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 time in Kitzbühel
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

Wildpark Aurach –
https://www.wildpark-tirol.at

Supervised small animal feeding for children
Saturday, Sunday & Easter Monday at 1:30 PM

Wild animal feeding at the feeding area
Daily at 2:30 PM


10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Exhibition by Verein Kitzbühel Aktiv
& artwork from the primary schools of Reith, Kitzbühel and Aurach as well as from our twin town Bad Soden am Taunus

In the foyer of the Aquarena
https://kitzaktiv.at
Artist: Elisabeth Ramsauer


Easter egg shooting by the Sports Shooting Guild Kitzbühel

Groups of 15 persons or more – please arrange an appointment with Stefan Hofer
Tel. +43 676 83621319


21 & 22 March

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 5th Leukental Easter Exhibition & Market in Oberndorf
Alfons-Walde-Weg 29

From 1:00 PM Hay bunny crafting – Petting rabbits
Organised by the Jochberg Parents’ Association
s’Amtl in Jochberg – voluntary donations for the association

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Art Nights in Kitzbühel – Easter Edition
Discover your creative side and enjoy a relaxed evening full of art and inspiration. These special Easter art evenings are suitable for everyone who enjoys painting and drawing – whether beginners or advanced.

Céline Liebi, Rennfeld 18a
Cost: € 25.00 per person

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

 

9:45 AM Guided hike
A lovely family hike in an Easter setting with our mountain hiking guide Carina. Free with the Kitzbühel Guest Card.
Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourism (hiking boots required)


11:30 AM Opening of Holy Week & Easter Week in Jochberg
As part of a small ceremony with Jochberg Primary School, we officially open Holy Week and Easter Week and unveil an Easter surprise.
Refreshments available on site


5:00 PM Opening of the Art Exhibition
Together with Verein Kitzbühel Aktiv we open the art exhibition in the foyer of the Aquarena – including works by young artists from the primary schools of Aurach, Reith and Kitzbühel as well as from our twin town Bad Soden.


6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Easter egg shooting in Reith
Rifle Company “Viertl Reit” with Captain Georg Hauser
Registration: Tel. +43 664 1429085

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kitzbühel Easter Delights Market | Kitzbühel Town Centre
Organic products, bread, fruit, vegetables, eggs, bacon, sweet treats, schnapps, flowers, herbs and much more | various craft stalls


8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Spring Brunch at the “Blütenwerkstatt” in Reith – Palm bouquet tying
A cosy welcome to spring and the Easter Bunny with many new creations and decoration ideas in our flower workshop.
Contribution towards costs.


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Children’s Baking Oven in the Town Park
You can mix your dough, knead it and shape figures however you like. Michael will show you how – then you can bake your masterpiece in the oven yourself.


10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Candle making with Christine
Contribution towards costs
Easter market stall


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Craft workshop with Michaela
Marbled Easter eggs – € 3.00 per egg
Easter market stall
www.stickkiste.at


12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Palm bouquet tying with Petzi & Sophia | Town Park
€ 15.00 per bouquet including instructions
Ready-made bouquets: € 40.00
Proceeds donated to:
http://www.kultunion.at


12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt with Kinderfreunde Kitzbühel
Wildpark Aurach
https://www.wildpark-tirol.at

Children € 5.00 | Adults € 10.00 (including park entry)

Registration:
www.kinderfreunde-kitzbuehel.at/veranstaltungen
info@kinderfreunde-kitzbuehel.at
Tel. +43 664 2343909


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pony rides for children | Henntalhof
€ 5.00 per ride
Town Park
www.henntalhof.at


11:00 AM Unveiling of the Easter Surprise
Traditional annual surprise – this year a community project.
Supporting programme | Town Park


2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Jochberg Easter Gathering
Easter Bunny couple Stuppsi & Schnuffi
Local products market, palm bouquet tying, Lenten soup
Multi-purpose hall Jochberg


2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Easter egg shooting | Jochberg Rifle Guild
Clubhouse Jochberg
No registration required


3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Easter egg shooting in Reith
Registration: +43 664 1429085

11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Palm Sunday Market | Wildpark Aurach
(Only in dry weather)

11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wildpark Easter Bunny “Stubsi” hands out Easter eggs
From 11:30 AM Bouncy castle
From 12:00 PM “Auracher Gunglmusig”
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Face painting

https://www.wildpark-tirol.at


2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Easter egg shooting | Jochberg Rifle Guild

9:45 AM Guided hike
Free with Guest Card
Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourism

10:00 AM Easter Alpaca Walk | Jochberg
Duration approx. 2.5 hours
€ 25.00 with alpaca
€ 20.00 without alpaca
Children under 5: € 5.00

Registration:
info@myapart.at
+43 664 2175200

9:45 AM Spring Hike via Malernweg to Aurach

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Children’s Easter Painting Workshop
€ 25.00 per child
Registration:
http://www.celineliebi.com/artnights

 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Natural Easter Egg Dyeing Workshop
€ 10.00 per person


4:00 PM Punch & Judy Show “The Magic Flower”
Hotel Kaiserhof
€ 9.00 per person
www.zappelfetzn.at


8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Art Nights – Easter Edition
€ 25.00
http://www.celineliebi.com/artnights

 

7:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM Traditional “Ratschen” Custom | Reith Parish Church
During Good Friday, the church bells fall silent. Instead, a historic wooden ratchet – over 100 years old – is sounded from the church tower. The community of Reith proudly preserves this ancient Easter tradition.


9:45 AM Way of the Cross Hike to the Hermitage
A steep and challenging guided hike following the Stations of the Cross, accompanied by Deacon Peter (Monastery Church) and hiking guide Carina.
Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourism
Sturdy ankle-high hiking boots required.


11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Traditional Lenten Soup | Jochberg Parish
Lenten soup served beside the Spar supermarket in Jochberg.


3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Jutta’s Petting Zoo | Hotel Rasmushof
A lovely afternoon for families with gentle farm animals to meet and feed.


6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Deep Relaxation with Live Harp Music
“Music as a source of inner strength and calm.”
Venue: Kraftquelle Kitzbühel
Registration: maria.ritter@gmx.at
Price: € 23.00 per person


8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Guided Night Walk through the Bichlach with Telescope
Discover the magic of the night: forests, hills, lake landscapes and the star-filled sky.

Together with certified nature and mountain guide David, we explore the surroundings in the dark, observe constellations through a telescope and share stories and myths from ancient cultures.

Price: € 30.00 per person (minimum 4 participants)
Registration: hechl.david@gmail.com
Meeting point: Schwarzsee car park

7:00 AM & 12:00 PM Traditional “Ratschen” Custom | Reith Parish Church
An old wooden ratchet is sounded from the church tower of Reith Parish Church. The local community carefully preserves this centuries-old Easter tradition.


8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kitzbühel Easter Delights Market | Kitzbühel Town Centre
Organic produce, bread, fruit, vegetables, eggs, Tyrolean bacon, sweet pastries, schnapps, flowers, herbs and much more.
Various artisan and craft stalls throughout the town centre.


12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lenten Soup at the “Kultunion” Association Stand | Hinterstadt
Traditional Lenten soup served at the Kultunion stand.
All proceeds are donated.
www.kultunion.at


9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Vigil & Opportunity for Prayer | Kitzbühel Parish Church
Members of local associations keep vigil at the Holy Sepulchre. Visitors are welcome to join for quiet reflection and prayer.


10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Small Animals in the Town Park
A delightful experience for children to see and interact with small farm animals.


10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Candle Making with Christine | Hinterstadt
Contribution towards costs.


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Children’s Easter Baking | Town Park
It’s that time again! The popular outdoor oven returns to the town park.
Children can mix and knead their dough, shape their own creations and bake them in the oven. Michael will guide young bakers step by step before they bake their masterpiece themselves.


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Craft Workshop with Michaela | Easter Market
Marbled Easter eggs – € 3.00 per egg
www.stickkiste.at


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pony Rides for Children | Henntalhof, Town Park
€ 5.00 per ride


10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Easter Market at Dorfladen Reith
A charming small Easter market for all ages.
Regional food and drinks served and sold by the Dorfladen Reith team.


Approx. 12:00 PM Traditional “Ratschen” by the Kitzbühel Altar Servers | Liebfrauenkirche Tower, Town Centre
The altar servers continue the Easter tradition of sounding the wooden ratchets in place of church bells.


2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Easter Olympics | Aurach Parish Hall
Visit from the Easter Bunny, Easter nest hunt and fun competitions for children.
Voluntary donation.
Registration with Christina Heim: +43 664 5333873


2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Introduction to Biathlon | Reith near Kitzbühel
David from the Kitzbühel Cross-Country Ski School offers an introduction to the sport of biathlon.
Participants practise shooting with an air rifle (prone and standing) at five targets. After a group warm-up, enjoy a relaxed 30-minute jog through the Bichlach area while learning about training methods. The session continues at the shooting range, finishing with a relay challenge that demonstrates the difficulty of shooting under physical exertion.

€ 59.00 per person (minimum 4 participants)
Registration: hechl.david@gmail.com
Meeting point: Boden 14, 6370 Reith near Kitzbühel


3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Jutta’s Petting Zoo | Hotel Rasmushof
A relaxed family afternoon with friendly farm animals in the charming alpine surroundings of Hotel Rasmushof.

From 8:00 AM 100 Organic Easter Eggs along the Kelchalm Valley Trail
During a leisurely walk towards the Kelchalm mountain hut, keep an eye out to the left and right for the hidden Easter eggs along the scenic valley path.

Organic eggs provided by BIO-Geflügelhof Mittern Aurach.
Best wishes for a joyful Easter from Ilona, the hut hostess.


1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Easter Sunday in the Town Centre – Tyrolean & Regional Traditions

An afternoon celebrating Alpine Easter customs with music, dance and family activities.

  • Folk music and traditional dance performance by the Kirchberg Children’s Folk Dance Group

  • A lively Boogie-Woogie performance by the Easter Bunny

  • Traditional flag-throwing by the Aurach Rural Youth Association


Pony Rides in the Town Centre | Henntalhof
€ 5.00 per child per ride
www.henntalhof.at


Easter Egg Hunt | Naturfreunde Kitzbühel
Fun for all ages, from young children to adults. Various courses of different difficulty levels are set up throughout the park and town centre. With good map-reading skills and a sense of direction, participants solve the Easter riddle and discover hidden eggs.

€ 5.00 per child – proceeds support the Naturfreunde association.


Kitzbühel City Egg-Tapping Championship
A popular Alpine Easter tradition: “tip against tip” in exciting duels until only one uncracked egg remains and the City Champion is crowned.

Prizes are also awarded to second and third place.

Entry fee: € 5.00
Tickets available in advance or directly on the day of the event.
All proceeds are donated to charity.


Children’s Baking Oven | Town Park
Children can mix, knead and shape their own dough creations. Michael will guide them step by step before they bake their masterpiece in the traditional outdoor oven.


2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Easter Face Painting
The Easter Bunny takes up the paintbrush and decorates children’s faces with colourful and cheerful designs.

Followed by live vocals and music with “Isi Schaesberg”.


11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wildpark Easter Bunny “Stubsi” | Wildpark Aurach
The Easter Bunny distributes colourful Easter eggs.
Bouncy castle on site.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Face painting with Anna Maria.

https://www.wildpark-tirol.at


5:00 PM Classical Concert | Schlosshotel Kitzbühel
Katharina Königsfeld (piano & organ)
Andreas Gilger (harpsichord)
Schlosshalle, Level 1
Free admission

Registration: event@schlosshotel-kitzbuehel.com


7:00 PM Easter Concert | Parish Church of Kitzbühel
“Exsultate, Jubilate”
Concerto Salzburg
Maria Erlacher & Gustav Themel

Advance ticket sales: Kitzbühel Tourism
€ 20.00


8:00 PM Spring Concert by the Aurach Brass Band
Hotel Rasmushof | Hermann-Reisch Hall
Advance tickets available at the Rasmushof reception

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Guided Wild Herb Walk & Tasting | Mesnerhaus
Together with nature guide David, we explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and gather local wild herbs. Afterwards, we prepare a healthy herbal spread to enjoy together.

Meeting point: Mesnerhaus
€ 10.00 per person


11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wildpark Easter Bunny “Stubsi” | Wildpark Aurach
The Easter Bunny distributes colourful Easter eggs throughout the park.
Bouncy castle on site.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Face painting with Anna Maria.

https://www.wildpark-tirol.at/


3:00 PM Tyrolean Easter Traditions Walk through Kitzbühel
Join Pepi for a guided stroll through our charming “Stadei” – the affectionate local nickname for Kitzbühel’s historic town centre. Learn more about traditional Easter customs and local heritage.

Meeting point: Kitzbühel Tourism
Free of charge

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 – 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.

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The team of Kitzbühel Tourismus is happy to assist you!

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0043 5356 66660

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info@kitzbuehel.com

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Saturday                                        9.00 am to 2.00 pm

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