Hummerparty im Hotel Kitzhof, Hotel Kitzhof
© Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort
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Lobster on the Streif: The Hotel Kitzhof Throws Their Legendary Party

No Hahnenkamm Weekend is complete without the lobster party at Hotel Kitzhof!

January 27, 2025


It's one of the most spectacular and prestigious competitions in the world: the Hahnenkamm ski race in Kitzbühel, Austria. Year after year, top athletes from the international ski circuit gather in the Tyrolean als, with also numerous celebrities in attendence to cheer them on. First held in 1931, the Hahnenkamm race is best known for the downhill event on the Streif: When racers approach the finish line jump at over 140 km/h, up to 50,000 spectators hold their breath. Estimates suggest that a total of 30 million people watch the event on television. A much more exclusive crowd gathers each year for the legendary lobster party at the Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort. After all, only 300 tickets are available.

Hummerparty im Hotel Kitzhof

© Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort

Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort
Schwarzseestraße 8/10, 6370 Kitzbühel, Austria
+43 5356 632110 - hotel-kitzhof.com
Doubles from €400

A culinary treat

Those who managed to obtain one of the coveted tickets were once again treated to a delightful flying buffet this year. Numerous inventive lobster dishes were featured alongside an array of gourmet delicacies. And since lobster needs a proper pairing, Saturday evening offered plenty of sparkling champagne and fine beverages. The beats of top DJ Christian Deluxe and the melodies of violinist Raffaela della Gemma, helped gourmets, sports icons and celebrities from around the world alike to dance the night away.

Annika Gassner, Johannes Mitterer und Anna Thanner

Annika Gassner, Johannes Mitterer and Anna Thanner, © Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort

Former soccer star Mario Gomez, U.S. celebrity Christine Quinn, Austrian footballer Michael Konsel, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sports, HRH Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud, were among the distinguished guests who also stayed at Hotel Kitzhof during the Hahnenkamm race weekend. Incidentally, Austria’s ski champions have been frequenting the hotel for years during the World Cup races.

Famous beyond the country's borders

“We're proud that the Austrian men's team values the ambiance and comfort of our hotel so much. We look forward to cheering on the racers with our renowned guests every year,” said Managing Director Johannes Mitterer, who also welcomed ski legend Hannes Reichelt, as well as Oti Striedinger and Daniel Hemetsberger later in the evening following their successful runs on the Streif.

Hotel Kitzhof

© Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort

But it’s not just the hotel itself— the lobster party at Hotel Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort has also gained recognition far beyond Austria’s borders, making its mark with its unique blend of culinary delights, entertainment, and glamor. “This event is a very special occasion for us every year. Our guests celebrate the night with so much joy that it’s truly a real highlight for my team and me,” says Johannes Mitterer.

Kitzhof Mountain Design Resort
Schwarzseestraße 8/10, 6370 Kitzbühel, Austria
+43 5356 632110 - hotel-kitzhof.com
Doubles from €400

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