Rising to an impressive 3,029 meters, Kitzsteinhorn stands as Austria's pioneering glacier ski resort, offering exceptional snow reliability from October through June. The resort spans 61 kilometres of marked trails across three distinct zones, from the year-round glacier skiing above 2,600m to the family-friendly Maiskogel area. Twenty four modern lifts, including the groundbreaking 3K K-onnection gondola, serve diverse terrain ranging from gentle learning slopes to the challenging Black Mamba with its 63% gradient. Kitzsteinhorn particularly excels in its freestyle offerings, featuring Austria's largest superpipe and five terrain parks, while its extensive Freeride XXL zones and marked backcountry routes attract advanced skiers seeking off-piste adventures.
Total Runs
68
Total Area
61km
37.9 miles
The lift system at Kitzsteinhorn includes 24 modern installations: 1 funicular & aerial tram on the glacier, 6 gondolas (including the tri-cable K-onnection and MK Maiskogelbahn), 7 chairlifts, and 9 surface lifts. The standout is the 3K K-onnection, a state-of-the-art gondola system that connects Kaprun directly to the glacier, offering a comfortable 12-minute ride to the snow.
Total Lifts
24
Lift Types
8
Kitzsteinhorn glacier resort stands at Kitzsteinhornstraße 41 in Kaprun, Austria, anchoring the spectacular Hohe Tauern region. The resort's base town of Kaprun, with its 3,000 residents, blends historic Alpine charm with modern amenities, while neighbouring Zell am See, just 8 kilometres east, provides additional facilities and accommodation options. The cultural city of Salzburg lies 100 kilometres north, offering the nearest major urban center with an 80-minute drive through stunning mountain landscapes. For international visitors, Salzburg Airport serves as the primary gateway, located 83 kilometres from the resort with regular winter shuttle services. Alternative airports include Innsbruck (150km) and Munich (220km), both well-connected to the resort via reliable transfer options. Access to Kitzsteinhorn is seamless, whether arriving by train to Zell am See station, driving along the well-maintained B311 and B168 roads, or using the regular shuttle services from surrounding airports. Once in Kaprun, the state-of-the-art K-onnection gondola system whisks skiers directly from the valley to the glacier, while free ski buses connect all valley accommodations to the lift stations.
