Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep
- avoid Jul (heavy snow may close lifts)
- Airport
- SZG
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Austria ↗Austria is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Austria ↗Motorways and expressways need a vignette (digital or sticker); driving on them without one brings on-the-spot fines.
- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kaprun112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kaprun, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetycheckKaprun is safe for tourists; main risks are mountain weather changes and occasional lift closures – check forecasts and lift status.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 122 fire · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSZG Salzburg Airport (Bus or train about 45 min to Kaprun).
- Getting aroundLocal bus network connects Kaprun to Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn gondola; taxis and rental bikes are also available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket within Kaprun€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedPension Rieder double, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedPension Rieder double, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedPension Rieder double, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SZG Salzburg Airport (Bus or train about 45 min to Kaprun)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
May
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Jun
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Jul
Care
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Aug
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jun, Aug–Sep, Dec–Mar. Mixed: Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)), coolest Feb (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Jul (248 rain days), driest Feb (49). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kaprun: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
60 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
49 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
80 rd
Apr
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
93 rd
May
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
131 rd
Jun
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
210 rd
Jul
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
248 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
224 rd
Sep
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
151 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
108 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
86 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
70 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local bus network connects Kaprun to Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn gondola; taxis and rental bikes are also available. Walkable town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zell am See
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Bus from Kaprun centre, about 30 min
Lake town with promenade and boat trips
Hohe Tauern National Park (Glockner area)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus to Bruck, then local bus, about 1 h
Hiking and glacier views; check trail conditions
Bad Gastein
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Train via Salzburg, about 2 h 30 min
Long travel for a day; consider overnight
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pension Rieder
3‑star boarding house near centre, wellness area
Landhotel Sonnblick
Family‑run hotel on Schloss‑Strasse
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension Rieder double1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Kitzsteinhorn glacier lift (full day)2 × €55 · check | €110 |
| Local bus day pass2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €41 |
| Trip total≈ €224 per person per day, bed included | €447≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Schnitzel with potatoes | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer (0.5 l) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi 5 km | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Kitzsteinhorn lift ticket | €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) |
| Bus ticket within Kaprun | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 122
- Ambulance
- 144
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire122
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
US consulate in Salzburg; Austrian emergency number 112.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kaprun → Zell am See bus: ≈ €4, 30 min (check)
- Kitzsteinhorn glacier lift (full day): ≈ €55 (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry
- Danke — Thank you
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it?
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet?
- Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? — Can I pay by card?
- Hilfe! — Help!
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kaprun. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep · avoid Jul (heavy snow may close lifts) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add ski‑pass for Kitzsteinhorn (check price)
- Combine Kaprun stay with Zell am See lake activities
- Use local bus pass for day trips
Sources
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