Your Sports Hotel in Kaprun
Your Power Place for Sports Vacation in the Alps

Zell am See-Kaprun is not a region for stagnation. Between glaciers, mountains, and the lake, there is sports, sweat, enjoyment, and sometimes just awe all year round. Whether you want to gain altitude, feel the wind in your face, or prefer to relax with a view of the Alps – the possibilities are as diverse as the landscape itself. 

In the summer, the region transforms into a huge outdoor playground.  Hikers discover cozy family trails, scenic panoramic routes, and challenging summit tours in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Those who prefer to travel on two wheels will find an extensive network of  mountain bike trails, e-bike routes, gravel bike trails, and road bike tours – from relaxed valley circuits to sweat-inducing mountain passes. The freeride lines and single trails at the Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel are particularly popular, where it's the brakes rather than motivation that heat up.

Water sports enthusiasts also get their money's worth. The  Lake Zell transforms into a natural gym with a panoramic view in summer. Here, swimming, sailing, surfing, kiting, and stand-up paddling take place. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, they can enjoy a leisurely biking tour along the lake or jump straight into the cool water after a hike – probably the most beautiful form of regeneration. 

For adrenaline, there are also via ferratas, paragliding, trail running, canyoning, or summer tobogganing.  Golfers swing their clubs between Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Alps, while triathletes have long recognized the region as a sports stage for endurance at the highest level. 

As soon as the first snow falls, Zell am See-Kaprun shows its second strength: winter sports. Several  ski areas offer perfect conditions for beginners, families, and ambitious skiers. At the  Maiskogel, families enjoy relaxed slopes and child-friendly offers, while Schmittenhöhe impresses with panoramic descents and wide carving slopes, and the Kitzsteinhorn guarantees skiing fun from autumn to well into spring thanks to its glacial location. In total, hundreds of ski kilometers, modern lift facilities, and snow reliability await at heights of over 3,000 meters.

But even off the slopes, winter is active:  Cross-country skiing, ski touring, snowshoe hiking, winter hiking, tobogganing, or ice skating are just as much a part of vacation here as a visit to the hut. Particularly popular are the numerous ski touring routes on the Kitzsteinhorn, which open early in autumn and offer perfect training conditions.

And even if you’re not currently doing any sports, you always have the feeling of being in the middle of an adventure. In Zell am See-Kaprun, often just a glance at the glacier, the lake, or the surrounding peaks is enough to spark a desire for the next activity. That’s what makes the region so special: movement here is not a duty, but almost automatically becomes a favorite program.