Kaprun, Austrian Alps

Kaprun: 5 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

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.

1.Is the snow reliable in Kaprun?

Yes. The base sits at 768 m and the top reaches 3029 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 90/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 61 km of piste on 25 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 22 blue, 27 red, 12 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Kaprun stands out for glacier skiing up high.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Oct 12 to May 25 (about 32 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Kaprun guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Kaprun have?
About 2261 m of vertical, from a 768 m base to 3029 m at the top.
Is Kaprun part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Kaprun is part of the Zell am See-Kaprun ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Kaprun good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 22 blue), so committed beginners are better off starting elsewhere.
Can you ski on a glacier here?
Yes, there is glacier skiing up high, which stretches the season and helps in lean snow years.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

TAUERN SPA Zell am See - Kaprun
4.48.4k reviews
โ‚ฌ115
โ˜… Top pick

TAUERN SPA Zell am See - Kaprun

Very good ยท 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 8,403 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.

โ‰ˆ 1.5 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ115/ night
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Hotel Das Alpenhaus Kaprun
4.52.0k reviews
โ‚ฌ145

Hotel Das Alpenhaus Kaprun

Very good ยท 2.0k reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 400 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ145/ night
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Hotel Sonnblick - Kaprun
4.5580 reviews
โ‚ฌ125

Hotel Sonnblick - Kaprun

Very good ยท 580 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 550 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ125/ night
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Mountain Hotel Luis
4.8357 reviews
โ‚ฌ150

Mountain Hotel Luis

Excellent ยท 357 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 150 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ150/ night
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