Holidays in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel is one of the most famous and popular ski resorts in Austria, annually attracting athletes and tourists from over 40 countries.
What makes Kitzbühel so appealing?
The resort's main feature is the world-famous Streif slalom course, which hosts the World Championships. Its popularity is also due to its extensive snowboarding facilities.
The resort's total length of pistes is 170 kilometers, of which 77 kilometers are red, 69 are blue, and 24 are black. The longest piste is 7 kilometers long, with an elevation difference of 1,200 meters.
The resort has 54 lifts, including chairlifts, T-bar lifts, cable cars, and gondolas. Cross-country skiing trails stretch for 40 kilometers.
Nature itself has provided excellent snowboarding opportunities, creating a natural halfpipe. There are also artificial fun parks with halfpipes, boardercross trails, and excellent freeride opportunities. The most challenging run is the Schwarzkogel, which is 3.6 kilometers long and has a vertical drop of 970 meters.
A holiday in Kitzbühel is not only about skiing and snowboarding; it also means exploring historical and cultural landmarks.
The city's signature landmark is the fountain, which was built in honor of the city's 700th anniversary in 1971. Other interesting sights include St. John's Chapel (1725), St. Bernard's Chapel (1961), St. Catherine's Church (1365), and the Gothic church dating back to 1412.
Tours to Kitzbühel are a great opportunity to combine sightseeing and hiking with skiing and snowboarding.