Kitzbühel Ski Resort

The Hahnenkamm is the heart of the KitzSki ski area and one of the most legendary parts of Kitzbühel. It is home to the world-famous Streif, where the world’s best skiers compete against each other every year in the Hahnenkamm Race. The area offers a dense network of high-quality restaurants as well as numerous slopes for all skill levels—from gentle beginner slopes to challenging black runs.

The Hahnenkamm is particularly well-suited for advanced skiers and groups who want to ski on varied slopes and explore the ski area further toward Jochberg and Pass Thurn. There is also a good selection of suitable slopes here for beginners. Furthermore, no other area offers such a wide variety of restaurants—ideal for skiers for whom culinary enjoyment plays an important role.

A special highlight is the opportunity to experience the Streif race course up close. From the “Familien-Streif” run, all the key sections of the World Cup course can be viewed particularly well.

Free practice lifts in the valley, including the A2 Mocking, A3 Rasmusleiten, and A4 Ministreif, are located right next to the A1 Hahnenkammbahn.

Access lifts:
A1 Hahnenkammbahn, B1 Fleckalmbahn, B2 Maierlbahn, D1 Pengelstein I

Ski connections:
D9 3S cable car to Jochberg and Pass Thurn. There is also a bus connection to KI-West with access to the SkiWelt ski area, which offers an additional 275 kilometers of slopes.

Getting there:
The A1 Hahnenkammbahn is less than a 10-minute walk from downtown Kitzbühel. Numerous bus routes, including the Ringbus and lines 4010/850, connect the area with the resort towns of Aurach and Jochberg. Parking at the Hahnenkammbahn is subject to a fee.

On the eastern side of Kitzbühel lies the Kitzbüheler Horn—a small ski area with 11 runs that nevertheless offers a wide range of options: from easy beginner slopes to red and black runs. It is an ideal destination for families and groups with varying skill levels, as well as for non-skiers.

The Family Park and the beginner slopes below the Alpenhaus are particularly popular with children and offer beginners the perfect place to practice. Groups can spread out across different slopes but can easily reunite at any time thanks to the resort’s compact layout—for example, for a group lunch. All areas of the ski resort are accessible with a maximum of two lift rides.

The Kitzbüheler Horn is also very popular with snowboarders. Wide red runs and few drag lifts, ensure a relaxed ride. Non-skiers have access to a beautiful winter hiking trail as well as a cross-country ski trail. Three restaurants in the area are also accessible without skis.

The Kitzbüheler Horn holds special historical significance: this is where skiing began in Kitzbühel and throughout Austria. In the spring of 1893, Franz Reisch made Austria’s first high-alpine ski descent from the summit of the Kitzbüheler Horn.

Access lift:
H1 Hornbahn I

Ski connections:
None – standalone ski area

Access:
The H1 Hornbahn I is located about a 10-minute walk from Kitzbühel’s city center and is also accessible via the free Ringbus. A free parking lot for lift users is located right next to the valley station.

The Jochberg section of the ski resort is located between the Hahnenkamm and Pass Thurn. The slopes and chairlifts lead toward Pass Thurn, while the modern D9 3S gondola provides a direct connection to the Hahnenkamm. Jochberg offers varied runs, particularly for advanced skiers, allowing trips to Pass Thurn and back.

For intermediate skiers who wish to stick exclusively to blue runs, two blue runs are available starting from the top station of the Wagstättbahn. Compared to the main area at the Hahnenkamm, the slopes in Jochberg are generally less crowded. As in all parts of the ski resort, there is a good selection of restaurants and mountain huts here, inviting visitors to take a break or enjoy lunch.

A free practice lift is located in the valley, right next to the Kempinski Hotel.

Access lift:
F1 Wagstättbahn

Ski connections:
D9 3S-Bahn to the Hahnenkamm, as well as slopes and lifts toward Pass Thurn

Getting there:
The F1 Wagstättbahn is located right in the center of Jochberg. It can be reached via bus lines 4010/850. The parking lot at the Wagstättbahn is available free of charge to lift users.

Pass Thurn is the part of the ski area furthest from Kitzbühel and is connected to the Jochberg and Hahnenkamm sectors via slopes and lifts. The area is particularly popular with advanced skiers, but also offers several slopes for beginners.

Highlights of Pass Thurn include several varied red runs, a large snow park for all skill levels, and stunning views of the Hohe Tauern. Advanced skiers enjoy spending a full day here and take the popular route from Kitzbühel to Pass Thurn and back—or in the opposite direction. As in all parts of the ski area, Pass Thurn also offers a good selection of restaurants and mountain huts for breaks and lunch.

Free practice lifts are located in the valley, right next to the G1 Resterhöhe chairlift.

Access lifts:
G1 Resterhöhe, G8/G9 Panoramabahn

Ski connections:
Trails and lifts lead toward Jochberg and Hahnenkamm.

Getting there:
The G1 Resterhöhe chairlift and the mid-station of the G9 Panoramabahn are accessible via bus lines 4010/850. The Resterhöhe and Panoramabahn parking lots, which are available free of charge to lift users, are located directly at the lift stations.

The Bichlalm is a natural snow paradise that is particularly well-suited for ski touring and winter hiking. Although the Bichlalm has only one slope and two ski routes, that is precisely what makes it so special. Away from the hustle and bustle, it offers a peaceful retreat where experiencing nature takes center stage. The H11 Bichlalm chairlift takes you up to the Bichlalm Restaurant. Those who wish to go even higher can either continue on foot or take the H12 snowcat. Once at the top, an impressive mountain landscape unfolds: the peaks of Hochetzkogel and Stuckkogel invite you to enjoy authentic summit experiences.

Access lifts:
H11 Bichlalm valley station or mid-station

Ski connections:
None – standalone ski area

Access:
The H11 Bichlalm chairlift is accessible via bus line 4002. Free parking is available for lift users at both the valley station and the mid-station.

Reith is the perfect place to learn to ski. There are two free practice lifts and a few short slopes that are ideal for families and children.

Beginner lifts:
E3 Reith practice lift, E4 Sun Cord Reith

Ski connections:
None – standalone ski area

Getting there:
During peak season, the Reith-Fleckalmbahn bus takes you close to the lifts. Free parking is available near the ski lifts for lift users.

Gaisberg is the tobogganing hill and is located on the opposite side of Kirchberg from the Hahnenkamm. In addition to the toboggan run, there is also a ski slope and a ski touring route available here. The toboggan run is open during the day and is additionally illuminated from Tuesday through Saturday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For ski tourers, the slope is open on Tuesdays and Fridays until 10:00 p.m.

Access lift:
E1 Gaisberg

Ski connections:
None – standalone ski area

Access:
The E1 Gaisberg lift is about a 10-minute walk from the center of Kirchberg and can also be reached by bus line 861. A free parking lot for lift users is available directly at the valley station.