Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
The Kitzbühel Alps - perfect for skiers and snowboarders
Your ski holiday in Kitzbühel - Discover the best slopes around St. Johann!
Five ski areas, more than 300 kilometers of slopes, and an impressive winter wonderland – there's plenty to discover around the hotel in St. Johann. Start your ski season in the Kitzbühel Alps!
Welcome to the ski paradise near the Explorer Hotel St. Johann / Kitzbühel
If you're looking for a short commute to the slopes and a wide selection of downhill kilometers, then your ski holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps is just the thing for you. Whether in the park, on or off the slopes, whether you're a beginner or advanced, the St. Johann area offers the perfect playground for every skier and snowboarder.
At the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel, you're just a stone's throw from the St. Johann in Tirol ski area with its 43 kilometers of slopes and family-friendly runs. 170 kilometers of slopes, including the legendary Streif, await you in the neighboring Kitzbühel/Kirchberg ski area. The Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, with 280 kilometers of slopes, is considered one of the largest and most modern ski areas in the world.
Are you a persistent skier and a true piste freak? Then the Skipass Kitzbüheler Alpen Super Ski Card is just the thing for you – discover an incredible 2,750 kilometers of slopes in 25 ski regions in the Tyrolean Alps and Salzburger Land, including three glacier regions! Yep, Austria's best and largest ski resorts are actually close to you! We didn't overpromise. 😎
Travel for free with the Okto-Bus!
Whether skiing, cross-country skiing, or winter hiking: The free winter sports bus takes you to the starting point for your winter adventure.
Daily from December 20, 2025 to March 22, 2026 for St. Johann in Tirol, Oberndorf, Kirchdorf & Erpfendorf.
Discover the best deals for your winter holidays in the Kitzbühel Alps 😎
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
By the way, the ski bus goes directly from the hotel door to the entrance of the Harschbichlbahn in St. Johann.
Everything important at a glance
- St. Johann ski area: Directly at the hotel, 43 km of slopes
- SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental: 10 minutes away from the Astbergbahn access, 280 km of slopes
- KitzSki/Kitzbühel ski area: 14 minutes away, 170 km of slopes
- Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm/Leogang/Fieberbrunn: 15 minutes away from the Fieberbrunn access, 270 km of slopes
- Steinplatte ski area: 34 minutes away, 42 km of slopes
Snow parks and fun slopes in the Kitzbühel Alps
From beginners to advanced, the parks around St. Johann offer challenges for every riding level. You'll find the perfect adventure playground in Westendorf with the Boarders Playground. The snow park on the Steinplatte offers action for beginners and advanced riders. You can let off steam with kicking and jumping at the Kaiserpark in the Skiwelt Ellmau. A top-notch freestyle offering awaits you at the Snowpark Söll.
Discover the ski resorts in Kitzbühel
Ski Circus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
The Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area is one of the largest ski areas in Austria and, with 270 kilometers of slopes, offers you plenty of variety during your ski holiday in Austria.
Steinplatte Waidring ski area
The Steinplatte Waidring ski area is located between Austria and Germany and is one of the best ski areas for families!
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental
The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski area is one of the largest ski areas in Tyrol and worldwide! Are you ready for your exciting day of skiing in Austria?
Skiing fun in the KitzSki ski area
The KitzSki ski area in Kitzbühel is located around the Kitzbüheler Horn and Hahnenkamm and offers skiing fun on 188 km of perfectly groomed slopes and 41 km of ski routes.
St. Johann in Tirol ski area
The St. Johann in Tirol ski area is perfect for your family ski holiday in Kitzbühel. From the Explorer Hotel in St. Johann, you can access the ski area directly.
The Streif descent
The Streif is considered one of the most challenging downhill runs in the world. During the Hahnenkamm race, international alpine skiers give it their all on the Streif! The Streif is not only worth seeing in winter, but also in summer.
Ski rental and ski schools in Kitzbühel! 🎿
Just a few meters from the hotel you'll find the Sport 2000 ski rental in St. Johann. Here you can reserve your skis online and pick them up the day before!
If you already own skis, you can also easily have your skis serviced there!
Pssst, the St. Johann in Tirol Ski School is also right next door!
Whether you're looking for a beginner's course for children, an advanced course, a snowboard course, or a special technique course? You'll find what you're looking for here!
The ski rental and ski school are right next to the hotel! Nice to have, right?
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In the Kitzbühel Alps, a variety of ski areas await you, such as the KitzSki ski area or the St. Johann in Tirol ski area.
Skiing in Kitzbühel: One of the best ski resorts in Austria: KitzSki
Skiing in the Kitzbühel Alps: St. Johann in Tirol