Kitzbühel Ski Resort Guide
Kitzbühel, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 158km |
| Highest Lift | 2,000m |
| Resort Height | 800m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Salzburg |
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Kitzbühel
The ski area of Kitzbühel is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 800m, with 158km of marked runs.
Summary
Kitzbühel has direct access to 158km of downhill skiing, with 70 marked pistes, served by a total of 30 ski lifts.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Kitzbühel is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Kitzbühel.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Kitzbühel is 7km long and the most difficult run is the 'Skiroute Streif Rennstrecke', which is 2km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Kitzbühel?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 19 December, with around 50cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Kitzbühel Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 13 | 23km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 25 | 78km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | 67km |
| Downhill Total Length | 158km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 30 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Kitzbühel Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,000m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Kitzbühel) | 800m |
| Lowest Piste | 790m |
| Max Vertical | 1,210m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Kitzbühel has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Kitzbühel
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Kitzbühel Ski Schools and Kitzbühel Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Kitzbühel?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Kitzbühel, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Kitzbühel is Innsbruck Airport, 80 minutes drive away.
Salzburg, Munich, Bolzano, Linz and Memmingen airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 30 ski lifts are able to uplift 76,230 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 84km of ski runs, with 780 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Kitzbühel open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Kitzbühel Webcams
The Webcams in Kitzbühel are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
