Kirchberg resort guide - a general overview
Kirchberg is the baby sister of Kitzbuhel, so If you're looking for a quieter place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Kitzbuhel, you need look no further than Kirchberg. You benefit from the same access to the world-renowned 188km of slopes, impressive modern lift system and varied terrain, plus getting to the slopes is quicker than ever thanks to the construction of the new Fleckalmbahn gondola.
The pistes offer something for everyone, just note that absolute beginners will need to get the bus round to Kitzbuhel to access the nursery slopes.
In contrast to the lively après, vibrant nightlife and vast array of bars and restaurants in Kitzbuhel, Kirchberg is quieter. That being said, there is still a good range of accommodation on offer (cheaper than in the main town) and a decent selection of bars and restaurants. Off the slopes there are some nice winter walking trails and the toboggan route on Gaisberg is very popular.
Resort stats
158km
850m - 2,000m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Salzburg
- 1hr 30mins
- Innsbruck
- 1hr 30mins
- Munich
- 2hrs
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Pros and Cons
Pros
- Link into the Kitzbuhel ski area
- Accommodation is relatively cheap
- Good fun apres ski and nightlife for a small town
Cons
- snow reliability is a bit suspect at the beginning and end of the season
- The village is a bit spread out
Restaurants
Kirchberg Resort Restaurants
Kirchberg is not known for its fine dining, however this does not mean there is not the odd place to find a great meal. Try the Rosengarten restaurant if you want to sample some traditional Austrian cuisine. The restaurant is only a 2 star but the quality of the food and warmth of service do not reflect this below average rating. The food has been described as "impeccable" and one of the only criticisms is that they serve too much dessert! Head to the Pizzeria Epson Oeztoprak Bahr for the best pizza in town.
Kirchberg Mountain Restaurants
At last count there was 41 mountain restaurants in Kirchberg. The best advice we've heard is to head further afield if you want to take your lunch on the mountain. In other words, do not choose a restaurant near the lifts or the ski school meeting points or you'll spend half of your precious skiing time spent in a rowdy queue waiting for you rushed lunch. For a cosier, lazy lunch head to one of the small traditional chalet style mountain restaurants where you will be treated with beautiful Austrian cuisine as well as a lot more personal and welcoming service. There are also some great restaurants/bars dotted along the slopes heading back to the village which are a perfect place to start your apres ski.
Kirchberg Apres Ski
Apres ski in Kirchberg is nearly as important as the skiing itself. It's very popular amongst the Dutch crowd as well as the British and the pubs and bars here reflect this. Head to Big Ben which are always packed and can guarantee you a good night. For Irish singing and shenanigans, head to Flannigan's Irish Pub which is also a good place to meet straight off the slopes. If you can handle it you can stay out from 4pm until at least 4am in Kirchberg as this town hardly sleeps!
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Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
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