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Voykit pocket guide · Austria
Kaprun
Spend 1‑2 days for Kitzsteinhorn glacier and local sights; longer only if skiing or hiking in the surrounding Alps.
Kaprun is a small Alpine resort town centred on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier and historic Kaprun Castle. A day covers the glacier lift and castle; a second day adds museums or nearby Zell am See. Skiers may stay 3‑4 nights for full slope access.
- Country
- Austria
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Jul (heavy snow may close lifts)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely taken, but some cafés, huts and small shops are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire 122 · Ambulance 144 · Mountain rescue 140
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Same plugs as Germany; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.; Café: Round up to the next euro.; Taxi: Round up or about 10%.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: €1–2.; Ski instructor or mountain guide: €10–20 a day for a good lesson, optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent. Ask for 'ein Glas Leitungswasser'; coffee in a café comes with a free glass of water.
- Toilets
- Public toilets in cities cost €0.50; cafés and museums have free ones for guests.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | €2–3 |
| Schnitzel with potatoes | €12–18 |
| Beer (0.5 l) | €3–5 |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | €15–20 |
| Kitzsteinhorn lift ticket | €45–70 |
| Bus ticket within Kaprun | €2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SZG · Salzburg Airport
- Bus or train about 45 min to Kaprun
Typical fares
- Kaprun → Zell am See bus
- ≈ €4, 30 min (check)
- Kitzsteinhorn glacier lift (full day)
- ≈ €55 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local bus network connects Kaprun to Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn gondola; taxis and rental bikes are also available. Walkable town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Kitzsteinhorn glacier
- Kaprun Castle
- Vötter Oldtimer Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zell am See | Bus from Kaprun centre, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Hohe Tauern National Park (Glockner area) | Bus to Bruck, then local bus, about 1 h | ≈1 h 30 min |
| Bad Gastein | Train via Salzburg, about 2 h 30 min | ≈3 h |
Sleep
- Pension Rieder
- 3‑star boarding house near centre, wellness area
- Landhotel Sonnblick
- Family‑run hotel on Schloss‑Strasse
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Entschuldigung |
| Thank you | Danke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette? |
| Can I pay by card? | Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? |
| Help! | Hilfe! |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Grüß Gott' or 'Guten Tag' entering shops and huts; handshakes; avoid: Walking in without a greeting
- Titles: Use Herr/Frau and academic titles in formal settings; avoid: First names with older strangers
- Coffee houses: Linger; call the waiter 'Herr Ober'; avoid: Expecting fast service
- Punctuality: Be on time; avoid: Arriving late to concerts: doors close
- Quiet: Keep voices down on public transport; avoid: Loud phone calls in trains and trams
- Mountain trails: Greet other hikers with 'Servus' or 'Grüß Gott'; avoid: Leaving gates open on pastures
Scams and watch-outs
- The original funicular tunnel remains closed after the 2000 disaster; only the aerial tramway operates.
- Winter storms can close mountain roads; check lift status before heading up.
Kaprun is safe for tourists; main risks are mountain weather changes and occasional lift closures – check forecasts and lift status.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kaprun yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kitzsteinhorn glacier
- Kaprun Castle
- Vötter Oldtimer Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Kaprun, revision 5247062 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5247062
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kaprun). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.