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Weekly programme, social hour, and contact details
Britain’s first World Cup gold medal ever. The bright red gondolas on the Hahnenkamm now feature Dave’s name amongst the prestigious list of winners on the Streif race course. Why not aim for World Cup weekend again and see if the British team can re-create some of this magic, and experience the unique thrill of a quiet Austrian village brought to life by race weekend? Covering 185km of marked pistes – topped up by an additional 45km of marked ski routes – Kitzbühel has a surprisingly large ski area. Of course there is the infamous Streif Downhill course and some great steep terrain amongst the woods, but in reality this is a great resort for intermediates looking to put some miles under their belts. You really feel a sense of travelling when you ski from one end to the other and getting around is quick and easy thanks to the impressive lift system.
The town of Kitzbühel is as picturesque as it gets and the sense of history is clear. Wandering around the pedestrianised town centre within the old city walls is a great experience and it is certainly different to most ski resorts.
Stay in the middle if possible to experience the resort at its best and make the most of the numerous cafes, shops, bars and restaurants littered around the centre.
With so much to explore, the best way to experience Kitz is using the advice of your Ski Club Rep – they’re on hand from January until March this winter. You can also join the Kitzbühel group on the Ski Club App, home of our Reps and Members in resort this winter and the place to organise your day’s skiing! And before you go, join our Kitzbühel Facebook Page for the very latest updates from the resort and to arrange some ski buddies for your trip.
Over €280 million has been spent since 2000 upgrading the resort and it really shows. The extensive main area of slopes includes the villages of Kirchberg and Jochberg to form a fantastic area of linked slopes, most of which are tree- lined and backed up by snowmaking. A 3S gondola links the Hahnenkamm area with Resterhöhe at the far end of the resort – making this trip well worth it for the sense of travel and to ride the impressive lift system. The smaller Kitzbüheler Horn sector lies on the opposite side off the valley, and offers some good cruisey terrain and long runs back to town.
The sizeable and largely car-free medieval centre – with its quaint church, cobbled streets and attractive buildings – is not your typical ski resort but it makes for a compelling place to stay. There is lots to do and a great choice of restaurants and accommodation, but the resort does spread widely so be prepared to walk to the lifts or to jump on a bus.
Kitzbühel is rather spread out and can be busy, so is not completely ideal for families. However, there is a lot to do off the slopes including ice skating, tobogganing and swimming at the impressive Aquarena.
As the lifts close, the Streifalm bar at the foot of the slopes is popular, whilst beers are usually flowing at the Stamperl and Londoner in town. If you really want to party, then visit during the Hahnenkamm Downhill weekend, when tens of thousands of ski racing fans descend on the town for one of Austria’s wildest weekends.
The table below shows the range between cheapest (Super Saver) and most expensive (Premium). All passes of more than one day also offer a 50% discount at the local swimming pool.
// | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
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Adult | €63 – 69.50 | €185 – 223 | €322 – 388 |
Children (born 2009-2018) | €31.50 – 38 | €92.50 – 111.50 | €161 – 194.00 |
Youth (born 2006-2008) | €47.50 – 57 | €139 – 167.50 | €241.50 – 291 |
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Sun 22 Dec | Mon 23 Dec | Tue 24 Dec | Wed 25 Dec | Thu 26 Dec | Fri 27 Dec | Sat 28 Dec | Sun 29 Dec | Mon 30 Dec | Tue 31 Dec | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Weather | Snow |
Snow |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
Snow |
Snow | Snow |
Light snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 4.7 cm | 9.2 cm | 4.6 cm | 1.1 cm | 15.1 cm | 11 cm | 11.9 cm | 5.6 cm | 2.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -0.3°c | -1.4°c | -5°c | -7.4°c | -6.2°c | -6.1°c | -6.3°c | -6.7°c | -7°c | -6.1°c | -6°c | -7.9°c | -2.7°c | -2.7°c | -5.1°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -5°c | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -4.2°c | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | -4.2°c | -0.5°c | -0.5°c | -5.1°c | -1.2°c | -1.2°c | -5.2°c |
Min temp | -1.4°c | -5°c | -7.5°c | -9.1°c | -7.4°c | -6.4°c | -7.1°c | -7.3°c | -7.8°c | -9.5°c | -8°c | -8.3°c | -7.5°c | -5.2°c | -5.7°c | -5.4°c | -5°c | -5.8°c | -6°c | -4.2°c | -5.2°c | -5.4°c | -4.2°c | -5.1°c | -5.8°c | -5.1°c | -6.1°c | -6.4°c | -5.2°c | -5.8°c |
Feels like temp | -6.7°c | -4.5°c | -9.7°c | -13.7°c | -12.7°c | -12.7°c | -12.5°c | -13.5°c | -12.8°c | -13.7°c | -6.1°c | -7.9°c | -11.3°c | -2.7°c | -5.1°c | -5.4°c | -0.7°c | -5°c | -10.1°c | 0.3°c | -7.7°c | -9.3°c | 0.4°c | -7.5°c | -9.6°c | -0.5°c | -8.8°c | -11.3°c | -1.2°c | -9.4°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Snow |
Snow |
Light snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 4.7 cm | 9.2 cm | 4.6 cm |
Max temp | -0.3°c | -1.4°c | -5°c |
Min temp | -1.4°c | -5°c | -7.5°c |
Feels like temp | -6.7°c | -4.5°c | -9.7°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Occasional snow |
Snow |
Snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 1.1 cm | 15.1 cm | 11 cm |
Max temp | -7.4°c | -6.2°c | -6.1°c |
Min temp | -9.1°c | -7.4°c | -6.4°c |
Feels like temp | -13.7°c | -12.7°c | -12.7°c |
Sun 22 Dec | Mon 23 Dec | Tue 24 Dec | Wed 25 Dec | Thu 26 Dec | Fri 27 Dec | Sat 28 Dec | Sun 29 Dec | Mon 30 Dec | Tue 31 Dec | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Rain and snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
Snow |
Snow | Snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 2.1 cm | 3.3 cm | 0.9 cm | 11.1 cm | 8.5 cm | 9.3 cm | 4.2 cm | 1.7 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 1.2°c | 1.6°c | -0.6°c | -2.9°c | -1.5°c | -1.5°c | -2.5°c | -1.8°c | -2.8°c | -2.1°c | -1.6°c | -5.4°c | 0°c | 0.3°c | -3.4°c | 1.4°c | 1.5°c | -3.3°c | 2.5°c | 2.6°c | -2.4°c | 2.4°c | 2.4°c | -2.4°c | 1.9°c | 1.9°c | -2.9°c | 1.6°c | 1.7°c | -2.7°c |
Min temp | -0.2°c | -0.6°c | -3.5°c | -4.9°c | -2.9°c | -2.2°c | -3.4°c | -2.8°c | -4.3°c | -6.5°c | -5.4°c | -7.4°c | -7°c | -3.4°c | -5.1°c | -5.7°c | -3.3°c | -5.5°c | -6.3°c | -2.4°c | -5.1°c | -5.7°c | -2.4°c | -4.9°c | -5.9°c | -2.9°c | -5.4°c | -6.1°c | -2.7°c | -4.9°c |
Feels like temp | -0.2°c | 1°c | -0.6°c | -4.4°c | -2.9°c | -1.5°c | -2.6°c | -5.5°c | -2.8°c | -6°c | -2.1°c | -5.4°c | -7°c | 0°c | -3.4°c | -5.7°c | 1.3°c | -3.3°c | -6.3°c | 2.3°c | -2.4°c | -5.7°c | 2.2°c | -2.4°c | -5.9°c | 1.7°c | -2.9°c | -6.1°c | 1.4°c | -2.7°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 2.1 cm | 3.3 cm |
Max temp | 1.2°c | 1.6°c | -0.6°c |
Min temp | -0.2°c | -0.6°c | -3.5°c |
Feels like temp | -0.2°c | 1°c | -0.6°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 11.1 cm | 8.5 cm |
Max temp | -2.9°c | -1.5°c | -1.5°c |
Min temp | -4.9°c | -2.9°c | -2.2°c |
Feels like temp | -4.4°c | -2.9°c | -1.5°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 21/12/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 85.8 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 60 cm |
Lower piste depth | 55 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | New snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 48 out of 58 |
Resort opening date | Fri 08 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
Updated 20/12
The timeline for Christmas week snow is accelerated massively as a huge, dense area of low pressure gets swept in on the Jetstream to cover much of central and northern Europe as the weekend continues. Temperatures will remain cold through this weekend, with a freezing line dropping to 500m on Sunday and, as a result temperatures of -10°C being the norm at 2,000m.
In the west of the region, things will turn slightly bonkers. Sunday snowfall falls as half-a-metre in most places and, instead of drying up as the new week begins, it will continue to fall across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Christmas day), too. A further 45cm can be expected down on Monday and another 30cm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Resorts further east and south may struggle to see this same snowfall, especially on Sunday and into Monday, as it struggles to make the leap over the Main Alpine Ridge. Christmas Eve snowfall, however, will remain excellent across the board, with 40cm expected in these areas.
Expect the avalanche risk to tick up to High or Very High (4 or 5) over the coming days as a result. Unfortunately avalanche.report doesn’t forecast in advance like the French do, so it is difficult to ascertain with any certainty what it might do – however current risk are being reported as persistent weak layers, which can cause ongoing difficulties with avalanche risk associated with new snow. Please check your local forecasts carefully using the links below and plan any backcountry and off piste travel carefully in the coming days.
Log your upcoming trip to Kitzbühel now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Meet your Rep using the details below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 28 December 2024 and 21 March 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Kitzbühel now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
I have been lucky enough to have been skiing from a very early age, coming from good Austrian/Cornish stock; I spent my early winter years on the mountains surrounding Innsbruck learning and perfecting my falling with style technique. Since then I have had a couple of years racing, and qualified as an instructor, while serving in the army. Squeezed in 5 seasons working as an instructor/guide in Kitzbuhel , perfected the game of nails and acquired a taste for schnapps. My passion for skiing and the mountains has never diminished. As a Rep I look forward to sharing this passion and enthusiasm with others who feel the same...
I started skiing in my late twenties and got hooked. I have skied in lots of different resorts all over Europe, often using my varied travels to seek out new places. I became a ski leader in 2015 and I plan to ski with lots of members over the coming years. Outside of the winter months my main hobbies include driving my veteran cars and keeping fit, often doing running events for charities. As for work, well I am an interim executive, which means I go in to businesses and help run them for a period of time, often being called in when things need turning around. These assignments take me all over the world. Thanks for checking out my profile and I look forward to skiing with anyone who wants a great time out on the slopes.
I learned to ski in a field, most of the time was spent walking up but I loved it all the same. Nowadays I like exploring remote parts of resorts, visiting favourite restaurants and generally being in the mountains. Kitzbuhel is a charming, friendly, medieval town with a huge variety of skiing. I'll be there from 25 Jan to 7 Feb 2025, my 7th season in Kitzbuehel. For skiing we'll meet at 9.30 on Sundays outside the main entrance to the Hahnenkamm lift. I'll be in a bright red jacket. After that it'll usually be 9am with time/place and social plans depending on conditions etc. Please register in advance if possible. New members welcome.
I became a Ski Club rep in Dec 2023 having started skiing in 1983, enjoying Freshtracks holidays and learning to ski off-piste with Yann and Diane in Flaine. I am passionate about being in the mountains and have skied many resorts in France, Austria, Italy and Bulgaria. To heli ski in North America is still on my bucket list. When I am not skiing you will find me mountain biking, walking and playing on the sea.
I am excited about the season ahead and meeting and skiing with fellow members!
I've been skiing since I was 12 and have skied through out Europe and Scotland. I love skiing through out the mountains whether it's cruising on blues or more adventurous blacks as I just love being on the snow and in the mountains. I'm recently retired from 30 years in the fire service so when I'm not skiing then I'm back home to Yorkshire to carry on life in the Yorkshire dales
I remember my 1st day on skis vividly ; Glenshee, blowing a hooley, white out conditions, 8 yrs old & completely hooked ! Since then I've skied in many worldwide resorts; France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, USA & Canada. My favourite resorts are St Gervais (of course!), Val d'Isere, Pila, Zermatt, Sunshine Village, Aspen and Jackson Hole. My love for sliding took me into instructor training and qualified as a Ski Instructor over 20 yrs ago. When I lived in Aberdeen I volunteered with Aberdeen Snowsports Club - where I was Chairperson - and organised various Snowsports Events both on the dry mat and in the Highlands. I also competed in our home grown SSBX (Scottish Ski & Boarder Cross) Championships and why my favourite 'off duty' ski resort pastime is Skier-X racing.
I now live in a beautiful French town in the Alps called St Gervais. I love Ski Touring via hut to hut mountain refuges where I've skied the best snow of my life. Oh and I love mountain biking, hiking and tennis. I'm so excited for the season to start as I'm Repping in Wengen, Switzerland before Christmas and then as a Backcountry Rep in Chamonix, France in April.
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