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 | 130km |
| Highest Lift | 3,030m |
| Resort Height | 800m |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Innsbruck Airport |
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Kaprun
The Austrian ski resort of Kaprun is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 800m, with 130km of marked runs.
Summary
Kaprun is part of the Europa Sport Region ski area with access to 130km of downhill skiing, with 81 marked pistes, served by a total of 53 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Kaprun itself (130km 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 3,030m, 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 7km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Kaprun?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 1 November, with around 7cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,748m | Snow to 847m |
Ski Area Stats
Kaprun Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 7km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 22km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 16 | 32km |
| Downhill Total Length | 130km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 20km | |
| 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 | 130km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 53 | |
Altitudes
Kaprun Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,030m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Kaprun) | 800m |
| Lowest Piste | 770m |
| Max Vertical | 2,260m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Kaprun
Ski Hire Shops in Kaprun.
For more information, see our page about Kaprun Ski Hire.
Location and Map
Where is Kaprun?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps.
Map
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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 29km 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.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Kaprun, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Kaprun Tourist Office for the latest.
Talking about Kaprun
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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.
