The small provincial town of Kaprun is located at the foot of the high Tauern, not far from the Celsky Lake and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier , which is usually called the “Kaprun glacier”. These are the real Alps, which give peace and beauty, and where everything is equipped for sports and recreation. On the glacier, there are many wide and long tracks, on which there is a real gap for skiers and snowboarders, but there are also several interesting red slopes.
Nearest airports: Salzburg (85 km), Innsbruck (170 km), Munich (185 km).
The year-round skiing area is the Kitzsteinhorn glacier near Kaprun. The tracks here seem to compete with each other for the degree of excitement and their own popularity. The wide, moderately steep tracks in the area of the Maurer and Schmidinger glaciers are always crowded, especially in early spring and autumn, outside the “high season”. A popular steep route from the top station of the Schmiedinger Gratbahn to the Alpcenter. Two of the most beautiful descents begin here: one leads through the Lakertal valley to Niedernsil, the other is even more interesting, but requires an hour-long ascent to the top of Tristkogel; the path runs through protected snow valleys, and it is better to do it accompanied by an instructor.
Ski-pass for 6 days – 165-189 euros (depending on the season).
For snowboarders: Fan parks on the Kitzsteihorn glacier and Schmittenhös.
The choice of hotels up to ***** (including inexpensive, but quite comfortable) is quite impressive, and there are enough guesthouses in Zell am See and in Schutdorf, a small village a couple of kilometers from the center of the town, and in Kaprun. In the city, it makes sense to choose hotels either near the lake so that you can admire the amazing panorama, or as close as possible to the lifts. There are many restaurants, huts and shelters at the high-altitude cable car stations. The music from the top bar on the top of the Schmittenhöch can be heard on almost the entire mountain. At the beginning of December in Kapruntraditional snowboard competitions are held. Additional exoticism of the resort is the open-air vernissage in January at Schmittenhöhe and the International Balloon Week; February sleigh races and ski-joring; May “happenings on ice” with a disco, show and many delicious dishes. Well, admiring the Alps from a plane is at least every day. The airport in Zell am See is open seven days a week.
The region is good for family skiing, if the children are already firmly on skis. A very good choice for technical fans of rapid descents.
Features of the resort
- Altitude of the resort: 1980 m
- The total length of g/l tracks: 55 km
- Skiing height difference: 1980-3029 m
- Number of lifts: 26
Features of g / l tracks
- Blue (medium) – 31 km
- Red (heavy) – 24 km
- Black (very heavy) – 0 km
Skating season – 15.11-1.05
Kaprun 2019: how to get there, where to stay, what to see
Glacier in Kaprun
How to get to Kaprun
Kaprun is a relatively small resort town, more like a village, but at the same time it retains a huge potential. Firstly, Kaprun is part of the European Sports Region; secondly, the climatic and natural conditions of the resort are such that snow is guaranteed here from December to April, which means that the ski season here lasts longer than any other Austrian resort; thirdly, there is a glacier in the vicinity of Kaprun, so the resort, in addition to the usual tracks for beginners and practitioners, also has several very difficult tracks for professionals, as well as a fan park and natural half-pipes. Thus, we can say that Kaprun is an ideal place for a winter skiing holiday.
The atmosphere of the resort is such that there are no too loud public places, on the contrary, Kaprun is famous for its cozy, almost homely atmosphere, where people come when they are tired of the hustle and bustle of large resorts. Every year, Kaprun is gaining more and more popularity among skiing enthusiasts and professionals.
Among the large cities of Austria, the closest to the Kaprun resort are Innsbruck (142 km) and Salzburg (109 km). These cities can be reached from Lviv by both direct and connecting flights. In addition, you can get to Kaprun from the German city of Munich (176 km). You can find current flights to Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich on special websites Aviasales , Buruki and others. From these cities, you can get to Kaprun by public transport, taxi, transfer or rented car.
Munich-Kaprun
It is not very convenient to get from Munich to Kaprun by public transport, as it is necessary to make several transfers along the way. First, you will have to take a train to Zell am See in Austria , and then change to a regular bus to Kaprun. In general, the travel time on public transport will be about 4 hours, which is why many tourists choose more convenient and fast modes of transport – they often take a taxi or order a transfer. In this case, the travel time will be about 2 hours 40 minutes, in addition, there is no need to make transfers along the way. You can order a transfer in advance on specialized services such as Kiwitaxi , Intui . Travel and others.
Renting a car in Munich can also be a convenient means of transportation for independent travelers . Moreover, you can rent a car both in the city and at the airport of arrival, which is very convenient if you are going directly to the resort. The option of renting a car in Munich is extremely popular and is in great demand among independent tourists.
Salzburg-Kaprun
You can also get from Salzburg to Kaprun by train to Zell am See and then by bus, the total travel time is approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. You can get there twice as fast by taxi or transfer, the travel time will be 1 hour 20 minutes. There are several rental offices located at the airport of Salzburg, so if desired, tourists can rent a car and get there on their own. Salzburg and Kaprun are connected by highways No. A10 and B311.
Innsbruck-Kaprun
You can get to Kaprun from Innsbruck in the same way – by taking the train to Zell am See, and then taking a bus directly to the resort. You can get there by taxi or individual transfer without transfers , and the travel time is about 2 hours. Car rental in Innsbruck also works both in the city itself and at the airport of arrival. You can reserve a car in advance on specialized services, for example, on Autoeurope , Economybookings and other similar services. Innsbruck and Kaprun are connected by highway No. А12.
Surroundings of Kaprun
Where to stay in Kaprun
Kaprun is a small settlement, therefore there is a limited number of places to stay here, mainly renting apartments or staying in hotel rooms. Due to the fact that there are not many housing offers in Kaprun, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance, preferably several months before the expected date of travel, otherwise there may simply not be any available seats. The average price policy for accommodation in the “high” season is from 1,600 to 4,000 hryvnias per day.
You can stay in Kaprun in one of the hotels, which are 3- and 4-star options, designed in a typical Tyrolean style and equipped with everything you need. The absolute majority of local hotels offer breakfast included in the price of accommodation, free private parking for those traveling by car, free Wi-Fi, and many hotels have their own wellness and spa areas for relaxation after a busy day. Thus, it can be said that the hotel infrastructure of Kaprun is developed at a high level, despite the small size of the resort itself.
The cheapest option to stay in Kaprun is to rent an apartment. There are quite a few apartment hotels in the city that offer studio rooms or full-fledged apartments for living. The main difference between renting an apartment and staying in a hotel room is that there is no such option as food in the apartment. But the apartments are equipped with their own kitchens, which have all the necessary equipment for self-cooking.
If you plan to ski and relax in the European Sports Region, then in addition to Kaprun, you can also stay in neighboring towns, for example, in Zell am See (6.5 km), Piesendorf (4 km), Uttendorf (15 km), Maishofen (10 km) and others. You can check the prices for all possible accommodation options in Kaprun and neighboring towns on special websites Booking , Hotellook and others, which allow you to compare all existing offers for the required dates.
There are accommodation options in Kaprun that are in steady demand, including hotels:
- Lederer`s living 4 * (Location – in the center of Kaprun. There is a restaurant, spa, family rooms, buffet breakfast, free indoor parking, ski storage);
- Avenida Panorama Suites Kaprun by Alpin Rentals 4 * (Apart hotel with rooms of different capacities, common terrace, mountain views, spa center, food – breakfast, free private parking, free Wi-Fi);
- Tauern Spa Hotel & Therme 4 * (On the territory of the hotel there is a spa center with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, baths, a fitness room, a massage room, a children’s section with water slides. The hotel has rooms of different capacities, the type of food is breakfast or half board. Free parking, places for storing skis are open);
- Das Alpenhaus Kaprun 4 * (Location – in the center of the resort, there is a spa with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a gym, as well as a terrace, a restaurant, rooms of various capacities, meals – breakfast or half board);
- Hotel Martini 3 * (Quiet location, sauna, free parking, rooms of various capacities. Including family rooms, food – breakfast, ski storage, free Wi-Fi, terrace).
Kaprun
What to see in Kaprun
Kaprun is part of the only European Sports Region, which means that the opportunities for winter sports here are practically inexhaustible. There are 138 km of ski trails in Kaprun, 57 km of which are easy trails, 50 km are of medium difficulty, and 31 km are difficult. The height difference is 2,200 meters, there are tracks for cross-country skiing, toboggan tracks, a half-pipe and 3 snowboard parks. Kaprun has some of the best conditions for freestyle.
In addition, the resort has all related services – ski schools, family fan park, ski lifts, ski equipment rental, special tourist shuttles, Alpine center and much more. The Kitzsteinhorn glacier is also open for skiing, on which snow lies all year round. The cost of ski passes starts from 53 euros / day for an adult and 26 euros / day for a child.
Kaprun
In the summer season, Kaprun also offers a lot of entertainment, from everyone’s favorite hiking to extreme activities such as rock climbing, trekking, paragliding, canyoning and much more. Horse riding, tobogganing (summer and winter) and trekking are also very popular. At any time of the year in Kaprun, you can relax and rest in the local health center “Optimum”. Here, in addition to the pool, there is an area of saunas and Turkish baths, a massage area, a solarium, a jacuzzi and much more.
There are several more spa centers in the city and its surroundings. For example, TAUERN SPA Zell am See, located in Kaprun, offers such entertainment as 11 swimming pools, 11 saunas and steam rooms, a children’s area, an entertainment program, restaurants and bars on the territory of the complex. The entrance fee for adults starts from 21.5 euros for 3 hours and from 10.75 euros for children. There are different family and combination tickets.
The outskirts of Kaprun in summer
You can also relax in the spa center in the neighboring resort of Zell am See, where the complex “Zell am See Leisure Center” is located. In addition to standard services in the form of a swimming pool, sauna and relaxation zone, the center offers courses in water gymnastics, visit the children’s area, try the Finnish sauna, infrared cabin, herbal bath, sit and relax in the lounge bar, ride water slides. The asking price starts at 14.1 euros for adults and 7.6 euros for children.
Kaprun also has a limited number of restaurants and bars, but for an active social life it is better to go to nearby Zell am See, and Kaprun is more suitable for a quiet family holiday or solitude in the midst of picturesque natural beauty.
Lifts in Kaprun