Ski area Kitzbühel
Highest point: | 2,000 m | Gondola lift: | 12 |
Lowest point: | 800 m | Pistes in total: | 188 km |
Altitude ski resort: | 923 m |
Pistes:
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102 km |
Lifts in total: | 49 |
Pistes:
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66 km |
Tow lifts: | 10 |
Pistes:
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20 km |
Chair lifts: | 27 | Ski routes: | 46 km |
Ski area Kitzbühel
The ski area "Kitzbühel" is known as a real Mecca for winter sports fans, due to its annual ski world cup competitions. In January (24/01 - 26/01/2020, subject to change), there international ski elite will be meeting up again in Kitzbühel for the 80th Hahnenkamm race on the legendary "Streif".
But there are not only professionals on the go in Kitzbühel. The diverse ski area offers great ski tours for passionate amateurs, crossing the areas of Kitzbühel, Jochberg and Kirchberg right up to the Skiarena Resterhöhe in Pass Thurn. Freeriders will find many signed ski routes away from the prepared pistes, designed for all levels of difficulties.
A special highlight in this ski area are the 40 free Wi-Fi hotspots it offers for all its visitors! Only a few easy steps are required to access the Internet and you can instantly supply your friends and family with your holiday news and photos.
The snow park Kitzbühel is a true boarders paradise: with quarter-pipe, tables, slides and jumps on the Hanglalm a snowboarder's heart will definitely beat faster.
Those looking for some more diversity can upgrade the lift pass to the Super Ski Card (see ski region). This is also valid in the ski areas Wilder Kaiser - Brixental, Schneewinkel and Ski Juwel (Alpbachtal-Wildschönau). You can access 22 ski regions in Tyrol and Salzburg, with 2,780 km of pistes, accessible via 916 lifts. Unlimited skiing fun!
Night skiing Jochberg in Tirol
Austria offers several night ski areas for skiers and boarders. Like this, pistes on which you can go night skiing also exist in the Kitzbühel ski area. From Jochberg you can go night skiing at Gaisberg lift in Kirchberg in approx. 15 km. An illuminated night ski piste with a length of approx. 1.5 km is available from 18:30 to 21:30, the floodlights are even on until 23:00. Night-time tobogganing is also available at Gaisberg. Evening tickets for night skiing or night tobogganing can be acquired in resort. If you have a valid lift pass for at least 6 days, night skiing at Gaisberg is included once per stay. The pub Gaisbergstüberl (open until 22:30) invites you to end your day after having enjoyed the night skiing experience.Après ski Jochberg in Tirol
The resort doesn't just attract fun-oriented visitors, but also nature lovers are served well in and around Jochberg. The unique skating rink made of Grander spa water will make eyes sparkle: kids' and adults' alike! The wonderful mountains can be experienced on hiking trails or on a snowshoe tour over the region's loveliest hills. The flood-lit, approx. 5 km long toboggan run Trattenbach is also a great experience, as is a horse-drawn sleigh ride or a torchlight hike through the snowy landscape.
Snowpark: KitzSki Snowpark Hanglalm Jochberg in Tirol
Kitzbühel attracts freestylers for two reasons: the snow parks "Horn" and the "KitzSki Snowpark". At the Kitzbüheler Horn there is the snow park "Horn" awaiting you. Beginners and pros alike have the chance to run riot on kickers, rails, boxes and jib elements.
On you go to the snow park located in the south of the ski area, the "KitzSki Snowpark Hanglalm" - a jewel amongst the snow parks here. Park designer Franz Josef Lechner and his 9-man team put in all their expertise and creativity in maintaining this park, to offer freestylers top quality. Kickers and rails for all skill levels await you here, as well as boxes, tubes, jibs and a special. In total there are 35 obstacles to practice and show off on. To be most up to date, the shapers plan a new set-up every seasons.
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