Kaprun ski resort and the neighbouring Zell am See are located in the heart of the Salzburg Region of Austria, approximately 80km from Salzburg. Situated at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, in the midst of the majestic Hohe Tauern mountain range, they offer unlimited possibilities and superb year-round skiing.
Kaprun ski area
The ski area of Kaprun is split across 3 areas:
The high peak of Kitzsteinhorn is Kaprun’s jewel in the crown. The skiing season in Kaprun starts early autumn and extends into early summer. On the Kitzsteinhorn glacier you can ski and snowboard on snow-covered slopes for ten months of the year.
The Maiskogel ski area, on the other hand, has a large number of wide and blue pistes, making it particularly suitable for families. At the Maiskogelköpfel lift you will also find the longest run in the ski region, about 7 km long. The new gondola provides ease of access to newer skiers & now links it to Kitzsteinhorn.
The final area right in the centre of Kaprun is Lechnerberg. Lechnerberg offers a few beginner-friendly slopes, primarily suited for those new to skiing or snowboarding, as well as for children. The area has a few simple drag lifts, making it accessible and easy to navigate for first-timers.
With the lift pass "Ski Alpin Card" you can ski in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Fieberbrunn as well as in the ski resorts of Zell am See/Kaprun on an amazing 408 km of pistes.
Since Winter 2019/20, Salzburg’s first tri-cable circulating cable car, 3K K-onnection, takes you directly from the town centre of Kaprun via the Maiskogel uphill to the Kitzsteinhorn, thus connecting Kaprun with the family mountain as well as the glacier ski resort.
On your comfortable journey from Kaprun to the summit terminus as well as the Top Of Salzburg panorama platform in 3,029 m above sea level, you travel twelve kilometres and manage 2,261 altitude metres – a difference in altitude that is unique in the Eastern Alps
Kaprun - Kitzsteihorn skiing
The Alpincenter is hub for intermediate skiing, sitting at 2,450 meters. From here, you have access to several red runs that take you down to the Langwied area or further down towards the lower lifts. One of the most popular red runs is Piste 11, which is great for skiers who want a moderately steep descent with varied terrain. Piste 10 and Piste 13 are also well-loved by intermediate skiers for their flow and length. The Panorama Piste (run no. 14) is a fantastic red run that offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks as you ski down from the higher altitudes. While most of the Glacier Plateau has easier, blue runs, there are some red runs that provide more of a challenge as you descend.
There are five freeride runs across the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier Ski Resort: Ice Age, Westside Story, Left Wing, Jump Run, and Pipe Line, all with 100 per cent snow reliability, thanks to the resort’s altitude of 3,000m. The Freeride XXL signposting system provides information about skiing the glacier, while the Freeride Info Base has up-to-date information about the routes, weather, snow conditions, and avalanche warning levels.
Kitzsteinhorn snowparks
Glacier Park, Easy Park, Central Park - the nice-sounding names at the Kitzsteinhorn.
In the Glacier Park in 2.900 metres above sea level, freestyle experts can look forward to three different lines and much more that makes the action-heart beat faster: Kickers 7 and 10m., Rails 5-12m., Tubes, Boxes...
Thanks to the guaranteed snow on the glacier and the altitude of 3.000m, fantastic freestyle fun can be enjoyed for 8 months of the year – from October until May.
Next to Easy Park & Central Park one cannot miss the 150 m long pipe with its 6,50 m high walls., Kickers 6-18m., Rails 10m., Barriers 9m., Wallride... Easy Park & Central Park riding from December until beginning of May. The Easy Park is perfect especially for beginners.
The Maisi Park on Maiskogel is the ideal start for young freestylers.
Kaprun village
Kaprun is a picturesque village with 3,000 residents, nestled amid the famous Hohe Tauern mountains. There are also some impressive views from Kaprun of Lake Zell and of Austria’s highest mountain. For fans of the wellness centers there is the Tauern Spa, which is one of the most modern and largest spa facilities anywhere in the Alps. There are over 11 in and out door pools, 10 different saunas and steam rooms as well as treatment rooms, perfect for those who want to unwind and relax.
There are many popular bars located inside most of the village's hotels within walking distance of your chalet. The most popular of these are Baum Bar, Partykeller and Kitsch and Bitter. A great place to start your night is Paletti's bar where you can grab a very reasonably priced pizza whilst having a few beers straight off the slopes. Then head to Partykeller which begins to get a bit livelier around 10pm and stays open until about 2:30am. One of the local's favourites is the Austrian themed Baum Bar which is located a little bit further out of town but worth the walk if you want to sample some traditional Austrian apres ski.