Hahnenkamm base

Kitzbühel, Austria

Home to The Streifalm and the start of the historic Hahnenkamm downhill races.

Places in Hahnenkamm base

• The Streifalm Often the first stop at the bottom of the Hahnenkamm, with men dancing in traditional Lederhosen to start the party.

Practical notes for Kitzbühel

Best time to visit

December to March offers prime skiing conditions, including the famous Hahnenkamm races in January.

Getting around

Kitzbühel's medieval quarter is walkable, with mountain restaurants like Sonnbühel and Hochkitzbühel accessible via the ski lifts.

Currency

Euro (€)

Language

German. English is widely spoken.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)

Current trends

Kitzbühel's après-ski scene continues to centre on The Londoner, established in 1976, an English pub and Alpine institution on most bucket lists for lashings of beer in a noisy, boisterous environment with live music and DJs, alongside The Streifalm at the bottom of the Hahnenkamm, where men dance in traditional Lederhosen to start the party.

Other neighborhoods in Kitzbühel

• Medieval quarter — Charming and filled with swanky boutiques, swish hotels, and sophisticated patrons.
• Mountain slopes (linked with Kirchberg) — Home to mountain restaurants Sonnbühel and Hochkitzbühel with sun terraces.

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