Ellmau vs Kitzbuhel
Ellmau vs Kitzbuhel compared side by side: 284 km vs 234 km of slopes, 90 vs 56 lifts, top elevation 1,957 m vs 2,000 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 Ellmau
Austria
|
Kitzbuhel
Austria
|
|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 284 km ▲ | 234 km |
| Easy (blue) slopes | 119 km | 127 km ▲ |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | 125 km ▲ | 82 km |
| Expert (black) slopes | 40 km ▲ | 25 km |
| Share of easy slopes | 42% | 54% ▲ |
| Ski lifts | 90 ▲ | 56 |
| Snow parks | – | 1 |
| Base elevation | 820 m ▲ | 800 m |
| Top elevation | 1,957 m | 2,000 m ▲ |
| Vertical drop | 1,137 m | 1,200 m ▲ |
| Season | December – April | December – April |
| Ski area | SkiWelt | KitzSki |
| Known for | Traditional charm · Scenic views | Après-ski · Traditional charm · Scenic views |
The verdict
- Ellmau is the bigger ski area with 284 km of slopes versus 234 km (about 1.2× more).
- Kitzbuhel goes higher: its top station is at 2,000 m compared with 1,957 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, Kitzbuhel has the friendlier terrain mix with 54% easy slopes (127 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Ellmau: 40 km of expert slopes.
- Ellmau has the larger lift network with 90 lifts.
Ellmau vs Kitzbuhel: quick answers
Ellmau is bigger with 284 km of marked slopes, compared with 234 km.
Kitzbuhel has the higher top station at 2,000 m versus 1,957 m.
Kitzbuhel is the friendlier choice for beginners: 54% of its slopes are easy blue runs (127 km), versus 42% in Ellmau.