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Ischgl vs Kitzbühel vs Kranjska Gora: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Ischgl, Kitzbühel and Kranjska Gora based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

IschglKitzbühelKranjska Gora
CountryAustriaAustriaSlovenia
RegionTyrolKitzbichlGorenjska
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 airportsInnsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 100 km; Munich Airport (MUC) - approx. 230 kmInnsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 95 km (1 hour 15 min drive); Salzburg Airport (SZG) - approx. 75 km (1 hour drive)Ljubljana Airport (LJU) - 65 km; Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) - 70 km
Ski area239 km233 km20 km
Blue slopes47 km97 km10 km
Red slopes140 km67 km8 km
Black slopes52 km21 km2 km
Ski lifts465815
Village altitude1,377 m762 m810 m
Maximum altitude2,872 m2,000 m2,802 m
Hiking trails1,000 km1,000 km100 km
Population1,6008,2815,214
Accommodation beds12,0008,10311,000

Key differences

  • Ischgl has the largest ski area: 239 km, compared with Kitzbühel (233 km) and Kranjska Gora (20 km).
  • Ischgl has the most black slopes: 52 km, compared with Kitzbühel (21 km) and Kranjska Gora (2 km).
  • Kitzbühel has the most ski lifts: 58, compared with Ischgl (46) and Kranjska Gora (15).
  • Ischgl has the highest village: 1,377 m, compared with Kranjska Gora (810 m) and Kitzbühel (762 m).
  • Ischgl has the highest top altitude: 2,872 m, compared with Kranjska Gora (2,802 m) and Kitzbühel (2,000 m).
  • Ischgl has the largest accommodation capacity: 12,000, compared with Kranjska Gora (11,000) and Kitzbühel (8,103).

Ischgl

World-class cross-border skiing linked with Switzerland, high-altitude snow guarantee from November to May, and a legendary après-ski and lifestyle scene including high-profile music events.

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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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Kranjska Gora

World-class ski heritage hosting the Vitranc Cup, family-friendly slopes, and a gateway to the Triglav National Park with stunning Julian Alps views.

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