KITZSTEINHORN

📍Kaprun, Salzburg, Austria

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Vertical drop: 7,421 ft^*
Skiable terrain: 540 acres^*
Avg snowfall: 236 in^*
Lifts: 24

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

SZG

Salzburg Airport

About 1–2 hours

drive time

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INN

Innsbruck Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

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MUC

Munich Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Zell am See is the rail gateway for Kaprun. Plan the onward bus or transfer around your starting lift. A village start uses the Maiskogelbahn and the 3K K-ONNECTION when both are running. For a glacier day outside the connecting lift’s season, use the operator’s directions to the Kitzsteinhorn valley station.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Carpe Solem ZOE Kaprun

hotel · Kaprun village. Plan onward travel to the glacier lifts.

Apartments have a kitchen for longer stays. Guests can also dine at the hotel restaurant, and some suites and apartments have their own sauna.

Family spa staysSelf-catering apartmentsCouples

🍳Apartment kitchens🏊Rooftop pool in the adults-only spa💆Separate family and adult spa areas

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about pets, Ask about local transfers, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Apartment kitchens, Rooftop pool in the adults-only spa, Separate family and adult spa areas.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, Ask about pets, Ask about local transfers, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Nearby stay

Pension Sonnhof

lodge · Imbachstraße 40, Kaprun, Austria

A quiet guesthouse close to Kaprun’s center for travelers who want breakfast, a balcony and straightforward ski storage. Double and triple rooms make it useful for couples and small families.

couplessmall familiesbreakfast and ski storage

🎿Ski Storage

Contact the hotel directly

Hotel phone+43 6547 7110 Hotel emailinfo@pension-sonnhof.at

Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-29

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Tauern Spa Zell am See

resort · At the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier

The spa lists 12 pools and 10 saunas or steam rooms, while bus 660 stops at the entrance and hotel guests receive province-wide public-transport mobility tickets.

Kitzsteinhorn-area staysLarge spa facilitiesPublic-transport access

🏊Pool💆Spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Hotel Kaprunerhof

hotel · Central Kaprun; selected 2026/27 packages include ski-area transfer

The wellness area includes a pool, saunas, and whirlpool, while selected current winter packages add complimentary transfer to the ski area.

Spa-focused staysCouplesFamilies

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool💆Spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool, spa.

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budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Junges Hotel Zell am See

hostel · On Lake Zell. Arrange onward travel to Kaprun and the glacier lifts.

The multi-bed rooms give families and groups a lakeside base with breakfast sorted. Check the route from Zell am See to your chosen Kitzsteinhorn base before reserving.

Families and groupsLakeside staysBudget travelers

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about guest kitchen access, Check local transport connections, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Ask about guest kitchen access, Check local transport connections, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

Sportcamp Woferlgut in Bruck is a designated camping base for the Zell am See–Kaprun area. It offers powered pitches, a chemical-toilet disposal station and a paid winter shuttle to the Areit and Maiskogel lifts. Pool and wellness access is an extra for camping guests.

Designated stay details ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Dogs are not allowed on cable cars or ski slopes at the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. Service animals with documentation are the only exception. The town of Kaprun is pet-friendly with dog-walking areas and pet-friendly accommodations.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun, Kaprun Glacier, Kitzsteinhorn Maiskogel

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid October to late May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Glacier sightseeing, hiking, mountain biking and guided nature tours.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website: https://www.kitzsteinhorn.at/en/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 24; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): About 2520; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Kaprun to the glacier by gondola ↗The village cable-car route travels via Maiskogel and Langwied. TOP OF SALZBURG is a sightseeing destination. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kitzsteinhorn piste map and open facilities ↗The operator lists slopes separately from lift operations, including Alpincenterpiste. Glacier and Maiskogel operations depend on conditions. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Zell am See public skating ↗The region distinguishes its indoor rink from designated outdoor skating sites. Public sessions depend on the calendar. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Designated Lake Zell ice access ↗The local tourism office identifies a specific designated area and publishes a separate opening status. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Carpe Solem ZOE Kaprun ↗Kaprun hotel with rooms, suites and apartments with kitchens. Family spa and separate adult rooftop spa with infinity pool. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Austrian National Tourist Office – 2024 summer news ↗Former Hotel Toni became the KAPOOM pop-up hotel in 2023. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Carpe Solem – KAPOOM to ZOE Kaprun ↗Operator identifies the conversion of KAPOOM to Carpe Solem ZOE at the same address. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Junges Hotel Zell am See ↗Youth hostel on Lake Zell. Single, double and multi-bed rooms have private bathrooms. Breakfast is included. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

TAUERN SPA Kaprun – your 4*S resort in Salzburger Land ↗TAUERN SPA describes its 4*S resort at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, standard rooms and suites plus nature and garden rooms, and a 20,000m² spa with 12 pools and 10 saunas and steam rooms. Bus 660 stops at the entrance and hotel guests receive the Salzburg guest mobility ticket. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

4* Hotel Kaprunerhof, Kaprun ↗The family-run four-star Hotel Kaprunerhof is in Zell am See-Kaprun with panoramic views of the Kitzsteinhorn. It has an indoor pool, spa area and sun terrace. Current 2026/27 winter packages list gourmet board and, on selected packages, complimentary transfer to the ski area; the wellness area includes a pool, saunas and whirlpool. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pension Sonnhof ↗A family-run Kaprun guesthouse with breakfast, balcony rooms and mountain views, plus free parking and a lockable ski cellar. · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kitzsteinhorn ski schools and rental directory ↗The resort lists Ski Dome Oberschneider at Nikolaus-Gassner-Straße 21 in Kaprun with phone +43 6547 8232. It also lists Hartweger’s as a separate local school. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Oberschneider Kaprun Ski School ↗Ski Dome offers child and adult ski and snowboard programs, groups, private lessons and family coaching. Certain products specifically bundle equipment. Its teaching locations include Kaprun, Lechnerberg and the glacier. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bründl Sports Flagshipstore Kaprun ↗The town flagship is at Nikolaus-Gassner-Straße 4 and lists +43 50 83 88 150. It offers sports retail and race ski and boot services. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bründl ski and race boot fitting ↗Bründl identifies the Kaprun flagship as its specialist location for personal ski and race boot adjustments. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bründl Kaprun locations ↗Bründl distinguishes its town flagship from its online rental pickup locations at Maiskogelbahn and the Kitzsteinhorn Alpincenter. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

SPORT 2000 Kaprun rental directory ↗SPORT 2000 lists Sport Glaser at Sigmund-Thun-Straße 20 in Kaprun for ski, snowboard and cross-country rentals, with online booking by date. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kitzsteinhorn Freeride Monday ↗For winter 2026–27, Ski Dome Oberschneider takes beginner freeride bookings and meets at Ski Dome II, Langwied. Hartweger’s takes advanced bookings and meets at Alpincenter InfoService. Participants need confident piste skills and safety equipment. Advanced guests need some backcountry experience. Lift tickets and rental gear are separate. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kitzsteinhorn · Gletschermühle Restaurant ↗Gletschermühle Restaurant Alpine Cuisine with a View. at 2,450 meters above sea level. ingredients from regional partners. Menu Winter 2026/27. next to the Alpincenter at 2,450 m. fireplace lounge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Zell am See-Kaprun · Dorfstadl ↗Grainer family restaurant in a former bakery, Kellnerfeldstraße 15, Kaprun. Pinzgau cooking, a tiled stove, wooden walls and antiques. Winter dinner service is listed from December 2026. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Zell am See-Kaprun · Maisi Alm ↗Maisi Alm beside the MK Maiskogelbahn in Kaprun has a terrace, a menu of Pinzgau dishes and a winter après-ski bar. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski-season announcement ↗
Glacier skiing actually began October 10, initially only selected slopes. Operations expand with conditions; closing date not verified.
Summer on the Kitzsteinhorn ↗
Glacier sightseeing, hiking, mountain biking and guided nature tours.
Kitzsteinhorn company profile ↗
The first-party Kitzsteinhorn company profile page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
Kitzsteinhorn — Winter 2026–27 Press Information ↗
The current overview defines the represented Kitzsteinhorn–Maiskogel–Lechnerberg ski-resort range from 768 metres; 2,520 feet is the rounded conversion.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

SZG

Salzburg Airport

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

INN

Innsbruck Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

✈️

MUC

Munich Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Carpe Solem ZOE Kaprun

hotel · Kaprun village. Plan onward travel to the glacier lifts.

Apartments have a kitchen for longer stays. Guests can also dine at the hotel restaurant, and some suites and apartments have their own sauna.

Family spa staysSelf-catering apartmentsCouples

🍳Apartment kitchens🏊Rooftop pool in the adults-only spa💆Separate family and adult spa areas

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about pets, Ask about local transfers, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Apartment kitchens, Rooftop pool in the adults-only spa, Separate family and adult spa areas.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, Ask about pets, Ask about local transfers, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Nearby stay

Pension Sonnhof

lodge · Imbachstraße 40, Kaprun, Austria

A quiet guesthouse close to Kaprun’s center for travelers who want breakfast, a balcony and straightforward ski storage. Double and triple rooms make it useful for couples and small families.

couplessmall familiesbreakfast and ski storage

🎿Ski Storage

Contact the hotel directly

Hotel phone+43 6547 7110 Hotel emailinfo@pension-sonnhof.at

Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-29

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Tauern Spa Zell am See

resort · At the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier

The spa lists 12 pools and 10 saunas or steam rooms, while bus 660 stops at the entrance and hotel guests receive province-wide public-transport mobility tickets.

Kitzsteinhorn-area staysLarge spa facilitiesPublic-transport access

🏊Pool💆Spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Hotel Kaprunerhof

hotel · Central Kaprun; selected 2026/27 packages include ski-area transfer

The wellness area includes a pool, saunas, and whirlpool, while selected current winter packages add complimentary transfer to the ski area.

Spa-focused staysCouplesFamilies

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool💆Spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Junges Hotel Zell am See

hostel · On Lake Zell. Arrange onward travel to Kaprun and the glacier lifts.

The multi-bed rooms give families and groups a lakeside base with breakfast sorted. Check the route from Zell am See to your chosen Kitzsteinhorn base before reserving.

Families and groupsLakeside staysBudget travelers

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about guest kitchen access, Check local transport connections, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Ask about guest kitchen access, Check local transport connections, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →