Austria's most prestigious golf tournament
With four courses in the town and a further twelve in the immediate vicinity, Kitzbühel is one of the leading golf destinations in the Alps. In addition to the golf, an extensive supporting programme for spectators is also planned during the tournament week: Trade Village with food and entertainment at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course, as well as PURA VIDA x Golf – both running from Thursday to Saturday from 4 pm – in Kitzbühel town centre.
Austrian Alpine Open 2026 presented by Kitzbühel – Tyrol
The DP World Tour – formerly the European Tour – has been back in Austria since 2025. As one of the world’s leading professional golf tours, it comprises at least 42 tournaments across 25 countries and is regarded as a stepping stone to the PGA Tour. Following a successful opening at the Gut Altentann Golf Club in SalzburgerLand, Austria’s biggest golf event is now set to move on to Kitzbühel in Tyrol.
- Austrian Alpine Open Qualifying Tournament for amateur and professional golfers at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course
- Taster session at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course
- Practice round at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course
- Press conference at the Hahnenkamm
- Austrian Alpine Open Night in the VIP tent
- 18-hole Pro-Am tournament at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course
- Youth initiative qualifying tournament “Road to AAO26” for “Beat the Pro” at the Kitzbühel Alps Westendorf Golf Course
- Youth initiative: introductory golf experience day and golf clinic with a tour pro at the Kitzbüheler Alpen Westendorf golf course
- ProAm dinner with awards ceremony at the Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort
- Day 1 of the tournament at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course
- Youth initiative: visit to the Austrian Alpine Open at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course and golf clinic with a tour pro
- From 4.00 pm: PURA VIDA X Golf in Kitzbühel town centre
- Day 2 of the tournament at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course
- Youth initiative: visit to the Austrian Alpine Open at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course and a golf clinic with a tour pro
- From 4.00 pm: PURA VIDA X Golf in Kitzbühel town centre
- Day 3 of the tournament – Moving Day – at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course
- Beat the Pro youth initiative at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith Golf Course – children and teenagers take on the pros on the 18th hole
- From 4.00 pm: PURA VIDA X Golf in Kitzbühel town centre
- Final day at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course, followed by the prize-giving ceremony
These players are already taking part
Sepp Straka, currently Austria’s top golfer, is set to attract a lot of attention at the Austrian Alpine Open.
The field also features Rafael Cabrera-Bello and Bernd Wiesberger – a top Ryder Cup player and Austria’s first Ryder Cup participant respectively.
From a local perspective, Maximilian Steinlechner is a promising young player who, following his third-place finish on the HotelPlanner Tour 2025, is well on his way to bigger things.
Defending champion Nicolai von Dellingshausen is also returning to Kitzbühel. The strong German line-up is rounded off by Freddy Schott and Marcel Siem.
Internationally, John Catlin, winner of the 2021 Austrian Open and three-time DP World Tour winner, completes the field.
PURA VIDA x Golf
During the Austrian Alpine Open, “PURA VIDA x Golf” will be bringing a summery atmosphere to Kitzbühel every day from Thursday 28 May to Saturday 30 May 2026, from 4 pm to 9 pm.
In the Stadtpark and the Hinterstadt, visitors can look forward to a varied programme of live music, golf activities and family entertainment. Guests can get active themselves on the putting green and at the golf dartboard, whilst a photo booth ensures lasting memories.
For children and families, there is a colourful range of activities on offer every day, including a bouncy castle, face painting, balloons and a bubble show.
Live music at a glance:
- Thursday, 28 May 2026
Live music with Panthersession and Mobile Music Club - Friday, 29 May 2026
Live music with Barbara O. and Brennholz - Saturday, 30 May 2026
Live music with 69 in the Shade
Directions and shuttle service
There are two shuttle routes available for visitors:
- Yellow Line – Brixen im Thale
Brixen im Thale >> Kirchberg in Tirol >> Final stop: Kitzbühel Bruggerhof
- Green Line – Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel Hornweg >> Kitzbühel im Gries >> Kitzbühel Stadtwerke >> Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm railway station >> Kitzbühel Pfarrauparkplatz >> Kitzbühel Schwarzsee railway station >> Kitzbühel Schwarzsee bathing area >> Final stop: Kitzbühel Bruggerhof
- Red Line – Reith bei Kitzbühel
Reith bei Kitzbühel Kulturhaus >> Kitzbühel Lutzenberg >> Mitarbeiter Parkplatz / Staff Parking
The shuttle buses will take you to the terminus at Kitzbühel Bruggerhof. From there, it is about a 15-minute walk to the entrance of the golf course.
KIDS2GOLF Week in Kitzbühel
What happened behind the scenes
For a tournament of this calibre, the fairways, greens and teeing areas had to meet the highest professional standards. The Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course was therefore comprehensively optimised in terms of layout, maintenance and playability to meet the demands of the Tour and the players.
Thanks to these measures, the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course now fulfils all the requirements of a top-level tournament venue – impressing both in sporting terms and through its stunning visual design.
Hosting the tournament in SalzburgerLand and Kitzbühel – Tyrol is a milestone for professional golf in Austria and strengthens the Alpine region’s position as an attractive year-round destination in the long term. Golf fans can look forward to top-class competitions against an impressive mountain backdrop – a sporting and tourist event of international stature.
These have been carefully integrated into the existing layout without altering the character of the course:
- Hole 1
- Hole 4 – the previous par 4 was redesigned as a par 3 for the Tour
- Hole 5
- Hole 6
- Hole 8
- Hole 13
- Holes 14 & 17 – shared double tee, based on the previous white tee on hole 17
To further enhance the course’s sporting character, additional bunker areas have been created on selected fairways:
- Hole 3
- Hole 5
- Hole 12
- Hole 15
A new chipping green, complete with a practice bunker, has now been added to the training facilities.
With a tee area of around 1,000 square metres and a length of almost 400 metres, the temporary driving range is one of the longest training facilities on the tour. Set against the impressive backdrop of the Wilder Kaiser, it offers ideal conditions for professional training and an exceptional golfing experience.
FAQ
There are two shuttle routes available for visitors. The shuttle buses will take you to the terminus at Kitzbühel Bruggerhof (walking time approx. 15 minutes).
TIP | Travel by train to Schwarzsee station
The Austrian Alpine Open is one of Europe’s most prestigious professional golf tournaments and forms part of the DP World Tour, one of the world’s leading golf tour series.
The tournament will take place from 25 to 31 May 2026.
The venue is the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course in Tyrol.
- Monday & Tuesday: Practice rounds
- Wednesday: Pro-Am tournament
- Thursday to Saturday: Official tournament rounds
- Sunday: Grand Final
Tickets can be conveniently purchased in advance from the online ticket shop.
Prices
- Day ticket on Thursday and Friday: EUR 39.00
- Day ticket on Saturday and Sunday: EUR 59.00
Box Office Opening Hours
- Thursday & Friday: 07:30 AM – 04:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 07:30 AM – 03:00 PM
Tickets purchased at the box office are subject to an additional EUR 5.00 handling fee.
Day tickets and weekly passes for adults, as well as concessions, are available.
Concessionary tickets are available for school pupils (aged 15 to 17), students, senior citizens and people with disabilities (50% or more).
Yes, children under 14 get free entry.
With a day ticket, you can move around freely throughout the tournament grounds.
The tickets will be sent to you digitally by email.
Tickets can also be purchased on the day, subject to availability. However, we recommend buying them in advance.
Yes, mobile phones are permitted, but they must be set to silent mode throughout your stay.
Personal photography and video recording are permitted to a limited extent. Professional cameras are not permitted.
The following are permitted:
- Small bags or rucksacks
- Water bottles
Not permitted:
- Cameras with interchangeable lenses
- Pets (except assistance animals)
- Umbrellas
No, dogs and other animals are not permitted. This does not apply to assistance dogs and guide dogs.
Yes, the tournament grounds are largely accessible. There are parking spaces for people with disabilities at the VIP1 car park (a shuttle service runs from there to the golf course).
The tournament will go ahead even if it rains. In the event of extreme weather conditions, we will provide updates via public announcements, on our website and via social media channels.
Yes, the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course has been extensively upgraded and now meets all the requirements for a DP World Tour tournament.
Kitzbühel is one of the leading golf destinations in the Alps, offering first-class facilities, short distances and stunning Alpine scenery.
Yes, visitors can look forward to a range of high-quality dining options.
Yes, you can find all the information about the shuttle and transport schemes here.
Tournament grounds
, Thursday to Sunday: 7.30 am until approximately one hour after the end of play
Trade Village
Thursday to Sunday: 7.30 am until approx. 1 hour after the end of play
VIP area
VIP check-in: from 07:30
VIP hospitality: 09:00 until approx. 1 hour after the end of play
The schedule, including start times and events, is updated daily and published online at (www.austrianalpineopen.com) as well as on-site.
Yes, as part of the “PURA VIDA x Golf” event, there will be a varied programme of activities for children and families in Kitzbühel town centre from Thursday to Saturday.
Yes, at Trade Village on the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course, you can look forward to food and drink as well as entertainment, including interactive games, competitions and more.
