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Skiing in Kitzbühel.

Since 1892.

Kitzbühel TourismusHinterstadt 18 • 6370 Kitzbühel, AustriaT +43 (0) 5356 66660 • F +43 (0)5356 66660 - 77info@kitzbühel.com • www.kitzbuehel.comwww.facebook.com/kitzbuehel

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Table of Contents

Skiing Area : : 06 Panoramic Map : : 08Climate and Snow : : 10 Modernisation Boom : : 12Hansi’s favourite Slopes : : 14 Snowboarding and Freeskiing : : 16DC Snowpark Kitzbühel : : 17Ski Huts and Après Ski : : 18 Kitzbühel Ski Schools : : 20Sports Shops and Ski Rental : : 22

Off-PisteFreeriding and Powder Runs : : 24 Ski Touring : : 26 Places of Energy : : 28Cross-Country Skiing : : 30More Winter Sports : : 33

Hahnenkamm Race : : 36Streif : : 38Ganslern : : 41Kitzbühel Ski Club (K.S.C.) : : 42Ski Racing for Companies and Everyone : : 43

Kitzbühel Skiing History, since 1892 : : 44Toni Sailer and the Dream Team : : 46Karl Koller and “Rote Teufel“ : : 48 Mining, Agriculture and Skiing : : 50

Kitzbühel in Summer : : 52

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Did you know? Already in 1908 skiing legend Franz Reisch published the first ski guide “Skiing around Kitzbühel“. This booklet was one of the first of its kind and soon became a milestone in Austria’s skiing history.


Since 1892.

Skiing and Kitzbühel – two words that cannot be separated. The “White Sport” at the bottom of the Hahnenkamm has already been popular since 1892. Skiing is Kitzbühel‘s highlight. Admit it, don’t you also dream of conquering the majestic “Streif ” on your own? 54 lifts connect summits of up to 2000 m above sea level. 170 km of downhill runs and 33 km (21 miles) of ski routes can be found on the slope map. Above all, the easily accessible backcountry offers countless possibilities for backcountry skiing and dozens of romantic ski huts and lodges invite you to stop for a bite to eat or a drink.

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The Skiing Area.

WitHout Any doubt, SnoW Secure KitzbüHel iS KnoWn AS one of tHe World‘S top SKi reSortS.

In 1908 already, ski pioneer Franz Reisch refers to the ski resort’s geographic advantages in his booklet “Skitouren um Kitzbühel” (Skiing around Kitzbühel): Comprising extraordinary amounts of snow, easy accessibility and an unsurpassed number of backcoun-try skiing routes, Kitzbühel, according to today’s skiing develop-ment, becomes a must for all ski fans. Year after year more people are fascinated by Kitzbühel and its surrounding Alps.

Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel (Kitzbühel lift company).

Advanced skiers find everything their hearts desire – magnificent powder runs, mogul skiing, extraordinary carving pleasure and more than 24 km (15 miles) of black slopes. Many small idyllic ski huts invite to a stop on the way. insiders also appreciate the easily accessible backcountry which provides ideal opportunities for freeriding and off-piste adventure.

especially skilled skiers are drawn to Kitzbühel. embedded into a picturesque landscape lies the “Streif ” – definitely the world‘s most spectacular and legendary course for ski racers and a “must ski” for any ambitious skier.

The Skiing Area : : 7

FaCTS: 170 km (105 miles) of slopes : : 54 cable-

cars and ski lifts : : 60 perfect prepared ski runs

: : 33 km (21 miles) of ski routes : : 24 km (15

miles) of black slopes : : top freeriding : : 56

ski huts : : overwhelming ski experience the

Streif : : ski lift capacity of 100.000 persons|h

: : 1.5 million ski guests | year

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Climate and Snow.

in 1908, frAnz reiScH referred to tHe peculiAritieS of KitzbüHel’S MicrocliMAte in HiS SKiing guide booKlet. WinterS Are long WitH HigH precipitAtion.

Within the last years, great effort has been put into the extension of technical and artificial snow coverage. over 750 snow makers boost piste quality when the skiing season begins. Thus Kitzbühel has always been able to guarantee huge amounts of snow.

Within the winter seasons 2009|10 and 2010|11, Kitzbühel was Austria’s only non-glacier skiing resort which commenced its winter season in october.

The distinct climate ensures long lasting snowfalls and large amounts of fresh snow. Kitzbühel’s climate is more inner alpine and more continental than the one in the french or Swiss Alps. Thus temperatures are much lower than in more western regions.

Climate and Snow : : 11View from the Hahnenkamm to the southern mountains of Kitzbühel in winter.

FaCTS:

: : more than 10 m annual snow fall

: : Kitzbühel microclimate

: : 750 snow makers

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Modernisation Boom.

The initial startup of the “3-S”, a triple-rope-mountain cablecar, in 2004 was the trigger for an investment boom in the skiing area Kitzbühel. Since then, over 100 million euros have been invested into ski lifts and artificial snow pro-duction systems. Kitzbühel is up to date!

FaCTS: spectacular 3-S cablecar : : since 2004 : :

maximum altitude of 400 m (1.312 ft) : : 2.500 m

(8.202 ft) distance from column to column : : total

length 3.700 m (2.9 miles) : : capacity 4.200 persons

per hour

Investments in ski lifts since 2004 (choice) Status quo – some technical facts

: : 3-S cablecar from Pengelstein to Wurzhöhe

: : 10 person cablecar “Maierl”

: : 8 person chairlifts “Kasereck”,

“Ochsalm” and “Steinbergkogel”

: : 6 person chairlifts “Sonnenrast”,

“Ehrenbachhöhe” and “Hanglalm”

... and many more

: : 99 km (62 miles) of artificial snow

: : 8 retention reservoirs with a capacity of about 554.700 m3

: : 41 snow groomers equipped with

the most modern technology

: : 750 snow makers

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My favourite Slopes. With Hansi Hinterseer.

Hansi Hinterseer the skier:

“KitzbüHel’S SKiing AreA iS A pArAdiSe for SKilled SKierS. countleSS blAcK And red SlopeS proMiSe unique SKiing pleASure, AMAzing pAnorAMic vieWS And unforgettAble MoMentS in A Scenic lAndScApe. tHeSe tHree SlopeS Are My Secret tip – you MuSt SKi tHeM”:

Raintal, slope no. 4. RED. due to its eastern exposure, the first sun rays hit the raintal at dawn – a good choice to start a ski day in the warm and rising morning sun. close to the slope you can also find excellent powder runs! The Kitzbüheler Horn, also known as “the mountain of the sun” is a snow paradise without artificial snow and perfect sun tanning is guaranteed.

: : 6 single victories in the Ski World Cup Series

: : Overall winner Giant Slalom World Cup in 1972|73

: : Ski World Championships - Giant Slalom silver medal in 1974

: : Winner of the prestigious Hahnenkamm Slalom in 1974

: : Twice Pro World Champion Downhill (1982, 1983)

Hansi Hinterseer, Downhill Söll 1983

Carving at the 2000er in front of “Kleiner Rettenstein” (2.216 m).

Hansi’s Favourite Slopes : : 15

Schwarzkogel, slope no. 56. BLACK. especially advanced skiers will take delight in thisimpressive slope. With its western exposure you will find from around 1 p.m. onwards the best light for a sunny skiing on this steep and unique slope.

Kampen, slope no. 22. RED. “Kampen” is a beautiful run from the Hahnen-kamm into the city centre of Kitzbühel. despite of its beauty it never gets too crowded.

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Snowboarding and Freeskiing.

Kitzbühel is not only well known for its amazing and long skiing tradition but has always had its finger on the pulse. With the opening of the ma-gnificent snow park on the Hanglalm, Kitzbühel has become very appealing to all newschool skiers and snowboarders. it comprises sports and fun with international top standards.

FaCTS:

: : Kitzbühel Horn

: : Resterhöhe

: : Tree-runs

: : Pillow-runs

: : Cliff drops

: : “Sick Trick Opening”

april 1st to april 3rd 2011

MASSive MountAinS, extrAordinAry terrAin, eASily AcceSSible bAcKcountry, A top clASS SnoW pArK And AS tHe icing on tHe cAKe tHe legendAry “Kitz-büHeler Horn” – tHeSe Are juSt SoMe AttrActionS tHAt MAKe SnoWboArding And freeSKiing in KitzbüHel!

Freeriding on the Kitzbüheler Horn, Raintal.

Snowboard impressions.

Snowboarding and Freeskiing : : 17

DC Snowpark Kitzbühel Hanglalm.

dc SnoW pArK KitzbüHel on HAnglAlM iS tHe culMinAtion of innovAtive developMent WitHin tHe lASt yeArS.

FaCTS:

: : since 2008

: : beginner line

: : main line

: : pro line

: : 8 kickers

: : 3 rails

: : 16 boxes

: : 8 special jibs

in the dc Snow park are classic pipes and rail lines, geared to all abilities, and a special tree line, with different tree jib elements. Additionally a brand new area was established last season linking the upper to the lower park area. both parks of-fer beginner and medium obstacles guaranteeing perfect jibbing.

dc Snow park Kitzbühel again offers an innova-tive and varied park set up for all snowboarders and free skiers. Amongst insiders the dc Snow park is regarded as one of Austria’s best snow parks.

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Enjoy amazing views from our ski huts and lodges in a hospitable surrounding. Come as strangers, leave as friends!

Ski Huts ...

Kitzbühel’s skiing area is well known for its culture of traditional ski huts. A total of 56 lodges tempt skiers to stop for a bite to eat.

Small, hidden and romantic lodges, individual ser-vice and traditional home cooking – that is what the area between the Hahnenkamm and the resterhöhe is known for. discover and enjoy yourself!

Ski Huts and Après Ski : : 19

The possibilities to stop for a bite to eat or a mulled wine are equally substantial as the various skiing faci-lities. The “Après Ski mile” begins at the anterior part of the Hahnenkamm down to the city center, offering a lot of chances to stop by and have a drink.

jump into Kitzbühel’s Après Ski scene. A drink after skiing completes a perfect day.

... and Après Ski.

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Kitzbühel’s Ski Schools.

in tHe 1950s And 1960s KitzbüHel’S SKi ScHoolS flouriSHed And Since tHen HAve been World fAMouS.

Ski instructor legend Rudi Monitzer (1897-1966). He was one of Kitzbühel’s best known ski instructors of all times. The so called “Monitzer-Esperanto”, a mix of many different languages as well as expletives of the regional dialect, coined his skiing lessons. Read more about historic Ski-Kitzbühel in Karl Koller’s striking book “Kitzbühel zu meiner Zeit”. Available in Kitzbühel bookshops and the City Museum Kitzbühel. Unfortunately in German only!

Josef-Herold-Str. 23 • 6370 Kitzbühel

T +43 (0)5356 62500 • [email protected]

www.rote-teufel.at

Sonnfeld 1 • 6373 Jochberg

T +43 (0)664 1255 171 • [email protected]

www.alpin-experts.com

Klostergasse 8 • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.element3.at

Wieseneggweg 7 • 6371 Aurach


www.skischule-aurach.at

Dorf 6 • 6373 Jochberg


www.skischule-jochberg.at

Skischule Rote Teufel Kitzbühel (Rudi Sailer)

Alpin-Experts Jochberg (Beppo Hechenberger)

Skischule Element 3 (Manfred Hofer)

Skischule Aurach (andreas Noichl)

Skischule Jochberg (alois Schipflinger)

Ski Schools : : 21

Kirchweg 6 • 6370 Reith


www.skischule-reith.at

Sonnfeldweg 1 • 6373 Jochberg


www.skischule-wagstaett.com

T +43 (0)664 7684534

www.ski-alpin-kitzbuehel.at

(Ludwig Götzendorfer)

T +43 (0)699 1103 4936 • [email protected]

www.me.co.at

Josef-Pirchl Straße 26c • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.snowsports-kitzbuehel.at

book a ski guide and learn the modern skiing technique. discover the magnificent powder snow runs and the stunning ski touring slopes around Kitzbühel.

Skischule Reith (Josef Dagn)

Skischule Wagstätt (Gerhard Krahbichler)

Ski-Alpin-Kitzbühel (Helmut Mitterer)

Skischule Mountain Experience Kitzbühel

Snowsports Kitzbuehel (Michael Blum)

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Kirchgasse 7 • 6370 Kitzbühel

T +43 (0) 5356 63223 • [email protected]

www.greenroom.at

Jochberger Straße 89 • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.hervis.at

Hahnenkammstraße 1 • 6370 Kitzbühel

T +43 (0) 5356 66737

www.kitzsport.at

Hornweg 23a • 6370 Kitzbühel

T +43 (0) 5356 62504-36

www.kitzsport.at

Jochberger Straße 7 • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.kitzsport.at

Josef Herold-Straße 17 • 6370 Kitzbühel

T +43 (0) 5356 62504-45 • [email protected]

www.kitzsport.at

Bichlstraße 8 • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.obersport.com

Sonnfeldweg 1 • 6373 Jochberg


www.schiladl.at

Sports Shops and Ski Rental.

in Addition to KitzbüHel’S SKi ScHoolS, tHe folloWing SportS SHopS offer SKi rentAl And tHe SAle of SportS equipMent:

Greenroom Kitzbühel Intersport Kitzsport

Hervis Sport & Mode GmbH Intersport Sport Pepi

Intersport Hahnenkammbahn & Depot Ober Sport

Intersport Hornbahn Schilad‘l (Verleih & Depot)

Sports Shops and Ski Rental : : 23

Reither Straße • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.skiverleih-reith.eu

Alfons Petzold-Weg 2a • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.skirent-michael.at

Dorf 4 • 6370 Reith


www.sportpro.cc

Bichlstraße 7 • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.etz.at

Josef-Herold-Straße 12 • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.etz.at

Wieseneggweg 7 • 6371 Aurach


www.skischule-aurach.at

Hahnenkammstraße 2a • 6370 Kitzbühel


www.sporthuette-winkler.at

Kirchweg 7 • 6370 Reith


www.skischule-reith.at

Ski-Snowboard-Langlaufverleih Bruggerhof Sport 2000 Etz

Skirent Michael Sport Noichl

SportPRO Boscarolli Sporthütte Winkler

Sport 2000 Etz Skiverleih Reith

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Freeriding and Powder Runs. With axel Naglich.

in Addition to MAny SKi routeS, tHe eASily AcceSSible bAcKcountry offerS countleSS off-piSte vAriAtionS – tHe perfect plAyground for freeriderS And poWder freAKS.

BlaufeldSki from Steinbergkogel over the crest to the east (beware of snow cornices!). enjoy an amazing view on beautiful copious pastures passing the blaufeldalmen. There is a risk of avalanches – don’t ski down too early into the steep hill. end of tour: cross country skiing trail in front of the Auwirt in unteraurach.

Stuckkogel – Pletzergraben take a taxi to oberaigen and hop into one of our snowcats (only possible with a ski guide) which will take you to the top of Stuckkogel. There you can expect top grade skiing experience. end of tour: pletzgraben fieberbrunn (you will need a taxi from there!) please contact beppo Hechen-berger from Ski School Alpine-experts for the snowcat transport.

Brunnhofer VillaSki down from eggl t-bar lift (b9) south to brunnhofer villa. Watch out for scattered scarps and edges. They can have the risk of avalanches. Ski down various forest roads and pastures to Hagstein. end of tour: Hornbahn valley station.

: : He and Peter Ressman were the first people to conquer the

world’s longest downhill slope Mount St. Elias (alaska,

USa). The same named movie is shown in cinemas.

: : 3 times winner of “24 Hours of aspen“ (24 hour ski race)

: : 11 years precursor at the “Streif“

: : 10 years one of the leading figures of ski-cross

: : Numerous first descents in the alps, the Caucasus

and New Zealand

Extreme skier Axel Naglich:

Mount St. Elias Kino Trailer.

ATTENTION! The ski tours have only been outlined briefly. Spatial orientation is sometimes critical! Risk of avalanches and crash hazards! We strongly recommend a local ski guide!

“Only a few skiers know about the vast extend of the skiing area. Kitzbühel’s backcountry terrain offers an almost inexhaustible va-riety for passionate skiers. Another tip: While the weather is bad, skiing can still be enjoyed in Kitzbühel. Even with poor visibility, skiing within the wooded area is still possible.”

Freeriding and Powder Runs : : 25Axel Naglich in the west flank of the Kitzbüheler Horn.

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Ski Touring in Kitzbühel.

KitzbüHel’S SMootH grASS HillS offer everytHing tHe bAcKcountry SKi fAn’S HeArt deSireS. AlreAdy SKi pioneer frAnz reiScH Mentioned tHoSe beAutiful MountAinS in HiS firSt SKi touring guide froM 1908.

Three well known locals tell you their favorite ski tours. Find out more about local backcountry skiing opportunities on our ski tour site touren.kitzbuehel.com

ATTENTION AvAlANCHES! www.lawine.tirol.gv.at

Prior to each ski tour check the homepage of the avalanche Warning Service!

Safety equipment (shovel, probe and transceiver) essential!

For perfect and safe pleasure: book a local ski and mountain guide!

Thanks to those grass pastures stretching up to the mountain top region, a mere 50 cm of fresh snow ensures perfect powder snow conditions.

“Stuckkogel is The local ski mountain und has already been conquered with skis for over 100 years. Smooth and beautifully hilly terrain awaits ski touring fans. Thanks to the well prepared ski routes number 50 and 51, the Stuckkogel beco-mes an ideal tour also for beginners. Additionally it serves as a perfect night tour after sunset.”

More information under: touren.kitzbuehel.com

“Brechhorn is an amazing ski mountain! How-ever, you are hardly alone up here. The word-of-mouth has already spread that this tour offers ideal slopes from top to bottom. Amazing views can be enjoyed on top of the mountain.”


Brechhorn, 2.032 m

Stuckkogel, 1.888 m

“In 1908, Franz Reisch already recommended the tour to Schützkogel. In the midst of grassy hills the passionate skiers find fantastic views of the so called Kaisergebirge, Hohe Tauern and Steinere Meer. Furthermore one can follow historical copper mining traces.”


Schützkogel, 2.069 m

Dr. Klaus Winkler, mayor of Kitzbühel

Starting point: former valley station Bichlalmbahn, near

Bichlhof. at good snow conditions: Kögler Graben.

Difference in altitude: 993 m or 1.088 m

David Kreiner, OIympia gold medal winner,

team Nordic Combined, Vancouver 2010.

Starting point: aschau bei Kirchberg.

Difference in altitude: 1.072 m

Dr. Christian Harisch, chairman Kitzbühel Tourist Board

Starting point: aurach, Oberhausenweg.

Difference in altitude: 1.021 m

Ski Touring : : 27

Places of Energy.

Splendid and memorable views of “Hofer-Schneid”, Kitzbüheler Horn.

Places of Energy : : 29

Kitzbüheler Horn.The “Horn” is a very special energizer. unique 360 degree views from the summit – enjoy the Hohe tauern, grassy hills and the Wilder Kaiser to only mention a few. before the transmitter was built, a chapel had been on top of Hornspitze, honouring this special energizing spot.

Summit Bärenbadkogel.passing the lodge you will find a path towards the summit. get an impressive 360 degree view right from the center of the skiing area.

A place of energy is a site of special appeal and aura which seems to have positive influence on people. Such a spot often unites geometric power-lines. Hence you can let your soul tangle, feel good, relax and recharge your batteries.

Steinbergkogel, old top station.from top station Steinbergkogel, crossing run number 23 (“griesalm”) to former top station. follow the ridge upwards until you reach the first rock formations. feel the special quality of this site and enjoy an outstanding view.

Tip: Visit the new Horn-Chapel under-neath the top station of the Horn funi-cular and find your personal energizer near the summit.

Tip: Look out for the engraved quote on the summit’s cross.

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: : Sportloipe-Track at Golfclub Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith

(floodlit and maintained with artificial snow)

: : High-altitude trail on Kitzbüheler Horn

: : Nordic trail in aschau near Kirchberg

: : High-altitude trail at Pass Thurn, Breitmoos

Cross-Country Skiing. With David Kreiner.

„On the beautiful hilly Sportloipe-Track, classic style cross-country skiers and skaters can be found. Tourists, locals and juniors of K.S.C., all levels and abilities use the Nordic track and benefit from it. After dark the trail is floodlit and is also maintained with arti-ficial snow.“

updated information on nordic trail conditions under www.kitzbuehel.com

croSS-country SKiing in KitzbüHel iMplieS pure Winter feeling in A Sunny And pictureSque lAndScApe. More tHAn 100 KM of perfectly grooMed trAilS Are AvAilAble for botH, clASSic Style croSS-country SKierS And SKAterS.

Guaranteed snow on all cross-country trails

David‘s climaxes as a Nordic Combined athlete:

: : Olympic victory, team competition. Vancouver 2010.

: : World Championships silver medal, team competition.

Lahti 2001.

: : World Championships bronze medal, team competition.

Oberstdorf 2005.

: : Overall victory Summer Grand Prix 2007.

The perfect shaped Sportloipe-trail is david Kreiner’s most favorite training track. Stunning views on Kitzbühel’s mountainside: Wilder Kaiser (2.344m) in the north, Kitzbühler Horn (2.000 m) in the east, Hahnenkamm (1.712 m) and großer rettenstein (2.362 m) in the south.

Cross-Country Skiing : : 31Beautiful high-altitude Nordic trail on Trattalm, Kitzbüheler Horn.

Mercedes-Benz SportparkSportfeld 1 • 6370 Kitzbühel T +43 (0)5356 2022 • [email protected] • www.sportpark.kitz.net

Events & entertainment of all kinds• 1.800 m2 event arena for gala nights, big events or trade shows, etc.• 350 m2 foyer overlooking the ice arena and climbing wall• 95 m2 SKy lounge with roof terrace – combined with amazing views of Kitzbühel

Sports and Fun. Off the Ski Pistes.

: : austria Curling training center

: : 1.800 m2 of ice area

: : 4 curling alleys (fall to spring)

: : 850 m2 climbing area – height: 17 m

: : 100 m2 bouldering area

: : asphalt curling

: : 3 indoor tennis courts and 6 outdoor courts

: : 2 bowling alleys

: : Yoga • mental coaching • therapeutic climbing

Restaurant for all tastes (T +43 (0)5356 20224)• Spacious restaurant with traditional Tyrolean cuisine with a touch of italy• Diverse lunch table

Training camps, associations & groups• Training, competitions etc. for (inter-)national pro and hobby leagues – fully-equipped, spacious infrastructure such as cloakrooms or conference rooms etc. available

versatile range of sports offers

More Winter Sports : : 33

Winter in KitzbüHel cAptivAteS everyone WitH itS Huge vAriety And poSSibilitieS. SKiing, SnoWboArding, croSS-country SKiing, HiKing, ice-SKAting, And MAny More guArAntee MeMorAble MoMentS in An iMpreSSive And pictureSque nAturAl Setting.

More Winter Sports.

Hiking in winter.explore Kitzbühel and its picturesque surrounding villages in an extraordinary way. While hiking on various cleared and well-maintained walking and hiking routes, the cold winter season develops a certain charm. Seize the opportunity to rechar-ge your batteries and relax in idyllic natural and amazing surroundings. guided winter walks from Kitzbühel tourist office: Meeting time: Monday to friday 9:45 a.m.

Ice sport.The pleasure of ice skating can be enjoyed on the ice rink at the Sportpark Kitzbühel as well as on the cleared nature rink at lake Schwarzsee. Aurach, reith and gieringer Weiher provide perfect con-ditions for curling. The training center of Austria’s curling federation is also located in Sportpark.

Valartis Bank Snow Polo World Cup.Kitzbühel is starting the year with an action-pa-cked snow show. The polo horses will spend 3 days galloping around the Münichauer Wiese show-ground just outside of Kitzbühel. enjoy free entry to this exclusive world class event!More information on www.kitzbuehel.com.

Indoor sports.regardless of all weather conditions, indulge your-self with a relaxing day in the Aquarena located in the center of Kitzbühel. Swimming pools, a sau-na, a wellness area, tanning-beds and mud baths – the Aquarena offers everything the heart desires. Also explore our hotel’s recreational areas and Kitzbühel‘s fitness centers.More information on www.kitzbuehel.com.

The colorful row of houses in Kitzbühel were coined by Alfons Walde.

Hahnenkamm Race.

The world’s most popular ski race depicts Kitz-bühel’s social and sporty climax. fans, celebrities, and reporters from all over the world make their way up to the Streif and the parties in the historic center of town. Kitzbühel almost bursts at the seams. A multitude of parties and side events complement this spectacular week.

every yeAr in jAnuAry KitzbüHel be-coMeS tHe centre of AttrAction to All SKiing fAnS – tHe World’S beSt AtHleteS get togetHer And cele-brAte tHe HigHligHt of tHe World cup cAlendAr.

FaCTS:

: : 85.000 visitors

: : 500 million TV contacts

: : 550.000 EUR prize money

: : Legendary since 1931

: : Parties and side events

Hahnenkamm Race : : 37

Tuesday, January 18

11.30 am Team inspection | Downhill training

Wednesday, January 19

10.00 am International JUNIOR-RaCE - 1st run

11.30 am Training Hahnenkamm downhill race

01.00 pm International JUNIOR-RaCE - 2nd run

Thursday, January 20

11.30 am Final training HaHNENKaMM DOWNHILL

Friday, January 21

11.30 am HaHNENKaMM SUPER –G – THE RaCE

06.30 pm Public draw of start numbers for

HaHNENKaMM DOWNHILL (finish area)

Saturday, January 22

11.30 am HaHENKaMM DOWNHILL – THE RaCE

02.00 pm KitzCharityTrophy

06.30 pm award Ceremony HaHNENKaMM RaCE &

Public draw of start numbers for

HaHNENKaMM SLaLOM (finish area)

Sunday, January 23

10.15 am HaHNENKaMM SLaLOM - 1st run

01.30 pm HaHNENKaMM SLaLOM - 2nd run

Followed by award Ceremony HaHNENKaMM SLaLOM

and HaHNENKaMM alpine Combined

Programme

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The Streif Downhill.

tHe fAMouS Streif doWnHill iS KnoWn AS tHe World’S MoSt SpectAculAr doWnHill rAce courSe. every yeAr in jAnuAry tHe beSt SKiing AtHleteS figHt for A plAce on tHe podiuM.

Hans Knaus “in Extremis”.Legendary Streif tracking shot in 2009.

Austrian Ski Star Michael Walchhoferat the “Hausbergkante”-Jump.

Apart from the Hahnenkamm race weekend the Streif downhill slope is open to the public. cru-cial passages such as the “Mausefalle”-jump, the steep Steilhang passage, the “Hausbergkante”-jump or the final section are marked as “extreme ski routes”. Most of the time they are very icy and therefore only recommended to expert skiers.

The Streif : : 39

Family Streif.The family Streif bypasses all extreme passages of the original downhill course and thus becomes a “red ski run” on Kitzbühel’s ski slope map.

Did you know? The world-renowned downhill slope was named after the Streifalm, located on the upper part of the race course. The Alm in turn, most likely got its name from a farmer in Westendorf named Straiff.

Mini Streif.The Mini Streif for children can be found near the hotel ramushof and ganslernbahn at the bottom of the world-renowned Hahnenkamm slope. in its agility course kids can develop their skiing skills in a playful way. playful learning at its best!

Parallel Streif.Thanks to modifications in summer 2010, the Streif can now also be used throughout the prepa-rations for the race week in january. Absolute piste closures prior to the race are a thing of the past.

FaCTS:

: : Jumps up to 80 m

: : Gradient up to 85%

: : Speed up to 140 km|h (87 mph)

: : Difference in altitude 860 m

: : Total length – 3.312 m

: : Sea level start area – 1.665 m

: : Sea level finish area – 805 m

Kitzbühel Ski Club president Dr. Michael Huber recommends the newly created Super-G start as Kitzbühel‘s most impressive vantage point.

40 : : Hahnenkamm poster 2011, designed by Johannes Maria Braun.

Record winner Downhill race : : Franz Klammer - 4 victories

Record winner Streif : : Hermann Maier – 6 victories (5x Super-G, 1xDownhill)

Track record 1997 : : Fritz Strobl - 1.51.58 min

Record winner Slalom : : Ingemar Stenmark – 5 victories

Streif records Ganslern records

Ganslern : : 41

Ganslern.

Did you know? The name Ganslern derives from a nearby river called Gänsbach. Until 1993 a mountain farm which was called Ganslern was also located here.

The race course especially impresses with its varie-ty of terrain. edges and bumps aggravate a smooth rhythm but exactly this seems to add zest and ma-kes ganslern so unique.

for decades the world’s slalom racing elite has gathered in Kitzbühel to measure its skills. take your chance on ganslern slope as well or watch the juniors of Kitzbühel Ski club train. The start is at the top station of the ganslern-bahn chairlift (A2) or the lower part of the family Streif.

gAnSlern iS one of tHe lASt truly clASSic SlAloM SlopeS in tHe Alpine SKi World cup.

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Kitzbühel Ski Club (K.S.C.). Since 1902.

two of the most important functions of K.S.c. are organizing the Hahnenkamm race and supporting young athletes in Alpine skiing, snowboarding, freeskiing, ski-cross, cross-country skiing and nordic combined. Since 2010 dr. Michael Huber has been president of K.S.c.

After its 108 years of existence, the K.S.c. counts 6.500 members from 30 nations – achievements are unique around the world. 51 medals at olym-pic games and Ski World championships comple-te the extraordinary image of K.S.c.

FaCTS:

: : 6.500 members

: : Founded in 1902

: : 51 medals Olympic Games and World Champs

: : Organizer of the renowned Hahnenkamm Race

: : Promotion of young athletes

KitzbüHel SKi club WAS founded in 1902 And iS AMong tHe World’S MoSt preStigiouS SKi clubS.

K.S.C.’s youngsters in training. Winter 1908.

Logo designed by Alfons Walde.

K.S.C. and Ski Racing : : 43

Ski Racing for Companies and Everyone.

Kitzbühel Ski club makes this dream come true – for you, your staff or your friends. An indivi-dual ski race will especially be arranged for you and your company, your club, your family or your friends.

Kitzbühel Ski Club (K.S.C.)Hinterstadt 4 • 6370 Kitzbühel, AustriaT +43 5356 62301-0 • F +43 5356 [email protected] www.hahnenkamm.com

MAny pASSionAte SKierS dreAM of rAcing tHe World fAMouS HAHnenKAMM run on tHeir oWn.

no matter if you are beginner or an advanced skier – everyone can compete in the SkiKitzArena. We are looking forward to responding to your wishes. All information under:

Ski down the world renowned Ganslern slope and the Rasmusleiten – the bottom parts of the Streif downhill slope. A race against time!

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Kitzbühel Skiing History.

Franz Reisch and his ski colleagues. Ascent to Kitzbüheler Horn around 1900.

Skiing History : : 45

1892 First steps in skiing by Franz Reisch in December 1892.

1893 Franz Reisch completes austria‘s first high-altitude ski run from Kitzbüheler Horn summit, March 15.

1895 First ski race in Kitzbühel. Winner: Josef Herold.

1902 Foundation of “Kitzbühel Winter Sport association” – 1931 renamed Kitzbühel Ski Club (K.S.C.).

1905 First Tyrolean Ski Championship, placed in Kitzbühel.

1927 Foundation of Kitzbühel Ski School; since 1950 known as “Rote Teufel” (Red Devils).

1928 Hahnenkamm gondola – austria’s first ski lift is put into operation.

1931 First Hahnenkamm races, March 28 and 29.

1935 Edward VIII Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, spends his skiing holiday in Kitzbühel and

prompts a boom with British guests.

1950 Karl Koller takes over Kitzbühel Ski School which then becomes world-famous.

1956 Toni Sailer succeeds in Cortina d’ampezzo which shoots him to international fame overnight.

He won three Olympic gold medals and four World Champs gold medals in Cortina d‘ampezzo.

1960 Ernst Hinterseer wins Olympic Gold in Slalom in Squaw Valley (USa).

1971 James Lovell, Commander of the legendary apollo 13, spends his skiing holiday in Kitzbühel.

1982 Hansi Hinterseer becomes pro Downhill World Cup winner.

2004 The 3S triple rope gondola commences operation and becomes the world’s most modern mountain cablecar.

2007 axel Naglich and Peter Ressmann, two extreme skiers from Kitzbühel, conquer Mount St. Elias (alaska).

2010 David Kreiner, being part of the Nordic Combined team, wins Olympic gold in the Team Competition.

The other members were F. Gottwald, M. Stecher and B. Gruber.

Since 1892.

KitzbüHel And SKiing – A tiMeleSS And legendAry coMbinAtion. no otHer SKiing reSort in tHe AlpS cAn dAte bAcK to SucH A long And triuM-pHAnt HiStory.

Some highlights of Kitzbühel’s skiing history

After first attempts in december 1892, legendary franz reisch managed to ski down the Kitzbüheler Horn mountain in March 1893. it was the first high-alpine ski run in Austria. reisch ranks among one of the most significant ski pioneers throughout the Alpine region. toni Sailer, being one of the most successful athletes ever in skiing, became the first global winter sport star in history.

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Toni Sailer ...

outStAnding SKiing SucceSS And HiS cHAriSMA MAde toni SAiler tHe firSt internAtionAl Winter SportS StAr ever. He And HiS So-cAlled SKiing dreAM teAM Were doMinAting tHe SKiing circuit of tHeir tiMe.

toni Sailer’s sports records speak for themselves: three olympic gold medals, seven triumphs in the World championship and in addition sever-al stunning victories on all classic race slopes all over the world. despite that, toni Sailer was much more – already a legend in his lifetime. At the age of 22 only, toni Sailer retires from skiing. He be-comes a student at berlin acting school and is seen in various theatre and tv productions. While visi-ting tokyo, he is given an overwhelming welcome by crown prince Akihito and 250.000 fans at the airport.

FaCTS:

: : 1956 Cortina d’ampezzo

: : 3 times Olympic gold

: : 7 times World Championship gold

: : Head coach of the austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV)

: : Race director for the Hahnenkamm Race

: : Part of more than 20 film and TV productions

: : 18 music records

„Am Fudschijama blüht kein Edelweiß.“

... and the Skiing Dream Team.

The legendary Alpine Skiing dream team plays a very decisive role in Kitzbühel’s ski history. in the 1950s the best ski racers of the world come from Kitzbühel. toni Sailer, ernst Hinterseer, Hias leit-ner, Anderl Molterer, fritz Huber and christian pravda dominate the skiing circuit. between the 1950s and 1960s the dream team wins 27 medals in olympic games and in World championships.

Skiing Dream Team 1956: Ernst Hinterseer, Hias Leitner, Christian Pravda, Fritz Huber jr., Anderl Molterer, Toni Sailer.

for 30 years toni Sailer was in charge of the children’s ski school “rote teufel”. in 1999 he is given Austria’s Sportsman of the century award. ten years later, on october 24, the ski hero from Kitzbühel dies at the age of 74.

Toni Sailer and the Skiing Dream Team : : 47

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Karl Koller. and the “Red Devils”.

Some famous guests of the “Rote Teufel”:

in 1927 KitzbüHel SKi ScHool iS founded. eSpeciAlly under tHe MAnAge-Ment (1950 – 1975) of KArl Koller it Soon gAinS internAtionAl fAMe. being A MArKeting geniuS KArl Koller And AlfonS WAlde introduce red pulloverS, red beAnieS And Modern poSterS – tHe So-cAlled “rote teufel” (red devilS) Are born.

: : Edward Windsor, Prince of Wales, later King of the British Empire.

: : Kirk Douglas, movie star.

: : Prince Karim aga Khan IV, head of Ismailits.

: : Soraya, Queen of Persia.

: : James Lovell, Commander of apollo 13.

: : Romy Schneider, movie star

... and many more!

Naturally today, a lot of celebrities from politics, economy and

show business from all over the world use the services of

Kitzbühel’s ski schools. For confidentiality reasons we are

unable to publish names.

Karl Koller, outstanding head of “Rote Teufel”.

Hansi Hinterseer sings the song of Kitzbühel’s ski insructors.

entrepreneur Koller invents the so-called “topf-skischule”, where all skiing instructors have a share in the profits. Along with ski pioneer and “father of Wedeling” Stefan Kruckenhauser, Koller revo-lutionizes modern ski teaching methods (short ski method or playful learning for kids). He also pi-oneers boarder-cross and ski-cross with his “teu-felspiste” (devil’s piste) at the interski congress in garmisch in 1971. on top of this he publishes numerous books and videos on skiing and its te-aching methods.

The Kitzbühel Ski School is the world’s biggest and most prestigious one throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Within decades Kitzbühel’s ski instructors sprawl to all ski regions throughout the world and play an influential role in spreading ski sport, most notably within the uSA. for more than 30 years, toni Sailer is head of the children’s ski school “rote teufel” in Kitzbühel. in 1985 his brother rudi Sailer takes over and has since then been ma-nager of the red devils.

Skiing instructors of the “Rote Teufel” with their short skis at Eggl-ski lift on Kitzbüheler Horn. About 1970.

The historical Logodesigned by Alfons Walde.

Karl Koller and the “Red Devils“ : : 49

50 : :

for More tHAn 3.000 yeArS Mining HAS forMed tHe Alpine World Around KitzbüHel. due to enorMouS deMAndS for tiMber, lArge AreAS HAve been cleAred. tHuS, tHe cornerStone WAS lAid for SpAciouS SlopeS on tHe nuMerouS iMpreSSive pAStureS.

Heating the ovens for ore mining required enor-mous amounts of timber. The safeguarding of vari-ous galleries and shafts, as well as building houses and shelters for people, animals and tools also de-manded extraordinarily huge amounts.

Mining and agriculture have moulded the lands-cape. Since then farmers have looked after and maintained the local countryside down to the pre-sent day. to them we owe our amazing mountains.

respect our heritage! let’s not damage fences or forest!

Mining, Agriculture and Skiing.

Did you know? From 1540 to 1774 copper and silver were mined at Rerobichl in Bichlach. The so-called “Heiliggeistschacht”, with a depth of 886 m (2906 ft), was the deepest shaft of its time (140 m – 460 ft below sea level!).

Mining, Agriculture and Skiing : : 51

Miners and farmers cleared and cultivated those pastures where today people enjoy skiing at its best. View from the Hocheckhütte to the Kitzbüheler Horn.

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Kitzbühel in Summer.

juSt AS SnoW StArtS to Melt in tHe MountAinS Around KitzbüHel SuMMer coMMenceS in tHe vAlley.

Hiking | Climbing. Hiking is the most popular summer sport in Kitzbühel. More than 1.000 km (621 miles) of hiking paths for all ability levels pro-vide a huge variety for young and old. climbing at Wilder Kaiser and the impressive nearby glaciers of the Hohe tauern extend the range for extreme mountaineers.

Center of golf in the Alps. 4 golf courses in Kitz-bühel and 30 more within a distance of 100 km (62 miles) make Kitzbühel the center of golf in the Alps. tennis has had a long tradition. various tennis courts await you. triathletes, swimmers and sun-seekers can be found at the picturesque lake Schwarzsee throughout the summer months.

Kitzbühel in Summer : : 53

Top Events. events such as dextro energy itu triathlon World cup Series, Hansi Hinterseer fan Week or the Atp tennis Austrian open promo-te Kitzbühel’s summer worldwide. The triathlon itself gains more than 300 million tv contacts worldwide.

KitzRunning | KitzRoadbike. While people still ski down the Streif, endurance sport lovers en-joy a total of 170 km (106 miles) of running and walking paths in the valley. At the same time the first road bikers are seen on one of 1.200 km (747 miles) road bike routes.

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A special thanks to:Skiing legend Karl Koller for his amazing support. Beppo Hechenberger (Ski School Alpin Experts). Dr. Josef Burger, Christoph Hirnschall and Hans-Peter Schwaiger (Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel). Dr. Michael Huber, DI Axel Naglich, Barbara Thaler und Mandi Goller (Kitzbühel Ski Club). Rudi Sailer (Ski School Rote Teufel). David Kreiner. Dr. Christian Harisch. Dr. Klaus Winkler. Dr. Wido Sieberer (Stadtarchiv Kitzbühel). Pepi Treichl. Hansi Hinterseer, Philipp Wildburg and Harald Kunstowny (Places of Energy). Manfred Salvenmoser. Ludwig Götzendorfer. Andi Nedwed and Lisi Obermoser and the team of QParks. Peter Marko, Peter Perktold, Anna-Maria Millinger, Christina Haselsberger and the team of Kitzbühel Tourismus. Mag. Martina Schneider (translation). Michael Waldenberger, Mag. Clarisse Pauer, Kathrin Haas (editorial office).

Idea, concept and project management: MMag. Günther Aigner; Graphic design: Oliver Grundböck; Corporate Design: © medialounge; Pictures: medi-alounge, Kitzbühel Tourismus and partners, Tirol Werbung, Joe Hölzl, Lutz Korn, Michael Werlberger, Stadtarchiv Kitzbühel, Archive Karl Koller, Philipp Wildburg, Bernhard Spöttel, Kitzbühel Ski Club, Andreas Schaad / Red Bull Photofiles, Klaus Winkler, Günther Aigner, Erich Wagner – ÖSV; © Chamois logo design: Alfons Walde 1933/VBK Vienna. All information is supplied without guarantee. All rights reserved.

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Location

Ideal transport links, with excursions to Innsbruck,Salzburg and Munich possible

800 to 2,000 metres above sea level

From the direction of Innsbruck:Inntal motorway A12 to Wörgl, 30 km along national highway to Kitzbühel

From Germany:Inntal motorway A12 to the Kufstein Süd exit,26 km along the Eiberg national highway to Kitzbühel

Munich 125 km, Innsbruck 95 km, Salzburg 80 km

Kitzbühel International Train Station

The fastest way to Kitzbühel.

Kitzbühel

Aurach

Reith

Lienz 88 km

St. Johann in Tirol

Jochberg

Wörgl

Kufstein

MotorwayFederal HighwayRailwayRoad numberPass

Munich 125 km

Innsbruck 95 kmZurich 370 kmMilan 480 km

Salzburg 80 kmVienna 380 km

KirchbergBrixen

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