Kaprun - Kitzsteinhorn

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Location

Kaprun
Austria
47° 12' 0.0036" N, 12° 40' 49.998" E
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General info: 

Located at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn, the ski area Kaprun Kitzsteinhorn is one of Europe’s most famous. A real tourist magnet is the glacier ski area on an altitude of 2900 m. Skiers, snowboarders and carvers find perfect conditions here even during the summer. But Kaprun Kitzsteinhorn is not only a well known ski resort. There are lots of cultural highlights you can enjoy in the city of Kaprun with it’s long history and traditions. One must-see sight is the time-honoured castle of Kaprun. In 1975 the old masonry was totally overhauled. The castle was built in the 12th century and has been the set for many cultural events, even today. The Romanesque eastern tower “Turn ze Chaprunne” is a real eye catcher.

BASE: 2988ft
SUMMIT: 9917ft
VERTICAL DROP: 6929ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 22
Gondolas: 4
Chairs: 9
Surface: 9

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €43.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: €209.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

Interesting places nearby

Hoher Bogen offers an attractive range of leisure activities. In winter, you can prove your skiing or snowboarding skills on some 5 kilometres of ski-runs.

BASE: 2132ft
SUMMIT: 3444ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1312ft

The small but beautiful paradise for skiers offers five lifts. Especially suited for children and families; free of charge for children (up to the age of 6) when accompanied by adults!

Fabulous deep-snow slopes at the Geolsalm and the 7-km downhill run to Fügen delight even the expert skier. The ski resort Fügen is especially suited for families with kids!

Gaaler lifts! The runs with different degrees of difficulty are a 100% snow-secure, due to snow making facilities. Mainly young people swing daringly with their snowboards down the slopes or show bold jumps in the half pipe.

Whether you ski, snowboard, walk or toboggan - at the Galsterbergalm every visitor will be given a warm welcome and will have a great time in a beautiful winterland.

The ski area Galtür - Silvretta (Silvapark) in Galtür, the highest elevated place at the end of the Paznauntal on 1600 m offers well-groomed pistes and a stunning view.