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Kitzbühel Ski Resort Guide

Kitzbühel, Austria

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length158km98 miles
Highest Lift2,000m6,562ft
Resort Height800m2,625ft
 Nearest AirportsInnsbruck Airport and Salzburg
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Kitzbühel

The ski area of Kitzbühel is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 800m2,625ft, with 158km98 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Kitzbühel has direct access to 158km98 miles 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 7km4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Skiroute Streif Rennstrecke', which is 2km1 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Kitzbühel?

The next notable snow forecast is 6cm2in, expected on 23 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Kitzbühel Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1323km14 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2578km48 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
2267km42 miles
Downhill
Total Length
158km98 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
40km25 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
30

Altitudes & Slopes

Kitzbühel Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,000m6,562ft
Resort Altitude (Kitzbühel)800m2,625ft
Lowest Piste790m2,592ft
Max Vertical1,210m3,970ft

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

Ratings for Kitzbühel
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Kitzbühel

Find a Ski Instructor

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 Salzburg, 80 minutes drive away.

Innsbruck Airport, Munich, Linz, Bolzano 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 84km52 miles 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.

Piste Map

Kitzbühel Piste Map
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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.

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