107 km from Salzburg, in the lush district of Zell Am See, lies the capital municipality of Zell Am See-Kaprun , a place to visit in any season, especially in winter when you can cultivate your love of winter sports in a dreamlike landscape.
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Discovering Zell Am See-Kaprun
Zell Am See-Kaprun is a charming town in the Salzburg region of Austria. With its picturesque medieval appearance, it is surrounded by rolling hills that are none other than the offshoots of the Schmittenhöhe mountain above. In the colder months, the landscape is nothing short of idyllic, with snow-capped peaks providing a stunning backdrop, along with the massive Kitzsteinhorn glacier and, not far away, the fairytale Lake Zell.
Skiing and winter sports lovers cannot fail to consider Zell Am See-Kaprun as a destination for their next active snow holidays, in light of the three ski areas within easy reach of this beautiful location.
Families will also find this corner of Austria perfect for their ski holiday, thanks to the many dedicated areas for children. In this regard, we highly recommend visiting Zell Am See-Kaprun during Advent, when the mountain village is filled with the characteristic wooden huts of the Christmas market and Lake Zell is perfect for romantic boat trips with music and tastings on board.
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Skiing in Zell Am See-Kaprun
Three ski areas can be reached from Zell Am See-Kaprun, making the entire Zell Am See region one of Austria's top winter sports destinations. The Ski Alpin Card allows tourists, with a single ski pass, to experience the best of the slopes and, of course, use the lifts (including ski buses) in the three areas: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Luogang Fieberbrunn, Kitzsteinhorn, and the Schmittenhöhe ski area.
The latter offers 77 km of slopes served by 28 efficient ski lifts, with welcoming mountain huts embellished with as many panoramic terraces: in the Schmittenhöhe ski area you can also ski at night, on slope no. 6 until 21:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday.
This area is the one favored by families on holiday in Zell Am See-Kaprun, given the presence of Schmidolin, the dragon who is the mascot of the area and who accompanies the little ones on the ski slopes, taking them by the hand on the first gentle descents and telling them the smallest secrets about skiing.
The children will then have fun at the XXL Funslop located at 1765 m. high, near the mountain station of the Hochmaisbahn which, between jumps and tunnels, extends for 1,3 km.
From Zall Am See-Kaprun, you can also reach the slopes of the Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel ski area , which extends for 61 km and is served by 21 modern lifts. These include six cable cars that, in about 50 minutes, depart from the heart of Kaprun village and reach the ski area at 3029 m above sea level, in the shadow of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier that towers over the peaks of the Tauern Alps. Of the six cable cars, the most modern is the 3k K-Onnection with automatic three-cable release.
The Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel ski area boasts guaranteed snow in winter, making it the perfect ski resort. The Eagle Line run stands out , offering adrenaline-pumping fun thanks to its various obstacles, jumps, and banked turns, as does the Maisi Lini on the Maiskogel, suitable for children. In the same area as the Maiskogel , you'll find the Maisi Flitzer , a sort of Alpine roller coaster where you hurtle along a track at 40 km/h, twisting and turning through tight turns 11 meters above the ground.
The area also hosts the unmissable Ice arena of the Kitzsteinhorn, dedicated to fun on skis but also on snowboards, without forgetting the presence of a panoramic snack bar.
In the ski areas there is obviously no shortage of ski schools e snowboard, such as Hartweger and Ski Dome Oberschneider, which offer free lessons every Monday during the Freeride Monday.
What to do for those who don't ski
The Zell Am See-Kaprun resort entices tourists to enjoy a snow holiday in its vast territory, which includes three easily accessible ski areas. Don't think it's just for ski enthusiasts; freeride enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy in Zell Am See-Kaprun. The Alpicenter is dedicated to this exciting sport , offering information on the various trails, especially on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, as well as various weather updates, essential for those who practice winter sports in fresh snow.
In the same Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel area there are 5 snowpark dedicated to freeriding: the Glacier Park, Easy Park suitable for beginners, the Central Park, Maisi Park and finally the Superpipe, i.e. a species of open tunnel 150 m long. which winds between walls that are almost 6,5 m high.
In Zell Am See-Kaprun you can practice cross country on 107 km of paths, some of which lead to the foot of Kaprun Castle, the medieval fortress from the XNUMXth century.
There is no shortage of slopes for it sledding but also the opportunity to organize ice skating that is formed on Lake Zell or hiking with the snowshoeing among the surrounding woods weighed down by blankets of snow.
Those who reach the Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel area but do not wish to ski or freeride will be able to reach the two viewing platforms of the place: the Top of Salzburg with a view of the Hohe Tauern National Park below and the lower National Park Gallery, reachable after passing through an enchanting 360 m long tunnel, from which you also arrive at the Cinema 3000 where films related to the high mountains are shown.
The view enjoyed from these viewing platforms is priceless, with a panorama that embraces peaks such as the Großglockner, Austria's highest mountain (3666 m high) and the Grossvenediger.
Snow holiday
The district of Zell Am See therefore has a total of 408 km of slopes and cannot fail to establish itself as one of the perfect destinations for those who wish to spend an active holiday in the snow. There are many winter sports that can be learned in Zell Am See-Kaprun and in the ski areas that can be reached from it, satisfying the needs of every type of tourist.
Families in particular find Zell Am See-Kaprun an ideal place to spend a few days of fun and relaxation at a relatively slow pace, thanks to the children's play areas and snow parks. There's also plenty of opportunity for some healthy relaxation at the Tauern SPA , where you can pamper yourself with wellness treatments in a facility that offers magnificent views of the Hohe Tauern mountains.
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