Kaprun offers superb hotels and a wide range of activities, the perfect base to sample the local area. A river runs through the village centre and there are often local events to enjoy in the town and at the 12th century Kapruner Burg fortress. Set within the boundaries of the Hohe Tauern National Park at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, summer skiing and boarding is available on the breathtaking Kitzsteinhorn Glacier affording stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
All guests staying at selected hotels in Kaprun will receive this unique all-inclusive card allowing you to relax and enjoy the superb sights and attractions of this beautiful area of Austria. The local bus links Zell am See and Kaprun for only €1 per journey so you can take advantage of the great offers in both resorts, regardless of which resort you're staying in! Zell am See- FREE unlimited descents on the Schmittenhöhe cable car
- FREE ascent on the Schmittenhöhe cable car (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited use of the Sonnenalm/City Express gondola
- FREE round the lake boat trip on Lake Zell (once weekly)
- FREE boat trip on the MS Schmittenhöhe (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited lake crossings
- FREE unlimited entry to lakeside bathing beaches
- FREE unlimited entry to Zell am See indoor pool
- FREE unlimited use of the Kaprun Gletscher gondola (to Alpincentre)
- FREE ascent and descent from Alpincentre to Kitzsteinhorn (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited use of the Kaprun Maiskogelbahn cable car
- FREE unlimited entry to Kaprun Alpine Reservoirs
- FREE unlimited entry to Kaprun Optimum Sports centre indoor pool
- FREE unlimited entry to the Siegmund Thun gorge
- FREE use of the Zell am See/Kaprun regional postbuses
- FREE unlimited entry to the Vorderkaser gorge
- FREE unlimited entry to the Seisenberg gorge
- FREE unlimited entry to the Lamprechtshöhle cave
- FREE unlimited entry to the Krimml waterfalls
- FREE unlimited entry to the the Wild & Freizeit game & amusement park
- FREE unlimited entry to the Pinzgau Museum of local history
- FREE unlimited entry to the Mittersill National Park centre
Our opinion
· Take the lifts up to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier for superb views over the valley and the Hohe Tauern National Park · Visit the spectacular mountain reservoirs above Kaprun and the Sigmund-Thun gorge
Transfer time
• Salzburg, 86km, 1 hr 45 mins
Getting about
Excellent local bus service and a choice of summer lifts. Train service from nearby Zell am See to Kitzbühel, Salzburg and Bad Gastein.
Important information
Kaprun has a limited rep service. On arrival you will receive the contact number of the nearby Thomson rep based in Zell am See.