Skiing in Kaprun
Kaprun lies in Austria's Salzburgerland, at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn, the glacier mountain that gives the village its snow guarantee. Together with the Maiskogel family mountain right by the village, the Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel area offers 51 kilometres of pistes and 17 lifts. Recent winters recorded up to 141 centimetres of snow. Kaprun is a lively yet manageable village that, together with neighbouring Zell am See, forms the Zell am See-Kaprun region; with the right pass you ski both areas. The combination of glacier certainty, village convenience and a broad winter offer has made Kaprun a longstanding favourite with Dutch guests. We list 5 accommodations, with prices from 498 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Kaprun
Kaprun9.6Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel, Oostenrijk
Alpenparks Orgler Kaprun
Kaprun8.0Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel, Oostenrijk
Mitteregger
KaprunKitzsteinhorn Maiskogel, Oostenrijk
Evergrün KAPRUN
Kaprun10.0Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel, Oostenrijk
Soulsisters
Kaprun9.8Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel, Oostenrijk
Das Alpenhaus Kaprun
Kaprun9.6Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel, Oostenrijk
Kaprun Glacier Estate
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The ski area from Kaprun
Kaprun has two faces: the Maiskogel, the family mountain right by the village, and the Kitzsteinhorn, the glacier reached by a gondola connection from the village. Together they offer 51 kilometres of pistes and 17 lifts.
On the Maiskogel, beginners and families practise on tree-lined runs close to home; on the Kitzsteinhorn you ski high glacier terrain with wide descents, freeride variants and park facilities. With the regional pass, the Zell am See area is included too, making the total offer ample for a week.
Snow reliability in Kaprun
The Kitzsteinhorn is the Salzburg region's only glacier and that is Kaprun's trump card: at altitude, winter sports are possible for virtually the whole season and well beyond. Recent winters measured up to 141 centimetres of snow.
The lower Maiskogel and the valley runs depend more on cold spells and snowmaking in December and March; the village itself sits at valley level and is not always white then. In practice the glacier absorbs every doubt, making Kaprun one of the safest picks for shoulder-season weeks.
The village itself
Kaprun is an organically grown village with a compact centre, a castle ruin and a broad range of hotels, apartments and restaurants. It is lively without being a party destination; après-ski here is sociable but easy-going.
The village has plenty of family facilities, including a well-known water park, and the lake at Zell am See is a few minutes' drive away. That mix of village convenience, glacier and town-around-the-corner gives Kaprun a versatility few Austrian villages match.
Who is Kaprun for
Kaprun fits almost every profile: families use the Maiskogel and the ski schools, advanced skiers and snowboarders head for the Kitzsteinhorn with its glacier terrain and parks, and anyone worried about snow books here precisely for the altitude guarantee.
For early and late season weeks Kaprun is an obvious choice too. If you want vast linked circuits, note that the local offer counts 51 kilometres, extended by Zell am See via the regional pass. With us you book from 498 euros per person, sharp for a glacier destination.
Practical information
You reach Kaprun via Munich and the German corner towards Zell am See; the route is mostly motorway and easily done in a day. The region is also accessible by train via Zell am See station with onward buses.
We list 5 accommodations in Kaprun, with prices from 498 euros per person. Thanks to the glacier, November, December and late spring are attractive as well; outside school holidays prices are at their best. For February, book early, as the region is in demand then.
Kaprun on the map
FAQ about Kaprun
How much piste can you ski from Kaprun?
From Kaprun you reach the Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel ski area with around 51 km of marked pistes and 17 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Kaprun cost?
Accommodations in Kaprun start from around €356 per person; Nivosola compares 6, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Kaprun?
Yes. Recent winters in Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel reached a maximum snow depth of around 141 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high can I ski at Kaprun?
The Kitzsteinhorn is a glacier area and thus the highest ski terrain in the Salzburg region. The glacier setting guarantees wintry conditions at altitude for virtually the whole season.
Is Kaprun suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Maiskogel right by the village is a true family and practice mountain with calm runs. Improving beginners then step up to the wider terrain on the Kitzsteinhorn.
Can I also ski Zell am See from Kaprun?
Yes, Kaprun and Zell am See form one region and the regional pass covers both areas. The Schmittenhöhe at Zell am See is a few minutes away by car or ski bus.
How busy is Kaprun?
Kaprun is popular, and on fine high-season days the gondola to the Kitzsteinhorn can be busy in the morning. The Maiskogel and the later hours of the day are usually calm.