Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG
Our visitors draw from a broad range of sports and adventures all year round thanks to Kitzsteinhorn's snow-secure altitude and diversified landscape. For it to remain that way, we will continue to act responsibly and resource-efficiently in this unique nature area.
Executive board
Management
CEO: MMag. Thomas Maierhofer
Authorized officers: Ing. GĂĽnther Brennsteiner, technology division manager
Albert Rattensperger, Maiskogel technology division manager
Supervisory Board
Mag. Rudolf Zrost, chairman
Domenik David, deputy chairman
Fiscal year 2022/2023
Share Capital
€ 5.6 million
Employees
290 (annual avg.)
Revenue
€ 63.9 million
Shareholders
- Kaprun municipality • 34%
- Kaprun Tourismus Holding GmbH • 33.34%
- Kaprun Tourism Association • 9.30%
- Kaprun Promotion & Lifte GmbH • 7.20%
- Private persons and company employees • 16.16%
The ski resort
Kitzsteinhorn, 1,976 to 3,029 m
Austria's first glacier ski resort
Maiskogel, 768 to 1,730 m
Close-to-town family mountain
Lechnerberg, 770 to 835 m
Beginners' area in the Kaprun town center
Facilities
24 cable cars & ski lifts
High snow guarantee
Top snow quality from fall until early summer in the glacier ski area
- Glacier area with natural snow slopes
- Almost 100% of snowmaking coverage on slopes up to glacier margins, the Maiskogel and Lechnerberg
Slopes
- 61 kilometers of slopes from 768 to 3,029 m
- Action slopes: Black Mamba, Eagle Line, Maisi Line, Ski movie and Speed checks
Snow Parks
- 4 world-class snow parks & 1 superpipe
Freeride XXL
- 5 marked & close-to-ski-lifts freeride routes
- seamless info and safety system
- Freeride Monday: workshops for beginners & advanced freeriders
Ski touring
- 3 ski touring routes with info system
- Ski Touring Thursday: guided ski tour to the Tristkogel mountain
Ice Camp presented by audi
- Artistically designed igloo world made of ice & snow with audi showroom and sun deck on 2,600 m
- Guided Snowshoe Hike: from the Alpincenter to the ICE CAMP
Training GROUNDS
Bookable training grounds on the Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel
Mountain & nature experiences
TOP OF SALZBURG
- Salzburg's highest-situated attraction at 3,029 m at the Hohe Tauern National Park border
- open year-round
- easily reachable via cable cars
- two panoramic platforms: "TOP OF SALZBURG" and "Nationalpark Gallery"
- "Nationalpark Gallery": 360-m-long tunnel with six info stations
- "Cinema 3000": Austria's highest-situated movie theater shows movie "Kitzsteinhorn – THE NATURE"
- Guided tours with Hohe Tauern National Park rangers
Maisi Flitzer
- Alpine coaster, open year-round
- Length uphill ride 730 m / lenght downhill ride 1,300 m
- Ride duration approx. 12 min.
- Ride speed up to 40 km/h
- Integrated braking system
Ice arena
Highlight in summer: sliding area in the glacier snow at 3,000 m with moving carpet, snow beach, loungers, music and snack bar
hiking
- Numerous hiking trails and via ferratas
- Free guided hikes (July & August)
- "My first 3,000er": guided tour to the Kitzsteinhorn summit at 3,203 m with state-certified mountain guide (June to Sept.)
Mountain Biking
- MTB trails: 3 for advanced riders on the Kitzsteinhorn (Geissstein Trail, Wuestlau Trail and Bachler Trail), one for beginners and families on the Maiskogel (Maiskogel Trail)
- Bike tours: Kitzsteinhorn Uphill, Maiskogel Tour & 3K K-onnection Tour
- Trail Tuesday: professional bike training on the Maiskogel
- Kids Bike Day: learning the basics of trail riding with pros
- Services: MTB wash points, MTB transportation in all cable cars free of charge, e-bike charging stations
PLAY & FUN
- KIDS-steinhorn: adventure playground in front of the Alpincenter at 2,450 m
- Water playground Langwied: with wooden water toys and rest areas
- Family & Leisure Park Maiskogel: at the MK Maiskogelbahn valley station with slides, bouncy castle, climbing wall, carousel and more
- Playground at the MK Maiskogelbahn top station
Huts & restaurants on the Kitzsteinhorn
3,029 m â–¸ Salzburg's highest-situated restaurant combines alpine design and excellent cuisine with a 5-star panorama
2,900 m â–¸ Enjoying snacks & drinks on the sunlounger at the snow beach after a slide in the ICE ARENA
2,600 m â–¸ Chill-out area at the ICE CAMP presented by Audi sun deck with view of the Kitzsteinhorn summit
2,450 m â–¸ In summer service, in winter self-service, always with wide selection of national and international dishes to choose from
2,450 m â–¸ The day bar in the Alpincenter for snacks, coffee & drinks in modern-alpine ambience in front of floor-to-ceiling windows
2,450 m ▸ Refreshing drinks & lively après-ski vibes on the Alpincenter terrace in the heart of the glacier ski resort
2,450 m â–¸ Cozy mountain restaurant with traditional Austrian cuisine, sun terrace, panoramic bar and spectacular view
2,300 m â–¸ Ski & hiking hut rich in tradition with spacious sun terrace and delicious hut cuisine on the Kitzsteinhorn
1,976 m ▸ Quaint mountain restaurant with après-ski umbrella bar, sun terrace and playground at Langwied
1,879 m â–¸ Cozy little hiking hut with sun terrace and accommodation for overnight guests at the Salzburger Boden
1,420 m â–¸ Quaint little hut with idyllic garden seating area in the Kaprun valley at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn
911 m ▸ Bar for coffee, snacks and drinks with après-ski in winter at the Kitzsteinhorn valley station in Kaprun
Huts & restaurants on the Maiskogel & Lechnerberg
768 m â–¸ Popular meeting place for young & old near the Maisi Flitzer at the MK Maiskogelbahn valley station in the Kaprun town center
860 m â–¸ Stopping off on the sun terrace over the rooftops of Kaprun and enjoying traditional dishes with a view of the Kitzsteinhorn
920 m â–¸ Enjoying home-made products in the middle of green nature with a view of Lake Klamm between the Kitzsteinhorn & Maiskogel
950 m â–¸ Having breakfast, lunch or dinner in a stylish setting with spectacular view on the Maiskogel
1,040 m ▸ Legendary après-ski spot with panoramic umbrella and outdoor seating places directly at the Piste 33 on the Maiskogel
1,100 m â–¸ Enjoying home-made delicacies and cakes plus varied local specialties on the panoramic terrace
1,545 m â–¸ Enjoying local delicacies with a view from the sun terrace and visiting furry friends in the petting zoo
1,560 m â–¸ Quaint hut with sun terrace and stunning view of the Zell basin next to the MK Maiskogelbahn top station
1,675 m â–¸ Taking a seat on the sun terrace and enjoying the view of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain
768 m ▸ Cozy après-ski bar directly at the Lechnerberg beginners' ski area in Kaprun
Ski Pass and Ticket Alliances
- ALPIN CARD
Ticket alliance of the three premium regions Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See and Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun - SuperSkiCard & Kitzbuehel Alps
22 ski resorts with up to 2,815 km of slopes and 939 cable cars and ski lifts in the Austrian federal states Salzburg, Tyrol, Carinthia, Upper Austria and Styria as well as Bavaria in Germany
Zell am See-Kaprun
Shareholder of the Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus GmbH
Hohe Tauern National Park
Unlimited cooperation agreement since 2012
Sponsors
- Kitzsteinhorn snow parks: Volcom & Nitro
- Kitzsteinhorn Ice Camp presented by Audi
