Kitzbühel is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Kitzbüheler Alpen, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 188 km of runs between 762 m and 2,000 m, served by 58 lifts. Day lift pass €83 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the KitzSki (Kitzbühel – Kirchberg) ski area, shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all of them. The values shown here and on the neighbouring resort pages therefore describe the same ski area and the same lift pass: they are not added together.
The KitzSki lift pass also gives access to the Kitzbüheler Horn, a neighbouring area not linked by ski runs. The 188 km, 58 lifts and lift pass shown are those of the KitzSki area, shared by Kitzbühel and Kirchberg. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres at each difficulty level. Kitzbühel is a small medieval town that has become a skiing legend. Every January, the Streif descent on the Hahnenkamm is the most feared race on the World Cup circuit.
- The Streif on the Hahnenkamm
- Lively medieval town
- KitzSki: 188 km
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
The Kitzbühel ski area, with its 188 km of runs, offers a fine choice for every type of skier: large enough not to run out of things to do during a week, yet compact enough to find your favourite sectors easily. The 58 lifts keep the descents flowing without long queues. Kitzbühel's DNA is upmarket: its accommodation, mountain restaurants and resort services reflect a clientele that does not count the cost. With a day lift pass at €83, a stay has its price, but the experience lives up to it for those who want to indulge without compromise. Kitzbühel's altitude (762 m at the base, 2,000 m at the top) helps it maintain decent snow cover in the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. A stay in Kitzbühel is clearly on the expensive side: €83 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the dearest in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but it is worth being aware of it before you set off. In short: Kitzbühel is not for everyone, but for those who can afford it, it is probably one of the finest skiing experiences in Europe.
🏔️ KitzSki (Kitzbühel – Kirchberg)
KitzSki links Kitzbühel and Kirchberg across 188 km of runs, with the Hahnenkamm and its legendary Streif. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of kilometres by difficulty.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
