May, June, September, October
Holiday with free daily lift ride
Spring and Autumn Holidays in Kitzbühel, just got better
Enjoy a relaxing break, an adventure holiday, or anything in between – now with even more benefits. In May, June, September and October, guests visiting the Kitzbühel region can now enjoy a free daily lift ride up and down the mountain, on the summer lifts in Kitzbühel, in addition to the many other benefits on offer.
KitzCard Benefits
Enjoy a host of benefits during your holiday in Kitzbühel with the KitzCard guest card.
🚠 Free daily trip up and down the mountain* from the day of arrival to the day of departure
🏷️ Discounts on activities such as green fees and entry to the swimming pool and the wildlife park
🥾 Free guided hikes
🚲 Special price for bike tranport on the lifts & discount on other lift tickets
* Valid in May, June, September and October during normal operating hours. See FAQ for more detailed lift information.
Top hikes that use lifts
Panoramarunde
Easy | 2.9 km | 85 m ↑↓ | 1:00 h
The Panorama Trail is located on the Hahnenkamm and starts next to the top station of the Hahnenkammbahn. It is an easy trail suitable for almost everyone, although it offers enough elevation gain to provide a gentle workout. The route is perfect for families, couples and groups. It passes the start house of the Hahnenkamm downhill and all the play areas along the Summer Experience Streif. Along the way, there are plenty of beautiful views and excellent places to stop for refreshments, with three restaurants on route.
View the Panoramarunde route in Kitzbühel's touring portal
Karstweg
Easy | 4.8 km | 160 m ↑↓ | 1:40 h
The Karstweg Trail is an easy circular walk on the Kitzbüheler Horn that winds through stunning scenery with views across the entire Kitzbühel region. The route starts at the Alpenhaus, the top station of the Hornbahn II, and leads across the undulating terrain along the edge of the basin to the geological highlight: the karst landscape, which has formed over thousands of years.
View the Karstweg route in Kitzbühel's touring portal
Kitzbüheler Horn Alpenblumengarten
Easy | 2.2 km | 320 m ↓ | 1:00 h
The route through the Alpine Flower Garden starts at the summit of the Kitzbüheler Horn, next to the top station of the Gipfelbahn gondola. From there, you can enjoy a magnificent 360-degree view. The route leads downhill through the Alpine Flower Garden, past playgrounds and the children’s climbing trail, to the Alpenhaus and the Hornbahn II gondola top station. The route is a great walk for families, those who enjoy the views and flower lovers, with places to stop for refreshments at the Gipfelhaus and the Alpenhaus.
View the Karstweg route in Kitzbühel's touring portal
Kitzbüheler Horn - Das Alpenblumen Panorama
Medium | 8.5 km | 361 m ↑ 717 m ↓ | 4:00 h
This moderately difficult route starts at the summit of the Kitzbüheler Horn, next to the top station of the Gipfelbahn gondola, and leads across to Hochetzkogel and the Bichlalm chairlift. Along the way, you can expect stunning views and several highlights, such as the panoramic view from the summit of the Horn, the alpine flower garden, Hornköpfl snow cannon lake, the summit of Hochetzkogel and the Bichlalm Kneipp. Refreshments are available at the Gipfelhaus, the Hornköpflhütte and the Bichlalm. With just a short detour, you can also visit the Lämmerbichlalm.
View the route in Kitzbühel's touring portal
Gebra
Difficult | 16.8 km | 563 m ↑ 1262 m ↓ | 6:30 h
A challenging hike for nature lovers offering a genuine summit experience. From the top station of the Bichlalm chairlift, the route follows the ridge deeper into the Südberge mountains. Then begins the challenging ascent to the Gebra summit. From the Gebra summit, you’ll enjoy one of the best views in the entire hiking area. From the summit, you descend through breathtaking scenery to the Hochwildalm, with delicious Tyrolean specialities on offer. From the Hochwildalm, the route leads down into the valley, along to Oberaurach, and back to the bottom station of the Bichlalm chairlift. This is a special hike, situated further away from the lift infrastructure, which showcases the full beauty of the Kitzbühel region.
View the Gebra route in Kitzbühel's touring portal
Streif-live
Medium | 7.1 km | 23 m ↑ 907 m ↓ | 3:00 h
See the legendary Streif in summer and get a feel for just how insane the Hahnenkamm Downhill really is. This hike starts at the top station of the Hahnenkammbahn, leads to the start hut and then downhill alongside the race course, passing all the key sections (the start slope, the Mausefalle, the Steilhang, the Seidlalm jump, etc.). A short detour takes you around the beautiful Seidlalm lakes. This hike is a must for skiing enthusiasts and also very enjoyable for those who aren’t interested in skiing. Halfway down the route is the Seidlalm, where you can stop for a bite to eat, and there are also restaurants at the start and end of the route.
View the Gebra route in Kitzbühel's touring portal
Top accommodation and facilities
Kitzbühel offers accommodation to suit every taste and budget – from top-class hotels with first-rate facilities to cosy bed-and-breakfasts. The region boasts a wide range of accommodation options.
Find your Kitzbühel accommodation
Pure enjoyment
Discover regional culinary delights made from delicious local ingredients at one of the many mountain huts, in a traditional restaurant in the valley, or at one of the award-winning restaurants in Kitzbühel and its holiday villages.
Treat yourself to a classic massage, a beauty treatment or a day spa. Relax with a visit to the sauna and treat yourself to some gentle stretching during a yoga session.
How do I get and use the "KitzCard"?
Every overnight guest in the “Kitzbühel Tourismus” region receives a personalised guest card.
The digital KitzCard will be sent to you by email from your hotel or accommodation provider.*
The KitzCard does not require an app, but can be stored in popular “wallet” apps.
Use at the lift: Hold the QR code up to the scanner at the turnstile to use the included lift rides.
Validity: The KitzCard is valid from the day of arrival until the day of departure.
Discounts: Show the KitzCard to staff in shops or establishments to receive the relevant discounts.
* At some accommodation providers, guests are given a physical guest card with a QR code.
Activities for everyone
Among the many sports on offer, Kitzbühel has a great selection of cycling routes in the valley and on the mountain, for both mountain biking and road cycling. Plus, the ever expanding collection of single trails is suitable for all riders, from beginners to experts. The golf facilities in Kitzbühel are also unparralled, with 4 top courses in the town, and 55 more golf courses within an hour's drive.
Getting to Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel and the holiday villages of Reith, Aurach und Jochberg, are in the east of Austria's Tirol region. Getting to Kitzbühel is easy, thanks to 3 train stations, easy connections to the airports not far away (Innsbruck, Munich, Salzburg, Vienna) and an impressive public transport system. Kitzbühel is blessed with travel connections that few other mountain destinations have.
May, June, September, October
Events
Enjoy sport, culture, and musical events with a stunning mountain backdrop.
FAQ
The KitzCard includes all open summer lifts operated by Kitzbühel Bergbahnen: the Hahnenkammbahn, Hornbahn I, Hornbahn II, Gipfelbahn, Bichlalm, Fleckalmbahn and Gaisberg. During their normal operating hours.
Please note that during the low season there are periods when not all lifts are in operation.
The KitzCard includes one ride up and one ride down per person per day. For lifts with middle stations, a ride up is from the bottom station to the top station, and a ride down the top station to the bottom.
In May, June, September and October, the KitzCard includes one return trip per day. It can be used from the day of arrival and is valid every day up to and including the day of departure.
The KitzCard guest card is issued to you by your hotel or accommodation provider. You will usually receive the mobile card by email, which contains a link to the KitzCard as well as all the important information.
At some accommodation providers, you will receive a physical KitzCard with a QR code, which works in exactly the same way as the digital version.
If you have any questions about receiving or using your KitzCard, please contact your accommodation provider directly. The KitzCard can only be issued by the accommodation provider.
There is a QR code on the KitzCard. Please hold it up to the scanners at the turnstiles so that they open.
No, special trips and trips on Friday evenings are excluded from the guest card. Only the regular operating hours apply.
The KitzCard does not require an app, but can be stored in popular ‘wallet’ apps.
Please note that you will need an internet connection to access the KitzCard link. Once the KitzCard has been stored in a wallet app, an internet connection is no longer required.
Yes, the lift rides included in the KitzCard are valid regardless of which lifts you choose.
For example, you can take the Hornbahn I and the Gipfelbahn up the mountain, hike to the Bichlalm, and then take the Bichlalm chairlift back down.
No, that’s not possible; with the KitzCard, you can only use one ride up and one ride down per day.
For an additional charge of €5, you can take your bike on the included trips up and down the Hahnenkammbahn, the Fleckalmbahn and the Gaisberg chairlift.
Please enquire at the Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel ticket office and pay the additional charge there.
The guest card is included in the tourist tax for overnight guests in the “Kitzbühel Tourismus” region.
The KitzCard is exclusively for guests in the region and cannot be purchased.
Yes, every guest receives a personal guest card, which must not be used by anyone else.
No, the KitzCard does not include free use of public transport.
Yes, with the KitzCard you get a 5% discount on additional lift passes from Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel.
No, the guest card cannot be passed on to, or used by others.
Guest cards will be blocked in the event of misuse!
Yes, it can be taken along with a muzzle.
This can happen; in that case, your accommodation provider will need to either submit a new guest registration or extend the existing one and send you a new mobile guest card.
During the periods in June and October when KitzMountain Guiding is available, you can take part free of charge with the KitzCard and make use of the included lift rides.