Kitzbühel walking tour & city guide
A glamorous medieval ski town.
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Kitzbühel, in Tyrol, is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, with a colorful medieval town center. It hosts the Hahnenkamm race, one of the most spectacular events in alpine skiing.
The old town
Two main streets of painted houses, with gables and wrought-iron signs, form the car-free town center, full of boutiques and cafés.
The mountains
The Hahnenkamm cable car leads to a large ski area and, in summer, hiking trails. The Streif downhill course is one of the most feared in the world.
A day in Kitzbühel
Walk the colorful medieval old town, then take the Hahnenkamm cable car. In winter, skiing is the main draw; in summer, hiking.
The Schwarzsee lake is a nice walk from town.
Good to know
Kitzbühel hosts the famous Hahnenkamm ski race in January. The town is upscale and lively.
Summer brings golf and mountain biking.
Why it is famous
Kitzbühel has been one of the Alps' most glamorous resorts since the early 20th century. Its medieval center, with pastel houses and painted facades, is car-free and lined with cafés and boutiques. The Streif, the downhill course of the Hahnenkamm race, is one of the most feared in skiing. The ski area is huge, and in summer the same slopes become hiking and biking trails with mountain huts serving Tyrolean dishes like Kaspressknödel, cheese dumplings in broth.
Top sights in Kitzbühel
- 1
Vorderstadt
The colorful main street.
- 2
Hahnenkamm
The famous ski mountain.
- 3
Streif
A legendary downhill course.
- 4
Kitzbüheler Horn
Mountain views.
- 5
Schwarzsee
A swimming lake.
Food markets & where to eat in Kitzbühel
Old town
Cafés and restaurants.
Mountain huts
Tyrolean food on the slopes.
Hinterstadt
Bars and dining.
Food to try in Kitzbühel
Tiroler Gröstl
Potatoes, meat and egg.
Speck
Tyrolean smoked ham.
Germknödel
A sweet dumpling with poppy seeds.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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