The Streif is the venue for the world-famous Hahnenkamm Race. Even without the high speeds of the World Cup, guests can experience the course up close—from the start house to the famous key sections along the descent.

Streif Start
House Right next to the top station of the Hahnenkamm gondola (A1)—with a view of the legendary start slope and one of the most historic sites in alpine skiing.

Streif Family Run (Run 21)
Runs alongside the race course in several places and offers views of well-known sections such as the Mausefalle, Alte Schneise, Hausbergkante, Zielschuss, and Zielsprung.

Other race venues
From here, the Super-G start and the Ganslernhang, the venue for the slalom race, are also clearly visible.

Hahnenkamm – Pengelstein – Kirchberg
Around the Hahnenkamm and Pengelstein, you can explore numerous runs between Kitzbühel and Kirchberg. The 3S cable car connects this area with Jochberg and Resterhöhe, making it possible to enjoy extended ski days across several mountains.

Jochberg – Pass Thurn – Resterhöhe
From Jochberg, the interconnected ski area continues to Resterhöhe at Pass Thurn. This area can be reached via the 3S cable car or the local feeder lifts.

Kitzbüheler Horn
The Kitzbüheler Horn is a separate area of KitzSki, accessible via the Horn lifts. It is not connected to the Hahnenkamm by pistes or lift facilities. To travel between the two areas, you need to make your way through the valley.

One of the most diverse culinary scenes in the Alps—from traditional ski huts to award-winning mountain restaurants.

Free practice areas are available in the valley for your first skiing attempts in the KitzSki area. They are suitable for children and adults who are new to skiing. You can find the locations and lift identifiers below under “Free Practice Areas in the Valley”.

An impressive ski circuit spanning multiple peaks and valleys that connects the KitzSki and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental ski areas. The route winds through the Kitzbühel Alps on varied slopes, offering ever-changing views of the surrounding mountain landscape.

• Length: 88 km ski circuit
• Elevation gain: 17,232 m total
• Slopes: 30 blue, 27 red, and 1 black
• Ticket prices and further information can be found at KitzSki.

The ski touring area can be accessed via the Bichlalm lift and offers a designated ascent route for ski touring on groomed pistes. Please observe current access permissions and closures.

Tyrol is one of Austria’s best-known winter sports regions and offers numerous ski resorts to suit a range of preferences. Kitzbühel is one of Tyrol’s internationally acclaimed ski destinations, combining 233 kilometres of slopes in the KitzSki ski area with the historic town centre, Tyrolean mountain hut culture and a wide range of leisure activities. The ski area was rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by Skiresort.de. This makes Kitzbühel ideal for both an active skiing holiday and leisurely winter days in the Tyrolean Alps.

Kitzbühel is ideal for beginners, families, keen skiers and those looking to enjoy the experience. Free practice lifts and local ski schools make it easy to get started, whilst the extensive ski areas around Hahnenkamm, Pengelstein, Jochberg and Pass Thurn offer a variety of runs. The Kitzbüheler Horn is particularly appealing to families and groups with varying levels of skiing ability. Guests wishing to combine skiing with fine dining, wellness, shopping or other winter activities will also find a wide range of options in Kitzbühel.

A skiing holiday in Kitzbühel combines skiing in an internationally acclaimed ski resort with the Alpine way of life, traditional cuisine and a historic town centre. KitzSki offers 233 kilometres of runs, 58 lifts and the world-famous Streif on the Hahnenkamm. Beginners and families can make use of free practice lifts in the valley, whilst more experienced skiers will find a wide variety of runs. A particular highlight is the proximity between the town and the mountain: the valley station of the Hahnenkammbahn is situated right next to Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm railway station and just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.

The ski season in Tyrol and Austria begins at different times, depending on altitude, snow and weather conditions. Whilst some glacier ski resorts open as early as autumn, many traditional winter ski resorts start in November or December. KitzSki in Kitzbühel is one of the ski resorts with a traditionally early start to the season. The first skiing weekend on the Hahnenkamm is scheduled for 21 and 22 November 2026. The further opening of the slopes and lifts depends on current conditions. Information on this can be found in the KitzSki piste and lift status report.

The best time of year for a skiing holiday in Kitzbühel depends on your personal preferences. In December, you can combine skiing with the Kitzbühel Advent celebrations. January is all about alpine winter sports and the world-famous Hahnenkamm Races. February is particularly popular with families, whilst March often offers longer, sunny days on the slopes and relaxing moments on the terraces of the mountain restaurants. Those who prefer quieter slopes should plan their stay during the week and outside school holidays where possible. Snow and slope conditions can vary throughout the season.

KitzSki offers excellent conditions for skiing thanks to its modern snow-making facilities, professional piste grooming and the natural terrain. The predominantly grass-covered mountain slopes allow pistes to be groomed when there is as little as around 30 centimetres of snow, depending on the ground conditions and snow quality. Over 1,260 snow guns support the snowmaking operations. Actual conditions depend on temperature, precipitation and weather developments. When planning your holiday, we recommend checking the latest snow report as well as the piste and lift status for KitzSki.

The KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg ski resort offers 233 kilometres of slopes and 58 ski lifts. These include blue runs for beginners and leisure skiers, red runs for experienced skiers, and black runs for athletic, experienced winter sports enthusiasts. The Hahnenkamm, Pengelstein, Jochberg and Pass Thurn areas are all linked. The Kitzbüheler Horn forms a separate part of the ski resort. Among the most famous runs is the legendary Streif on the Hahnenkamm.

The cost of a skiing holiday in Kitzbühel depends on the time of year, accommodation, length of stay, ski pass and additional services such as ski hire or ski lessons. An adult’s one-day ski pass for KitzSki costs, during the 2026/27 winter season, 69 euros in the ‘Spar’ season, 76 euros in the ‘Vorteil’ season or 83 euros in the ‘Premium’ season, depending on the time of year. Reduced rates apply for children and teenagers. Ten free practice lifts allow beginners to try skiing without needing a regular ski pass for these facilities. You can find current prices and offers at KitzSki.

You have several options:

• Mobile ticket: Tickets can be purchased via an app and used on your smartphone.
• Buy at the ticket machine at the lift station.
• Rechargeable and personalised KitzSki Pure Card: order online and have it sent by post (5–7 working days).
• Order and pay online: collect on site from a ticket machine or at the ticket office.
• Buy from one of the many ticket offices.
• Buy from your accommodation.

Yes, Kitzbühel is a good choice for a skiing holiday without your own car. The town has three railway stations: Kitzbühel, Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm and Kitzbühel Schwarzsee. Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm station is situated right next to the valley station of the Hahnenkammbahn, providing direct access to the ski area. Ski buses connect to other valley stations and surrounding towns. With a valid ski pass or guest card, selected bus and train services can be used free of charge. You can find the latest timetables and terms of use on the ÖBB and VVT websites.

Yes, Kitzbühel offers plenty of opportunities to learn to ski or improve your technique. Ski schools offer courses for children, teenagers and adults, as well as private lessons for different ability levels. In Kitzbühel, the free practice lifts at Mocking, Rasmusleiten and Ministreif are available, amongst others. Further practice facilities can be found in Reith and Jochberg, for example. An overview of the ski schools and ski hire shops makes it easier to plan your first day on the slopes.

Yes, in Kitzbühel and the surrounding area there are accommodation options right on the ski slopes, as well as hotels in the immediate vicinity of the slopes. These include, for example, hotels on the Hahnenkamm and in the area around the valley stations. On the accommodation overview provided by Kitzbühel Tourism, you’ll find both genuine ski-in/ski-out accommodation and hotels no more than a ten-minute walk from the nearest ski slope. The exact location and accessibility of the ski area are specified for each accommodation option.

A skiing holiday in Kitzbühel offers plenty to do away from the slopes too. Winter walking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and ice skating round off the range of winter sports on offer. The historic town centre is the perfect place to stroll, shop and relax. Added to this are traditional Tyrolean restaurants, wellness facilities and cultural events. This makes Kitzbühel ideal for couples, families and groups where not all guests wish to ski every day.