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The legend in glorious white. Skiing in Kitzbühel. Kitzbühel Tourismus Hinterstadt 18 · 6370 Kitzbühel, Austria T +43 (0) 5356 66660 · F +43 (0) 5356 66660 - 77 info@kitzbuehel.com · www.kitzbuehel.com
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Skiing in Kitzbühel Ski resort
Guaranteed snow Ski resort overview Snowboarding and freestyle skiing Snow Park Kitzbühel Hanglalm Ski school overview Kitzbühel ski history Toni Sailer and the dream team
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Off-piste activities
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Freeriding and powder snow
Popular sports
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Snow polo Hahnenkamm races The Streif Kitzbüheler Ski Club and ski racing
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Kitzbühel lifestyle
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Shopping Ski lodge romance Relaxing
Seasons
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Summer in Kitzbühel Autumn in Kitzbühel
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Getting here made easy
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Ski history is written here. And has been since 1892. Kitzbühel and skiing is a timeless and legendary association. Skiing has been popular here at the foot of the Hahnenkamm since the very first descent by ski pioneer, Franz Reisch. Toni Sailer's dream team continued to write history in the 1950s. Today, in addition to the world-famous ‘Streif ’ , a total of 60 ski runs attract winter sports enthusiasts. High above the town, 52 cable cars and lifts travel back and forth to an altitude of 2,000 m above sea level. 170 km of
downhill runs and 32 km of ski routes await wintersports enthusiasts upon arrival at the summit. The backcountry offers 230 km 2 of almost endless opportunities – and romantic ski lodges all along the route invite skiers to stop off.
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Skiing in Kitzb端hel
Ski resort
Guaranteed snow
Skiing in Kitzbühel
Skiing in Kitzbühel
Facts 52 cable cars and lifts : : 170 km of pistes : : 15 valley descents : : 32 km of ski routes : : 230 km² of skiable area : : 56 ski lodges : : The Streif ski experience
The ski resort. The ski resort of Kitzbühel is among the most popular in the world. It is mainly sporty skiers that are drawn to the mountains of the ‘Gamsstadt’ (‘Chamois Town’).
Guaranteed snow. Magnificent powder runs, mogul ski pistes, top-rate carving fun and more than 24 km of black runs can be found here. Insiders appreciate the easily accessible backcountry. Back in 1908, ski pioneer Franz Reisch described the ski resort thus: ‘The Kitzbühel Alps combine extraordinarily rich snow, easy accessibility and an unsurpassed number of backcountry skiing routes.’
The Kitzbühel region has always been known for its unique microclimate. The winters here are traditionally long and rich in snow. The main reason for this is Kitzbühel’s geographic location, which guarantees long-lasting snowfall and large amounts of fresh snow. Furthermore, over 780 snow guns enhance the quality of the runs from the very start of the season.
Kitzbühel has thus been the first nonglacier ski resort in Austria to begin lift operations in autumn every year for the past few years. An average of around 150 days of operation (from November until early May) justify the reputation of the ‘Chamois Town’ as a resort with guaranteed snow.
Want to learn more about the ski resort? Click here to visit Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel’s website.
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Ski resort overview
Skiing in Kitzb端hel
Snowboarding and freestyle skiing
Snow Park Kitzbühel Hanglalm
Skiing in Kitzbühel
Skiing in Kitzbühel
Facts 3 parks geared to all skill levels : : 8 ramps : : 3 rails : : 16 boxes : : 8 special jibs
Snowboarding and freestyle skiing.
Snow Park Kitzbühel Hanglalm.
In Kitzbühel, snowboarders and freestyle skiers are in paradise: huge mountains, fantastic terrain, easily accessible backcountry, a world-class snow park and our inside tip: the ‘Kitzbüheler Horn’.
Insiders have long considered it to be one of the best parks in Austria: Kitzbühel Snow Park is the crowning glory of the innovative developments of recent years.
With the first-rate snow park on the ‘Hanglalm’ , Kitzbühel has also become one of the most significant resorts for young people.
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With its fantastic terrain, the Kitzbüheler Horn is a real inside tip for freestyle skiers and boarders.
Seeking some high-speed action? A taster is available here. Simply scan the QR code.
In addition to the classic ramps and rails geared to all levels of ability, there is also a specially planted tree line featuring a variety of tree jib elements. Here the idea is to simply hop on your board and defy gravity – only flying is better.
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Ski school overview
Skiing in Kitzbühel
Ski schools in Kitzbühel. Karl Koller and his ‘Rote Teufel’ (‘Red Devils’) made Kitzbühel ski schools famous the world over. Today there are 14 ski schools in Kitzbühel, offering everything winter sports enthusiasts could ever wish for with up to 600 ski instructors. Whether taking a private or group lesson in classic skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing or telemark skiing – ski instructors and stateapproved mountain guides offer courses for everyone from beginners to advanced enthusiasts.
Ski instructors guide experienced wintersports enthusiasts to the most beautiful powder slopes and on unforgettable ski tours in the magnificent Kitzbühel mountains.
Skischule Rote Teufel Kitzbühel | Ernst Hinterseer jun.
Tiroler Skischule Kitzbüheler Horn | Konrad Herbert
Josef-Herold-Str. 23 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 5356 62500 www.rote-teufel.at
Bichlnweg 9 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 650 566 7231
Skischule element 3 | Manfred Hofer
Tiroler Alpin- Skischule | Andreas Ritter
Klostergasse 8 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 5356 72301 www.element3.at
Münichau 7 6370 Reith bei Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 664 352 8080
Skischule Reith | Josef Dagn
Skischule SkiArt | Peter Sulzenbacher
Kirchweg 6 6370 Reith bei Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 5356 65496 www.skischule-reith.at
Hausbergtal 8 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 650 200 0 815 www.petersulzenbacher.com
Skischule Jochberg | Alois Schipflinger
Ski- Alpin Kitzbühel | Helmut Mitterer
Dorf 6 6373 Jochberg T +43 (0) 5355 5342 www.skischule-jochberg.at
Vorderstadt 3 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 664 1020623 www.ski-alpin-kitzbuehel.at
Skischule Aurach | Andreas Noichl
Skischule Spirit 4 Motion Kitzbühel | Peter Huber
Wieseneggweg 7 6371 Aurach T +43 (0) 5356 65804 www.skischule-aurach.at
Kirchberger Straße 64 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 664 266 05 27
Alpin- Experts Jochberg | Beppo Hechenberger
Tiroler Skischule Jochberg Wagstätt | Gerhard Krahbichler
Sonnfeld 1 6373 Jochberg T +43 (0) 664 1255 171 www.alpin-experts.com
Dorf 21 6373 Jochberg T +43 (0) 5355 50074 www.tiroler-skischule-jochberg-wagstaett.at
Mountain Experience Kitzbühel | Ludwig Götzendorfer
Powderflo | Florian Manzenreiter
Sonngrub 75 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 699 1103 4936 www.me.co.at
6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 664 9251520 www.powderflo.com
Snowsports Kitzbühel | Michael Blum
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Josef- Pirchl Straße 26c 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0) 664 3900090 www.snowsports-kitzbuehel.at
All ski school information: Tiroler Skilehrerverband (Tyrol Ski Instructor Association), as of September 2012.
Kitzbühel ski history
Kitzbühel ski history
Skiing in Kitzbühel
Skiing in Kitzbühel
The skiing dream team in 1956: Ernst Hinterseer, Hias Leitner, Christian Pravda, Fritz Huber jr., Anderl Molterer, Toni Sailer
Highlights of the Kitzbühel ski history 1892 First ski attempts by Franz Reisch 1893 First high alpine ski descent in Austria from the Kitzbüheler Horn by Franz Reisch 1895 First ski race in Kitzbühel, won by Josef Herold 1902 Founding of the Wintersportvereinigung Kitzbühel (Kitzbühel Winter Sport Association)
Franz Reisch and his fellow skiers. Ascent to the Kitzbüheler Horn in around 1900.
1931 Renamed Kitzbüheler Ski Club (K.S.C.)
Kitzbühel ski history.
1905 First Tyrolean ski championships held in Kitzbühel
No other ski area in the Alps can look back on such a long-standing and successful ski tradition.
1928 Hahnenkamm gondola – the first ski lift in Austria
This history is inextricably linked with that of Kitzbühel native Franz Reisch. Following preliminary ski attempts in December 1892, Reisch first managed to ski down the Kitzbüheler Horn – the first high Alpine ski run in Austria – on 15 March 1893. Reisch is thus one of the most important ski pioneers in the Alpine region.
1927 Founding of the Kitzbühel Ski School (known as the ‘Rote Teufel’ [‘Red Devils’] from 1950
The construction of the Hahnenkamm gondola as the first ski lift in Austria, the successes of Toni Sailer and his dream team, and the development of the Kitzbühel ski schools under ski instructor Karl Koller constitute further major milestones.
1931 First Hahnenkamm races held 28 – 29 March 1935 The Prince of Wales (King Edward VIII) enjoys a skiing holiday in Kitzbühel, prompting a boom among British guests 1950 Karl Koller takes over the ski school and makes it world famous 1956 Toni Sailer triumphs in Cortina and achieves international fame overnight: three Olympic golds and four World Championship golds in Cortina d’Ampezzo 1960 Ernst Hinterseer wins an Olympic gold in ski slalom in Squaw Valley (USA) 1971 James Lovell (commander of the legendary Apollo 13) enjoys a skiing holiday in Kitzbühel 1982 Hansi Hinterseer becomes Alpine Skiing World Cup champion 2004 The 3S gondola, the most modern triple rope cable car in the world, begins operations 2007 Axel Naglich and Peter Ressmann ski Mount St. Elias (Alaska)
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2010 David Kreiner wins an Olympic gold as part of the Nordic Combined team It is the 53rd medal for the K.S.C. at the Olympics/World Championships.
A Daimler Brand
Toni Sailer
Skiing in Kitzbühel
Under the Stars. Mercedes-Benz is a proud partner of Kitzbühel. Sporty and on the go at any time of year. Whether it’s with off-road test driving or through the range of leisure activities at the Mercedes-Benz Sportpark, as an official partner, Mercedes-Benz provides all-year-round support to Kitzbühel with a host of fantastic offers.
Facts 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo : : Three times Olympic gold : : Seven times World Championship gold : : Head Coach of the Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) : : Race director for the Hahnenkamm races : : 20 film and TV productions : : 18 music records
In 1956, Toni Sailer became the world’s first wintersports media stars due to his skiing successes and charisma. Sailer and his skiing dream team dominated the skiing circuit for some ten years. Between 1950 and 1960, six friends from Kitzbühel won a total of 27 medals at the Olympic Games and World Championship. They also had victories on every classic race slopes in the world. Toni Sailer was the star of this dream team. His victory at the VII Olympic Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo made him a global superstar overnight.
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Toni retired from skiing at the tender age of 22 to embark on a successful career in acting. In 1999, he was voted Austrian Sportsman of the Century.
Off-piste activities
Freeriding and powder snow
Off-piste activities
Freeriding and powder snow. Extreme skier Axel Naglich is not the only one who knows that in addition to the many ski routes, powder fans will find countless off-piste variations. The easily accessible backcountry covers some 230 km2, which corresponds to a surface area three times the size of Manhattan. Kitzbühel native Axel Naglich, whose first ever descent of the longest slope in the world was immortaalised in the film ‘Mount St. Elias’ is a huge fan of his
home: ‘A virtually endless abundance of off-piste variations can be accessed from the ski resort.’
Three highly recommended tours in the Kitzbühel area. : : Blaufeld Ski from Steinbergkogel over the crest towards the east (beware of snow cornices!) : : Past the Blaufeldalmen : : Be sure not to turn right into the relatively steep SO slopes too early : : Tour end: Cross-country skiing trail in front of the Auwirt guest house in Unteraurach. : : Stuckkogel – Pletzergraben Take a taxi to Oberaigen : : Travel by snow cat (transport only possible with a ski instructor!) to just below the summit of the Stuckkogel : : Five-minute ascent : : Tour end: Pletzergraben Fieberbrunn (taxi required). : : Brunnhofer Villa Ski down to the south from Eggl T-bar lift (B 9) to Brunnhofer Villa : : Watch out for scattered scarps and edges (avalanche risk) : : Via forest trails and pastures towards Hagstein : : Tour end: Hornbahn valley station.
WARNING! The ski tours are only outlined here in brief – navigation is sometimes critical! There is a risk of avalanches and crash hazards! We strongly recommend booking a local Kitzbühel mountain guide or ski instructor.
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An extra dose of adrenaline: click here to view the trailer for ‘Mount St. Elias’.
Extreme skier Axel Naglich on the west flank of the Kitzbüheler Horn.
Popular sports
Snow polo
Hahnenkamm races
Popular sports
Popular sports
Facts 85,000 spectators : : 500 million television viewers : : € 550,000 prize money : : Legendary since 1931 : : Parties and fringe events
Snow polo in Kitzbühel.
Hahnenkamm races.
At the start of the year, Kitzbühel plays host to a leading international event: the Valartis Bank Snow Polo World Cup is held just outside of the town.
Every year in January, the entire World Cup circus has Hahnenkamm fever.
The event is the largest snow polo tournament in the world and dazzles with action-packed equestrian sport and a classy ambience. The tournament is held on the Münichauer Wiese in Reith over an entire weekend.
The most famous ski race in the world is the highlight of the sporting and social calendar.
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Kitzbühel is virtually bursting at the seams. Fans, reporters and celebrities from around the globe attend the races and party in the town’s historic centre afterwards.
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The Streif
The Streif
Popular sports
Popular sports
The Streif. Who doesn’t dream of conquering the legendary Streif themselves at some point? After all, it is the most famous descent in the world.
Outside of the Hahnenkamm races weekend, tricky passages such as the ‘Mausefalle’ jump, steep ‘Steilhang’ slope and ‘Hausbergkante’ jump and corner are classed as ‘extreme ski routes’ and therefore exclusively for expert skiers. The ‘Familienstreif ’ (‘Family Streif ’) is recommended for those not among this elite circle: the most extreme passages are bypassed, making the Streif a ‘red run’ on Kitzbühel’s piste map.
Facts Jumps of up to 80 m : : Gradient of up to 85 % : : Speeds of up to 140 km/h : : Altitude difference of 860 m : : Run length of 3,312 m : : Altitude at start 1,665 m : : Altitude at end 805 m
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Experience the original 2009 recording of ORF commentator Hans Knauss’ legendary descent of the Streif.
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KitzSki calling!
Kitzbüheler Ski Club
Popular sports
www. bergbahn-kitzbuehel.at
KitzSki & more
K.S.C. ski races for children in around 1908.
Kitzbüheler Ski Club. Founded back in 1902, the Kitzbüheler Ski Club is undoubtedly one of the largest and most famous ski clubs in the world. More than 6,500 members from 30 nations and the achievements of its sportsmen are unique the world over. Since its founding, K.S.C. sportsmen have achieved a total of 53 medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
The historic logo, designed by Alfons Walde for the Kitzbüheler Ski Club.
For all those who dream of descending the Hahnenkamm themselves, the K.S.C. holds individual ski races for companies, clubs and private parties.
Full details: Kitzbüheler Ski Club
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Hinterstadt 4 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 5356 62 301-0 F +43 5356 71989 club@hahnenkamm.com www.hahnenkamm.com
State-of-the-art cable cars with optimum comfort
incl. heated seats available from November to beginning of May
150 days skiing enjoyment with more full-length slope dreams
15 valley runs
Vast extent of a unique wider skiing region with 170 km of slopes
Streif to Resterhöhe
Kitzb端hel lifestyle
Shopping & ski lodge romance
Relaxing
Kitzbühel lifestyle
Kitzbühel lifestyle
Shopping. Discover the small world of the Tyrol and the big wide world in the windows of Kitzbühel’s shops. From classic dirndl dresses to the trendy styles of the international world of fashion – elegant haute couture and
traditional handicrafts meet in your shopping bag after a shopping trip to Kitzbühel.
Ski lodge romance.
Relaxing.
A total of 56 ski lodges invite skiers to stop off between the Hahnenkamm and Resterhöhe.
What could be better than being well and truly pampered after an eventful day of wintersports fun? Be it during a relaxing wellness session or in one of Kitzbühel’s top-rate restaurants.
Small, hidden and romantic ski lodges offer individual service and traditional fare in cosy surroundings as well as breathtaking panoramic views of the unique mountain scenery. Experience Kitzbühel ski lodge culture for yourself.
Countless spas allow for relaxation with a varied range of anti-ageing treatments, revitalising Alpine treatments and much more. Afterwards, tuck into regional specialities or international
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cuisine in one of the multi-awardwinning restaurants or a traditional guest house – there is something to suit every taste.
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Seasons
Summer in Kitzbühel
Autumn in Kitzbühel
Seasons
Seasons
Autumn in Kitzbühel. When the leaves turn to a swirling mass of colour and delicacies for the body, soul and palate are served in the town’s exclusive venues, then autumn has most certainly arrived.
Summer in Kitzbühel. As soon as the snow begins to melt on the peaks, the summer of sports begins in the valleys and hills in and around Kitzbühel. With some 1,200 km of road bike routes, 1,000 km of hiking trails, 170 km of running trails and 34 golf courses, Kitzbühel boasts an impressive array of summer offerings. It is a real paradise for cyclists, hiking enthusiasts and golfing fans alike. Kitzbühel alone offers bikers over 750 km of marked routes, countless ascents, and the steepest mountain in Austria, the Kitzbüheler Horn.
And during the warmer months of the year the beautiful Schwarzsee lake invites those seeking cool refreshment to swim, take a boat trip or simply relax.
A unique atmosphere also reigns in Kitzbühel in the autumn. Visitors can treat themselves to every possible culinary delight after a day out in the fresh air. The restaurants, which have been distinguished with countless awards by the Gault Millau restaurant guide, will impress any gourmet. Those seeking relaxation after a bike ride or hike should head for one of the countless spas.
A special thanks to: Skiing legend Karl Koller for his outstanding support : : Dr. Josef Burger and Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel : : Dr. Michael Huber : : DI Axel Naglich : : Barbara Thaler and Mandi Goller (Kitzbühel Ski Club) : : Dr. Wido Sieberer (Stadtarchiv Kitzbühel) : : Beppo Hechenberger : : Pepi Treichl : : Ludwig Götzendorfer : : Peter Marko : : Peter Perktold : : Christina Haselsberger and the Kitzbühel Tourismus team
Want an overview all the top events in Kitzbühel’s events calendar? Simply scan the QR code.
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Munich 125 km
A 12
Salzburg 80 km Vienna 380 km
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Kufstein
St. Johann in Tirol 173
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Reith
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Wörgl
Kitzbühel
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Aurach 171
Innsbruck 95 km Zurich 370 km Milan 480 km
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Motorway National road Railway Road number Pass
Jochberg
Lienz 88 km
The quickest way to Kitzbühel. Location Conveniently located for trips to Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich. Height above sea level 800 – 2,000 metres above sea level How to get here From Innsbruck: Follow the Inntal motorway A12 to Wörgl then take national road number 170 for 30 km to Kitzbühel. From Germany: Follow the Inntal motorway A12 and exit at Kufstein Süd then take the Eiberg national road for 26 km until you reach Kitzbühel. Munich 125 km, Innsbruck 95 km, Salzburg 80 km Kitzbühel International Railway Station Concept: Günther Aigner | Graphic design: Panama Werbeagentur GmbH Photos: medialounge, Kitzbühel Tourismus and partners, Joe Hölzl, Lutz Korn, Michael Werlberger, Stadtarchiv Kitzbühel, Rolex/Kurt Arrigo, Stefan Aufschnaiter © Gams-Logo-Design: Alfons Walde 1933/VBK Vienna.