Hahnenkammbahn, Kitzbühel
Summer Gondola up the Hahnenkamm with panoramic paths and views of the Streif
Brixental and Kitzbühel Alps
Kitzbühel
Historic town in the Kitzbühel Alps, known for the Hahnenkamm race
Kitzbühel lies at about 762 metres in the Leukental, between the Hahnenkamm (1,712 m) and the Kitzbüheler Horn (1,996 m). The town received its town charter in 1271 and has a well-preserved old centre on a terrace west of the Kitzbüheler Ache, with colourful façades, narrow streets, shops and terraces.
The place is known worldwide for the Hahnenkamm ski race on the Streif, held every January. For families there is more to do in summer than the name suggests: the Hornbahn takes you up the Kitzbüheler Horn, where the Alpenblumengarten lies at around 1,880 metres, a garden of roughly 20,000 m2 with more than 300 species of mountain and alpine plants. There is also a children's climbing trail. North-west of the town lies the Schwarzsee, a natural lake for swimming and walking.
For a family from Niederau, Kitzbühel is a full day out combining town, nature and dining. It is busier and pricier than the villages in the valley; expect more traffic in high season. Check opening times and prices of lifts and attractions beforehand.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 55 min.
- Elevation762 m
- RegionBrixental and Kitzbühel Alps
- Best forSuits families wanting to combine town, nature and dining.
What to see and do
- The old town with colourful façades, shops and terraces.
- The Hahnenkamm race on the Streif in January (if you are nearby then).
- The Kitzbüheler Horn (1,996 m) with the Hornbahn and summer walking.
- The Alpenblumengarten (about 1,880 m) with more than 300 plant species and a children's climbing trail.
- The Schwarzsee: swimming and walking in summer.
From Niederau
About 55 minutes by car from Niederau, via Wörgl and through the Brixental (Kirchberg).
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Tennis in St. Johann in Tirol
Summer Tennis on outdoor and indoor courts in and around St. Johann
Kitzbühel old town
Summer Car-free streets with oriels and Gothic gables in Tyrol
Museum Kitzbühel
Summer Town history, mining and the Alfons Walde collection
Kitzbühel old town walk
Summer Traditional façades, churches and shopping lanes in the Gams town
Golf Club Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith
Summer An 18-hole course with mountain views near Kitzbühel
Hahnenkamm in summer
Summer By cable car above Kitzbühel: walking, views and huts
Wildpark Aurach, Kitzbühel
Summer Wildlife park with deer, ibex and lynx, with views of the Kitzbühel Alps
Kitzbüheler Horn and Alpine Flower Garden
Summer Flower-rich mountain walks and a botanical garden high above Kitzbühel
Pillersee near St. Ulrich
Summer Swimming, boat hire and a stroll around an alpine lake
Schwarzsee Kitzbühel
Summer Warm moor lake with an open-air lido near Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee Golf Course
Summer 18 holes with water hazards and a hilly back nine
Eichenheim Golf Course, Kitzbühel
Summer 18 holes designed by Kyle Phillips
Kitzbühel-Kaps Golf Course
Summer Nine-hole parkland course by Kaps Castle
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kitzbühel famous?
Mainly for the Hahnenkamm ski race on the Streif, held every January, and for its old town.
What can you do in Kitzbühel with children in summer?
Take the Hornbahn up the Kitzbüheler Horn to the Alpenblumengarten (with a children's climbing trail), or swim and walk at the Schwarzsee.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
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