Kitzbuhel flights and travel guide

Among Austrian resorts Kitzbuhel is the most commercial, glamorous and expensive. The beautiful alpine town, which dates back to the 9th century, has remained fairly unspoilt. In the winter you will hear the jingle of bells as a horse-drawn sleigh is pulled through its cobbled, traffic-free town centre. There is an extensive and varied skiing area offering excellent skiing and snowboarding both on and off-piste, but be prepared for a lack of snow in places.

Due to the low altitude the lower slopes are rarely open. If the skiing in Kitzbuhel doesn't tire you out, the nightlife certainly will. The atmosphere is bright, boisterous and fun and doesn't stop till the not-quite-so-early hours. This is also Austria's winter entertainment capital and attracts performers from all over the continent throughout the season.

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Kitzbuhel Insider Information

• Watch the world’s great skiers on the famous Hahnekamm mountain race. The slalom and the Super G are also held here but the downhill race – on the toughest course in the Alpine World Cup - is the real prize.
• Kitz has glitz. After a hard day’s skiing you also get sophisticated night life, exclusive shops and cosy traditional Alpine chalets. This is a world class place for your winter holiday.
• The new Sportpark has ice skating, ice-hockey, curling and climbing if you want a break from skiing to make the most of the alpine winter.

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Kitzbuhel Airports

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