in winter

Do you appreciate a smaller and well-organized ski area where leisure skiers and families, in particular, feel at home? Then, the Buchensteinwand family ski area is the right place for you. Families and leisure skiers will find a real winter paradise here with 21 kilometers of pistes, 11 lifts, five serviced huts, and a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and the Pillerseetal Valley.

Around 100 km of perfectly groomed trails await passionate cross-country skiers in Pillerseetal – and all those who want to become one. Against the idyllic backdrop of the Kitzbühel Alps and the snow-covered Pillerseetal valley, you can glide through a winter wonderland on cross-country skis.

Once a year, the hearts of all biathlon fans in the Kitzbühel Alps beat faster – because that’s when the Biathlon World Cup comes to Hochfilzen. A unique opportunity to experience the world’s biathlon elite live and be part of a major sporting event.

There’s no such thing as bad weather – at the Sportpark Kitzbühel, young and old can let off steam from October to March and have fun doing their laps on the ice. Whether it’s snowing, raining, or storming, with an area of 1,800 m², the light-flooded ice rink in Kitzbühel offers plenty of space for you and your family. In addition to ice skating, you can also play curling or ice hockey – fun and action for the whole family is guaranteed here.

If you prefer to make your tracks in the snow away from the piste, you will get your money’s worth on a ski tour in the ski touring Eldorado of the Kitzbühel Alps. Enjoy the tranquillity of the winter landscape, far away from the hustle and bustle, with a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains and a speedy deep-snow descent.

Please inform yourself in advance about the planned route and the necessary equipment, and observe all rules and safety instructions.

Whether with or without snowshoes, hiking and walking in the snow-covered and unspoiled winter landscape is an unforgettable winter experience. It lets you immediately forget your everyday worries and experiences and enjoy it with all your senses. Safety comes first on snowshoe hikes, too: Find out about the route and the necessary equipment and observe the rules and safety instructions for your excursion into the great outdoors.

188 kilometers of pistes, 57 lifts, and a spectacular view of snow-covered mountains – KitzSki is one of the best ski resorts in the world. Guaranteed snow, perfectly groomed pistes, and delicious regional specialties ensure unforgettable days of skiing. Whether beginner or pro, there is the ideal descent for everyone – from blue to black. The brave can venture onto the famous “Streif” or enjoy the spectacle from a safe distance. The ski area stretches from the Resterhöhe to Kitzbühel – start in Hollersbach, for example, with the panorama lift and end your day on the legendary Streif.

If you visit the Austrian Alps in the run-up to Christmas, a trip to the Advent market in Mittersill, Kitzbühel or St. Ulrich am Pillersee should definitely be on your programme. In an atmospheric setting with Christmas music and festive decorations, both local dishes and traditional crafts are on offer.

Fun and action are guaranteed on the 14-kilometre-long natural toboggan run in the Wildkogel Arena. The Smaragdbahn in Bramberg or the Wildkogelbahn in Neukirchen take you comfortably to the mountain station. From there, the fun can begin: On the toboggan, get set, go! During the 30-50 minute ride, you will cover an incredible 1,300 metres in altitude. Whether during the day or in the evening under floodlights – the natural toboggan run on the Wildkogel is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

When snowshoeing in the Kitzbühel Alps and Hohe Tauern National Park, you can not only enjoy the beautiful winter wonderland that surrounds you, but also go on a wonderful discovery tour: For example, who do those tracks in the snow belong to and what do they reveal about their owner?

Gliding through a picturesque winter landscape on silent runners – that’s the promise of cross-country skiing. In the Austrian Alps, this dream becomes reality: on over 100 kilometres of perfectly groomed trails in Mittersill, at Pass Thurn and in and around Kitzbühel, you can glide through snow-covered valleys and mountain meadows in classic or skating style or venture further up steep climbs.