Zell am See-Kaprun Attractions

The Kitzsteinhorn (3,203m) is a mountain in the High Tauren range and the highest mountain in Salzburger Land. The Kitzsteinhorn is a summer and winter playground with an overabundance of activities for everyone - ranging from leisurely to adventurous.

It's easy to reach the Alpine Centre (2,450 m) - either from the Kitzsteinhorn valley station or from the Kaprun Centre in the heart of the village. Continuing to the summit of Kitzsteinhorn, the breathtaking Gondola ride takes in panoramic views of the craggy mountain whilst floating almost 60 m over the glacial pistes. You’ll instantly feel revigorated as you breath in the pristine mountain air.

Sitting at the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park, Gipfelwelt 3000 provides majestic views of the Kitzsteinhorn and the Hohe Tauern mountains. Be amazed as you enter the National Park Gallery, a 360-meter mine shaft cut through the Kitzsteinhorn peak. The gallery has five information stations on crystal treasures, gold, silver as well as the formation of the Alps. The Top of Salzburg is a skywalk 50 m above the glacier which provides breathtaking views of the endless magnificent mountain ranges.

When the mercury is tipping 30°C in the Kaprun valley, you’ll be enthralled to find snow covered slopes. The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is the only place in Salzburger Land where skiing in July is possible. So grab your skis and hit the slopes in the early morning. In the afternoon you can enjoy the sun and explore the hikes and other activities on the mountain.

Every year more than 100,000 tourists visit the Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs (Hochgebirgsstauseen). The famous Lärchwand inclined lift, Europe's largest open lift, transports you up a 431m incline toward the majestic Wasserfallboden (1,672 m) and Mooserboden (2,036 m) reservoirs which appear fjjord-like with their turquoise waters surrounded by 3000 m peaks.

The “Power and Ice Adventure World “, located at the end of the Mooserboden dam, has information on the history of dam construction and their operation. There are several High Mountain trails which offer sweeping views of the Mooserboden and Wasserfallboden dams and surrounding Alpine peaks. The easy Herbtrail begins at the Bergrestaurant Mooserboden (open end of May to mid-October) and leads down to the Fürthermoaralm (Open mid-June to end September).

Located a short drive through the Kapruner valley, a bus transports you to the reservoirs from the Kesselfall-Alpenhaus (9 km from Kaprun).  
The reservoirs are open from the end of May to mid- October (8:00am to 3:30 pm).

Around 14,000 years ago, a retreating glacier carved a 32-meter-deep and 320 m long gorge in the valley, leaving behind striking rock formations, waterfalls, eddies and whirlpools. The Sigmund Thun Klamm (Gorge) is a series of timber boardwalks and bridges leading over the rushing glacial waters of the Kapruner Ache River and through the narrow Sigmund-Thun Gorge. At the top of the gorge, the trail continues around the Klammsee. At the southern end of the lake there is a kiosk, playground and a bus stop that will take you back to Kaprun. The circular path returns to the Sigmund Thun Klamm info-centre where there are interesting displays on the production of hydroelectric power in Austria.

The boardwalk and stairs are well maintained, but suitable shoes and a waterproof are recommended. The walk through the gorge is relatively easy so it is suitable for families.

The Sigmund Thun Klamm is approximately 4 km from Kaprun.

Visiting Zell am See in summer provides the opportunity to drive one of the most memorable alpine drives in the world. Discover your very own Fahrvergnügen (driving pleasure)

The Groβglockner High Alpine Road (~20 km from Zell am See) leads up Austria’s highest mountain, the Groβglockner and its glacier, the Pasterze. Its 48 km of 36 hairpin turns and serpentine bends ascending to 2,504 m is one of the greatest alpine drives. The Groβglockner Road can be travelled by car, bus, motorbike or bicycle.

The Groβglockner Road leads from Fusch-Ferleiten in Salzburger Land to Heiligenblut in Carinthia via the Fuscher Törl and the Hochtor Pass at 2504 m. At every turn, there are vistas of snow-capped peaks, forested slopes and wildflower covered pastures. Towering above the road are the peaks of the Groβes Wiesbachhorn (3564 m) and the Groβglockner (3798 m). The Edelweißspitze viewpoint, takes you to the highest point of the road (2, 572 m). The Edelweißspitze  restaurant (open from 7:30 am) has a beautiful sunny terrace where you can view 37 of the  3000m peaks and 19 glaciers.

Further along the road, the Franz Josefs Höhe a stone terrace named after the Emperor, who once visited the site. Now there is a parking garage, visitors’ centre, observation tower and 3 restaurants. It is also the starting point for hiking trails leading to the Pasterze glacier.
Open from early May to early November (weather permitting) from 6 am to 8 pm.

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