Kaprun is a charming town located just a 20-minute drive from the base of the towering Kitzsteinhorn mountain, which reaches an impressive 3,203 meters in height. Together with the neighboring resort of Zell am See, Kaprun forms the European Sports Region, a highly sought-after destination for winter vacations.
For beginners, there are gentle slopes on the Maiskogel mountain at 1,675 meters, providing an ideal terrain for learning to ski. The Kitzsteinhorn glacier offers year-round snow, catering to athletes of all skill levels. Kaprun boasts a snow park featuring a boarder-cross course and a half-pipe. If you seek more expansive slopes, Zell am See is just a stone's throw away.
Among the local attractions is the mountain train, which travels through a three-kilometer tunnel to reach the glaciers. We also recommend exploring the medieval Kaprun Castle and the historic St. Margaret's Church. Afterward, you can hop on the Bummelzug streetcar for a scenic tour around the lake.
Guests of the resort have a wide range of activities to choose from, including horseback riding (both on horseback and in sleighs), sledding, ice skating, tennis, golf, hockey, and squash. You can also book a tandem flight with an instructor or learn to paraglide on your own. For those who enjoy lively nightlife and dancing until the early hours, Kaprun offers 20 bars and 3 discos, with the popular Baum Bar being a standout choice.
Kaprun
Provincial charm of an Austrian small town
A 20-minute drive from the Kaprun Glacier in Austria is the small town of Kaprun itself. Only one and a half months in summer does it rest from skiing, and the rest of the time, the glacier is ready to welcome winter sports enthusiasts. Both novice skiers and avid professionals will find themselves at home here. The ski areas can be quickly reached from anywhere in the resort during the season.
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