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Heiligenblut vs Kitzbühel vs St. Wolfgang: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Heiligenblut, Kitzbühel and St. Wolfgang based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

HeiligenblutKitzbühelSt. Wolfgang
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionCarinthiaKitzbichlLake District
Price level–€€€€–
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsKlagenfurt (KLU, 160 km - ~2 hours 15 min drive); Salzburg (SZG, 185 km - ~2 hours 45 min drive)Innsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 95 km (1 hour 15 min drive); Salzburg Airport (SZG) - approx. 75 km (1 hour drive)Salzburg Airport (approx. 50 km); Linz Airport (approx. 110 km)
Ski area55 km233 km12 km
Blue slopes20 km97 km6 km
Red slopes34 km67 km4 km
Black slopes1 km21 km2 km
Ski lifts11587
Village altitude1,288 m762 m538 m
Maximum altitude2,902 m2,000 m1,782 m
Hiking trails250 km1,000 km150 km
Population9598,2812,880
Accommodation beds2,2008,1033,000

Key differences

  • Kitzbühel has the largest ski area: 233 km, compared with Heiligenblut (55 km) and St. Wolfgang (12 km).
  • Kitzbühel has the most black slopes: 21 km, compared with St. Wolfgang (2 km) and Heiligenblut (1 km).
  • Kitzbühel has the most ski lifts: 58, compared with Heiligenblut (11) and St. Wolfgang (7).
  • Heiligenblut has the highest village: 1,288 m, compared with Kitzbühel (762 m) and St. Wolfgang (538 m).
  • Heiligenblut has the highest top altitude: 2,902 m, compared with Kitzbühel (2,000 m) and St. Wolfgang (1,782 m).
  • Kitzbühel has the most hiking trails: 1,000 km, compared with Heiligenblut (250 km) and St. Wolfgang (150 km).
  • Kitzbühel has the largest accommodation capacity: 8,103, compared with St. Wolfgang (3,000) and Heiligenblut (2,200).

Heiligenblut

Authentic alpine atmosphere at the foot of the Grossglockner, high altitude snow reliability, and a vast 15 km² freeride arena.

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Kitzbühel

World-renowned luxury resort famous for the Hahnenkamm 'Streif' downhill race, sophisticated nightlife, high-end shopping, and a well-preserved medieval town center.

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St. Wolfgang

Picturesque lakeside setting at the foot of the Schafberg mountain, famous for the Schafbergbahn cog railway, the White Horse Inn (Weisses Rössl), and a historic pilgrimage church. It is a premier year-round destination blending Austrian tradition with high-quality nautical and alpine leisure.

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