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Ski Resort Guide: Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel is a classic ski resort, with bags of Austrian alpine character, charm and tradition

Famous above all for the Men's Downhill Race on the Hahnenkamm. Kitzbühel ski area has 158km of piste of its own and is lift linked with Kirchberg.

The Kitzbüheler Alpen-Ski Pass gives access to the nearby resorts of Aurach and St Johann in Tirol.

The historic town centre of Kitzbühel with its medieval walls and cobbled streets lined with traditional building, numerous shops, cafés and restaurants and in the evening a bustling nightlife with many bars and clubs make it a beautiful place to stay.

Kitzbühel in brief

Getting There:
Műnich: 160km (100miles).
Innsbruck: 100km (60 miles).
Salzburg: 80km (50miles).
Airport bus service available from all these airports.
Railway station at the resort.

Height: 800 - 2,000m (2,620 - 6,560ft).
Kitzbühel: 800m.

No of Lifts: Cable cars - 9. Chairs - 30. Drags -15.

The Skiing:
No of Pistes: 60:
Types of Pistes: 35% beginner, 43% intermediate, 22% advanced.
Marked Pistes: 168 km.
Cross Country Trails: 120km.
Mountain Restaurants: 53.
Longest run: 7km.
Direction of slopes N/S/E.

Main Advantages:
Beautiful traditional town centre; lively apès-ski.

Drawbacks:
Low altitude leads to unreliable snow; limited advanced skiing; heavy traffic tends to spoil town's charm.