Ski vacation in Zell am See-Kaprun in the Salzburg region
Family ski area Maiskogel, Schmittenhöhe, and Kitzsteinhorn with 100% snow guarantee
Why undersell yourself when you have the glacier? In Zell am See-Kaprun, the Austrian Alps are at your feet. While others are still pondering the snow conditions, you’re already carving your turns in the eternal ice on the Kitzsteinhorn. The Hotel Kaprunerhof serves as your strategic headquarters. Whether you lead your family over the family ski area Maiskogel as a piste sherpa or breathe in the panorama on the Schmittenhöhe. We provide the hardware for your ski vacation in Kaprun. Rustic-modern comfort with great gastronomy and Alpine Spa with indoor pool meets logistics that run as smoothly as a freshly waxed ski.
Highlights during Ski Vacation
- Free Ski Shuttle to Valley Station Kaprun Center of the Maiskogel Mountain Railway (with connection to Kitzsteinhorn!)
- Own affordable ski depots
- Secured ski storage room
- Skipass sale at the hotel
- Convenient ski rental with our partners - partial delivery to the hotel possible
- Discounts at partner ski school
Ski Vacation Fact Check
Talstation Kaprun Center
- Approx. 5 minutes by car from the hotel
- Free ski shuttle from mid-December to April
- Own affordable ski depots - no need to carry skis!
- Skis rental & shop
- 20 kilometers of slopes
- Approx. 5 minutes by car from the hotel
- Free ski shuttle from mid-December to the end of April
Kitzsteinhorn
- 41 kilometers of slopes
- About 20 minutes from the Talstation Kaprun Center to the glacier ski area
- Glacier railway valley station about 5 minutes by car from the hotel
- 77 kilometers of slopes
- Approx. 10 minutes by car away
So comfortable you can get from the hotel to the valley station Kaprun Center with the ski bus, with ski storage, and then off to the slopes and back again!
Family Ski Area Maiskogel
The approximately 20 kilometers of slopes in the family ski area ensure that both small slope enthusiasts and large leisure skiers flock to it.
A highlight is the Maisi Line. Here, the slope becomes a beginner area for freestyle skiers with waves, small jumps, and plenty of fun guaranteed.
A highlight is the Maisi Line. Here, the slope becomes a beginner area for freestyle skiers with waves, small jumps, and plenty of fun guaranteed.
MK Maiskogelbahn
- The MK Maiskogelbahn connects the Kapruner Ortszentrum (768 m) directly with the Maiskogel at 1,570 meters elevation via the Mittelstation Stanger (1,137 m).
- The modern 10-person gondola lift comfortably transports up to 2,800 people per hour to the family mountain.
- The travel time from the town center to the Maiskogel is only about twelve minutes.
- Around the Mittelstation Stanger, there is an ideal beginner and ski school area for first turns in the snow.
- Thanks to the continuous descent, ski operations can start earlier and be enjoyed longer.
From Maiskogel to Kitzsteinhorn
- Ski-in Ski-out directly from Kaprun to the glacier
- Unique panoramic ride from 768 m to 3,029 m
- 12 kilometers long panoramic ride
- 2,261 meters of elevation
Glacier Ski Area Kitzsteinhorn
Freedom at 3,000 meters with 41 km of slopes, freeride lines, and the notorious black run Black Mamba with a 63% gradient – not for the faint of heart!
At the Kitzsteinhorn, you can expect the best snow quality from October to May, diverse slopes, and perfect conditions for skiers, snowboarders, freeriders, ski tourers, and winter hikers.
At the Kitzsteinhorn, you can expect the best snow quality from October to May, diverse slopes, and perfect conditions for skiers, snowboarders, freeriders, ski tourers, and winter hikers.
Offpiste-Paradies für Freerider am Kitzsteinhorn
- 5 marked freeride routes
+ X1 "Ice Age"
+ X2 "Westside Story"
+ X3 "Left Wing"
+ X4 "Jump Run"
+ X5 "Pipe Line" are perfectly marked - Freeride-Info-Points
- Info Base with current avalanche report
- Safety first!
Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See
- 77 km family-friendly descents with views of over 30 three-thousanders
- 1.3 km long XXL Funslope
- Snowpark with 12 obstacles
- Schmidolins Drachenpark & Kinder-Skiland
- Night skiing
Snowboard and Ski Rental in Kaprun
The skis had no more space in the car? Or has purchasing ski equipment never been worth it? In Kaprun, you can easily rent modern ski equipment – everything from ski jackets to skis.
Discounts with our rental partners in Kaprun:
Discounts with our rental partners in Kaprun:
- At Sport Bründl, you can rent the complete ski equipment - just a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Location: Near the valley station of the MK Maiskogelbahn in Kaprun Center. The second shop is located in the Alpincenter at 2,450 m. - Intersport Oberschneider - Ski Dome II: Modern skis and snowboards for beginners to professionals.
Location: In the center of Kaprun - only a 5-minute drive from the hotel. The Ski Dome II location is directly at the exit from Gletscherjet 1 at Langwied at an altitude of 1,976 m. - Sport Glaser - Sport 2000: Rental of skis and snowboards
Location: In the center of Kaprun - only a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Ski courses for beginners and children's ski courses
Learn to ski at professional ski schools in Kaprun. In individual private training or group courses, experienced ski instructors will show you how to conquer the slopes on two skis or one snowboard – and also look good while doing it. Advanced skiers also benefit from the ski courses in Kaprun.
Our partner ski schools in Kaprun:
Our partner ski schools in Kaprun:
- Ski School Ski Dome Oberschneider: 10% discount on ski courses for cash payment.
Location: Meeting point Lechnerberg - just a 5-minute drive from the hotel. The Ski Dome II-location is directly at the exit of the Glacier Jet 1 at Langwied at an altitude of 1,976 m. - Private lessons with Gerhard Orgler from Bewegt – the sports camp
Location: Only a 5-minute drive from the hotel
„The Kaprunerhof is the ideal base camp. The shuttle service is worth its weight in gold, and the hotel's own ski depot right by the lift is the epitome of comfort. You can tell that the hosts also love being on the mountain.“
💡Excerpt from the tips from our guests
💡Excerpt from the tips from our guests
Ready for a perfect ski holiday in Kaprun?
Don't waste time in line. Secure your room at Kaprunerhof now and look forward to a ski holiday that has everything in place – from the first turn to the last glass of wine.