Summer in Kaprun (Zell am See-Kaprun) offers a unique combination of glacier, mountains, and lake. Highlights include the Kitzsteinhorn (3,000 m) with summer skiing and viewing platforms, Lake Zell with drinking-water quality for swimming, and the Sigmund-Thun Gorge. Active holidaymakers can enjoy hiking trails, bike trails, and the high-altitude reservoirs.
Activities & Summer Highlights:
Kitzsteinhorn Glacier: Snow experience, Ice Arena, “Top of Salzburg” platform (3,029 m), and summer skiing.
Lake Zell: Three public beaches, boat cruises, sailing, and stand-up paddling.
Hiking & Biking: Hiking trails of all difficulty levels, trails for mountain bikers and e-bikers.
Excursion Destinations: Mooserboden high-altitude reservoirs, Sigmund-Thun Gorge, Kaprun Castle.
Relaxation: Tauern SPA Kaprun.
Practical Tips:
Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card: Available from 15 May to 31 October, offering admissions and discounts — often included with accommodation.
Getting Around: Free use of public transport with the Mobility Card.
Dining: Regional specialties at numerous mountain huts and restaurants.
Distances
Supermarket: 2 km
Bus 1 km
Kaprun-Center: 2,5 km
Restaurant 2km
Ski lift 2,5 km
Station 8 km
Golf Course 5 km
Nightlife 3 km
Address
Chalet Kaprun
Entalweg 42
5701 Kaprun
Ski and Wellness
Ski slopes:
Maiskogel Skilift (1.730 meter) – 2,5 Kilometer
Kitzsteinhorn Gletscher (3.000 meter Schneegarantie) – 3,5 Kilometer
Schmittenhöhe Areitbahn (1.965 meter) – 5 Kilometer (8-10 minutes)
Saalbach-Hinterglemm (2.249 meter ) (25-30 minutes)
Getting there:
We recommend winter equipment (snow chains) or four-wheel drive in winter