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Club Take Five in Kitzbühel

A reopened Kitzbühel nightlife institution with DJs, three bars and VIP spaces, currently operating Friday and Saturday nights.

Reopened 24 July 2026 after a break·Friday and Saturday 22:00–04:00 through 30 September 2026·Three bars, dance floor, seating boxes and two VIP areas
Introduction

Club Take Five — Kitzbühel Nightlife

A reopened Kitzbühel nightlife institution with DJs, three bars and VIP spaces, currently operating Friday and Saturday nights.

Club Take Five is one of Kitzbühel’s best-known nightlife addresses, located at Hinterstadt 22 in the historic centre. The club first opened in the early 1980s and has operated in this central location since 1993, becoming closely associated with Kitzbühel’s winter nightlife, visiting ski crowd and high-profile party culture. In 2026 the venue went through a major interruption and restart: Kitzbühel Tourism says Take Five reopened on 24 July after a break, under a new management team, with a refreshed character that preserved the club’s familiar identity. The current destination listing now publishes a concise late-summer schedule through 30 September 2026: Friday and Saturday from 22:00 to 04:00, with the other five days not listed as operating days. For travellers visiting on 9 September 2026, a Wednesday, that means the club is closed today but active on its current Friday–Saturday pattern rather than permanently shut.

The reopening matters because older web traces can easily create confusion. Some directories still carry pre-relaunch phone numbers, opening patterns or status flags, while Kitzbühel’s own current tourism channels have already updated the venue as a reopened club. A July 2026 Kitzbühel press article states that the new team gave the space a fresh look and refined drinks while preserving its unique charm. Independent coverage of the reopening identifies Ja-Duc Phan and Helmut Frank as the new operators and says regular Friday and Saturday opening followed the comeback weekend. The safest planning basis is therefore the local destination timetable—22:00 to 04:00 on Friday and Saturday through the end of September—rather than older nightlife listings or a platform status that may not reflect the July relaunch.

Take Five’s established physical concept remains that of a compact upscale nightclub rather than a bar that happens to play music. Kitzbühel Tourism’s current venue description still refers to three bars, including a quieter one, two VIP areas above the dance floor and seating arranged around the main club space. Resident DJs and guest DJs form the entertainment backbone. Recent 2026 reopening coverage also says the updated club retained its velvet-and-chrome character while sharpening the lighting, drinks and overall presentation. Travellers should therefore expect a deliberate late-night environment built around dancing, table service and DJ-led music rather than casual pub drinking. A table reservation can be useful for groups because seating and VIP capacity are limited compared with a large festival-style venue.

The club’s location is unusually convenient for a late night. Hinterstadt 22 is in the core of Kitzbühel’s old town, close to restaurants, hotels and pedestrian streets. Kitzbühel Tourism’s verified Outdooractive entry places Take Five at approximately 47.44613, 12.39041. Most visitors staying centrally can walk, which is far preferable to driving after a night that may continue until 04:00. The location also makes Take Five easy to use as the final stage of an evening: dinner in the centre, drinks elsewhere if desired, then the club after 22:00. There is no mountain transport to manage and no need to leave before a final gondola, unlike Kitzbühel’s high-altitude après-ski venues.

Physical accessibility is not described well by the primary sources. A current secondary restaurant profile says the venue is not wheelchair accessible, but the tourism office’s current listing does not publish entrance, stair, toilet or lift details. Anyone whose visit depends on step-free access should contact the club directly before making plans. The same direct-contact rule applies to admission policies, table bookings and special events because those can vary by night. The strongest 2026 visitor guidance is simple: Take Five is a real, reopened and currently operating Kitzbühel nightclub, but under the published September schedule it is a Friday-and-Saturday venue rather than a seven-night club. Plan it as a late-night destination, confirm event-specific details, and use the central location to keep the rest of the evening walkable.

The reopening also gives the club a different practical meaning for repeat visitors. A venue that spent part of 2026 closed has returned with a narrower documented late-summer schedule, so travellers should plan around what is verified now rather than what Take Five used to do in previous winters. The brand remains famous, but the useful information is current: weekend operation, a central address, refreshed management and a late-night format built around DJs and table-led clubbing.

At a glance

Quick Facts

Essential context and practical details for planning your visit.

2026 reopeningReopened 24 July 2026 after a break
Current September scheduleFriday and Saturday 22:00–04:00 through 30 September 2026
SettingThree bars, dance floor, seating boxes and two VIP areas
MusicResident DJs plus guest DJs
LocationCentral Hinterstadt in Kitzbühel old town
Kitzbuhel guide

The July 2026 comeback changed the current operating picture

The most important contemporary chapter in Take Five’s history is its 2026 reopening. Kitzbühel Tourism announced that the club would reopen on 24 July after a break, and current local press describes the restart as a new chapter under fresh management. That matters because a traveller who searches casually can still find pages reflecting the earlier closure. The authoritative local picture is now different: the venue reopened and resumed regular weekend club nights.

The new management retained the Take Five identity rather than replacing it with a new brand. Current reopening coverage describes a refreshed look, improved drinks and updated lighting while preserving the club’s recognisable character. This continuity is useful for travellers who know the venue from older Kitzbühel trips: it is neither an entirely new club nor simply the unchanged pre-2026 operation. The business resumed with a conscious blend of legacy and renovation.

For publication, this is also why the current local tourism hours take priority over generic platform status flags. A source that has not absorbed the July reopening can misclassify the venue even if it once had accurate information. The dated local operating window through 30 September 2026 gives a much stronger basis for a traveller-facing page.

Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 2
Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 2

Kitzbuhel guide

Three bars, VIP areas and a dance-floor-first experience

Take Five’s venue description emphasises nightlife infrastructure rather than food or daytime hospitality. Three bars give the club several social zones, while two VIP areas overlook the dance floor and provide a more reserved experience. Seating boxes around the main space support bottle-service and group use. The structure is therefore more layered than a single-room DJ bar, even though the overall club is not enormous.

Resident DJs and guest DJs remain central to the concept. The venue’s reopening events featured house-oriented music, and current tourism material continues to describe international guest DJs as part of the club’s identity. Exact artists naturally change by date, so travellers should check the specific Friday or Saturday rather than expect one music style every night. The durable expectation is DJ-led clubbing in an upscale central setting.

Take Five is not a dinner venue. Visitors should eat first and treat the club as the late-night part of the evening. That separation helps with timing because the doors open at 22:00 under the current schedule. A normal Kitzbühel dinner around 19:00 or 20:00 leaves enough time to return to accommodation, change if desired and arrive when the club is becoming active.

Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 3
Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 3

Kitzbuhel guide

Friday and Saturday only through the current September period

Kitzbühel Tourism currently lists Friday 22:00–04:00 and Saturday 22:00–04:00, with the schedule valid through 30 September 2026. No opening periods are listed for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday. Because the venue’s July reopening coverage also says it would operate regularly on Fridays and Saturdays, the two sources reinforce each other.

This pattern should be taken literally when planning a September trip. A Wednesday or Thursday night in Kitzbühel may still have bars and other nightlife, but Take Five should not be assumed available. Travellers staying only one or two nights need to check whether those nights fall on Friday or Saturday before making the club central to their plans. The timetable may change when the winter season begins, so October and winter visitors should refresh the schedule rather than copy the September pattern forward.

Special events can create exceptions. A ticketed August event began before the normal club opening, demonstrating that event schedules can differ from routine hours. For any themed party, guest-DJ night or ticketed programme, the event time should override the generic weekend timetable. A table booking is also worth confirming separately because reservations do not necessarily imply general admission or a specific event ticket.

Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 4
Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 4

Kitzbuhel guide

Why Hinterstadt 22 works so well for late-night plans

The club sits in Kitzbühel’s historic centre rather than on the edge of town or at a ski base. That makes the evening easy to structure on foot. Restaurants in Vorderstadt and Hinterstadt, bars around the centre and central hotels are all nearby. A group can therefore have dinner, separate briefly and regroup at the club without organising repeated taxi transfers.

The location also reduces the temptation to drive. Since the current club nights run until 04:00, walking back to a central hotel is the natural choice for many visitors. Those staying outside the centre should plan a taxi or designated non-drinking transport in advance, especially on busy event weekends when late-night demand can rise. The late close means public daytime transport is not a dependable return strategy for every guest.

Navigation is straightforward: Hinterstadt 22 is a fixed city-centre address and the verified Kitzbühel Tourism map places the club at 47.44613, 12.39041. Visitors should still use the current venue name in maps because historical business records may contain older phone numbers or operator information.

Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 5
Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 5

Kitzbuhel guide

Reservations, access and who will enjoy Take Five most

Take Five is best suited to travellers who actively want nightclub energy—DJ music, dancing, premium drinks and a stylish late-night setting. It is less suitable for visitors seeking a quiet wine bar, an inexpensive casual pub or a venue for children. Door policies should be checked directly.

Table reservations are sensible for groups and for anyone who wants a seated or VIP-style experience rather than spending the entire night around the dance floor. Kitzbühel Tourism publishes a current reservation email and phone number, while the new operator’s web presence also foregrounds table reservations. Availability can be tight on major Kitzbühel weekends, so advance contact is useful even when general admission remains possible.

Physical accessibility is the least certain practical area. A current secondary profile describes the club as not wheelchair accessible, but the tourism office does not publish enough building detail to verify the exact limitation. Travellers with mobility needs should ask about stairs, entrance, toilets and VIP access directly. Once that is checked, the venue’s current role is clear: a reopened weekend club for late Friday and Saturday nights in the centre of Kitzbühel.

Take Five’s current Friday-and-Saturday rhythm also makes it a better fit for a weekend stay than a midweek Kitzbühel trip. Visitors arriving on Sunday night or leaving Friday morning should not make the club a core expectation. Those staying across the weekend can build the night around it more confidently, while still checking the event programme for guest DJs or special ticketing.

The 2026 reopening also means recent firsthand information is more valuable than older reputation pieces. Layout details, drink service and music policy may continue to evolve under the new operators even while the familiar brand remains. Travellers should use the current tourism listing for practical facts and treat pre-2026 reviews as historical context rather than a precise description of the relaunched experience.

Take Five’s current Friday-and-Saturday rhythm also makes it a better fit for a weekend stay than a midweek Kitzbühel trip. Visitors arriving on Sunday night or leaving Friday morning should not make the club a core expectation. Those staying across the weekend can build the night around it more confidently, while still checking the event programme for guest DJs or special ticketing.

The 2026 reopening also means recent firsthand information is more valuable than older reputation pieces. Layout details, drink service and music policy may continue to evolve under the new operators even while the familiar brand remains. Travellers should use the current tourism listing for practical facts and treat pre-2026 reviews as historical context rather than a precise description of the relaunched experience.

Take Five’s current Friday-and-Saturday rhythm also makes it a better fit for a weekend stay than a midweek Kitzbühel trip. Visitors arriving on Sunday night or leaving Friday morning should not make the club a core expectation. Those staying across the weekend can build the night around it more confidently, while still checking the event programme for guest DJs or special ticketing.

The 2026 reopening also means recent firsthand information is more valuable than older reputation pieces. Layout details, drink service and music policy may continue to evolve under the new operators even while the familiar brand remains. Travellers should use the current tourism listing for practical facts and treat pre-2026 reviews as historical context rather than a precise description of the relaunched experience.

Take Five’s current Friday-and-Saturday rhythm also makes it a better fit for a weekend stay than a midweek Kitzbühel trip. Visitors arriving on Sunday night or leaving Friday morning should not make the club a core expectation. Those staying across the weekend can build the night around it more confidently, while still checking the event programme for guest DJs or special ticketing.

Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 6
Club Take Five in Kitzbuhel, Austria — view 6
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