Get Some Warmth through Kitzbuhel’s Icy Grandeur

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Banking on its charming medieval aura, the small town of Kitzbuhel has gone far beyond what it was in the 16th century.

Sports enthusiasts, specifically those who have strong affinities with snow and skiing would definitely have Kitzbuhel on their vacation list.

Now slowly becoming renowned as one of the skiing capitals of Austria, it will eventually conquer the continent where it belongs.

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Marvel at the snow-capped house roofs, the nearby slopes of the well celebrated Kitzbuheler Horn and the ironically warm welcome of its locals despite the frigid general climate.

Come, behold the wonders of Kitzbuhel and never regret to have visited this tourist destination worthy of your time, effort and fortune.

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Location

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Kitzbuhel is within the territory of a bigger state called Tyrol in the historical country of Austria. Surrounding the town is the huge Kitzbuheler Ache River, with its middle area restricted to travel by car and other modes of transportation.

The small city of Kitzbuhel is home to numerous hot spots such as cafeterias, famous retail shops and residential developments. Kitzbuhel is slightly elevated from the rest of other Austrian towns at an estimated 762 meters above sea level.

The total land area of Kitzbuhel is at 22.40 square miles and the whole city is divided into different sub-municipalities namely Am Horn, Seereith, Sonnenhoffeld, Staudach, Obernau, Felseneck and many others.

Climate

Temperatures in Kitzbuhel have always been low. Due to the fact that its position is on the colder side of Austria, the city experiences generally milder climate with stress on being frigid.

All year long, there is observable rainfall even in the driest months. According to the Koppen Climate Classification, the average temperature in Kitzbuhel is at 7.3-degrees Celsius.

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Rainfall occurs mostly during the months of June until August with an average of 140 millimeters in accumulated precipitation.

The driest month of all is in February, which also receives the least amount of rainfall. Ironically, June is said to be the warmest month of all with the highest temperature at 16.9-degrees Celsius.

The coldest temperature during the whole year is observed in January at -3.2-degrees Celsius.

Transportation

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When traveling to Kitzbuhel, one of the major roads to use is Brixental Road. Buses that travel to the cities of Lienz and Worgl have Kitzbuhel as part of their stops along the trip.

If you want to be more in touch with public transportation, the Salzburg-Tyrol Railway is the best bet a traveler can take for train rides.

On railway, the key stations to keep in mind are Hauptbahnof, Hahnenkamm and Schwarzsee.

What to See

Alpine Flower Garden

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Aside from the fact that a cable car experience must be furnished before getting into the fantastic spot called the Alpine Flower Garden, visitors are in for a sweet treat once the destination is reached.

Roughly 14 kilometers away when hiked, or just a swift cable car extravaganza, people would surely be mesmerized by this quiet expanse of a garden atop the mountains.

Some of the flora that are said to grow a bloom all year round in the Alpine Flower Garden include the Austrian national flower edelweiss, purplish bellflowers and arnica, together with 400 other alpine plants.

Museum Kitzbuhel

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One unknown fact about Kitzbuhel is that this town is a major copper and the metal mining area where Austria harnesses most of its produce.

In the Museum Kitzbuhel, people will have the opportunity to witness how the city progressed from the place it once was during the Bronze Age until the feisty sports-induced town that it is today.

Many of the artifacts that can be found within this artsy point of interest include skiing gear with high emphasis on skiing champion Toni Sailer.

Pfarrkirche St. Andreas

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Of the many sights of worship scattered all over Kitzbuhel, one of the most resounding is that of the Pfarrkirche St. Andreas.

Located above the icy town, this chapel boasts of architectural design from Gothic and Baroque styles, evident in its noticeable facade and the intrinsic detail found within its walls.

The identifying feat of this church is that of its impressive, steep and wind-shingled roof, maintained since its erection during the Olden Times.

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