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Authentic Fine Dining with Exceptional Flavor Combinations

Varied Menu with Regional Specialties

Tyrolean Cuisine in a Breathtaking Location

The Lebenberg Restaurant - Bold, Delicious, Refined

Authentic Top-Tier Cuisine in a Traditional Tavern

Tyrolean Hospitality with a Touch of Elegance

Tyrolean Specialties in a Traditional Setting

Tyrolean Cuisine with Tradition

Modern creations at Schwarzsee

Regional Delicacies in a Traditional Atmosphere

Exquisite Top-Tier Cuisine Rooted in the Region

Cuisine and Enjoyment

Tradition Meets Modernity

Traditional Family Run Inn on the Hahnenkamm

Gourmet Dining at Its Finest

From Energy Cuisine to the Perfect Steak

Rustic Alpine Hut with a Family Atmosphere

Alpine Raffinesse & Culinary Delights

Culinary Delights from Tyrolean Tavern Cuisine

Exquisite cuisine at the foot of the Hahnenkamm

Homemade Dishes in a Breathtaking Setting

Our sixth issue appears in the new Kitzbühel design. Find out more about the history of the Kitzbühel Tennis Club. Experience Kitzbühel events with us in the summer and autumn months and take a look…

Surrounded by historical exhibits and Tyrolean farmhouse culture, Willi Gionmoena, chairman of the ‘ Bauernhausmuseum Hinterobernau’ association, takes us back into the history of Kitzbühel and gives…

Start your day pleasurably in the morning sun.

April is traditionally the reading month of the year in Austria. For World Book Day on April 23, we have compiled the Kitzbühel classics for you. Highly recommended rating.

Immerse yourself in the glass workshop of Tom Schneidinger and the craftsmanship that has developed over generations in the picturesque Kitzbühel, Austria, and has been passed down. Their world is…

Discover the joy of skiing with our user-friendly guide. We've compiled all the essential information in one place, providing tips on what you need, where to go, and what to expect for a seamless and…

Every year, with the Advent and Christmas season, a very ancient tradition awakens anew: the Christmas nativity scene. Master cot builder Markus takes us into the workshop of the Aurach nativity scene…

Advent, Advent, a little light is burning. But before the first candle can shine brightly, the traditional Advent wreath first has to be made, or rather tied. "Isn't it called an 'Advent wreath'?",…

If there's one thing you can't miss this winter, it's a winter break in Kitzbühel. We dream of starry winter nights in the mountains, untracked powder snow slopes and fluffy-sweet Kaiserschmarrn in…

In the fifth issue of Kitzbühel Magazine, we take you back in time. Find out more about winter in Kitzbühel, e.g. with skiers Didier Cuche and Kristian Ghedina. We take our readers on a journey into…

A Fun Parallel Exchange of Skiing Legends Didier Cuche and Kristian Ghedina

The Grand Hotel narrates about opulence, decline, and rebirth

In search of personal, thoughtful gifts, we discovered the Stitching Box in Aurach.

Florian is not a trained restaurateur, but he discovered his love of tourism as a child when he was allowed to carry milk to a guesthouse in the village. "My childhood dream was either to become a…

When the longest day meets the shortest night, we celebrate solstice. Always around June 21. 

Many paths lead across the Streif. On foot downhill, on skis, by bike or by paraglider. With this you can experience an unforgettable moment over Kitzbühel.

What makes Kitzbühel so worth living in? A popular question that always leads us to similar answers. We appreciate our beautiful nature, which invites you to be active - summer and winter, including…

When the sun is not shining from the sky, no reason to be bored. There is enough to experience, see and do in the Gamsstadt. Here are a few tips from us for a varied vacation day! "Sunshine is…

Wido Sieberer from Kitzbühel introduces you to his workplace - and he's passionate about it, because the Museum Kitzbühel has a lot to offer.

Hans-Peter Schwaiger has been with the Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel for over 30 years and is currently manager of the ski slopes in theso called core ski area and knows the ski slopes and the snow like…

Die Kitzbüheler Skilehrerin Mona Marko nimmt Sie mit auf eine Ski-Runde vom Kitzbüheler Hahnenkamm bis nach Jochberg.

The Huber family from Kitzbühel has been responsible for the chimneys in Kitzbühel, Aurach, and Jochberg for five generations.

Bringing a lot of joy with very little - true to this motto, Josy works as a glass engraver in her favorite place in the Kitzbühel region: her own studio in Jochberg.

Join us in the third edition of Kitzbühel Magazine to a place of inspiration and pioneering spirit.

Mona Marko, a young woman from Kitzbühel has made her own thoughts about a perfect autumn day. She tested everything herself and wrote it down for you.

The bike and ski instructor Sam Tomlin, who comes from the English Cotswolds, has been living in Kitzbühel for some time and takes us and two of his bike students on a tour to the Pengelstein.

In addition to her passion for movement, the initiator of the Malers' platform is fully committed to the Erbhof in Kitzbühel.

Anne Götzendorfer, swimming instructor and local, takes you on a dreamy swim at Schwarzsee Kitzbühel today. For us, the perfect start to a warm summer day.

Join us on a round of golf at the Kitzbühel Kaps golf course with Lukas Hinterseer, professional footballer in the 2nd German Bundesliga.

Experience the most beautiful day in your life in the mountains - getting married here in Kitzbühel is becoming more and more popular. We present two important people for your wedding.

Lukas Hinterseer, professional soccer player in the 2nd German Bundesliga, will take you on a varied round of golf at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course today.

Marco is a Kitzbühel local, passionate musician, mushroom hunter and hairdresser.

Axel Naglich, Kitzbühel architect and organizer of the Wings for Life Run, will take you on a varied run from the city into beautiful nature. Put on your running shoes and don´t miss this experience. 

Since 2006, the Bärenbadalm means: enjoy a breathtaking view accompanied by fine sound and good cuisine.

In the middle of it all and yet relaxing. The Melkalm impresses with a combination of a perfect location in the ski area of Kitzbühel and a feel-good atmosphere to relax.

Sitting outside in the sun, warming up in the cozy parlor or simply enjoying Tyrolean specialties to the fullest - all this is possible at the Hahnenkammstüberl.

A hike in the mountains or a day on the ski slopes - everyone deserves a break. And what better place to do so than a traditional restaurant with a panoramic view of the Alps?

Enjoy the traditional Tyrolean cuisine to the fullest with a fascinating view of the Alpine landscape.

Arrive, feel good and enjoy - all this is offered by the Berggasthof Bichlalm, which will wrap you around its finger with regional delicacies.

What could be better than waking up in the middle of the Kitzbühel Alps and being the first on the slopes?

Together with the Tyrolean celebrity Lisa Hauser, you will be shown one of the most beautiful running tours around Kitzbühel. Perhaps Lisa will also convince you to discover the beautiful Alpine…

When many colorful bouquets are carried through Kitzbühel on Palm Sunday, it is no coincidence. Before the Palm procession, children in particular bring their palm bouquets for consecration. However,…

Easter celebrates the resurrection from the dead. There are many traditional customs that have been passed on to the next generations for many years.

The first rays of sunshine sweeten my winter morning, while I still gaze sleepily at the glittering snow crystals. My view wanders over the surrounding mountains - what a sight ...

Become an adventurer an use the diverse offer in the region with the whole family.

Indulgence has a special place in Kitzbühel. Cheese, schnapps, bacon and many other natural products are still produced in the region in a traditional handmade way.

The fact that Tyrol has much more to offer beyond alpine romance and summit experiences is proven by its rich cultural heritage and countless sights.

Countless serpentines, narrow natural stone tunnels and fantastic views of the mountain world: On Tyrol's high alpine roads, the country shows itself from a completely different perspective.

Lent begins in the Roman Catholic Church on Ash Wednesday and lasts 40 days. Enjoyment and fasting at the same time - some Kitzbühel chefs were happy to tell us their dishes for Lent - easy to…

Tyrol has very special natural jewels to offer and is known far beyond its borders for its alpine landscape, species-rich alpine meadows and many extraordinary animal and plant species.

In the unique mountain adventure world in the Kitzbühel Alps, it's all about fun and adventure for young explorers and discoverers.

Immerse yourself in the incomparable winter landscape of the Kitzbüheler Horn together with hiking guide Doris Ritter. Put on your snowshoes and experience magical moments far above the roofs of…

When Toni Ehrensperger from Kitzbühel discovered his passion for cross-country skiing thanks to a friend at the age of 20, he was not yet aware of how much this sport would shape the rest of his life.

It is the local heroes that make Kitzbühel so unique. The LocalHeroes family has grown considerably in 2021. Look back with us on an exciting 2021.

When Christoph started carving at the age of 8, his enthusiasm for the Krampus began at the same time. Today Christoph is the chairman of the Ruatn Pass Kitzbühel and ...

As angular and edgy as the Tyroleans themselves are, they eat "round" here. Because much of what is put on the plate in this country is round. We present five of these specialties here.

Sabine Sommeregger got her first sewing machine as a gift at the age of 4. The foundation for her choice of profession and career was thus laid very early. Today Sabine is...

The Manchester-born athlete Paul Doyle has been living in Kitzbühel for some time now and lets you take part in one of his favourite trail running tours. Enjoy the diverse nature and maybe you too…

In 865, Pope Gregory IV proclaimed 1 November as All Saints' Day. In the days leading up to 1 November, the cemeteries are bustling with activity: the graves are prepared for the upcoming…

Die Brugger-Alm in Jochberg auf 1.365 m verwöhnt mit traumhafter Aussicht und bodenständiger Küche.

Together with Benni Raich, you will be whisked away into the nature of Kitzbühel as part of Kitzbühel On Tour. Enjoy the views of the Wilder Kaiser, the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Hahnenkamm on a tour…

Cycling high up the Hahnenkamm - get involved in this challenge, because it's worth it. Benni Raich takes you along and shows you how impressive a tour through the Alps can be.

Lisa Hauser, a biathlete who lives in Reith, takes you on an exciting hiking tour through the southern mountains of Kitzbühel. Be inspired by the fascinating views and be ready for an unforgettable…

Ich liebe die Stille am Morgen – atme tief und ruhig die frische Morgenluft ein. Falls ihr mich noch nicht kennt, ich bin der wärmste Moorsee der Alpen – der Schwarzsee in Kitzbühel. Auf so manchem…

A guest commentary by photographer and Neo-Kitzbühel fan Danijel Jovanovic. For his visit to Kitzbühel this time he has chosen the theme Bike and Hike. In glorious weather Danijel tells us about his…

Over a year ago Barbara started up Reither Eisladl with her home-made ice-cream.

In some places you feel particularly well, maybe even suddenly better. Power places have existed since time immemorial - often the power place is an old tree, special rock formations or simply a bench…

The Alpine flower garden was established on the Kitzbüheler Horn in 1984. The meadowland was first cleared from the rocks by the parents of Barbara Schmidt, Eva and Toni Hofer, in collaboration with…

A guest commentary by photographer and Neo-KItzbühel fan Danijel Jovanovic. In the current issue of "TIROL" he reports on his hunt for thunderstorms - reverent to the forces of nature, Danijel…

Hikes in the valley and up to the middle station. On the mountains there is currently still some snow. Up to about 1,200 meters, most of the hiking trails should already be free of snow. We have put…

A life for mining and water With the Kupferplatte mine, Jochberg has the last active copper mine in Central Europe. In a conversation with Johann "Hansi" Grander, we learn how important mining was for…

The forest is good for us - we breathe in the cocktail of scents from the trees and absorb them through our skin

Until the 1970s, it was the custom of the Kitzbühel Rifle Company to hold the grave vigil in the parish church on Holy Saturday. For some years now, six local traditional societies have been meeting…

Tradition and customs are close to her heart, Easter with its multitude of customs is almost in the blood of the committed Kitzbühel farmer.

Auf zur kulinarischen Höhenwanderung - Die 3-Gänge-Tour entlang der Südberge.

Reaching for Easter eggs on the supermarket shelf may be the more convenient solution, but certainly not the more fun one. Especially when the Easter eggs are dyed with all-natural ingredients – just…

We are visiting Rosemarie Sathrum-Gasteiger at Hohenegger Hof above Kitzbühel, directly on the Ganslern slope. The rich ground contributes significantly to providing for the whole family.Rosemarie…

Lena Hoschek - WELCOME to Kitzbühel! After the locations in Vienna and Graz, the Styrian-born and well-known designer now opens a flagship store in Kitzbühel.

In the Hahnenkamm Street, at the foot of the famous Streif race track, you will find the legendary shop of master tailor Franz Prader. He is an institution in our country and his custom-made clothing…

Every day like vacation – a gift to live hereMargarete Klingler, goldsmith in Kitzbühel and part of our “LocalHeroes” series, raves about her hometown Kitzbühel. That’s why she gladly returned to…

Autumn spoils us not only with its splendor of colors but also with the many delicacies that we can harvest.  To enjoy the fruits and the harvested vegetables longer, preserving is the BEST.

Walter Hopfner’s hobbies and passions are just as wide-ranging.

If someone knows all about bikes, then you certainly won’t come across the bike expert Raimund Stanger, born in Kitzbühel, part of the #LocalHeroes family and he lives and loves cycling like no one…

Gerhard from the Schattbergalm – With the cows for a mountain summer retreat

The KAT Walk in the Kitzbühel Alps is a long-distance hiking trail. From Hopfgarten to St.Ulrich am Pillersee in 6 stages.

Markus, nature boy and young hotelier with passion – how to bring guests and locals together …

For me there is no alternative on sunny mornings, than to rise and shine and head up the mountain. The reward – breakfast on the mountain A top tip from me for a sporty morning with a special reward…

Hiking is healthy, makes you fit and keeps you young! Kitzbühel was the first destination to be awarded the European Hiking Quality Seal in 2019. HIKING is close to our hearts! 

Signe Reisch – passionate host, committed president of Kitzbühel Tourism, mother of three and enthusiastic Kitzbüheler in the fourth generation

Since I can remember my father has spent the summer months from late May to late August on the mountain pastures. Already at the age of 15 he started to look after the cows on the various mountain…

With Sabine you feel right at home. In her idyllic garden with a view of the mountains, you can forget the daily routine for a while with fresh farmhouse bread.

Kaspar Frauenschuh has never listened to what the customers want. Perhaps that is why his fashion label of the same name, “Frauenschuh”, is so successful?

And here is one of many stories told by our Head-Greenkeeper Helmut, who has been working at the golf course Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith with passion and commitment for many years.

Some places are different. They are full of power and energy, you suddenly feel better. "There are also some of them here in Kitzbühel," says Harald Kunstowny, who introduces you to a few power…

The host with the good mood recipe

Water, wax & sparks

Actor Michael Walde-Berger about his famous Kitzbühel painter grandfather, Alfons Walde.  

A stop in a cozy ski hut is simply part of a good day's skiing. No ski day without a snack, a hearty soup or a grandiose Kaiserschmarrn.

Ex-world-class skier and skiing legend Mathias Leitner is still skiing brilliantly at the age of over 80. Find out more about his time on the snow-white slopes here.

"Let me introduce you, this is my office," Markus "Mäx" Dagn says to his guests as they stand at the top of a snow-covered mountain about to ski down the pristine slope in powder snow....

An impressive experience - the ride on a snow groomer. Learn more about the morning and evening hours on the slopes.

Whether it's a snowstorm, fear of injury or not being able to ski - there are many reasons why the skis prefer to stay in the basement. Nevertheless, a winter day in Kitzbühel can be enjoyed quite…

Pay attention to the sounds in downtown Kitzbühel and you will quickly notice a melody that sounds twice a day. Find out what is behind this melody here.

Too early, too cold, too dark. Occasional slumps are quite normal in the cold winter months. Lisa Stampfer from Kitzbühel has a few good, quick and above all "feel-good" tips for the long and cold…

Alpacas now feel very comfortable at the mountain farm "Reichwand" with the Mayr family. Since 2016, 5 alpacas live here - three mares and two young stallions.  But why alpacas at the Tyrolean…

A tradition for many years - the Advent wreath tying. But where does this tradition come from and how can you easily tie an Advent wreath yourself?

Explore Kitzbühel's nature on a nice walk - learn more about the versatile walking trails around Kitzbühel.

Lisi lives with her family on a beautiful farm “Maurachhof” at the foot of the Hahnenkamm. For the ingredients that make up her products in the Maurachhof farm shop, Lisi does not have to go far.

When the people of Kitzbühel gather for the Corpus Christi procession on the second Thursday after Whitsun, the town embarks on a journey into the past for one morning.

Spontaneously and quickly from the big city to the countryside? A sporty and at the same time relaxed weekend with friends? Here are the best tips for a weekend in Kitzbühel.

Surfing instructors on the famous waves of Hawaii, diving instructors in the turquoise-blue bays of Greece, skiing instructors in romantic, wintery Kitzbühel. Some professions enjoy an almost mystical…

This was the motto at the 1st cooking course in the specialty store of the Huber butchery. The Huber Catering team came up with the idea during a lunch - carving, cooking and then enjoying.  

No, this saying is not true at all. At least not with this cooking course.  On 10.03.2018, I was allowed to look into the cooking pots of Gasthof Auwirt with five other "hobby cooks".

As many delicacies as are served up at Christmas, there are not the whole year. Many hours are spent at home in the kitchen to spoil his loved ones culinary. 

The Christmas season has begun. But how did people actually celebrate Christmas in the past and what traditions might still exist today?

Enjoy the pre-Christmas season with homemade decorations. A nice way to get the materials you can find here.

People lose things all the time, but only a few take the trouble to go to the lost property office in Kitzbühel's town hall. That's why so many interesting items can be found there.

Did you know that Ian Fleming (1908-1964) British-born inventor of 007 spent several years in Kitzbühel? According to his notes for him a very intense and formative time.  

Take a look into the life of a ski instructor. Leander Dagn will tell you a story or two about his career.

In mid-October, East Tyrolean mountaineer Andreas "Andy" Holzer visited us in Kitzbühel as part of a photo shoot. It's supposed to be a hike over the Streif, but what makes it so special, you can find…

The days are getting shorter, trees are losing their leaves, downtown is quieter, animals are taking care of enough winter fat. A very special time of the year.

More about "Best of the Alps" Best of the Alps - 13 sounding names like Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, St.Anton am Arlberg, Crans-Montana, Grindelwald, Kitzbühel, Zermatt, Seefeld, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Lech…

More and more people want to spend their free time in the mountains. Our beautiful mountain world around is perfect for this, whether in summer or winter. 

Günther Aigner from Waidring, has been dealing with the issues surrounding the "future of alpine skiing" for many years. To this end, he completed diploma studies in sports science and business…

Ideal excursion destination for the whole family at any time of the year, the Wildpark Aurach. A truly beautiful piece of nature above the small village of Aurach. Lovingly tended for several…

For over 30 years Fritz Mitteregger, a Kitzbühel legend, has been taking care of these tennis courts!  Reason enough to introduce him to our readers. Fritz - our "hero on the tennis court"

The Kitzbüheler Horn is the steepest cycling mountain in Austria. For almost 40 years, cyclists have been competing here on a consistently steep route that doesn't allow for a breather.