About skiing in Kaprun
Kaprun offers 61 km of pistes at kitzsteinhorn; alpin card 408 km includes other regions. Its access points include Maiskogel, Kitzsteinhorn glacier, Schmittenhöhe via Zell am See. Choose a base that fits your accommodation and skiing ability; the advertised total may describe a wider connected pass rather than pistes next to your hotel.
Ski areas and terrain
Maiskogel
Family mountain and the Kaprun-side start of the K-ONNECTION.
Kitzsteinhorn glacier
High mountain slopes and glacier access; weather can affect upper lifts.
Schmittenhöhe via Zell am See
Separate ski area reached by local transport from Kaprun.
Piste difficulty: Maiskogel can suit families; the glacier has longer and more exposed slopes. Check weather, lift status and the correct pass before setting out.
Planning your arrival: Specify Kaprun rather than Zell am See as the destination. The Kitzsteinhorn lift base is not necessarily walkable from a Kaprun hotel.
Conditions, open lifts and published piste totals can change. Check the official piste map ↗ Resort information ↗
GETTING THERE
Airport routes to Kaprun
Each guide compares the available transport options from arrivals to the resort, including transfers and public transport where available.