Location: Aurach bei Kitzbuehel

Aurach near Kitzbühel: Overview

Aurach bei Kitzbühel is a municipality in the Kitzbühel district, Tyrol, about 5 kilometers south of Kitzbühel in the Leukental valley, nestled in the Kitzbühel Alps and close to the road to the Thurn Pass 2 3 5 . The municipality has around 1,129 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2025) 3 and is located at an altitude of between 800 and 2,000 meters 2 5 .

Districts and structure

Aurach is divided into the districts of Unteraurach, Oberaurach and several scattered settlements and hamlets, including Haberberg, Haselwand, Kochau, Sonnberg and Wiesenegg-Grüntal 3 5 .

Story

• The region has been inhabited since the Bronze Age; copper was mined on the Kelchalpe as early as 1000 and 800 BC 3 6 .

• In the Middle Ages, Aurach belonged to the Bavarian sphere of influence, but in 1506 it fell to Tyrol 6 .

• Aurach has been an independent political municipality since 1833, and has had the official name “Aurach bei Kitzbühel” since 1952 6 .

Tourism and Leisure

Aurach is a popular holiday resort with a distinctive village character and plenty of nature 2 5 . Highlights include:

• hiking area: The Kitzbühel Southern Mountains offer numerous hiking trails, including the Erbhofweg, which leads past centuries-old farms 2 .

• Wildpark Aurach: Tyrol’s largest outdoor enclosure , covering over 40 hectares. Red deer, fallow deer, mouflon, ibex, lynx, yaks, and more live here. For children, there’s a petting zoo and a large playground .

• Winter sports: In winter, Aurach is part of the Kitzbühel ski area, offering a natural toboggan run, cross-country ski trails and access to ski tours around the Bichlalm 2 .

• Culture: The picturesque church with its onion-shaped steeple is a popular subject for artists and photographers. The famous painter Alfons Walde lived and worked for a time in Aurach 2 .

Infrastructure

• The municipal office is located at Oberaurach 6, 6371 Aurach bei Kitzbühel 7 .

• Opening hours of the municipal office: Monday to Thursday 7:30–12:30, additionally Tuesday and Wednesday 13:00–17:30 1 .

Special features

• Aurach is a twin town of Aurach am Hongar in Upper Austria 2 .

• The well-kept farms, traditional inns and the quiet location make Aurach a popular destination for those seeking relaxation 2 5 .

Conclusion

Aurach near Kitzbühel combines nature, tradition and leisure opportunities in one of the most beautiful regions of Tyrol and offers numerous activities for guests and locals in both summer and winter 2 5 .