Cherished Traditions in the City & Sun Skiing on the Mountains

Easter holiday in Kitzbühel: great skiing offers for the whole family and a varied entertainment program in the city. Numerous old Easter customs and traditions also belong to Kitzbühel, as do the many colorful Easter eggs, flower arrangements and lovely decorations. Experience the tradition at the cozy Easter markets in Kitzbühel, Aurach and Jochberg with local handcrafts, live music and Easter themed stands. 

 

Easter Traditions to Experience

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easter time in Kitzbühel

Easter holds history, stands for traditions handed down and enjoyable recipes that should not be forgotten under any circumstances. The Kitzbühel Easter program includes highlights for the whole family, such as palm bush tying, Easter egg dyeing, Easter candle making and traditional Easter pastry baking, but also interesting customs festivals and themed hikes to regional pilgrimage sites are on the program for 2026.

 

Program highlights Easter 2026

Culinary delights

Culinary delights

Easter Gourmet Market with Local Specialties in Kitzbühel | Easter Markets in the Hiking Villages

Tradition

Tradition

Easter Egg Shooting | Wreath Making | Palm Bouquet Binding | Easter Surprise | Easter Gathering | Easter Tradition Walk | Easter Concerts | Wooden Clapper Tradition

Activities

Activities

Guided Easter-Themed Hikes: Mystical Star Walk, Spring Hike, Way of the Cross Hike | Goat Trekking | Insight into the World of Biathlon | Art Nights

Kids' program

Kids' program

Baking Workshops for Easter Pastries | Pony Riding | Petting Zoo | Traditional Easter Egg Dyeing | Puppet Show with Kasperl | Craft Workshops | Easter Egg Hunt

Easter-Program

Enjoy the surroundings with your family and friends on a horse-drawn carriage ride.

www.henntalhof.at


01:30 PM – Supervised small animal feeding for children in the “Streichlstadl”
Saturday, Sunday & Easter Monday
Wildpark Aurach
http://www.wildpark-tirol.at


02:30 PM – Wildlife feeding at the feeding area
daily
Wildpark Aurach
http://www.wildpark-tirol.at


10:00 AM – 08:00 PM – Exhibition & Art of the Primary Schools Reith, Kitzbühel, Aurach and the partner town Bad Soden am Taunus
Organised by Verein Kitzbühel Aktiv

Foyer Aquarena Kitzbühel

https://kitzaktiv.at/


By appointment – Easter Egg Shooting of the Sportschützengilde Kitzbühel
for groups of 15 persons or more

Appointment with Stefan Uhrofer
T +43 676 83621319

Vereinsheim Kitzbühel, Pfarrau 1

 


Saturday, 21 & Sunday, 22 March

10:00 AM – 05:00 PM – 5th Leukental Easter Exhibition and Market in Oberndorf

Alfons-Walde-Weg 29, Oberndorf

from 01:00 PM – Making Hay Bunnies

Stroking rabbits
Organised by the Parents’ Association Jochberg

Voluntary donations requested

s’Amtl in Jochberg

07:30 PM – 09:00 PM – Art Nights in Kitzbühel – Easter Edition

Discover your creative side and enjoy a relaxing evening full of art and inspiration with creative themes around Easter.

Learn different techniques in a relaxed atmosphere in a small group.

Cost per person EUR 25.00 incl. materials and one drink.
Registration requested.

http://www.celineliebi.com/artnights

Atelier Céline Liebi
Rennfeld 18 a, Kitzbühel

 

 

08:00 AM – 04:00 PM – Kitzbühel Easter Delicacy Market

Organic products, bread, fruit, vegetables, eggs, bacon, pastries, schnapps, flowers, herbs and much more.
Various stalls with handicrafts.

Kitzbühel town centre


08:30 AM – 01:00 PM – Spring Brunch at the Blütenwerkstatt in Reith

With palm branch tying we celebrate a cosy start into spring and Easter with many new creations and decoration ideas.

Contribution EUR 20.00

Blütenwerkstatt Reith, Münichau

https://www.blueten-werkstatt.at/de/die-bluetenwerkstatt.html


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Children Baking with Michael

The cool oven returns to the Stadtpark!

Mix dough, knead, shape figures – Michael shows you how it’s done.
And of course you bake your masterpiece yourself.


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Easter Bunny Workshop

Lisi Hotel – let yourself be surprised.


10:00 AM – 01:00 PM – Candle Crafting with Christine

Small participation fee
Directly at the Easter market stall


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Craft Workshop with Michaela from Stickkiste

Marbled Easter eggs
EUR 3.00 per egg

stickkiste.at


12:00 PM – 02:00 PM – Palm Branch Tying with Petzi & Sophia

Doing good for the region.

Contribution per palm branch and instruction EUR 15.00
Finished palm branch EUR 40.00

Donations go to Kultunion.

www.kultunion.at

Stadtpark Kitzbühel


12:00 PM – 02:00 PM – Exciting Easter Adventures in Wildpark Aurach

Children and families explore wildlife riddles, Easter egg hunting, games and a creative Easter craft corner.

Children EUR 5.00
Adults EUR 10.00

Admission includes Wildpark visit.

Registration
info@kinderfreunde-kitzbuehel.at
+43 664 2343909

https://www.wildpark-tirol.at/de/wildpark-aurach.html
www.kinderfreunde-kitzbuehel.at/veranstaltungen


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Pony Riding for Children

Henntalhof Kitzbühel
EUR 5.00 per round

Stadtpark Kitzbühel

https://www.henntalhof.at/angebot/kutschenfahrten/


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Alpakahof Pletzern from Kitzbühel

Jack the Sunnyboy comes to the Easter market with Carlos & Rocky.

https://www.kitz-alpakas.at/


11:00 AM – Festive unveiling of an Easter surprise

A true community project created together with a lot of heart.

Stadtpark Kitzbühel


02:00 PM – 05:00 PM – Jochberg Easter Hoangascht

Easter egg hunt with Stuppsi & Schnuffi, market with regional products, palm branch tying and traditional fasting soup.

Kultursaal Jochberg


02:00 PM – 07:00 PM – Easter Egg Shooting in Jochberg

Vereinsheim Jochberg


03:00 PM – 08:00 PM – Easter Egg Shooting in Reith

Vereinsheim Volksschule Reith

08:00 AM – 04:00 PM – Kitzbühel Easter Delicacy Market

Organic products, bread, fruit, vegetables, eggs, bacon, pastries, schnapps, flowers, herbs and much more.
Various stalls with handicrafts.

Kitzbühel town centre


08:30 AM – 01:00 PM – Spring Brunch at the Blütenwerkstatt in Reith

Palm branch tying creates a cosy introduction to spring and Easter with many new creations and decoration ideas.

Contribution EUR 20.00

Blütenwerkstatt Reith, Münichau

https://www.blueten-werkstatt.at/de/die-bluetenwerkstatt.html


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Children Baking with Michael

The cool oven returns to the Stadtpark.

Mix dough, knead, shape figures – Michael shows you how it’s done.
Bake your masterpiece yourself in the oven.

Stadtpark Kitzbühel


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Easter Bunny Workshop

Lisi Hotel – let yourself be surprised.


10:00 AM – 01:00 PM – Candle Crafting with Christine

Small participation fee
Directly at the Easter market stall


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Craft Workshop with Michaela from Stickkiste

Marbled Easter eggs
EUR 3.00 per egg

stickkiste.at


12:00 PM – 02:00 PM – Palm Branch Tying with Petzi & Sophia

Doing good for the region.

Contribution EUR 15.00 including instructions
Finished palm branches EUR 40.00

Donations go to Kultunion.

www.kultunion.at

Stadtpark Kitzbühel


12:00 PM – 02:00 PM – Easter Adventures in Wildpark Aurach

Wildlife riddles, Easter egg collecting, games and a creative craft corner.

Children EUR 5.00
Adults EUR 10.00

Admission includes Wildpark visit.

Registration
info@kinderfreunde-kitzbuehel.at
+43 664 2343909

https://www.wildpark-tirol.at/de/wildpark-aurach.html
www.kinderfreunde-kitzbuehel.at/veranstaltungen


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Pony Riding for Children

Henntalhof Kitzbühel
EUR 5.00 per round

Stadtpark Kitzbühel

https://www.henntalhof.at/angebot/kutschenfahrten/


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Alpakahof Pletzern

Jack the Sunnyboy comes to the Easter market with Carlos & Rocky.

https://www.kitz-alpakas.at/


11:00 AM – Festive unveiling of an Easter surprise

A true community project created together with a lot of heart.

Stadtpark Kitzbühel


02:00 PM – 05:00 PM – Jochberg Easter Hoangascht

Easter egg hunt with Stuppsi & Schnuffi, market with regional products, palm branch tying and traditional fasting soup.

Kultursaal Jochberg


02:00 PM – 07:00 PM – Easter Egg Shooting in Jochberg

Vereinsheim Jochberg


03:00 PM – 08:00 PM – Easter Egg Shooting in Reith

Vereinsheim Volksschule Reith

11:30 AM – 04:00 PM – Palm Sunday Market at Wildpark Aurach

Wildpark Easter Bunny “Stubsi” distributes colourful Easter eggs.

11:30 AM – Bouncy castle
12:00 PM – Auracher Gunglmusig
12:00 PM – 03:00 PM – Face painting with Anna Maria

https://www.wildpark-tirol.at/de/wildpark-aurach.html


02:00 PM – 07:00 PM – Easter Egg Shooting in Jochberg

Vereinsheim Jochberg

09:45 AM – Guided Hike

Active recreation and nature experience.

Mountain hiking guide Carina
Free with the Kitzbühel guest card

Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourismus

10:00 AM – Easter Walk with Alpacas in Jochberg

Morning mountain air, Easter eggs, egg liqueur and maybe an alpaca kiss.

Duration approx. 2.5 hours.

Price
EUR 25.00 with alpaca
EUR 20.00 accompanying person
Children under 5 EUR 5.00

Registration until 06:00 PM the day before

info@myapart.at
T +43 664 2175200

https://www.myapart.at/de/alpaka-aktivitaeten.html

Alpakaerlebnis & Hofladen Jochberg
Family Bachler

09:45 AM – Guided Spring Hike

From Kitzbühel via Malernweg to Aurach.

Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourismus
Free with guest card


02:00 PM – 04:00 PM – Children’s Painting Afternoon

Spring is here and Easter is approaching.

Cost EUR 25.00 incl. materials and drink.

Atelier Céline Liebi
http://www.celineliebi.com/artnights

 

 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – A Basket of Colourful Eggs

Natural egg dyeing with beetroot, spinach, onion skins and herbs.

Contribution EUR 10.00

Mesnerhaus Kitzbühel


04:00 PM – Kasperl Puppet Theatre

“The Magic Flower”

Hotel Kaiserhof Kitzbühel

Tickets only in advance at Kitzbühel Tourismus
EUR 9.00 incl. snack and children’s drink

https://www.zappelfetzn.at/pages/theater.html


08:00 PM – 09:30 PM – Art Nights in Kitzbühel – Easter Edition

Atelier Céline Liebi

http://www.celineliebi.com/artnights

 

 

07:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 03:00 PM – “Ratschen” in the church tower

Pfarrkirche Reith


09:45 AM – Stations of the Cross Hike

Guided by Diacon Peter and hiking guide Carina.

Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourismus


11:00 AM – 01:00 PM – Fasting Soup

Pfarre Jochberg
Dorfplatz Jochberg


03:00 PM – Children’s Stations of the Cross

Pfarrkirche Jochberg


06:00 PM – 07:00 PM – Deep Relaxation with Harp Music

Kraftquelle Kitzbühel


06:00 PM – Easter Exhibition Vernissage

Céline Liebi (Painting)
Christoph Brown (Sculpture)

Atelier Céline Liebi


08:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Night Hike through Bichlach

Nature guide David Hechl

Meeting point: Parkplatz P10 Schwarzsee

07:00 AM & 12:00 PM – “Ratschen” in the church tower

Pfarrkirche Reith


08:00 AM – 04:00 PM – Kitzbühel Easter Delicacy Market

Town centre


12:00 PM – 02:00 PM – Fasting Soup by Kultunion

Kitzbühel Hinterstadt
www.kultunion.at


09:00 AM – 03:00 PM – Guard of Honour at the Holy Grave

Pfarrkirche Kitzbühel


10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Easter Candle Crafting

Hinterstadt


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Children Baking with Michael

Stadtpark Kitzbühel


02:00 PM – 05:00 PM – Easter Olympics in Aurach

Pfarrsaal Aurach


02:00 PM – 04:00 PM – Introduction to the World of Biathlon

Reith bei Kitzbühel

from 08:00 AM – Easter Egg Hunt along Kelchalm-Graben

100 colourful organic Easter eggs hidden along the hiking trail.


08:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Cosy Easter Breakfast at Lisi Hotel

From 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM, enjoy an extensive breakfast buffet featuring classic breakfast specialities, Easter delicacies, hot beverages and fruit juices.

At 10:30 AM, the big Easter nest hunt with the Lisi Bunny begins. Live music will also create a cheerful Easter atmosphere.

€28.00 per adult

€20.00 per child up to 12 years – Lisi World included

As places are limited, advance reservation is required.

Registration link:
https://www.lisihotel.com/events/


01:30 PM – 04:30 PM – Easter in the Town Centre

Traditional Tyrolean Easter customs, music, folk dancing, pony riding and the 4th Kitzbühel City Championship in Egg Tapping.


11:30 AM – 04:00 PM – Easter at Wildpark Aurach

Wildpark Easter Bunny “Stubsi”

https://www.wildpark-tirol.at/de/wildpark-aurach.html


03:00 PM – Arrival of the Easter Bunnies and City Championship in Egg Tapping

Afterwards: Easter Egg Hunt with the Naturfreunde association. 


05:00 PM – KonzertKULTur – Duet Concert

Schlosshotel Kitzbühel


07:00 PM – Easter Concert Concerto Salzburg

Stadtpfarrkirche Kitzbühel


08:00 PM – Spring Concert Musikkapelle Aurach

Hotel Rasmushof

 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Herb Walk

Mesnerhaus Kitzbühel


11:30 AM – 04:00 PM – Easter at Wildpark Aurach

Wildpark Aurach


03:00 PM – Easter Traditions in Tyrol

City walk with Pepi
Meeting point: Stadtbrunnen | Kitzbühel Tourismus

10:00 AM Meet, Greet & Walk | Alpaca Experience, Jochberg
Fresh mountain air, alpine scenery and even an alpaca kiss await you.

Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
€ 25.00 per person with your own alpaca
€ 20.00 per accompanying person (without alpaca)
Children under 6 years: € 5.00 (without alpaca)

Minimum 4 / maximum 10 participants
Please note: this activity is only partially suitable for very young children.

Registration by 6:00 PM the evening before:
info@myapart.at
+43 664 2175200

Further information:
https://www.myapart.at/de/alpaka-aktivitaeten.html

Alpaca Experience & Farm Shop Jochberg
Hosted by the Bachler family

9:45 AM Guided Hike – Ölberg Chapel & Roman Trail
Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourism
Free with the Kitzbühel Guest Card
Hiking boots required


2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Children’s Easter Art Afternoon

Spring has arrived and Easter is just around the corner. Young artists are warmly invited to a colourful Easter painting session. Together we create cheerful artworks inspired by hens and springtime themes.

€ 25.00 per child (including materials, a small Easter egg hunt and a drink)

Registration:
http://www.celineliebi.com/artnights

 

4:30 PM Meet, Greet & Walk – Sunset Alpaca Experience | Jochberg
Every Thursday at 4:30 PM
As the sun sets behind the mountains, the alpaca moment begins.

Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
€ 25.00 per person with your own alpaca
€ 20.00 per accompanying person (without alpaca)
Children under 6 years: € 5.00 (without alpaca)

Minimum 4 / maximum 10 participants
Please note: only partially suitable for very young children.

Registration by 6:00 PM the evening before:
info@myapart.at
+43 664 2175200

Further information:
https://www.myapart.at/de/alpaka-aktivitaeten.html

Alpaca Experience & Farm Shop Jochberg
Hosted by the Bachler family


8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Art Nights in Kitzbühel – Easter Edition
Discover your creative side and enjoy a relaxed evening of art and inspiration. These special Easter art evenings are suitable for everyone who enjoys painting and drawing – whether beginner or advanced.

Céline Liebi, Rennfeld 18a
€ 25.00 per person

What to expect:
Guided techniques, a relaxed atmosphere in a small group, creative Easter-themed projects, all materials included plus one complimentary drink.

Registration:
http://www.celineliebi.com/artnights

 

9:45 AM Guided Hike – Bichlach Nature Area
Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourism
Free with the Kitzbühel Guest Card
Hiking boots required


7:30 PM Widderwatten Card Tournament | Aurach
Traditional six-player “Watten” card tournament.
Registration from 7:00 PM
Entry fee: € 8.00 per person

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kitzbühel Delights Market | Town Centre
Regional organic produce, bread, fruit and vegetables, eggs, Tyrolean bacon, sweet pastries, schnapps, flowers, herbs and artisan crafts.


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pony Rides in the Town Centre | Henntalhof
€ 5.00 per child per ride


10:00 AM – 02:00 PM – Alpakahof Pletzern 
https://www.kitz-alpakas.at/


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Children’s Easter Baking | Town Centre
The popular outdoor oven returns once again. Children can mix, knead and shape their own creations before baking them on site. Michael will guide them through the process step by step before they bake their Easter masterpiece.

11:00 AM – Mesnerhaus Hoangascht

Small dishes and drinks offered by local families invite visitors for a friendly gathering.

The proceeds support the Mesnerhaus.

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Couple in the snow

Accommodation Insider Tips

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A woman in the sauna

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These accommodations offer unique sauna and spa offers.

Wooden chalet with glass front

Chalets and Ski-Lodges

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Woman doing yoga on the mountain

Yoga & Mindfulness Accommodations

Perfect for relaxed and active holidays: Yoga, relaxation on the panoramic terrace and gentle hiking trails

A group eating at the tavern

Culinary pleasure

Hotels with a culinary offer

A modern Cottage in winter

Pure relaxation

Lonely secluded huts in the middle of the forest. Absolute calm.


Kitzbühel at Easter - interesting things to read in the KitzBlog

Kale chips in the oven Lenten Easter

Delicious Lent: fasting ideas

People gathering in front of the Church for Easter blessings

Easter - the most important holiday in Christianity

Hand dyed Easter eggs in a hand

How to make natural Easter egg dye in the old fashioned way

Woman decorates palm bouquets

Farmer Anna from Hasehof - Easter with the dedicated local baker

Willow Decorations and painted eggs for Easter

Easter willow branch traditional decor how-to

People in the church on Easter

The grave guard on Holy Saturday: the custom of the Kitzbühel rifle company


CONTACT

Do you have any questions?

The team of Kitzbühel Tourismus is happy to assist you!

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Hinterstadt 18 | 6370 Kitzbühel

TELEPHONE
0043 5356 66660

E-MAIL
info@kitzbuehel.com

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Saturday                                        9.00 am to 2.00 pm

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