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Fancy an alpine getaway that turns up the style? A holiday to Kitzbühel could be just the thing.

Glitzy Kitz

Kitzbühel brings a dash of cosmopolitan city style to the Austrian Alps. We’re talking streets lined with fashionable boutiques, bars and coffee spots, where you can sip, stroll and window-shop to your heart’s content. You’ll be filling up your camera roll as you walk too. Around every corner is a scene worth snapping, from cobbled squares to rows of colourful Medieval buildings. And wherever you go, you can see the summits of rugged mountains peaking above the rooftops.

Peaks and lakes

There’s no shortage of natural beauty on your doorstep here. Peak-top photo opps and a choice of walking trails are just a lift ride away up the Kitzbüheler Horn mountain (chat to our reps in resort who can sort you out with buying the right lift ticket). And in the alpine flower garden, follow winding paths through bloom-filled meadows, where over 300 different types of plant add their own colours and scents to the scene. Head down to the valley floor and you can add an outdoor dip to your day at Lake Schwarzsee. Or if you prefer to keep dry, how about bobbing about in a pedalo or on a stand-up paddleboard instead?

Local life

There’s a packed calendar of events all summer long in Kitzbühel, from classical music concerts in July to a rock music festival in August. The Pura Vida Kitzbühel adds to the holiday mood on Thursday nights, with street performers and stalls where you can try tasty local specialities. And with things like the Generali Open Tennis tournament and Europe Triathlon Cup on the cards too, there’s plenty for sports fans to get excited about as well.

Out and about

Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Kitzbühel:

• Lakeside promenade
• Lake bathing
• Cycle routes
• Alpine flower garden
• Waterfalls
• Tennis courts
• Museum
• Fishing
• Wildlife spotting
• Paragliding

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Beaches

Schwarzee lake

Kitzbühel's closest bathing lake and beach area is just a couple of kilometres away. Schwarzee lake contributes to Kitzbühel's reputation as a spa town, as the mud is packed full of rich natural minerals that are great for your skin.

Gieringer Weiher

This is a natural moor lake and is a beautiful oasis of calm.

Shopping

Bargain buys

There's a weekly farmers' market in the centre of town. To pick up some bargains, walk a little further out of Kitzbühel's main town down Jochberger Strasse, to find some good outlet clothes shops.

Mid-range buys

Kitzbühel has a good selection of casual clothing shops, along with some fashion outlets and local arts and crafts shops.

Designer buys

If you're in the market for something special, Kitzbühel's the perfect place to pick up a designer treasure. You can find high-end jewellery shops as well as regional leather manufacturers. The exclusive boutiques add to the town's 'Glitzy Kitz' reputation.

Nightlife

Laid-back evenings

If lively bars aren't your thing, you'll find a number of late-night pavement cafés and restaurants where you can have a quiet drink or after-dinner treat.

Lively evenings

Kitzbühel has a lively evening vibe and you'll be able to enjoy cocktails and live music at some of the high-end bars in the centre of town.

Food & drink

A taste of Austria

Fashionable Kitzbühel is a paradise for lovers of fine food, with its range of award-winning restaurants, family-run mountain huts and contemporary cafés. Be sure to sample traditional Austrian dishes like kaiserschmarrn, a sweet dessert of chopped up pancakes.

Locally made beer

In the centre of Kitzbühel is a microbrewery, which is a great place to pop into for lunch or dinner. You can sample Austrian classics like goulash and schnitzel, soak up the lively atmosphere and savour the fresh beer.

Food with a view

If you venture up onto the mountain, you'll find an Austrian chalet could be the perfect place for a pit stop. The food is fresh and the views are fantastic.

Getting about

Buses

The efficient local bus service connects Kitzbühel to lots of towns and villages in the Brixen Valley and Kufstein. Buses run every day and depart once or twice an hour. The buses are cheaper than using the trains, and you'll be able to savour the wonderful views of huge mountains and little villages.

Summer lifts

A lot of lifts, including the Hahnenkamm cable car and Kitzbüheler Horn cable car 1 (both accessible from the resort centre), are open throughout the summer. They operate between approx 8.30am and 5pm and provide amazing panoramic views of the mountains and valley. You can buy lift tickets with our team on the ground once in resort - chat to your rep and they'll find you the best option to fit your holiday plans.

Trains

There are two stations in Kitzbühel; the Hahnenkamm, which is a 10-minute walk from the resort, and Kitzbühel Station, which is a 15-20 minute walk towards St Johann. From the stations, you can reach St Johann in 8 minutes.

On foot

Within its city walls, Kitzbühel's centre is predominantly car-free. It's a lovely town to walk around, pottering along the ancient streets and admiring the pastel shades of the historical buildings.

Walking

With over 1,000km of marked trails, from the valley floor to the peaks, Kitzbühel really is a walker's paradise. If you like to take it easy, go for a gentle 20-minute stroll to Lake Schwarzee, or follow the nature trail at Hintenbachalm to see the many species of flora and fauna. If it's views you're after, jump on the Hahnenkamm gondola (your rep can help you sort out buying any lift tickets you'll need) and follow the Panorama Loop Trail or Hahnenkamm ridge walk for stunning scenes of the Wilder Kaiser mountains. Other marked routes will take you to impressive sights such as the Sintersbacher waterfalls or the towns of Kirchberg or Aschau.

A picturesque route to Steurberg

Get a real feel for the area with this gentle walk, which winds through woodland, meadows and farms to the charming Steurberg restaurant. Relax in the garden there and soak up your surroundings, or grab a bite to eat. From there, it's a short stroll through the trees to Lake Schwarzee.

Sintersbacher Waterfalls

Take the bus to Jochberg and then follow signs for the waterfalls. Walk up through the woods and you'll be rewarded with the spectacular sight of the waterfall. The Wildaalm mountain restaurant is the perfect place to refuel for the descent.