Mittersill is an alpine town in Austria, set in the Tyrol region close to the border with Salzburg province. It sits at the edge of the Kitzbühel Alps and is best known to visitors as a base for mountain holidays, with the Kitzbühel-Mittersill ski area on its doorstep.
What a visit offers
- Skiing on the Kitzbühel-Mittersill slopes, a practical choice for both winter sport and a relaxed day on the snow.
- Year-round mountain activities, so the area is worth considering outside the winter season as well.
- Views of the Hohe Tauern, the range that gives the surrounding landscape much of its character.
- Traditional Austrian culture, expressed in the town itself and in the rhythm of a small alpine community.
Who it suits
Mittersill suits visitors who want mountains rather than city sights: skiers looking for a manageable resort, walkers and hikers who enjoy open country, and travellers who prefer a quieter stay in a village setting. Those seeking a large urban itinerary will find less here, but the town works well as a restful base from which to explore the wider Alpine region.
Its position in the Tyrol makes it a sensible stop for anyone travelling through western Austria, and the scenery around it gives a clear sense of why the area has long drawn visitors to the mountains.