Kitzbühel at a glance
- Ideal for
- Sporty skiers: 18 black runs and the Streif
- Town stay: gondola from the old town
- Beginners: 10 free learner drag lifts
- Less suitable if
- Unreliable snow: runs top out at 2,000 m
- On a budget: €423 for 6 days in high season
- The Horn is not linked to the Hahnenkamm
Weather, snow and webcams in Kitzbühel
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Kitzbühel
Recommended hotels for your budget
Upscale
What to do in Kitzbühel besides skiing
Kitzbühel piste map and ski area
Beginners: 10 free learner drag lifts · Horn Family Park · lessons from age 3
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.
Kitzbühel lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| KitzSki · 1 day | €83 | €41.50 |
| KitzSki · 6 days | €423 | €211.50 |
| 1 day · start or end of season | €69 | €34.50 |
| 6 days · start or end of season | €351 | €175.50 |
2026-2027 prices · High season 20 Dec to 13 Mar · free for children born in 2021 or later · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Kitzbühel
Book your skis before you go
- 2 Skiset shops in Kitzbühel, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental: 2 Element3 shops; rental outlets at every base station
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Beginner adult group lessons, 1 day | €100 |
| Beginner adult group lessons, 3 days | €300 |
| Children's group lessons, 6 days (meals extra) | €600 |
| Private lesson, 2h in the morning (high season) | €280 |
Rote Teufel: lessons from age 3 at Mocking; Alpine Kids Club for ages 2.5 to 6. · Rote Teufel asks you to book online in advance, especially during the holidays.
When to ski in Kitzbühel
Best time: mid-December to late March
Getting to Kitzbühel
On site
Hinterstadt 18, 6370 Kitzbühel
Where to eat and unwind in Kitzbühel
Legenden Café and Pavillon at the foot of the Hahnenkammbahn, The Londoner in town, Sonnenrast on the slopes
Restaurants in the resort
Tyrolean inn near the Hahnenkammbahn
📍 HahnenkammstraßeRestaurant awarded a Gault & Millau “Haube”
📍 Kitzbühel centreBrasserie and bar, awarded a “Haube”
📍 Kitzbühel centreItalian restaurant and pizzeria in the old town
📍 Obere GänsbachgasseRestaurant on the shore of the Schwarzsee, “Haube”-rated
📍 SchwarzseeMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Day entry for non-residents, outdoor pool
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Frequently asked questions
When does the ski season start in Kitzbühel?
The Resterkogel opens on 6 November 2026 (public skiing at weekends) and the Hahnenkamm on the weekend of 21 and 22 November, snow permitting. The whole linked ski area is open from 11 December 2026 to 29 March 2027, and the season ends on 4 April on Hahnenkamm-Fleckalm-Pengelstein.
How much is the lift pass in Kitzbühel?
€83 a day and €423 for 6 days for an adult in high season (20 December to 13 March), €69 and €351 at the start and end of the season. Free for children born in 2021 or later.
Is Kitzbühel good for beginners?
Yes: ten learner drag lifts are free in the valley, three of them in Kitzbühel (Mocking, Rasmusleiten, Ministreif). The Rote Teufel school takes children from age 3.
Can you ski the Streif?
Not all of it: family run 21 follows the race course and passes near the Mausefalle, the Hausbergkante and the Zielschuss. The Starthaus is next to the top station of the Hahnenkammbahn.
Can you get to Kitzbühel without a car?
Yes. Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm station is at the foot of the gondola; from Innsbruck, allow 1h10 by train with one change at Wörgl. With the lift pass, the Streifzug train and the ski buses are free.
Is the Kitzbüheler Horn linked to the Hahnenkamm?
No, you have to go back down to the valley by ski bus. The Hahnenkamm is, however, linked to Jochberg and the Pass Thurn by the 3S-Bahn.
Sources and method
Resort profile: kitzski.at, kitzbuehel.com, wikidata.org, skiresort.info
Opening dates: kitzski.at
Lift passes: kitzski.at
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, kitzski.at
Getting there: kitzbuehel.com, kitzski.at
Restaurants and activities: kitzbuehel.com
Webcams and reports: kitzski.at, api.panomax.com, lawinen.report
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: GeoSphere Austria and Land Tirol (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Heribert Pohl, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · Uoaei1, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Valerii Tkachenko, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · Jan Sobotka, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Michael Fleischhacker, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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