kaprun ski resort
Kaprun is a village not far from the well-known ski resort of Zell am See in the province of Salzburg.
The two ski resorts are combined in one tourist office administrative area and both bring advantages to the co-operation. Zell am See has the international name and brand, while, with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski resort, Kaprun can boast one of the main snow-sure ski areas closest to the major cities in the eastern part of Austria.
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Last updated: 01.09.23
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Location: 5710 Kaprun - Salzburg - Austria
This was originally a mining village and finds in the area date back to the time of the Celts. Nowadays it has a population of around 3,000, based mainly around tourism and the massive hydro-electric power plant in the mountains above the village.
The Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area was the first major project of its kind in Austria and boasts the highest cable car pylon in the world (according to the ski lift company) at 113 metres.
As the nearest village to a glacier ski area, the ski season starts earlier than in neighbouring Zell am See and the hotels will start filling up with guests in the late autumn, especially on November weekends.
The area in winter is principally known for the skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn, which attracts
many Austrians, Germans and eastern Europeans with its guaranteed snow.
However, the Maiskogel ski area just outside the town and the small drag lifts closer
to the accommodation add to the slopes on offer. The Ski Alpin multi-day ski pass offered in Kaprun also covers the ski slopes in both Zell am See and Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Read more about the slopes on our skiing page.
Kaprun is relatively easy to get to by public transport, with good train connections
through to nearby Zell am See and convenient road links from the
motorways. Salzburg Airport is the most nearest airport to Kaprun but Munich and Innsbruck
are also potential options.
Find out more about getting to the resort on our travel information page.
The settlement itself is a pleasant large village without the hustle and bustle of
downtown Zell am See - many visitors are attracted by precisely those qualities...
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information about Kaprun hotels & other accommodation
Why choose Kaprun for your ski holiday...
- guaranteed skiing - the Kitzsteinhorn glacier is just up the valley
- skiing for all abilities with the local area and the neighbouring resort of Zell am See
- attractive village-style resort
What are the drawbacks...
- local area is limited - the glacier and a trip to Zell am See require bus rides
- glacier can get crowded when snow conditions elsewhere are poor
Skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier
Nearby Ski Resorts
- Zell am See
Zell am See one of the most scenic ski resorts in Austria, set on the shores of the frozen Lake Zell and with the ski slopes rising from the mountains behind it. The skiing at Zell am See is included in the multi-day Ski Alpin ski pass and can be reached by the regular ski bus service. - Saalbach-Hinterglemm
The ski area in the Glemm valley and over the top of the mountains into Leogang and Fieberbrunn is one of the most extensive in Austria. Most skiers visiting the Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski area from Kaprun will probably end up starting their day at Saalbach and then doing a sweep around the head of the valley above Hinterglemm before returning on the other side.