Kitzbühel is a small Alpine town east of Innsbruck, in the western Austrian province of Tyrol. It's a fashionable winter resort, known for the annual Hahnenkamm downhill race. Upscale shops and cafes line the streets of its medieval center. Museum Kitzbühel chronicles the history of the town and the area’s winter sports, with paintings by local artist Alfons Walde. Its rooftop terrace has sweeping town views

What is Kitzbuhel known for?
After rising to prosperity in the 16th century thanks to its copper and silver mines, Kitzbühel – nicknamed "Kitz" by those in the know – has since become a fashionable resort catering to an international clientele drawn by its excellent skiing and winter sports events, along with its many ski schools and snowboarding

What mountains is Kitzbuhel in?
The Kitzbühel Alps (German: Kitzbüheler Alpen or Kitzbühler Alpen) are a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps surrounding the town of Kitzbühel in Tyrol, Austria.

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