Did you know that the Kitzsteinhorn ski resort is located on a glacier and is also the highest-situated ski resort in the whole of SalzburgerLand? These facts ensure the best conditions on a skiing holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun from autumn to early summer.
Take the first turns of winter on the Kitzsteinhorn and enjoy pure relaxation in the 4*S thermal spa resort TAUERN SPA: that's the start of winter in Zell am See-Kaprun.
Look forward to wide glacier slopes, fantastic ski tours, an action-packed snow park and stunning views of the high alpine nature. And the best thing is: here in the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski resort, you can start the winter sports season earlier than anywhere else in SalzburgerLand!
After a day on the piste, you return to the valley relaxed, and finish the day at the 4*S Resort TAUERN SPA Zell am See - Kaprun. Wellness at the highest level, boundless relaxation and pure recreation await you here.
See you soon in Zell am See-Kaprun!
5 reasons for Zell am See-Kaprun
Highest-situated ski resort in Salzburgerland
Exclusive 4*S resort with direct glacier views
The TAUERN SPA in Zell am See-Kaprun is one of the most spacious, diverse and modern wellness facilities in the Alps. In addition to indoor and outdoor pools with a view of the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park - first and foremost the legendary Kitzsteinhorn -, the SPA with glass panorama pool and saunas invites you to enjoy a relaxing time.
Winter sports variety on the Kitzsteinhorn
The Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski resort offers pure variety already in autumn. Wide, free glacier slopes, ski touring routes and a first snow park facility for all freestylers: this is the winter sports offer for the start of winter on the Kitzsteinhorn.
Please note that the offer may change depending on snow conditions.
20,000 m² thermal spa landscape
"Size matters": It never feels crowded at the 20,000 m2 SPA, aqua & sauna world TAUERN SPA. 12 pools and 10 saunas are a clear statement and everyone will find their own individual place for relaxation.
Top of Salzburg
Gipfelwelt 3000 is Salzburg's highest-situated excursion destination accessible to all and is open all year round. It boasts an impressive view of the mountain world around the Grossglockner from the panorama platforms. In the National Park Gallery and in Cinema 3000 you can learn interesting facts about the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Tip: Start your glacier day with a delicious summit breakfast at the Gipfel Restaurant at 3,029 m above sea level - regional products and unique views included!
skiing fun starting in autumn
The glacier ski area on the Kitzsteinhorn provides a wide range of winter fun from autumn to early summer. For winter sports enthusiasts, in addition to wide glacier slopes, there are also ski touring routes and a snow park facility (depending on the snow conditions). Gipfelwelt 3000, which is easily accessible for everyone by cable car, awaits you with the panorama platforms "TOP OF SALZBURG" and "Nationalpark Gallery" as well as the Cinema 3000 - Austria's highest-situated cinema - and many other spectacular nature experiences right on the border of the Hohe Tauern National Park. All this is conveniently accessible by short ski bus route from the 4*S Resort TAUERN SPA in SalzburgerLand.
From the glacier to the SPA
At the 4*S Resort TAUERN SPA, 12 indoor & outdoor pools, 10 saunas & steam baths as well as a separate children's area ensure activity and relaxation at the same time - and all this on 20,000 m². Enjoy a massage or quiet moments in the relaxation zones of the SPA aqua & sauna world.
In the exclusive Hotel Panorama SPA areas, you can enjoy the stunning view of the Kitzsteinhorn and the Hohe Tauern mountains. The Hotel Panorama SPA, with its glass skyline pool, panoramic saunas, and chill-out lounge, and the wellness area at the Hotel SPA Gletscherblick, with its glass panorama pool, Gletscherblick sauna and frozen mist walkthrough, unveil new worlds. Differently designed lounging areas with cosy corners and inviting double loungers promise pure well-being, quiet and relaxation at the end of a day on the pistes!
Event tip: 20 November to 31 December 2025 The Star Advent
The Star Advent in Zell am See-Kaprun enchants with festively decorated Advent market stalls that invite you to stroll and enjoy. In addition to the atmospheric Christmas market on the shores of Lake Zell, the Advent market at Kaprun Castle awaits you with traditional handicrafts and regional delicacies. Additional Christmas markets, atmospheric music, and a lovingly curated programme for children round out the pre-Christmas season in Zell am See-Kaprun.
Arrival information
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.
