The highest skiing south of Salzburg.
Kaprun overview
Kaprun is a leading ski resort in the region south of Salzburg. It has its own ski area at the Maiskogel and a lift connection to the local glacier, ensuring a long ski season. The resort is lively with a number of apres ski bars.
As well as the skiing in Kaprun, there are a number of shops and restaurants and a castle. The best thermal spa in the region is located in Kaprun as well as an alpine coaster that ends at the lift station.
Kaprun skiing
Kaprun, nestled in Austria’s Salzburg region, is a leading winter destination renowned for its snow-sure conditions and diverse skiing opportunities. The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, reaching elevations up to 3,029 meters, offers an extended ski season from autumn through early summer, ensuring reliable snow cover for enthusiasts. Adjacent to the glacier, the Maiskogel area provides family-friendly slopes directly accessible from the village, making it ideal for beginners and those seeking convenient access.
The resort boasts over 60 km of ski runs, comprising 47% blue, 37% red, and 16% black pistes, all interconnected by 21 modern lifts. Freestyle enthusiasts can enjoy world-class snowparks and Austria’s largest superpipe, while freeriders have access to marked off-piste routes near the lifts. The recent addition of the 3K Konnection gondola now links the Maiskogel and Kitzsteinhorn areas, allowing skiers to transition between the village and the glacier.