Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel combines sport & lifestyle to make for a uniquely beautiful summer holiday destination. Enjoy top class facilities and take part in some thrilling activities, all in the most breathtaking of surroundings.

Kitzbühel has a reputation for being a glamourous resort due to its glitzy sporting spectacles in the winter time, which attract ten of thousands of fans and are televised too. As a result, hotels in Kitzbühel are up to the highest international standards, offering a large selection of beauty treatments and spa facilities that are second to none. As well as that, "Culinary Kitz" is the term used for a selection of restaurants within the region which specialises Tyrolean dishes. The city has the largest number of gourmet restaurants and award-winning chefs in the whole of Tyrol.

The Aquarena Kitzbühel is a spacious leisure centre with a wide range of health and spa options and is located at the very heart of Kitzbühel. With two large indoor areas, visitors can find sports and children's pools. Kids just love the waterfall, water jets and rubber tyre slide. For the adults, there are medical mud pools, a sauna and Kneipp area as well as other spa-style treats to guarantee a bit of relaxation.

In the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps is the Aurach Wildlife Park whhich allows visitors to truly connect with wildlife. These large alpine habitats are home to more than 200 different native and exotic animals, including monkeys, kangaroos, llamas and Tibetan yaks. The animals reside in natural habitat exhibits, with barriers that are designed to create an environment that is almost totally free of bars and cages.

Situated between Kitzbühel and Reith, Lake Schwarzsee is a moorland lake that reaches temperatures of 27 degrees in the summertime which makes it a very popular swimming spot. Despite its greenish colour, Lake Schwarzse's water is exceptionally clean and even good for the skin, thanks to its high concentration of natural minerals. And as it is overlooked by the beautiful Kaiser Mountains, it really is quite the experience.

Hiking is by far the most popular activity in Kitzbühel during the summer. The resort, with its network of well-maintained trails, is paradise for those who just love to hike. More than 1000km of trails are available to explore, with their colourful, flower-filled meadows and grazing cows. Wide alpine pastures, as well as the soft grass mountains characterise the area. Kitzbühel Tourism offers free guided tours with experienced guides which we highly recommend you make full use of.

With its diverse and varied terrain to suit all disciplines, Kitzbühel is a real hotspot for cycling too. Road cyclists will appreciate the scenic and well maintained roads. Each route has its own level of classification so you are sure to find a trail that suits your own abilities.

If you fancy a change from looking at the natural beauty of Tyrol from ground level, then why not try looking at it from a different perspective? Paragliding gives you the perfect opportunity to glide over the fantastic mountains, meadows and forests with a certified tandem professional. You can circle above the peaks and enjoy Kitzbühel from a breathtaking height.