Kitzbühel and Kirchberg lie in the heart of the spectacular Kitzbüheler Alps. Dating back over 700 years Kitzbühel is a historic Tirolean town with cobbled streets and a colourful town centre. The town offers a wealth of modern shops, quaint cafés and lively bars. Kirchberg, just 6km along the valley, is the quieter neighbour set in stunning Brixen valley. There’s plenty to amuse you around the area, including the nearby Schwarzsee, a strikingly beautiful mountain lake or the fabulous Alpine flower garden, at the top of the Kitzbühelerhorn. With two 18 hole golf courses, rugged mountain bike trails as well as 180km of walking paths, it’s no wonder guests return year after year.

Your opinion Customers rating good/excellent in Summer ’07

Our Opinion • Kitzbühel has a cosmopolitan, international atmosphere - it also hosts an open tennis tournament which attracts the rich and famous! • Kirchberg is a pretty, Tirolean village with a laid back atmosphere • There is superb walking in the Brixen valley • This is a superb area for golf with numerous excellent golf courses within a short drive

Activities • lake bathing • indoor and outdoor tennis • mountain biking • guided mountain bike tour (local charge) and daily guided walks (FREE) with Kitzbühel tourist office • horse riding • fishing • visit the alpine flower garden on the Kitzbühelerhorn • swimming pool complexes • casino (Kitzbühel) • international tennis tournament (Kitzbühel) • annual car rally

Facilities • banks • cafés • restaurants • bars • post office • shops • doctors • pharmacy

Getting About Excellent bus and railway services available. The local bus connects to many resorts in the Brixen valley and Kufstein. Take the train to nearby St.Johann. Lift passes for the summer lifts (approx. 19/05-01/10), village bus, selected bus routes and the indoor pool at the Spa Centre Aquarena are available. Approx. price: £26 for 3 days in 7; £35 for 6 days in 10 (€3 deposit for electronic card).

Transfer time: Innsbruck: 2 hrs 15 mins (Kitzbühel); 2 hrs 30 mins (Kirchberg).

Salzburg: 1 hr 30 mins (Kitzbühel); 1 hr 45 mins (Kirchberg).

WALKING - STROLLERS There are many easy, well marked valley walks to the Schwarzee in Kitzbühel or in reverse to nearby Kirchberg and Aschau. ****

RAMBLERS The Hahnenkamm gondola accesses many fabulous walks including the Panorama Loop Trail which offers magnificent views of the Wilder Kaiser mountains or the Hahnenkamm ridge walk. From Kirchberg take the Gaisberg lift up to 1200m and follow the route to the Kobingerhütte for superb views. ****

HIKERS The Grosser Rettenstein, a well known landmark, can be scaled in a day. The Kitzbüheler Horn also provides strenuous paths to St. Johann and Aurach. ****

GOLF

The Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course is located 4km from the centre of Kitzbühel with stunning views of the Wilder Kaiser, Kitzbüheler Horn and Kitzbüheler Alps. The impressive 18 hole course is ideal for the golfer who seeks a challenge amid breathtaking scenery. Take advantage of discounted green fees offered by many of our hotels.

Sightseeing Pre-bookable Excursions

Reduced prices for children up to 12yrs incl.

Kirchberg

Kirchberg lies in the Brixen valley, 6km from Kitzbühel. The village is centered around the imposing village church from which it derives it’s name “Kirche am Berg” (Church on the mountain). Within the village there is lots going on, some of the highlights include:

• 150kms of marked walking trails. Two summer lifts take you up into the mountains for spectacular views and lovely walking trails. Lifts are open approx. early July-mid Sept, journey costs vary from approx. €6-€13.50 for adults
• beautiful bathing lake 5 minutes’ walk from Kirchberg. There is a pool complex at the lake with children’s pool, slides, restaurant and play area.
• outdoor activities including horse riding, mini-golf, indoor and outdoor tennis, fishing (permits available locally) and bowling.
• Throughout the summer there are many festivals, events in 2007 included the Kirchberg village festival on 28th July, and the amazing Tirol Balloon Cup, 15th-21st September.