Hahnenkamm Event During a Kitzbühel Ski Holiday
Kitzbühel is world-famous as a ski paradise. The resort exudes romantic charm and joie de vivre. Internationally important events and an almost limitless range of sports in a dreamlike setting have made Kitzbühel one of Austria’s most significant winter sports destinations.
Skiing in Kitzbühel
Ski holidaymakers in Kitzbühel will find all kinds of slopes suited to fast descents, from easy beginner runs to the legendary Streif. Ski holidaymakers in Kitzbühel can look forward to 168 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes and 56 modern ski lifts and cable cars. Another advantage is free use of the practice lifts and ski buses in the valley. Snowboarders will also find plenty to enjoy in Kitzbühel. The Snowboard Funpark “Boarders Paradise” offers powder runs in a true paradise setting for thrilling action.
Hahnenkamm Event During a Kitzbühel Ski Holiday
Date: 30/09/2026
Cross-country ski trails around Kitzbühel
More than 40 km of groomed trails await cross-country skiers in Aurach, Jochberg, Kitzbühel and Reith. Sunny trails through a breathtaking winter landscape offer ski holidaymakers unforgettable experiences in nature. The “3S” gondola is another highlight of Kitzbühel. Its spectacular features include a towering ground clearance of up to 400 m and a huge span of around 2,500 m between the supports. The “3S” is one of the most modern cable cars in the world.
Hahnenkamm Race
The Hahnenkamm fever is currently sweeping through Tyrol. The world’s toughest and most challenging ski race draws the best skiers. Reporters and fans will once again flock to Kitzbühel for the 69th Hahnenkamm Race, taking place from January 23 to 25. Tens of thousands of ski fans will cheer on their favorite stars during the race. The racers hurtle down the legendary Streif at an average speed of more than 103 kilometers per hour, over sections with gradients of up to 85%. The Super-G race begins on January 23. The award ceremony and the draw for the Hahnenkamm downhill starting numbers follow at 18:30. The downhill takes place on January 24 from 11:30, followed by the Kitz Charity Trophy. The award ceremony and starting-number draw for the Hahnenkamm slalom begin at 18:30. The first slalom run starts on January 25 at 10:15, and the second at 13:15. The awards are presented afterward.
Après-ski – wild parties
The Hahnenkamm Race brings the resort to life away from the slopes. Kitzbühel is in high spirits. Parties and fun are on the agenda for the sporting and social highlight of the year. Kitzbühel’s excellent après-ski scene is also known internationally. Party the night away or enjoy a quiet beer in one of the more than 50 bars and restaurants. It’s all possible in Kitzbühel.
