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Location
This really is an idealistic location Just 700 metres from the village centre where you will find everything you desire from shops to restaurants to supermarkets. The village swimming pool is only 600 metres away, a short gentle stroll. Airports nearby are Salzburg 90kms and 1 hour 15 mins, Munich 200kms and 2 1/2 hours. It is also possible to fly to Innsbruck which is approx 90 mins away.
Kaprun is a beautiful traditional Austrian village, yet it offers all the amenities that you could desire for your stay. Winter or summer, there is something for everyone
People form across the world come to the first class skiing location of Kaprun and enjoy the excellent and friendly après ski. It is also possible to take advantage of all manner of sports/activities in autumn, spring and summer, with over 40 sports to choose from. Situated at the foot of the awesome Kitzsteinhorn glacier standing at 3,029m Kaprun offers all year round skiing possibilities.
Whether you come for the skiing or the ambience and relaxing break, Kaprun has something for everyone. Together with the slightly more commercial Zell am See, Kaprun makes up the Europa Sports Region offering 3 ski areas with over 130kms (81 miles) of piste!
Firstly, the Maiskogel ski area is situated in the centre of the village about 850m from the house and is also known as the Family ski area offering great fun for beginners or intermediates. There is an abundance of blue runs and a red running down the centre. There is also a snow park and wonderful tracks and scenery.
View the Piste Map for Kaprun in Adobe Acrobat format.
Next is the Kitzsteinhorn glacier which offers a much wider range of piste including powder, but this is still ideal for beginners. It is serviced by a wonderful gondola and lift combination and the views are stunning.
Zell am See's 75km (47 miles) of trails make up around three fifths of the Europa Sport Region and are largely located on the Schmittenhöhe mountain behind the town.
View the Piste Map for Zell am See in Adobe Acrobat format.More than 50km (31 miles) of the terrain is graded red and blue, including an 8km (5 miles) trail, the Schutt, descending the full 1200 metre vertical back down to the resort.
Advanced skiers have several long medium-steep blacks descending through the forest back down to the resort to enjoy, several usually mogulled, and Zell has a reputation for good off-piste powder when conditions are right. Zell am See's sunny slopes do have good snow-making cover on nearly two thirds of the piste. This is our favourite ski area with beautiful tree lined skiing.
Cross country skiers have up to 200km (125 miles) of trails around the valley, including a 10km (6 miles) track on frozen Lake Zell, a 6km illuminated track at Kaprun and a 3km high altitude trail on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier at 2,900 metres.
All 3 areas are connected by an excellent ski bus service every 20 minutes in winter.
Kaprun Castle is well worth a visit. It is very close to the house and can be seen in one of the photos.
There are many excursions, activities and sports in the area all year round highlighted on our visit our information page.