The Kitzbühel Alps stand out with their 20 Tirolean townships around Kitzbühel. Hopfgarten, Kirchberg, St. Johann in Tirol and Fieberbrunn are probably the best-known among them. Each township has its own charm and impresses with its vicinity to the ski areas. From more than 900 kilometres of pistes to the extensivenetwork of hiking and cycle paths to the scenic summits with views of the Kitzbühel Alps, Wilder Kaiser, the Hohe Tauern all the way to the Loferer and Leoganger Steinberge, the region is one large playground for sports fans. Be it skiing, snowboarding, winter hiking, cross-country skiing in winter or mountain biking, hiking and swimming in summer, the Holiday Region Hohe Salve, the Brixental Valley, the St. Johann in Tirol region and PillerseeTal have a large selection of activities to offer.
The eight townships of Hopfgarten, Itter, Kelchsau, Wörgl, Angath, Mariastein and Kirchbichl are located amidst the Kitzbühel Alps. At the foot of Hopfgarten stands one of the most scenic panoramic mountains - Hohe Salve. The mountain offers an impressive 360° panorama of more than seventy 3,000 m peaks. Mountain adventures. Comfort. Relaxation. Great.
The three townships of Westendorf, Brixen and Kirchberg in Tirol form the heart of Brixental Valley and are nestled between the massifs of Hohe Salve and Kitzbüheler Horn. The most prominent summit is Grosser Rettenstein, offering a fantastic panorama. Family-friendly. Sporty. Eventful. In the thick of it.
Experience the genuine Tirolean charm of the St. Johann in Tirol region. The region is nestled between the prominent Kitzbüheler Horn and the impressive Wilder Kaiser. The baroque town of St. Johann is a popular meeting point for spending some time, strolling and enjoying. Moments of bliss. Familiar. Traditional. My Yapadu.
Nestled among the Steinplatte and the Loferer Steinberge you’ll find the 5 holiday resorts of Fieberbrunn, Hochfilzen, St. Jakob in Haus, St. Ulrich am Pillersee and Waidring. In the heart of the valley lies emeraldgreen Pillersee Lake, attracting watersports fans and those seeking relaxation. Pleasure. Natural gem. Snow pocket. The stage is all yours.
Families will find amidst the lush, green grassy mountains the eventful mountain adventure worlds. The adventure worlds are outdoor playgrounds for getting up close with nature and animals the playful way. The Summer Card is the ideal companion for your summer holidays with the whole family. You’ll get up to 50% discount from bonus and outdoor partners in the region for using 36 summer mountain lifts. For the mountain bikers among you, the KAT Bike is the perfect way to prepare for crossing the Alps. Negotiate up to 160 km spread across 4,700 m difference in altitude in 3 days. Planning a long-distance hike? The KAT Walk is the gangway across the Kitzbühel Alps. Enjoy the quiet and seclusion on your long-distance hike with up to 106 km and 6,000 m difference in altitude spread across 6 days. The first warm rays of the sun and signs of summer ask to be duly celebrated. Thus the Mountain Summer Opening - an event series with numerous, attractive events - kicks off summer in the holiday region.
In the numerous mountain adventure worlds, exciting adventures are waiting for the whole family. The outdoor playgrounds are located directly at the mountain stations of the summer mountain lifts. Float comfortably and without effort up the mountain with the gondola and chairlifts and start your unforgettable adventure with your family.
Cross the Kitzbühel Alps within 3 days with your mountain bike or e-mountain bike. Carrying only a daypack, you’ll be moving through the scenic Tirolean alpine world. Because the free luggage transport will bring your suitcase from one stage finish to the next. In the evening, you can enjoy the comfort of the bike-friendly accommodations. Find out more now about the all-round carefree package.
Cross the Kitzbühel Alps on a long-distance hike in 5 or 6 daily stages. During the day you’ll be hiking with your daypack through the impressive scenery, reaching your accommodation in the evening. Because your suitcases will be transported from one accommodation to the next. Benefit from the comfort of the hotels and the free luggage transport. Find out more now about the long-distance hiking experience in a class of its own.
The counterpart to the ski pass in winter, is the Summer Card in summer. The ticket is not only your lift pass for 36 summer mountain lifts, but also your ticket for discounts of up to 50% at selected bonus and outdoor partners in the region. The low-cost ticket is your entrance card to the numerous mountain adventures and attractions in the holiday region.
In the Kitzbühel Alps, everyone will find something to suit them. The wide range of options spans from skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, winter hiking in winter to hiking, biking, golfing, swimming in summer. Spend a relaxed summer or winter holiday, public holidays or autumn vacation in the mountains of Tirol. The typical Tiroleanhospitality is practised by all accommodation providers such as hotels, B&Bs, holidays on the farm, holiday apartments and apartments. Browse the extensive travel guide with valuable insider tips for your holidays in the mountains of Austria.
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Sabine Ertl
Freedom in the mountains
Through challenging climbs, unforgettable summit experiences and fabulous downhill trails, Lena finds her happiness.
Anna Heim's days are long. Both before and after her normal working day, she is out and about in the Tyrolean mountains and forests as often as possible, as a hunter, to ensure a healthy game population and to show guests that nature is deserving of peace and respect.
He shoots things his way
Energetic and definitely not at a loss for humour: Filmmaker and entrepreneur Martin Hautz knows how to skilfully capture the Tyrolean landscape so that his images and films release emotions and awaken desires.
Sophie's Colourful Life
A diagnosis that changed Anita's world: Her daughter Sophie was born with Down's syndrome. Here they tell us how the two of them have mastered their lives with flying colours since then and what role the Kitzbühel Alps plays in this.
On the mountain pastures there are no ...
…unfriendly faces to be found, because with Mike Byell and his wife Maike, the Möslalm in Wörgl, Tyrol has found two new leaseholders who have put their hearts and souls into hospitality.
The Stoaberg's Primeval Rock
His life is dedicated to the mountains: at over 70 years of age, Leopold Würtl is in no way inferior to the younger generation as an active climber and mountain hut host. His secret recipe for mental and physical health: a portion of contentment and the power of the Tyrolean mountains.
A "milling future"
The Wieshofer Mühle (Wieshofer Mill) is one of the few privately owned mills in Austria. Responsible for this is Lukas Krainz, who, together with his sister Caroline, upholds the family heritage with diligence and pride.
On the path of wood
Ever since Georg Mühlegger was allowed to look over his grandfather's shoulder in his wood workshop as a little boy, it was clear to him that he too would dedicate his professional life to this material. A woodworking path that is something to be proud of. The result is his studio, Atelier Arti.
Under the Seal of Bichl Quality
Barbara Zaß produces high-quality, regional food with her family at the Bichlbauernhof (Bichl Farm) in Erpfendorf. The reason why her jam, milk and bread products taste so incredibly good is quickly explained: "Because they are made with love.
Laughter lives at Pillersee
Danny Bulthé has never seen a "grumpy" face at Pillersee . Apart from the unique natural landscape, this may be due to the fact that he offers nothing but fun with his company SUP’N’FUN : Stand-up paddling, marble golf and obstacle courses, archery and much more make the eyes of adventurers, both young and old, light up.
Free as a bird
Philipp Zellner is the founder of TirolAir-Tandemparagliding Company. With him you can experience the Kitzbühel Alps from a bird's eye view: he takes his guests into the world of the skies on a tandem paragliding flight - for unforgettable moments of freedom and exhilaration.
No matter if with your own car, by plane or train - your options for getting to the Kitzbühel Alps are easy. We’ll help you plan your journey here. From the nearby cities of Innsbruck, Salzburg or Munich, you’ll be at your holiday resort in no time.
Find out about your personal advantage card for the Kitzbüheler Alpen. Your guest card = travel ticket for local public transport. Use the included transport offering and the many other additional offers and discounts.
