Kitzbuhel Things To Do

Kitzbuhel offers a wide range of options away from the ski slopes, and this attractive and historic Alpine town is home to a host of activities.

Outdoor activities
Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiing
Walking trails
Horse-drawn carriage rides
Ice-skating
Curling
Balloon rides
Tobogganing
Parasailing
Bobsleigh

Indoor activities
Tennis
Squash
Bowling
Swimming

The Aquarena - an indoor sports centre - has a large swimming pool with water slides, and various treatments such as massages, mud baths, saunas, steam room, Turkish baths and a solarium.

Recreation
A cinema in town shows English-speaking films, and, for a touch of glamour, the local casino is open until 2am. Museums in the area include the Farmhouse Museum, the Mining Museum and the Cable Car Museum. For an alternative day out, the Alpine Zoo is just outside town. Day trips from Kitzbuhel include historic Innsbruck and Salzburg.

Shopping
Selling everything from designer goods to antiques and local handicrafts, Kitzbuhels' cobbled streets are filled with a host of stylish shops and stores. Adding to the resorts' charm and upmarket image, there are plenty of glamorous places in which to splurge on expensive gifts and souvenirs, or just window-shop and stroll round soaking up the atmosphere.  

Dining
Kitzbuhel has over 100 restaurants in the area, serving pizza, Mexican, Italian and Asian food as well as typical Austrian specialities. The typical Tyrolean fare is ideal for a substantial lunch or dinner whilst skiing, and features such hearty specialities as Wienerschnitzel (breaded veal), Kaiserschmarn (crepes) and Knodel (dumplings).

Après-ski
Knows as Austria’s' main winter entertainment centre, Kitzbuhel is almost as famous for its vibrant après-ski scene as its skiing. An international resort, there's something for everyone, with a host of lively bars and a choice of late-night clubs and discos.

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