Kitzbühel District

Kitzbühel District is an administrative area in Tyrol that includes 20 municipalities spread across Alpine terrain with valleys and mountain ranges. The region features a mix of small towns and villages connected by roads that wind through forested hillsides and open pastoral areas.

Early settlements in the region were linked to mining activities that brought people together in mountain valleys. Over time, these communities grew into the towns and villages that exist today.

The area maintains Alpine traditions visible in local crafts and mountain farming practices that shape daily life across the communities. Visitors can observe these customs in the way locals work the land and at gatherings that bring people together throughout the year.

The district is accessible by train and road, with the main railway station offering connections to surrounding regions. Getting around between villages works best with a car or by joining local buses that link the towns.

The district is known for hosting major skiing competitions that have drawn athletes and spectators for generations, shaping the mountain culture. This sport heritage remains visible in the infrastructure and lifestyle choices of many mountain communities.

Location: Tyrol

Capital city: Kitzbühel

Shares border with: Traunstein, Zell am See District, Schwaz District, Kufstein District

Website: http://tirol.gv.at/bezirke/kitzbuehel

GPS coordinates: 47.50000,12.40000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26