Experience the perfect mix of sunshine and fun on the pistes during sun skiing in Zell am See-Kaprun and enjoy top snow conditions well into early summer in the glacier ski area Kitzsteinhorn. Whether sporty downhill runs or sunbathing at the hut - the extra-long winter finale between glacier, mountain, and lake promises unforgettable days of skiing.

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5 reasons
for your holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun
Experiences
A holiday full of variety
Sustainable travel
& eco-friendly holidays
Arrival
A relaxed start to your holiday

Top accommodation for you: Our recommendations

4.7
Excellent
Summer Card included
Hotel Tauernhof
hotel
Kaprun
  • Directly at bus stop
  • Car parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
  • Indoor pool
5
Excellent
Summer Card included
Hotel Berner
hotel
Zell am See
  • Right on the slope, Entfernung zum See bis 500 Meter
  • Underground parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
  • Heated outdoor pool
4.9
Excellent
Summer Card included
LEDERER Boutique Hotel
hotel B&B holiday apartment hotel aparthotel
Kaprun
  • Free admission to TAUERN SPA
  • Near the lake, directly at bus stop
  • Underground parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
4.8
Excellent
TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun s
hotel
Kaprun
  • Near the lake, directly at bus stop
  • Underground parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
  • Indoor pool
4.6
Excellent
Summer Card included
Das Alpenhaus Kaprun
hotel
Kaprun
  • Directly at bus stop
  • Underground parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
  • Indoor pool
4.7
Excellent
Summer Card included
ever.grün KAPRUN
hotel
Kaprun
  • Underground parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
  • Indoor pool
4.9
Excellent
Summer Card included
Sportresort Alpenblick s
hotel
Zell am See
  • Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
  • Near the lake, directly at bus stop
  • Underground parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
  • Indoor pool
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Why Zell am See-Kaprun? Because:

Skiing on snowy slopes with mountain views under a bright sunny sky. AI-generated text. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Endless skiing fun

Experience pure skiing pleasure and boundless freedom on 408 kilometres of pistes with the Ski ALPIN CARD! Three premium ski regions are waiting to be discovered by you: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski resort in Kaprun and the sunny Schmittenhöhe with its amazing panorama.

And the best thing? In Zell am See-Kaprun, the ski season lasts extra long: in 2026, it even runs until 25 May (depending on snow conditions)! So head to the slopes of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area and enjoy some sun skiing!

Skier person on groomed slope at Kitzsteinhorn in snowy landscape with mountains in the background, sunny weather. AI-generated text. | © Kitzsteinhorn
Best overview: Piste map
View of the Alpin Center at Kitzsteinhorn with snowy ski area and mountain in the background. AI-generated text. | © Kitzsteinhorn
Lifts & pistes in operation
Skiers on a freshly groomed slope with snowy mountains and sky in the background. AI-generated text. | © Kitzsteinhorn
Ski pass prices
A train travels through a snowy winter landscape with tall, snow-covered mountains under a blue sky. AI-generated text. | © Salzburg AG
Guest Mobility Ticket Salzburg: Use of all public transport
Observation deck above snow-covered mountains with panoramic view of the Alps under a sunny sky. AI-generated text. | © Kitzsteinhorn

Experiences in spring

Pure variety - on and off the pistes: We provide a brief insight into the diverse specials for your spring holiday full of unforgettable moments.
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Skier on a snowy slope with mountain in the background, in a ski resort with cable cars in the mountains. AI-generated text. | © Kitzsteinhorn
Skiing & Snowboarding
Mountaineers on snowy summit in the Austrian Alps with a wide view of snow-covered mountains. AI-generated text. | © Kitzsteinhorn
Weekly programme
Modern mountain chalet with large glass windows and wooden elements in snowy mountain landscape. AI-generated text. | © Kitzsteinhorn
Ski huts & mountain restaurants
Person enjoying dinner in a stylish restaurant, raising wine glasses for a toast. AI-generated text. | © Tauern SPA Zell am See-Kaprun
First-class culinary delights
Observation deck at 3029 meters on Kitzsteinhorn with sunset view over the surrounding mountains. AI-generated text. | © Kitzsteinhorn
Excursion destinations
People having a snowball fight in deep snow, laughing and having fun in a snowy mountain landscape. AI-generated text. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus
Winter experiences
Aerial view of a snowy mountain landscape with high peaks and a clear blue sky. AI-generated text. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Naturally sustainable

Zell am See-Kaprun focusses on sustainability in all areas: Targeted measures in travel, mobility and tourist infrastructure are intended to preserve nature for locals and guests.
The 4 pillars

The 4 pillars of sustainability:

Public transport:
Zell am See-Kaprun is very easy to reach thanks to the railway station in the town of Zell am See. Numerous direct services from many major European cities as well as attractive ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) offers enable you to travel to your holiday destination in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way.
100% green electricity:
Our Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn cable cars use 100% green electricity. This means that entirely renewable energies take you up the mountain and onto the glacier. Sustainable and responsible action is also consistently implemented in other areas of our mountain railway partners.
Guest Mobility Ticket:
As an overnight guest in Zell am See-Kaprun, you can use public transport throughout the federal state of Salzburg - even on the day of arrival and on the day of departure. This enables you to explore the region in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way, reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to improving air quality.
Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs:
Thanks to the power of nature, green electricity is generated in Zell am See-Kaprun. This not only supplies 122,000 households, but also saves more than half a million tonnes of CO2. As a spectacular excursion destination, the Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs provide great insights into the world of hydropower.
All measures

Your arrival

Thanks to its central location in the heart of Austria and in the middle of Europe, the Zell am See-Kaprun holiday region boasts numerous options for a quick and convenient journey.

Arrival details
Map of Austria with a marker for Zell am See Kaprun as a travel destination. AI-generated text.
By train:
Zell am See train station is located right in the centre of town and is easy to reach thanks to its good connecting services. From there you can continue by bus or regional train to your accommodation or directly to the pistes.
By car:
Using the main traffic routes and motorways, you can reach Zell am See-Kaprun in just 1.5 hours from the city of Salzburg, and in 2.5 hours from Munich.
By plane:
Salzburg Airport is 80 km, and Munich Airport 200 km from Zell am See-Kaprun. Bus or shuttle services take you from there to Zell am See-Kaprun.