Kaprun, Austrian Alps
Austrian Alps

Kaprun

Home to the Kitzsteinhorn, Salzburg's only glacier, Kaprun offers snow-sure skiing to 3029 m from autumn into late spring. A quiet village paired with Zell am See on one pass.

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Altitude
768 - 3,029 m
Vertical drop
2,261 m
Pistes
61 km
Lifts
25
Snow score
90/100
Season
Oct 12 β†’ May 25

Pistes and lifts

Glacier skiing
What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardGlacier
61 marked runs
Blue
22
Red
27
Black
12
Average snow by month
135cm
Dec
195cm
Jan
245cm
Feb
235cm
Mar
145cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

TAUERN SPA Zell am See - Kaprun
4.48.4k reviews
€115
β˜… Top pick

TAUERN SPA Zell am See - Kaprun

Very good Β· 8.4k reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Kaprun, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 8,387 reviews). It sits about 1.5 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Kaprun, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

β‰ˆ 1.5 km to the slopesMid-range
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€115/ night
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Hotel Das Alpenhaus Kaprun
4.52.0k reviews
€145

Hotel Das Alpenhaus Kaprun

Very good Β· 2.0k reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Kaprun, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

β‰ˆ 400 m to the slopesMid-range
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€145/ night
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Hotel Sonnblick - Kaprun
4.5580 reviews
€125

Hotel Sonnblick - Kaprun

Very good Β· 580 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Kaprun, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

β‰ˆ 550 m to the slopesMid-range
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€125/ night
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Mountain Hotel Luis
4.8353 reviews
€150

Mountain Hotel Luis

Excellent Β· 353 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Kaprun, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

β‰ˆ 150 m to the slopesMid-range
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€150/ night
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Soulsisters' Hotel
4.6455 reviews
€125

Soulsisters' Hotel

Excellent Β· 455 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Kaprun, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

β‰ˆ 900 m to the slopesMid-range
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€125/ night
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Bergdorf Hotel Zaglgut Kaprun
4.7258 reviews
€130

Bergdorf Hotel Zaglgut Kaprun

Excellent Β· 258 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Kaprun, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

β‰ˆ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
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€130/ night
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Carpe Solem Kaprun by ALPS RESORTS
4.588 reviews
€135

Carpe Solem Kaprun by ALPS RESORTS

Very good Β· 88 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Kaprun, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

β‰ˆ 500 m to the slopesMid-range
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€135/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Kaprun is a relaxed village below the Kitzsteinhorn glacier; hotels are in the village, a short shuttle from the glacier and Maiskogel gondolas.

Get to know the resort

Kaprun sits below the Kitzsteinhorn, the only glacier in the Salzburg region, which guarantees snow from October into late spring high above the valley. A modern gondola chain now links the village and the Maiskogel straight up to the glacier, and one Alpin Card adds Zell am See's SchmittenhΓΆhe for 138 km in all. Quiet and family-friendly, it is the snow-sure half of one of Austria's most scenic ski areas.

Kaprun, Austrian Alps
Kaprun, Austrian Alps

Hotels in Kaprun

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaprun good for beginners?+

Kaprun offers 61 km of pistes across 25 lifts, from 768 m to 3,029 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Kaprun?+

The season runs from Oct 12 to May 25, with a snow score of 90/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Kaprun is a relaxed village below the Kitzsteinhorn glacier; hotels are in the village, a short shuttle from the glacier and Maiskogel gondolas.

How big is the Kaprun ski area?+

Kaprun has 61 km of marked pistes served by 25 lifts, between 768 m and 3,029 m of altitude.

Is Kaprun more for beginners or experts?+

Kaprun counts about 61 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.