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What Kitzbühel is like
Kitzbühel is arguably the most famous and charming ski town in Austria. Boasting a beautiful medieval village centre lined with cobbled streets, upscale boutiques, and traditional Tyrolean inns, it perfectly balances authentic alpine charm with modern luxury. The resort is famous worldwide for hosting the legendary Hahnenkamm downhill race, but its appeal extends far beyond expert slopes.
- Village
- 762 m
- Pistes
- 233 km linked
- Season
- Early November to early April
- From Salzburg
- 1 h 15 min by road
Resort facts: Wikipedia, Skiresort.com and kitzbueheler-alpen.com, checked 4 Oct 2026.
Who it suits
Is Kitzbühel right for you?
- IntermediatesEndless kilometres of wide, impeccably groomed red and blue cruising runs across multiple interconnected peaks.
- Après-skiersWorld-famous bars, lively mountain huts, and sophisticated nightlife in the medieval town centre.
- Non-skiersA stunning, pedestrian-friendly centre filled with upscale boutiques, spas, cafes, and winter walking trails.
- Thrill seekersThe chance to ski the legendary Streif downhill course and explore extensive lift-served ski routes.
When to go
Best snow in January
Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), the village (762 m) was most reliable in January. The village (762 m) is less certain: January was its best month, with 30 cm or more on 34% of days. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
- Dec14%
- Jan34%
- Feb34%
- Mar16%
- Apr0%
Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at the village (762 m)
School holidays, winter 2026/27
Snow today: 0 cm at Kitzbühel (762 m) · 49 cm forecast in the next six days
Snow history: GeoSphere Austria's SNOWGRID daily snow model, 2006/07 to 2025/26
Side by side
Kitzbühel or St. Anton?
| Compare | Kitzbühel | St. Anton |
|---|---|---|
| Village altitude | 762 m | 1,304 m |
| Ski area | 233 km | Ski Arlberg · 300 km |
| A week, chalet for 8–12 | Too few to say | Too few to say |
| Median distance to a lift, of ours | Too few to say | Too few to say |
| Adult lift pass | €423 · 6 days | €468 · 6 days |
| What it feels like | Traditional alpine village | Off-piste paradise |
| Choose it for | Intermediates and après-skiers | Expert skiers and après-ski enthusiasts |
| You're here | St. Anton vs Kitzbühel |
Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.
Common questions
Kitzbühel questions, answered
- When is the best time to ski in Kitzbühel?
- Kitzbühel's snow is most reliable in January at the village (762 m), over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
- What is the skiing like in Kitzbühel?
- The main ski areas in Kitzbühel are Hahnenkamm / The Streif, for experts; Kitzbüheler Horn, a snowpark; Pengelstein, for intermediates; and Bichlalm, for off-piste. Its lifts link to 233 km of pistes.
- How do we get to Kitzbühel from the UK?
- Fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG), then it's about 1 hour 15 minutes by road (74 km). The nearest railway station is Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm.
- How much is a lift pass in Kitzbühel?
- An adult six-day pass costs €423 for 2026/27.
- When is the ski season in Kitzbühel?
- The season runs early November to early April.
- Where are the best places to eat in Kitzbühel?
- Well-known places to eat include Rosi's Sonnbergstuben (Bichlalm area), Berggasthof Sonnbühel (Hahnenkamm), Huberbräu Stüberl (village centre) and Seidlalm (on the Streif).
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