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Zell am See - Kaprun

Skiing in Zell am See - Kaprun

General information

Ski holidays in Zell am See – Kaprun take place in one of the most beautiful ski areas in Austria. Skiing in Zell am See, will guarantee amazing views, loads of slopes and tonnes of fun in the snow. With 138km of slopes and being a snow-sure region, ski holidays in Zell am See – Kaprun have become very popular among holiday goers.

The Pingzau cross-country run is surrounded by impressive, natural scenery and the Schmittenhöhe boasts a charming view of the beautiful Zeller See and Kitzsteinhorn Glacier where the sun often glistens on the snow even on the cloudiest of days.

Three ski areas and the Kitzsteinhorn

Skiing in Zell am See – Kapruns, gives skiers the opportunity to ski in the Hausberg and the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, the family-friendly Maiskogel in Kaprun and the glacier Kitzsteinhorn. You can reach the Schmittenhöhe with one of the three gondolas from Zell am See, or the Areit gondola from Schüttdorf. The top of the mountain reveals the best thing about skiing in Zell am See – Kaprun, the breath-taking panoramic views that form the thirty 3000m summits around the mountain.

Family-friendly areas are not hard to find on a Zell am See – Kaprun ski holiday. Schüttdorf has a Kid’s World which is perfect for children to learn how to manage the slopes and Maiskogel, with its extensive slopes and alpine roller coaster, is perfect for a family with younger children.

Above the glacier Kitzsteinhorn you have a wonderful view of the highest peaks of Austria. The slopes there are beautiful and the tops always capped with natural snow. In addition, a Zell am See - Kaprun ski holiday offers enough snow cannons, which together with the glacier, guarantee a snow-sure holiday throughout the entire area.

There is something for everyone 

With a total of 138km of slopes including 32km of black runs and numerous red trails and blue slopes, skiing in Zell am See – Kaprun, offers something for everyone. Even from the summit station of the glacier at 3029m, both beginners and experienced skiers can descend at their own pace.

Aside from skiing on a Zell am See – Kaprun ski holiday, you also have a huge selection of other winter sports activities such as cross-country skiing, tubing, or a serene hike through a picturesque winter wonderland. Cross-country skiers can discover 230km of cross-country ski trails of the famous Pinzgau-Loipe. For snowboarders, the region offers both a halfpipe and a fun park. You can even choose to go ice skating on the lake to Thumersbach if the weather permits.

In the evening, Zell am See-Kaprun has lots to offer with a lively atmosphere. In the bars of Kaprun or on the lakeside promenade in Zell am See, you can relax after a busy day on the slopes with a refreshing après-ski drink.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced skier, cross-country skier or snowboarder, family or group of friends - a ski holiday in Zell am See - Kaprun promises a lot of snow fun.

Slopes

23Km
58Km
57Km
0Km
Total 138Km

Lifts

15

16

15

Height

3029m
750m

Glacier

0

Cross-country

30Km

Fun park

5

Zell am See - Kaprun