Kirchberg, on the other side of the mountain from Kitzbuhel, 6km (4 miles) away by road, is a great choice for anyone wanting access to the famous skiing without the queues, crowds or prices. It is not a rural idyll during the season either, however, as it has a lively centre with plenty of `happening` nightspots and a busy feel. In many ways it is the mirror of Kitzbuhel without the sometimes pretentious side of its neighbour`s cosmopolitan clientelle. It is perhaps a good illustration of the slightly different attitude of Kirchberg to Kitzbuhel in that the former lists its 100 farms amongst its assets, which together own 1,500 cows, 300 sheep and 75 horses.
Apres Ski
Kirchberg has a very lively centre which attracts young Germans and Dutch in particular. Popular spots include the Londoner Pub (not to be confused with the equally popular establishment of the same name in Kitzbuhel) and le Boomerang. Night time toboggan runs, sleigh rides or other `Tyrolean themed` evenings are also popular. In the latter category a spot of accordion music and trying your voice box for yodelling talent is always amusing. Many visitors are unable to resist an evening trip to the bright lights of Kitzbuhel, perhaps taking in the heavily promoted casino there.
