Reith bei Kitzbühel#
Reith bei Kitzbuehel, Tirol, municipality in the district of Kitzbuehel, alt. 762 m, pop. 1,428 (1981: pop. 1,209), area 15.65 km2, bi-seasonal tourism (112,338 overnight stays in 1992), situated in the valley of the Reither Ache river, north-west of Kitzbuehel. - Culture centre. Baroque parish church (1729-1731) with ceiling frescoes, Gothic tower and old processional cross (14th century), Muenichau Castle (built 15th century). Customs: During a special service on the morning of New Year´s Eve the farmers ask for the blessing of their livestock, represented by carved animals.
Literature#
S. Hoelzl, Reith bei Kitzbuehel, 1988.