# Kitzbühel (6370): location, noise, flood risk and amenities Kitzbühel (6370) lies in the district of Kitzbühel, Tirol. It had 8,284 residents on 1 January 2026. The centre lies outside mapped flood areas. This overview covers 8 topics from official open data, measured at the centre; values at a specific address can differ. As of: 3 November 2026 · Source: https://www.place-check.com/places/kitzbuehel-6370 ## About Kitzbühel ### Kitzbühel (6370): Living in the Austrian Alps Kitzbühel is much more than a famous winter sports destination. This Tyrolean town combines a historic centre with spectacular mountain scenery and a tourism industry that extends well beyond the ski season. Surrounded by the Hahnenkamm, Kitzbüheler Horn and the neighbouring valleys, the region offers countless opportunities for sports and outdoor activities. At the same time, its international reputation gives Kitzbühel a distinctive character: it is lively, heavily influenced by tourism and considerably more exclusive than many other small Austrian towns. As of 1 January 2026, Kitzbühel had around 8,280 residents. Its population has grown by approximately 2.6% since 2011. The age structure is relatively mature: around 29% of residents are aged 65 or older, while children under 15 account for approximately 10%. ### Everyday Amenities in a Compact Town Despite its relatively small population, Kitzbühel offers an impressive selection of shops and restaurants. Within a two-kilometre radius of the town centre, the available data records 14 supermarkets and grocery stores, 35 restaurants and 16 cafés. There are also three kindergartens, four schools, 18 doctors' offices and two pharmacies. The nearest supermarket is only around 250 metres from the centre, while a doctor's office is approximately 200 metres away. The nearest primary school is about one kilometre away, and the closest middle school is around 900 metres from the centre. The nearest kindergarten is approximately 800 metres away. The choice of restaurants and cafés is particularly extensive for a town of this size. However, the offer is aimed not only at local residents but also at the many visitors who come throughout the year. During peak tourist seasons, the town centre can therefore become considerably busier than it is during quieter periods. ### Rail Connections Across Tyrol Kitzbühel railway station is practically next to the town centre, only around 50 metres away. On a typical weekday, the journey to Innsbruck Central Station takes approximately 75 minutes without any transfers. Reaching Vienna takes considerably longer, at around five hours with two transfers. The railway is therefore an important connection for travelling within Tyrol. There is no motorway or expressway within a 12-kilometre radius. The B161 main road is approximately 200 metres from the centre and carries some of the regional traffic. The proximity of the railway station is convenient, but it is also worth considering when choosing a property. The 2022 strategic noise maps show railway noise levels of 70–74 dB in the area of the town centre. ### Mountain Sports and International Tourism Kitzbühel's identity is closely tied to its Alpine setting and reputation as a winter sports destination. The ski area around the Hahnenkamm is internationally renowned, but the surrounding mountains also offer extensive opportunities for hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities during the warmer months. Tourism has a significant influence on the town's atmosphere, restaurants and property market. Residents benefit from an exceptional range of leisure opportunities and services, but also have to accept seasonal visitor numbers and a lively town centre, particularly during major events and holiday periods. ### Climate, Noise and Residential Conditions The average annual temperature around the town centre was approximately 9.1°C between 2015 and 2024, compared with 8.4°C during the 1991–2020 reference period. The area recorded around 12 hot days per year, making its climate noticeably cooler than that of many lower-lying Austrian towns. The noise maps primarily cover major transport routes and should be treated as a general guide. Actual noise exposure can vary considerably depending on the exact residential location. The available flood hazard maps also show that the town centre lies outside the designated HQ100 and HQ300 flood areas. Kitzbühel is particularly appealing to people who value Alpine living, outstanding outdoor opportunities and a well-developed tourist infrastructure. However, anyone considering a home here should also take seasonal activity, property prices and noise levels at the specific address into account. ## Location of Kitzbühel Kitzbühel is a municipality in the district of Kitzbühel, Tirol (postcode 6370, municipality code 70411). The centre lies at about 740 m above sea level, on the valley floor. Within 2.5 km the terrain rises and falls by about 550 m, so parts of the municipality lie considerably higher. - District: Kitzbühel - State: Tirol - Municipality code (GKZ): 70411 - Elevation of the centre: 740 m ## Building land and zoning According to the zoning data published by Tirol, the centre is zoned "Grünland (other green land)"; nearby there is also other / special zoning, Bauland-Kerngebiet / mixed use and Bauland-Wohngebiet (residential). Zoning varies across the municipality and is not legally binding here: the Gemeinde's Flächenwidmungsplan and Bebauungsplan apply. Land transfer is governed by the Tiroler Grundverkehrsgesetz 1996. Kitzbühel is listed as a Vorbehaltsgemeinde (municipality with particularly high pressure on the housing market; § 14 Tiroler Grundverkehrsgesetz 1996). Acquisitions there fall under the special rules of the law's section on Vorbehaltsgemeinden. In Tirol, new Freizeitwohnsitze (holiday / second homes) are generally restricted by the Raumordnungsgesetz. ## Population Kitzbühel had 8,284 residents on 1 January 2026 (+2.6 % since the 2011 census). 10.2 % are under 15 and 28.5 % are 65 or older. In the district of Kitzbühel, 35.9 % of 47,000 dwellings have no main residence (second homes and vacant dwellings, 2024). Residents by citizenship (1 Jan 2026): Austria 72.2 %, Germany 11.4 %, Hungary 2.1 %, Croatia 1.8 %, Ukraine 1.1 %, Romania 1.0 %, Other 10.4 %. Citizenship is not the same as origin: naturalised residents count as Austrian. - Residents (1 Jan 2026): 8,284 - Change since 2011: +2.6 % - Under 15 / 65 and older: 10.2 % / 28.5 % ## Everyday life and amenities Within 2 km of the centre of Kitzbühel the data list 3 kindergartens, 4 schools, 14 supermarkets and groceries, 35 restaurants, 16 cafés, 18 doctors' practices, 2 pharmacies and 23 public transport stops. From the centre, the nearest kindergarten about 800 m, the nearest primary school about 1.0 km, the nearest middle school about 900 m, the nearest supermarket about 250 m, the nearest public transport stop about 50 m, the nearest doctor's practice about 200 m and the nearest pharmacy about 850 m away (straight line). The nearest railway station (Kitzbühel) is about 50 m from the centre. ## Noise and traffic No motorway or expressway runs within 12.0 km of the centre. The nearest main road (B161) is about 200 m away. The nearest railway line is about 50 m from the centre. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), about 59 km in a straight line. At the centre itself, the strategic noise maps 2022 show rail traffic 70-74 dB (Lden, day-evening-night level). The maps cover only major traffic routes, so they are an orientation: individual streets in the municipality can be considerably louder or quieter. ## Natural hazards The centre does not lie in a flood area mapped in the federal hazard zone plans (HQ100 / HQ300). Parts of the municipality can still lie in flood areas, for example along rivers and streams. Smaller streams, surface runoff after heavy rain and groundwater are not included in these maps. No WLV torrent and avalanche hazard zone plan covers the centre. Kitzbühel lies in seismic zone 1 on a scale of 0 to 4 (ÖNORM B 1998-1). Radon: potential class 2 of 3; the municipality is a radon precaution area. Actual indoor levels depend on the building; only a measurement gives certainty. 3 past landslide or rockfall events are documented within 1 km of the centre. - Flood area at the centre: none mapped - Seismic zone: 1 / 4 - Radon potential class: 2 / 3 ## Connections and internet By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 75 min to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (0 transfers) and about 300 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (2 transfers). At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 8,192 Mbit/s (FTTH) and mobile networks up to 799 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 64 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-13 to 2026-10-31) show median download speeds of 61 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 400 Mbit/s on mobile. ## Climate and sun Around the centre, the mean annual temperature in 2015-2024 was about 9.1 °C (1991-2020: 8.4 °C). On average there were 12 hot days (≥ 30 °C) and 121 frost days per year, with about 1,270 mm of precipitation and 94 days with snow cover. About 1,740 hours of sunshine per year. On 21 December the centre gets about 5:00 h of direct sun (with a flat horizon it would be 8:24 h), on 21 June about 12:48 h. Buildings and trees are not taken into account. A PV system at optimal tilt yields about 1,160 kWh per kWp and year here (PVGIS). - Mean temperature 2015-2024: 9.1 °C - Hot days per year: 12 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kitzbühel noisy? At the centre itself, the strategic noise maps 2022 show rail traffic 70-74 dB (Lden, day-evening-night level). No motorway or expressway runs within 12.0 km of the centre. The nearest railway line is about 50 m from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Is there a flood risk in Kitzbühel? The centre does not lie in a flood area mapped in the federal hazard zone plans (HQ100 / HQ300). Parts of the municipality can still lie in flood areas, for example along rivers and streams. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How well is Kitzbühel connected to Vienna? By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 300 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (2 transfers). For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How many people live in Kitzbühel? Kitzbühel had 8,284 residents on 1 January 2026, +2.6 % compared with the 2011 census (Statistik Austria). For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### Are there schools and shops in Kitzbühel? Within 2 km of the centre the data list 3 kindergartens, 4 schools, 14 supermarkets and groceries, 35 restaurants, 16 cafés, 18 doctors' practices, 2 pharmacies and 23 public transport stops. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ### How fast is the internet in Kitzbühel? At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 8,192 Mbit/s (FTTH) and mobile networks up to 799 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 64 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-13 to 2026-10-31) show median download speeds of 61 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 400 Mbit/s on mobile. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point. ## Sources - Photon geocoder (OpenStreetMap data), not the official BEV Adressregister (komoot / OpenStreetMap contributors; ODbL 1.0): https://photon.komoot.io - Administrative Grenzen Österreich (Gemeinde, Bezirk) (Statistik Austria, served by GeoSphere Austria; CC BY 4.0; data 2025-02): https://gis.geosphere.at/maps/rest/services/grenzen/admin_grenzen_oesterreich/MapServer - Flächenwidmung Tirol (FLW_Flaechenwidmung) (Amt der Tiroler Landesregierung (tiris); CC BY 4.0; data 2026-08-20): https://services3.arcgis.com/hG7UfxX49PQ8XkXh/arcgis/rest/services/FLW_Flaechenwidmung/FeatureServer/0 - Bevölkerung zu Jahresbeginn nach Gemeinden; Volkszählung 2011; Gebäude- und Wohnungszählung (OGD) (Statistik Austria; CC BY 4.0; data population 1 Jan 2026; census 31 Oct 2011; dwellings 31 Oct 2024): https://data.statistik.gv.at/web/meta.jsp?dataset=OGD_bevstandjbab2002_BevStand_2026 - Häuserpreisindex (HPI) 2025 = 100, quarterly (OGD) (Statistik Austria; CC BY 4.0; data 2010Q1-2026Q2): https://data.statistik.gv.at/web/meta.jsp?dataset=OGD_hpi2025_HPI_25_1 - Bevölkerung am 1.1. nach Staatsangehörigkeit bzw. 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