Kaprun, Salzburg

Kaprun resort guide

Salzburg, Austria

Kitzsteinhorn glacier with year-round skiing

Kaprun at a glance

60
Trails
20
Lifts
9,938ft
Top
2,579ft
Base
7,359ft
Vertical
SZG
Nearest airport, 39 mi
25% beginner45% intermediate30% advanced

Kaprun offers access to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, ensuring reliable snow conditions and year-round skiing opportunities.

Your questions about Kaprun, answered

How big is Kaprun?

Kaprun has 60 trails served by 20 lifts — 30th for trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria.

How high is Kaprun?

The lifts run from 2,579ft at the base to 9,938ft at the top, a vertical of 7,359ft. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 7th highest, with the 3rd biggest vertical.

The base is below 3,281ft, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Kaprun good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Kaprun split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 29% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Austria.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Kaprun?

Over the last ten winters Kaprun has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 24 to May 26, about 185 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 51in, 30in of new snow and 3.8 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Kaprun?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), 39 mi away in a straight line. Innsbruck (INN) is 66 mi, Klagenfurt (KLU) is 86 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift ticket at Kaprun?

A 6-day adult Ski ALPIN CARD (Saalbach, Zell am See, Kaprun) costs €440 for 2026/27, or €73 a day. For value it ranks 12th of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Kaprun

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • SalzburgSZG
    39 mi · major airport
  • InnsbruckINN
    66 mi · major airport
  • KlagenfurtKLU
    86 mi · major airport

Travel time to Kaprun

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Salzburg (SZG)Quickest
    Flight
    8h 50m · 4,095 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 15m · 52 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 35m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
    Flight
    8h 40m · 4,044 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 10m · 89 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 20m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Klagenfurt (KLU)
    Flight
    9h · 4,188 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 55m · 117 mi
    Total
    ≈ 14h 25m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Kaprun lift ticket 2026/27

€4406-day adult Ski ALPIN CARD (Saalbach, Zell am See, Kaprun) · ≈$504

€73 per day · 5.6 km of trails per € · #12 of 33 for value in Austria

89value scoreOutstanding value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Kaprun trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Kaprun. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Kaprun has 60 trails and 20 lifts, running from 2,579ft to 9,938ft.

Why go to Kaprun

  • High altitude and excellent snow
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Great après-ski scene
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Connected to large ski area

Things to know

  • Can be expensive
  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited beginner terrain
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy

Skiing and snowboarding Kaprun by ability level

Beginners

Kaprun has limited beginner terrain and is not ideal for beginners. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Intermediates

Good for intermediate skiers! Kaprun offers a good variety of intermediate terrain, though the resort is primarily known for its advanced skiing.

Advanced

Kaprun is excellent for advanced skiers! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and access to the extensive Kitzsteinhorn ski area.

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Official resort website: kaprun.at

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.