night
Shared rooms, basic B&B, self-catered apartments on the periphery.
Mid-Range
£160
per person / night
3–4 star hotels, comfortable half-board chalets, good ski-in/ski-out access.
Luxury
£480
per person / night
Premium catered chalets, 5-star hotels, best ski-in/ski-out locations.
// Insider Knowledge

Visit during the Hahnenkamm race weekend if you can get accommodation — book 12 months ahead. The atmosphere in town and on the mountain is extraordinary, and you'll see the world's best downhillers from metres away.

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