Kitzbühel, City of Literature

If we take a look behind the scenes of this world-famous winter sports resort, we discover a literary scene of surprising diversity and quality that has hardly been noticed until now. It accompanies the historical development of the city and is extraordinary given the size of the place. In addition to authors of regional and national significance, we also encounter renowned writers of international standing. Examples include James Bond creator Ian Fleming and his mentor Phyllis Bottome, German popular writer Erich Kästner, Frenchman Alphonse de Châteaubriant, Gertrud Fussenegger, Marie Thérèse Kerschbaumer, Felix Mitterer, and Herbert Rosendorfer. A total of 27 literary figures and their connection to Kitzbühel are listed. A concluding walk through the city invites visitors to visit local sites.