Kitzbühel

Austria

N S W E
Sunset today
20:42
Golden hour
20:03
Direction
298° northwest
Top score
99/100
Local time · CEST
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Surrounded by mountains, Kitzbühel offers elevated viewpoints with dramatic terrain and wide alpine horizons. Tonight the sun sets at 20:42 toward the northwest. Sunset Atlas analyses terrain, vegetation, and horizon openness at 30-metre resolution to find the highest-rated viewpoints near Kitzbühel.

Top 5 Sunset Spots Within 20 km

Ranked by terrain score: open horizons, minimal obstruction, and clear sightlines toward tonight's sunset.

  1. #1
    99 Perfect
    15.5 km north-northwest of Kitzbühel
    47.5623°N, 12.2774°E
    ~25 min drive
  2. #2
    99 Perfect
    14.6 km north-northwest of Kitzbühel
    47.5669°N, 12.3148°E
    ~25 min drive
  3. #3
    98 Perfect
    16.4 km northwest of Kitzbühel
    47.5604°N, 12.2534°E
    ~30 min drive
  4. #4
    98 Perfect
    19.6 km southwest of Kitzbühel
    47.3068°N, 12.2321°E
    ~35 min drive
  5. #5
    98 Perfect
    17.5 km southwest of Kitzbühel
    47.3182°N, 12.2547°E
    ~30 min drive
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Score Guide

Scores reflect horizon openness, terrain, and vegetation obstruction in the sunset direction, computed at 30 m resolution.

95–100 Perfect Unobstructed panoramic horizon
90–94 Exceptional Wide open sky, minimal obstruction
85–89 Outstanding Excellent sightlines toward sunset
75–84 Excellent Clear views with minor obstructions
65–74 Very good Good openness, some tree or terrain screening
55–64 Good Partial horizon, buildings or hills partially block
45–54 Average Mixed, visible sunset but limited horizon
30–44 Below average Significant obstruction in sunset direction
15–29 Poor Mostly blocked by terrain or vegetation
0–14 Very poor No meaningful view toward the sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunset in Kitzbühel today?

Today, sunset in Kitzbühel is at 20:42 CEST. Golden hour begins at 20:03. Blue hour ends at 21:24, marking the end of usable twilight.

Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Kitzbühel?

The highest-rated sunset viewpoint near Kitzbühel scores 99/100 (Perfect) and is located 15.5 km north-northwest of Kitzbühel. Sunset Atlas ranks viewpoints by analysing terrain openness, vegetation obstruction, and horizon sightlines at 30-metre resolution. There are 5 top-rated spots within 20 km of the city centre.

What direction does the sun set in Kitzbühel?

Today the sun sets in the northwest at 298° azimuth. The sunset direction shifts throughout the year, from around 245° in midwinter to 315° at midsummer at this latitude.

When is golden hour in Kitzbühel?

Golden hour in Kitzbühel today begins at 20:03 CEST, about 39 minutes before sunset at 20:42. This is the best window for warm, soft light, ideal for photography and sunset watching. Blue hour follows and ends at 21:24 CEST.