Kaprun Ski Resort Guide
Kaprun, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 130km81 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,030m9,941ft |
| Resort Height | 800m2,625ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Innsbruck Airport |
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Kaprun
The ski area of Kaprun is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 800m2,625ft, with 130km81 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Kaprun is part of the Europa Sport Region ski area with access to 130km81 miles of downhill skiing, with 81 marked pistes, served by a total of 53 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Kaprun itself (130km81 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Europa Sport Region ski resorts of Kitzsteinhorn and Zell am See.
With ski lifts as high as 3,030m9,941ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Kaprun is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Kaprun.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Kaprun is 7km4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Kaprun?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Kaprun Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 7km4 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 22km14 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 16 | 32km20 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 130km81 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 20km12 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 25 | |
Europa Sport Region Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 33 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 34 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 130km81 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 53 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Kaprun Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,030m9,941ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Kaprun) | 800m2,625ft |
| Lowest Piste | 770m2,526ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,260m7,415ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Kaprun has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Kaprun
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Kaprun Ski Schools and Kaprun Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Kaprun?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Zell am See District, Salzburg.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Kaprun is Salzburg, 90 minutes drive away.
Innsbruck Airport, Munich, Klagenfurt, Linz and Ljubljana airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 25 ski lifts are able to uplift 35,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 29km18 miles of ski runs, with 200 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Kaprun open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Mid September, and usual closing is Mid May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Kaprun Webcams
The Webcams in Kaprun are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
