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The Kitzsteinhorn

30 three-thousanders at a glance
The KITZSTEINHORN

The ski area in Kaprun

The  Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area attracts skiers and snowboarders, deep snow fans, ski tourers, cross-country skiers, winter hikers and freestylers from autumn until well into spring.

Enjoyable swinging on wide natural snow slopes with breathtaking views of 3.000 meters, freestyle action on the world-famous slopes Snow parks or fresh powder on the Freeride routes – the Kitzsteinhorn offers winter sports in all its facets.

Winter XXL in the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area

A winter season XXL with TOP snow quality from October to May provides the finest winter sports on and off the wide slopes in the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area.

Great views from 3.000 meters and more glittering Natural snow make the only glacier ski area in the Salzburg region a guarantee varied winter sports options on a skiing holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun.

Freeride on the Kitzsteinhorn

Anyone who has ever looked back breathlessly at their line in the untouched powder slope at the end of a descent in dusty powder snow will have fallen for the fascination of freeriding at the latest.

thanks to the Altitude of the Kitzsteinhorn, freeriders are drawn up to the glacier in early winter. The five closest to the lift are great signposted routes offer varied terrain. From the “Ice Age” to the “Jump Run” there are riders of all skill levels the right terrain for your perfect line.

Freeski & board on the glacier

An extra long freestyle season from October to May, TOP Snow quality on the glacier, an experienced team of shapers and legendary scene events – get your kicks in the world-class Kitzsteinhorn snow parks!

Already in autumn there will be Glacier Park on the glacier plateau the first kickers, rails and boxes shredded. Bid until the beginning of May Easy Park and Central Park varied setups for beginners, experts and pros.

The mighty superpipe With walls over six meters high, top international athletes are drawn to the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun every year.

Top of Salzburg

At the summit station of the Kitzsteinhorn 3.029 meters is the “Top of Salzburg” viewing platform. Comfortable for everyone with Cable cars accessible, this panoramic point is not only unique, it is also the highest point easily accessible for everyone in Salzburgerland and the entire Hohe Tauern National Park region.

When you enter the terrace, you are overwhelmed by the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. Overview boards explain which peaks appear to be at your feet and with special telescopes you can also find out the names of the impressive mountain giants.

“Please smile!” it says on automatic photo point – the photo taken can then be purchased for €6. They also start from the “Top of Salzburg” viewing platform National Park Ranger Tours and in summer “My first 3000er" the guided Kitzsteinhorn summit tour.

From the Summit station of the Kitzsteinhorn at over 3.000 meters 360 meter long tunnels to the “National Park Gallery” viewing platform. After the mystical darkness of the tunnel, the bright light and the magnificent view almost take your breath away.

The platform protrudes from the southern flank of the Kitzsteinhorn directly into the untouched wilderness Hohe Tauern National Park and offers a magnificent view of a sea of ​​three-thousand-meter peaks. It's in the south Austria's highest mountain, the 3.798 meter high Großglockner.

The glaciated summit of the Großvenediger shines in the sun to the west and on the glacier below, winter sports enthusiasts have fun in the natural snow.

In summer, a secured path leads from the viewing platform down to the Ice arena, where people can happily toboggan and slide in the summer snow.

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