Season at a glance
estimated from history + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 16 Dec - 30 Apr (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (15 Aug) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening ~16 Oct (est.).
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,450 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 15 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
15 Aug 06:42| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier · 3,029 m | glacier ice (not modeled) | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,450 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +18° / +10° |
| Valley · 768 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 15 Aug 2026, 06:42 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Kaprun sits at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn, Austria's first glacier ski area, in the Pinzgau valley of the Salzburg region. Its high-altitude glacier terrain reaches 3,029 m, giving dependable snow and one of the longest ski seasons in the Eastern Alps, from autumn into early summer. Modern lifts, including the K-onnection link over the Maiskogel, connect the village directly to the glacier, and the area forms part of the wider Zell am See-Kaprun region.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Salzburg (SZG), 90 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car · from Salzburg (SZG) | 1 h 20 min | rental + fuel | 90 km from Salzburg. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Salzburg (SZG) | 2 h 38 min | budget option | bus 260 to Saalfelden Am Postplatz, bus 690 to Saalfelden Birkengasse, train R 1519 to Zell am See Bahnhof, bus 660 to Kaprun Ortsmitte (3 changes). |
| From Innsbruck (INN) | 2 h 20 min | varies | 155 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Munich (MUC) | 2 h 50 min | varies | 210 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Kaprun lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonPartner links for these slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Kaprun
Is Kaprun open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 12 of the last 15 winters Kaprun had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,450 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 62 cm. The lifts themselves open ~16 Oct (estimated). (15-season record, computed 15 Jul 2026)
How high is Kaprun?
The base sits at 768 m and the lifts reach 3,029 m, with most skiing around the 2,450 m mid-mountain level. The glacier terrain at the top is what keeps the snow dependable outside the core winter months.
How do I get to Kaprun from Salzburg Airport?
Salzburg (SZG) is the nearest airport at 90 km, about 1 h 20 min by road. Public transport takes about 2 h 38 min with 3 changes. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Kaprun?
Kaprun has not confirmed its 2026/27 dates yet. Based on past seasons we estimate opening around 16 Oct and closing around 23 May; both dates are estimates until the resort announces. (season dates checked 15 Aug 2026)
Does Kaprun have a glacier?
Yes - Kaprun has glacier terrain reaching 3,029 m, which is why its season starts far earlier than at valley-level resorts and why late-season snow holds up well.
How reliable is the snow at Kaprun in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 106 cm. (15-season record, computed 15 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), GeoSphere Austria (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.