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 | 158km98 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,000m6,562ft |
| Resort Height | 800m2,625ft |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Salzburg |
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Kitzbühel
The Austrian ski resort 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 1cm-, expected on 31 January, with around 16cm6in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 804m2,638ft | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Kitzbühel Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 13 | 23km14 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 25 | 78km48 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | 67km42 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 158km98 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 30 | |
Altitudes
Kitzbühel Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,000m6,562ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Kitzbühel) | 800m2,625ft |
| Lowest Piste | 790m2,592ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,210m3,970ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Kitzbühel
Ski Hire Shops in Kitzbühel.
For more information, see our page about Kitzbühel Ski Hire.
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.
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Where is Kitzbühel?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in 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, 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 84km52 miles of ski runs, with 780 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Kitzbühel open?
Open (since November 19, 2022).
Closes : April 10, 2023.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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Kitzbühel Webcams
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