Golfing Region Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel is a small town with around 8170 inhabitants and is located in north-eastern Tyrol in the Austrian Alps. Kitzbühel is located approx. 800m to 2,000m above sea level. Innsbruck is approx. 95km away, Salzburg approx. 80km and Munich approx. 120km.

• Why is Kitzbühel particularly recommended as a golf destination?
• Which golf courses should you definitely visit in Kitzbühel?
• Which hotels in Kitzbühel are recommended?
• What are Kitzbühel's culinary specialties?
• What should I definitely not miss in Kitzbühel?
• What else should I know about Kitzbühel?

Golfing in Kitzbühel

There are five excellent golf courses directly on site. Thirty other golf clubs can be found in the area surrounding the Kitzbühel Alps. All golf courses have their own golf academy. Golfing in Kitzbühel has become increasingly important in recent years. Compared to other German-speaking golf destinations, the Kitzbühel district has the highest density of golf courses. The Kitzbühel Alps offer a stunning mountain world that is not only suitable for winter sports. Golf vacations in Kitzbühel give the region the opportunity to position itself in summer tourism and are therefore very important. This is why Kitzbühel has become one of the golf centers in the Alps, where more than 35,000 rounds of golf are played every year. Attractive tournaments and the famous Kitzbühel Golf Festival further increase the popularity of golf.

Information about the destination at a glance - Golf holidays Kitzbühel

A resident's perspective on Kitzbühel: Sybille Beckenbauer

Kitzbühel is internationally renowned as one of the most important areas for winter sports. But the Kitzbühel Alps are also becoming increasingly popular as a golfing region.

Golf in Tyrol for 15 years

Around 15 years ago, the trend of using golf courses for tourism developed in Tirol. Around 1990, mainly 9-hole courses were sighted in Kitzbühel. Nowadays, these golf courses are being expanded and developed into new 27-hole courses. The first Tyrolean golf courses were created in Achensee and Igls. Two golf courses were built between 1934 and 1935. In 1941, one golf course had to be converted back into agricultural land due to the war. It was only after 1954 that the number of golf courses was increased again. In 2009 there were eighteen golf courses in Tirol. The number of golfers has also increased massively in recent years. In 1983, only around 0.2% of the Tyrolean population played golf. This figure had risen to over 1.5% by 2006 and has continued to rise ever since.

Travel time: golfing from May to October

There is actually no perfect time to visit Kitzbühel, as there is something for everyone here in both the winter and summer seasons. May to October are the best months for a golf vacation in Kitzbühel. If you are interested in tournaments or other golf events, June and September are particularly suitable. The climate in Kitzbühel is moderate. Kitzbühel lies in the Central European time zone. This means that there is no time difference for German tourists.

Impressions of Kitzbühel

Which golf courses can you play in Kitzbühel?

There are four golf courses directly in Kitzbühel, all of which are worth a detour. In addition to the two 18-hole golf courses Schwarzsee and Eichenheim, there is also the 9-hole golf course GC Kitzbühel and the 9-hole short course GLC Rasmushof.

GC Kitzbühel & Hotelresort A-Rosa

The Kitzbühel Golf Club is the oldest golf course in the town. The course is located in the middle of the town and offers a challenging 9-hole golf course. Playing golf at GC Kitzbühel feels like playing in a castle park, but in the midst of a magnificent Alpine backdrop. The Arosa Golf Resort is directly adjacent to the golf course.

Eichenheim Golf Club

The Eichenheim Golf Club is the 18-hole championship course in Kitzbühel. The golf course is located directly next to the Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel golf hotel.

Schwarzsee Golf Club

The Schwarzsee Golf Club is located on the outskirts of Kitzbühel. The special thing about the Schwarzsee Golf Club is the view of the Wilder Kaiser, the Hahnenkamm and the mousetrap of the famous "Streif" downhill run. A 6,104 meter long 18-hole golf course offers a challenge for every golfer.

GLC Rasmushof

The Golf- und Landclub Rasmushof offers a 9-hole short course consisting of only par-3 holes. The golf course is located right at the foot of the famous "Streif" downhill run next to the Golfhotel Rasmushof.

Which golf hotels in Kitzbühel are recommended?

There is a large selection of golf hotels in the immediate vicinity of the golf courses. The hotels have dedicated themselves to a rural style in keeping with their surroundings. Surrounded by mountains, cable cars and country estates, they offer a wonderful view in both summer and winter. The hotels offer standards from 4 to 5* hotels where sports as well as wellness and spa are available.

What are Kitzbühel's culinary specialties?

Kitzbühel also has a lot to offer in culinary terms. (Photo: Golf Post)

Tyrolean cuisine includes many delicious specialties, from hearty dishes such as Gröstl or Kasspatzl to sweet pastries. Both regional and national delicacies are served in the Kitzbühel Alps.

Dumplings, farmhouse bread and Kaiserschmarrn pancakes

Three dishes should not go unmentioned: The Kaspresknödel dumplings are particularly popular at the annual dumpling festival in St. Johann. These dumplings are made from dumpling bread and regional cheese and served as a soup garnish or fried in clarified butter as a main course with sauerkraut. Tyrolean farmhouse bread is also very popular. Kitzbühel is also famous for its delicious Kaiserschmarrn pancake, made from pancake dough and served with raisins and almonds.

What should I definitely not miss in Kitzbühel?

Kitzbühel is very popular with tourists. (Photo: Golf Post)

Rosi Schipflinger from the Sonnbergalm is an institution in Kitzbühel. Rosi and Kitzbühel are mentioned in the same breath. Rosi Schipflinger has created the Sonnbergstuben on the Sonnbergalm, with a fantastic view over Kitzbühel and the Kitzbühel Alps.

Interview with local star Rosi Schipflinger

In the interview, "Rosi" remembers the early years of the Sonnbergalm, how she walked across the golf course in Kitzbühel as a small child and tells anecdotes about her guests. She provides information about the typical dishes she has written down in her book "Essen bei Rosi" and about the favorite dishes of her famous guests. Rosi and the Sonnenbergalm are therefore always worth a visit.

What else should I know about Kitzbühel?

Cultural background

The Kitzbühel region dates back to the late Bronze Age around 1100-800 BC. The name "Chizbuhel" first appeared in a document from Chiemsee in 1165. Kitzbühel's wealth was founded on a silver discovery in the 16th century. Tourism began in the village around 1850. Since then, the importance of the district as a tourist center for adventure, relaxation and sport has continued to grow.

Nature and other activities

The Kitzbühel region boasts a fascinating mountain world, which is an unforgettable experience in both summer and winter. In addition to golf, there are numerous other activities on offer. This mountain paradise with its lakes and rivers can be explored on countless hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. The mountains can be enjoyed by families and hobby cyclists as well as passionate bikers. For the more adventurous, there are fast-paced rafting and paragliding experiences on offer.

Currency

The usual ATMs are established in Kitzbühel. Credit card payments by international card providers such as Mastercard, Visa or similar are possible almost everywhere. If you are arriving from a non-euro country, please check the current exchange rates. Compare the exchange rates at airports with exchange offices in the city before changing money. Also pay attention to the amount of the various commissions.

Entry

Citizens of all neighboring countries of Austria, the EU member states as well as Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand and the USA do not require a visa. A visa is required for nationals of other countries. Austria is a member state of the Schengen Agreement. Nationals of a Schengen state have a right of residence of up to 90 days.

Telephone

You can use your own cell phone via roaming. Many German companies offer favorable rates for EU countries. Austrian SIM cards can be used in unlocked cell phones.

Getting to Kitzbühel

It is easy to get to Kitzbühel by car via various highways from Salzburg, Munich and Innsbruck. Kitzbühel can also be reached quickly and easily by train from Germany. It takes just under eight hours from Berlin, just under seven hours from Cologne and two hours from Munich. Further information on traveling by train from Germany can be found on the following map. You can also travel to Kitzbühel by plane. There are three airports nearby: Innsbruck Airport, Salzburg Airport and Munich Airport.

Languages

As Kitzbühel is a tourist stronghold, most people there also understand English.