Kaprun Ski Holidays

Why Ski In Kaprun?

Kaprun stands out for its glacier skiing and snowboarding, with reliable snow from October to May, Austria’s largest superpipe, and dedicated snow parks for all levels. Intermediates enjoy long, wide runs on the glacier and scenic descents on the Schmittenhöhe, while advanced skiers can tackle the steep Black Mamba or explore marked freeride zones.

Families and beginners are well looked after too. The Lechnerberg nursery slopes in the village are perfect for first turns, and the Maiskogel offers gentle, tree-lined pistes and direct access to the gondola. With varied terrain across Kaprun, Zell am See, and Saalbach-Hinterglemm with the Ski ALPIN Card region, ski holidays in Kaprun deliver.

The Skiing In Kaprun

Beginners Skiing In Kaprun

Kaprun is a fantastic place to learn. The Lechnerberg nursery slopes in the village centre are gentle and welcoming for first-time skiers and children. Once you’ve found your balance, the Maiskogel mountain provides wide, tree-lined pistes ideal for progression. As a step up, beginners can also take the gondola up to the glacier and enjoy blue runs at 2,500 m, with reliable snow and sensational panoramic views.

Intermediates Skiing In Kaprun

There are plenty of runs for Intermediates. The glacier offers long blue and red runs such as the 5 km descent from the summit to Langwied. Maiskogel and Zell am See’s Schmittenhöhe mountain both provide an excellent selection of cruisy reds, while the link to Saalbach-Hinterglemm via the Ski ALPIN Card unlocks hundreds of kilometres of intermediate terrain. You can ski a different area each day of your holiday without repeating the same runs.

Advanced Skiing In Kaprun

For advanced skiers, Kaprun presents a mix of challenges. On-piste, the steep Black Mamba run (63% gradient) delivers a serious adrenaline hit. Off the pistes, the Kitzsteinhorn is renowned for its freeride routes, complete with avalanche info boards and safety checkpoints. For those who thrive on variety, the wider lift pass allows easy access to the steep blacks and amazing powder fields of Saalbach and Hinterglemm.

Snowboarding In Kaprun

Kaprun is a true snowboarding destination, thanks to its glacier snow parks and extensive freeride terrain and is considered one of the best resorts in Europe for boarders. The Kitzsteinhorn hosts Austria’s largest superpipe (160 m long), multiple freestyle parks including an Easy Park for beginners, and the Glacier Park that opens as early as October. For freeriders, there are marked off-piste routes with powder bowls and tree runs on Maiskogel. The lift system is almost entirely gondolas and chairs, minimising the hassle of drag lifts for snowboarders.

Ski Hotels in Kaprun

The widest range of accommodation we offer in Kaprun is in hotels. For a stylish stay, the modern 4★ Hotel Ever.Grun comes recommended, with its own pool and spa facilities. For a more affordable, no-frills option, the 2★ Pension Elisabeth is centrally located just 100 m from Kaprun’s lively village centre. It’s also close to the Lechnerberg beginner area, making it a convenient choice if you’re booked into ski school or travelling with children.

Ski Apartments in Kaprun

For those who prefer the flexibility and extra space of self-catered accommodation, we feature the Alpenparks Hotel And Apartments Orgler. These chic, spacious apartments sleep up to four people and include a fully equipped kitchenette (including dishwasher). With a supermarket just a snowball’s throw away, self-catering couldn’t be simpler.

Ski Chalets in Kaprun

Chalets are rare in Kaprun. If you’re looking for self-contained accommodation for your family or group, a self-catered apartment will usually be the best fit.

Kaprun Resort

Kaprun sits at 786 m in the Salzburgerland region and is best known for its direct lift access to the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, Austria’s only true glacier ski area. It’s a setting that makes Kaprun ski holidays especially appealing.

The village has a compact centre with traditional alpine architecture, a good choice of hotels and apartments, and a reputation for being welcoming yet affordable compared with larger resorts. Après-ski in Kaprun starts in the afternoons at the Pavillon and continues late into the night at the multi-level Baumbar, while restaurants such as Dorfkrug and Hilberger’s Beisl serve hearty Austrian dishes alongside international options. Families appreciate the proximity of the Lechnerberg beginner slopes, while non-skiers enjoy the nearby Tauern Spa, one of Austria’s largest thermal complexes.

Childcare in Kaprun

Kaprun is family-friendly, with ski schools offering children’s programmes from age 3 and English-speaking instructors. Nurseries and private nannies are also available, and the Tauern Spa has a children’s zone with pools and slides.

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