Summer Holidays in Kitzbühel: Where Mountains, Pleasure and Lightness Meet
Kitzbühel is always in season – but in summer and autumn, the "Gamsstadt" reveals its most diverse side. Surrounded by alpine meadows, tranquil lakes, and scenic peaks, the atmosphere both energizes and calms. Whether it’s hiking, a family trip to Lake Schwarzsee, or enjoying regional cuisine – Kitzbühel offers space for genuine experiences.
Charming boutiques, elegant events, and warm hospitality make this region a year-round destination with character – and a place you’ll want to return to again and again.
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In Kitzbühel, hiking becomes a shared experience for all ages. Routes like the Seidlalm trail or the path around Lake Schwarzsee are especially family-friendly – with short distances, gentle inclines and little surprises along the way that turn every walk into an adventure.
Our tip: The Alpine Flower Garden on the Kitzbüheler Horn delights both children and adults – a natural wonder offering a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountain landscape.
Just a short drive from Kitzbühel, Aurach Wildlife Park offers a nature experience for all the senses. Set among open meadows and rolling hills, over 200 animals live here – from majestic red deer to curious alpacas.
It’s a perfect day out for families, but also for anyone seeking peace, wide-open views and something a little out of the ordinary.
Our tip: Enjoy traditional Tyrolean cuisine with a view at the Branderhofstube restaurant.
The world’s most famous ski run reveals a very different side in summer. The “Streif Live” hiking route stretches 7.7 km and climbs nearly 1,000 metres in altitude, taking you from the finish area in Kitzbühel all the way up to the legendary start hut – or the other way around.
Along iconic sections like the Hausbergkante, Mausefalle and Steilhang, you’ll get a real feel for the drama of the World Cup course. The route is moderately challenging, well-marked, and dotted with info points. If you'd prefer to hike just one way, you can take the Hahnenkamm cable car for the return journey.
Our tip: Start early in the morning – the trail is all yours, with peace, breathtaking views and a real goosebump moment at the top.
Lake Schwarzsee is one of the warmest moor lakes in Tyrol – and one of Kitzbühel’s most atmospheric spots. Whether you're swimming, strolling along the shore or simply pausing to take it all in, a day at the lake feels like a gentle escape from everyday life.
As the sun sets behind the mountains, the lake reveals its most peaceful and magical side.
Our tip: Early risers can start their day with yoga by the water or a stand-up paddle session – rental stations are right on site.
Kitzbühel is a true paradise for cycling enthusiasts – whether you're on a mountain bike, e-bike or gravel bike. With over 800 kilometres of trails, the region offers routes through valleys, alpine pastures and high-altitude paths – all with breathtaking panoramic views.
Ambitious riders can tackle challenging climbs like the Hahnenkamm Trail, while leisure cyclists can enjoy gentle routes along the Ache river or to one of the many welcoming mountain huts.
Our tip: Rental options and guided tours make biking in Kitzbühel easy and accessible – perfect for beginners or families with older children.
This three-course tour through Kitzbühel’s southern mountains is a real treat for food lovers. It begins with a scenic chairlift ride up to the Bichlalm, followed by a 12-kilometre hike from one alpine hut to the next – each serving a different course.
Start with a starter at the Bichlalm, enjoy your main course at the Aurach Wildlife Park, and finish with dessert at the charming Gasthof Hallerstube.
Our tip: The tour can be booked online, including lift access and table reservations – just be sure to register early with the local tourism office!
Even on the way up through the shady mountain forest, you can feel it – there’s more flowing here than just water. The hike to the Sintersbach Waterfall begins at the Schradlern car park near the Pass Thurn road and climbs around 5 km uphill, accompanied by the soothing sound of the Sintersbach stream.
At the top, water plunges 85 metres in a dramatic free fall – powerful, crystal-clear, and truly awe-inspiring. The circular route continues to the rustic Jochberger Wildalm, where hungry hikers are rewarded with homemade Tyrolean specialities.
Our tip: Pause for a moment on the small viewing platform at the waterfall – it’s nature at its most powerful.
Carefree holiday in Kitzbühel | Tirol | Austria
The Kitzbühel leisure region is located in the Kitzbühel Alps, at the foot of the legendary Hahnenkamm mountain and the Kitzbüheler Horn. This traditional destination includes the town of Kitzbühel and the 3 villages nearby:
:: the municipality of Kitzbühel, with its 750-year-old town center
:: Aurach, a picturesque village in the southern area of Kitzbühel, with its traditional ancestral farms and the Aurach Game Park
:: Jochberg, known for its waterfalls, and Grander water
:: Reith near Kitzbühel past numerous ponds, ancestral farms, and the Kitzbühel Schwarzsee-Reith golf course
Kitzbühel is easy to reach. With three train stations and the Salzburg airport, Innsbruck airport, and Munich airport all close by, Kitzbühel is the ideal starting point for numerous excursions.
The region is framed by the grassy Südberge mountain, which is popular for its untouched nature and easy panoramic hikes. The extraordinary thing about hiking in Kitzbühel is the view: the Wilder Kaiser, the Hohe Tauern, and the highest mountain in Austria, the Großglockner, accompany hikers in Kitzbühel at every turn.
As a founding member of Best of the Alps over 25 years ago, Kitzbühel is one of the most traditional destinations in the Alpine region and stands for excellent quality, international guests, and upscale gastronomy.
Kitzbühel has the highest density of year-round premium hotels in Austria. The Kitzbühel conference hotels are particularly sought after and provide the optimum environment for all kinds of events. The region also offers high-quality inns, apartments, and two hostels.
Kitzbühel is particularly well known for its events, which culminate in the annual Hahnenkamm Races in January. The Generali Open tennis tournament, the music festival with Andreas Gabalier, the Alpine Rally, and Classical Music in the Alps with Elina Garanca are annual highlights of the Kitzbühel summer season. In the realm of tradition, too, Kitzbühel has a lot to offer: the Easter Festival and the Kitzbühel Advent give travelers the opportunity to experience local customs firsthand.
Kitzbühel is the first destination in the Alpine region to be certified for the European Hiking Quality Seal. This award for hiking quality distinguishes destinations with high-quality hosts, an excellent and diverse network of hiking trails, free guided hikes, and first-rate information on all aspects of hiking.