IMAGES: KITZBÜHEL TOURISM | MICHAEL WERLBERGER
PAID CONTENT FOR KITZBÜHEL
Kitzbühel AUSTRIA
Kitzbühel is a hidden gem in the heart of the Austrian Alps. This beautiful city celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2021, and offers nature in all its magnificence, with friendly local people and rich culture and traditions. There’s also a grand culinary tradition and plenty of activities year round
Visitors will find everything they’re looking for in Kitzbühel, whether it’s rest and relaxation, gourmet cuisine, enriching culture or adrenaline- fuelled sporting activities. The mixture of down- to-earth rural charm and a cosmopolitan, urban outlook creates a fascinating place to explore.
WINTER FAIRY TALE The holiday resorts of Kitzbühel, Reith, Aurach and Jochberg are a large part of the reason why this region is renowned as a winter holiday destination. It’s relatively easy to get to, with long winters and reliable snow conditions, while a multitude of sports activities such as the winter classics, unique events including the Hahnenkamm Races plus maximum comfort are the hallmarks of these iconic Alpine resorts. In 1893, skiing pioneer Franz Reisch
completed Austria’s first high alpine ski run from Kitzbüheler Horn mountain and this became the starting point for Kitzbühel’s development as a winter sports town. Almost 130 years later,
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Kitzbühel still conveys the pure joy of winter. In addition to the world-famous Streif, a World Cup downhill ski piste, a total of almost 145 miles of downhill runs delights skiers. But that’s not all Kitzbühel has to offer — there’s also cross- country skiing, winter hiking and snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice skating, curling and a host of exciting new sports. Down in the valley, where families enjoy free
practice lifts, visitors can explore snow-covered meadows, fields and forests through winter hiking or cross-country skiing. With 43.5 miles of optimally groomed
cross-country ski tracks, Kitzbühel offers ideal conditions for pros and beginners in classic or skating styles. Additionally, the sports cross- country ski track at Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course is floodlit daily in winter until 9pm.
SUMMER ESCAPE Those who know Kitzbühel and the surrounding holiday resorts in winter still have much of
the region’s charm left to discover. For many years, the city has attracted people seeking a summer escape in the heart of the Alps, where they can enjoy astounding views across peaks and valleys to the cragg slopes of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains and the mighty peaks of the Hohe Tauern mountain range, including the Kitzbüheler Horn, the Hahnenkamm and the Kitzbühel South Mountains. Discover this hiking paradise on free guided tours or plan your own tour using the interactive touring portal maps at
maps.kitzbuehel.com With more than 620 miles of hiking trails,
a multitude of options are available to hikers. Whether it’s gentle grassy foothills, refreshing mountain lakes, hikes with panoramic views on Kitzbüheler Horn or hiking along contour lines on Hahnenkamm, the alpine world of Kitzbühel has a wide variety of challenges just waiting to be experienced. From mountain bike tours to leisurely loops around the valley to full-on bike touring,
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