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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This will make your winter holiday unforgettable!
Winter in the Kitzbühel Alps: 5 tips for your holiday in St. Johann in Tirol
Have you booked a winter vacation in the Kitzbühel Alps? Then you've done everything right so far! This will make your time in St. Johann in Tirol unforgettable. We'll show you 5 exciting tips to save a few cents! ;)
5 winter tips for your holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps
#1 St. Johann ski area: take advantage of savings!
The St. Johann in Tirol ski area boasts 40 kilometers of slopes. Most of the slopes are blue and red, making it ideal for families. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Kitzbühel, this is the perfect place.
The ski area is not far from the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel. The ski bus departs directly across from the hotel and takes you to the slopes in a relaxed manner.
| Distance | 900 m | 13-minute walk |
Everyone knows that skiing is an expensive hobby. That's why the St. Johann in Tirol ski area offers great savings, such as the Ski.Save.Days or the 20-Ski Day.
| Savings Offer | What? | When? |
| Ski.Save.Days | Ski together and save! Day ticket only €44 instead of €58 per person. | every Tuesday |
| 20-Ski Day | Ski on the 20th for just €20 (day ticket)! | January 20th / February 20th / March 20th |
This is the St. Johann in Tirol ski area!
Skiing on the snow-sure side of the Kitzbüheler Horn: Ski instructor Flo takes you to the St. Johann ski area!
Skiing in the Kitzbühel Alps: St. Johann in Tirol
#2 Don’t forget your cross-country skis!
For your vacation in the Kitzbühel Alps, you absolutely need cross-country skis! In the St. Johann in Tirol region, you have over 170 kilometers of trails available free of charge. Whether you prefer skating or classic cross-country skiing, and whether you're a beginner or a pro – with this extensive trail network, there's guaranteed to be something for you! ;)
Cross-country skiers can also use the ski bus free of charge. This makes it easy to get to your dream trail.
Never been cross-country skiing before? That's no problem in St. Johann! There are plenty of cross-country ski schools and rental shops to give it a try.
#3 Check the weekly program!
The St. Johann in Tirol region offers a free weekly program for vacationers. With the St. Johann Guest Card, which you receive free of charge during your winter vacation at the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel, you can participate in exciting events free of charge. The weekly program includes guided snowshoe hikes, guided ski tours, and even guided and interesting market tours through historic St. Johann. So what are you waiting for? Just take a look at what's on offer and sign up! Maybe you'll try something new?
#4 Insider tip: Panorama Badewelt!
It doesn't always have to be skiing! Sometimes you just want to relax, don't you? You can do just that at the Panorama Badewelt in St. Johann in Tirol: The sauna and indoor pool are the perfect place to unwind. With your guest card, you get discounted admission to the pool.
Would you rather have some action? Then the 1,800 square meter ice rink at the Panorama Badewelt St. Johann is just what you need! Rent skates and glide across the ice! With your guest card, you only pay €5 for the figure skating rink.
| Distance | 1 km | 16-minute walk |
#5 Try ski touring!
In the St. Johann ski area, you can hit the slopes at the Dynafit Ski Touring Park during operating hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Three signposted routes are available:
- Route 1: Harschbichl valley station - Harschbichl mountain station
- Route 2: Eichenhof valley station - Harschbichl mountain station
- Route 3: Tauwiese (Oberndorf) valley station - Bassgeigeralm
Additionally, ski touring evenings take place every Wednesday (Routes 1 & 3) and Friday (Route 1).
More great experiences around Kitzbühel:
Aquarena Kitzbühel
In addition to a sports pool, this swimming pool in Tyrol also has an adventure area with slides and a separate area for small children.
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.
Panorama Badewelt St. Johann
In this swimming pool in St. Johann you can experience bathing fun both indoors and outdoors.
Bouldering Hall St. Johann
The St. Johann bouldering hall is located very close to the Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel. Here you can try your first bouldering attempts or improve your skills. Are you ready?
Hornpark in St. Johann
At the middle station of the cable car in St. Johann around the Angerer Alm reservoir, you will find the family-friendly Hornpark climbing park, the highest climbing park in the Kitzbühel Alps.
Aurach Wildlife Park Tyrol
Aurach Wildlife Park in the Kitzbühel Alps is Tyrol's largest outdoor enclosure. To ensure species-appropriate care for the animals, Aurach Wildlife Park is also a member of the Austrian Wildlife Enclosure Association.
Ice skating in St. Johann in Tirol
Ice skating should definitely be on your must-do list during your winter holiday in St. Johann.
Segway Tour Tyrol - Winter
Riding a Segway in winter in Austria is a special experience!
Bacheralm natural toboggan run
Tobogganing in Tyrol is a must during your winter vacation in Austria. For example, on the Bacheralm natural toboggan run. Are you ready for a thrilling winter toboggan run in Tyrol?
Natural toboggan run Oberndorf
We have a great tip for your action-packed winter holiday in Tyrol: a trip to the Oberndorf natural toboggan run!
Winter hiking Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel Tourism, together with local mountain guides, offers great guided tours in winter.
Eichenhof Snow Sports School
The Eichenhof Ski Sports School is located next to the family-friendly Eichendorf 1 gondola lift and offers the right course for every age and skill level.
Tyrolean glassworks
At the Riedel Glass Manufactory in Kufstein, the world-renowned glassmaking company, glassmakers carefully produce glasses using the traditional method.
The Streif descent
The Streif is considered one of the most difficult downhill runs in the world. International alpine athletes give it their all during the Hahnenkamm Race! The Streif is worth seeing not only in winter, but also in summer.
All you need is the right deal for your winter holiday!
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Overnight stay / Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ only available when arriving by train or bicycle
✔ from 1 night
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old stays free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more