Snowboarding in Kaprun, Austria

Trip Highlights

Situated at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, and at the centre of the Europa Sport Region, this pretty and quite lively village for ski holidays has lots of Tirolean charm. The snow sure glacier slopes are ideal for beginners and intermediates, and access to 130km of pistes in the Europa Sport ski area means there's plenty of terrain to explore during your ski holiday. Cross country skiing is readily available in Kaprun with a 12km circuit running directly from the village to join up with the larger 125km Pinzgauloipe if you wish to embark on a cross-country ski holiday. High Altitude, glacier skiing Kaprun is a charming, picturesque village, 10 minutes by free ski bus from Zell am See. It provides visitors with easy access to the snowsure Kitzsteinhorn glacier, situated a 15-20 minute bus ride away. The panoramic views from the observation deck at the top of the cable car station are stunning and not to be missed during your skiing holidy. On the outskirts of the village, the smaller ski area of Maiskogel is served by a gondola and best suited to beginners and intermediates. Although the resort centre is smaller than its neighbour, Zell am See, it offers a good choice of bars, restaurants and shops and some surprisingly good nightlife for a village its size. Ski resort facilities include a bowling alley, sports centre, plus lots of other activities on offer, ideal for family ski holidays.

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From: GBP364 per person (1 Week)

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This area is ideal for snowboarders of all abilities. It has hosted several competitions in recent seasons, there is a terrain park on the glacier and some excellent natural half-pipes. Be warned, the glacier has a large proportion of drag lifts.

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From cosy pensions and family-run hotels to premium chalets and luxury spa hotels, our snowboarding in Austria holidays offer all types of accommodation whether you’re looking for ‘no frills’ or five star.