The off-piste paradise on the Kitzsteinhorn provides epic downhill runs in powder snow: on designated routes, which can be reached directly from the piste, freeriders of all skill levels will find their suitable terrain in the glistening natural snow. During the weekly Freeride Monday, beginners are trained for their first off-piste excursions, and advanced skiers get safety and skiing technique tips.
Whether skier, snowboarder, freerider or freeskier - Zell am See-Kaprun is the place to be if you love great downhill runs and appreciate top quality snow. Snow parks, marked ski tours and freeride routes provide variety. Sitting still on your winter holiday? Not a chance!
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
WHY ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN? BECAUSE:
Freeride hotspot in the Alps
Top freestyle setup
The snow parks on the Kitzsteinhorn, with kickers, rails and boxes, offer diverse setups for beginners as well as experts and pros. The world’s best freestylers regularly prepare for international competitions here - also in the superpipe. There are more snow parks for beginners and even for kids on the Schmittenhöhe as well as on the Maiskogel.
Winter sports variety for everyone
Fun on the pistes with panoramic views? Freeride routes close to the lifts? Diverse ski tours? Nordic cross-country skiing fun? The world's best snow parks and fun slopes? Winter hiking trails and guided snowshoe tours? Not possible is impossible in Zell am See-Kaprun. Look forward to an extensive range of activities on and off the pistes and in the winter weekly programme.
The combination of glacier, mountain & lake
This triad sounds unique. First: Wide glacier slopes and views of the Hohe Tauern National Park from Gipfelwelt 3000 on the Kitzsteinhorn; Second: Winter fun with lake views from the pistes on the Schmittenhöhe panorama and family mountain; Third: The wintry Lake Zell for romantic walks or a boat trip in Advent or on New Year's Eve.
Alpine delights
Traditional classics and delicacies at the mountain huts - all we say is: Kaiserschmarren - and first-class culinary delights in a stylish ambience: guests in Zell am See-Kaprun are treated to the best of culinary art. In addition to culinary highlights, this also includes of course moments of sporty delights on perfectly groomed pistes or sunny panoramic trails, as well as relaxing moments at the modern wellness resort Tauern SPA Zell am See-Kaprun.
Spectacular excursion destinations
In addition to numerous sporty winter activities, Zell am See-Kaprun also offers a wide range of excursion destinations for the whole family. How about TOP OF SALZBURG, for example? The viewing platform at 3,029 m above sea level is a unique experience in Gipfelwelt 3000 - cinema and National Park Gallery included. Museums for all age groups take you on a journey through time, and the Maisi Flitzer toboggan run provides action all year round.
Naturally sustainable
Since the opening of the mountain railways, a lot has happened in the region in terms of tourism, but the most important thing has never been overlooked: Nature in all its beauty and fragility. To this day, great importance is attached to the highest quality of life in order to protect Lake Zell, with its excellent water quality, as well as the natural landscapes and forests, and to preserve an environment worth living in.
EXPERIENCES IN WINTER
SURPRISINGLY SUSTAINABLE
SURPRISINGLY SUSTAINABLE & MINDFUL HOLIDAYS
YOUR ARRIVAL
There are many possibilities for a quick and comfortable arrival, because the holiday region of Zell am See-Kaprun is not only located in the heart of Austria, but also in the middle of Europe.