Zell am See-Kaprun at a glance
- Ideal for
- Ski early or late: glacier from October to May
- Variety: 408 km with Saalbach, same pass
- Town stay by the lake
- Less suitable if
- Linked ski area: Zell and Kaprun 10 km apart, by ski bus
- Budget skiing: €82 a day in high season
Weather, snow and webcams in Zell am See-Kaprun
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Zell am See-Kaprun
Recommended hotels for your budget
What to do in Zell am See-Kaprun besides skiing
Zell am See-Kaprun piste map and ski area
Beginners: Lechnerberg in the centre of Kaprun · Maiskogel nursery slope · lessons from age 3
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.
Zell am See-Kaprun lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Ski ALPIN CARD · 1 day | €82 | €41 |
| Ski ALPIN CARD · 6 days | €440 | €220 |
| 1 day · early and late season | €74 | €37 |
| 6 days · early and late season | €396 | €198 |
2026-2027 prices · High season 19 Dec → 12 Mar · free for children born in 2021 or later · valid in Saalbach · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Zell am See-Kaprun
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Zell am See-Kaprun, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (Treffpunkt Europsport) and Snowrental (4 shops in Zell, 3 in Kaprun)
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 1 day | from €99 |
| Adult group lessons, 5 days | from €306 |
Skischule Zell am See: Kids Taster and Mini Club from age 3, Kids on Ski for ages 4 to 11. · Adult beginner group lessons: start on Sunday or Monday (Skischule Zell am See).
When to ski in Zell am See-Kaprun
Best time: January to March
Getting to Zell am See-Kaprun
On site
Brucker Bundesstraße 1a, 5700 Zell am See
Where to eat and unwind in Zell am See-Kaprun
Cabrio bar on the Schmittenhöhe, Parasol and Skyline Bar at the Kitzsteinhorn, then the town's bars
Restaurants in the resort
Austrian dishes reinvented, in a house founded in 1493
📍 Centre of Zell am SeeMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
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Frequently asked questions
When can you ski in Zell am See-Kaprun?
You can ski the Kitzsteinhorn glacier from 10 October 2026 to 2 May 2027, with the ski bus serving it while the lifts operate. The Schmittenhöhe opens on 4 December 2026.
Are the Schmittenhöhe and the Kitzsteinhorn linked?
No. Zell am See and Kaprun are about ten kilometres apart, linked by ski bus 660, free with the lift pass and equipment. In Kaprun, the 3K K-onnection links the Maiskogel to the glacier in high season.
How much is a lift pass in Zell am See-Kaprun?
The Ski ALPIN CARD costs €82 a day and €440 for 6 days in high season (19 December to 12 March), €74 and €396 in early and late season. It is also valid in Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. Free for children born in 2021 or later.
Is Zell am See-Kaprun good for beginners?
Yes: the Lechnerberg learner slope in the centre of Kaprun and the Maiskogel nursery slope. The Zell am See ski school takes children from age 3.
Can you get to Zell am See without a car?
Yes. Direct trains link Zell am See to Vienna, Salzburg and Zurich, and bus 260 leaves from Salzburg airport. On site, the Guest Mobility Ticket included with your accommodation gives access to buses and trains in the state of Salzburg.
How high can you ski?
Up to 3,029 m at the Kitzsteinhorn, where the summit station gives access to the TOP OF SALZBURG platform. The Schmittenhöhe peaks at around 2,000 m.
Sources and method
Resort profile: schmitten.at, kitzsteinhorn.at, zellamsee-kaprun.com, wikidata.org, winter.intermaps.com
Opening dates: schmitten.at, zellamsee-kaprun.com, skiinfo.fr
Lift passes: schmitten.at
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, schmitten.at, kitzsteinhorn.at
Getting there: zellamsee-kaprun.com
Accommodation: zellamsee-kaprun.com
Restaurants and activities: schmitten.at, kitzsteinhorn.at, zellamsee-kaprun.com
Webcams and reports: schmitten.at, kitzsteinhorn.at, lawine.salzburg.at
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: GeoSphere Austria (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Matlcommons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Spiderfox, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Michal Gorski, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Daniel Frank fr3nks, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · Benutzer:Wald1siedel, CC BY-SA 3.0 at, Wikimedia Commons.
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