Best things to do in Kaprun

Kaprun Essentials

Kaprun’s landscape is defined by the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, reaching 3,029 meters, and the engineering feat of the Mooserboden and Wasserfallboden high-altitude reservoirs. The region features the 320-meter-long Sigmund Thun-Klamm gorge, carved by glacial meltwater, and the 12th-century Burg Kaprun fortress. For recreation, the Maiskogel mountain provides accessible trails and skiing, while the Gipfelbahn cable car connects visitors to the Top of Salzburg panoramic platform.

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Sigmund Thun Klamm Gorge

A narrow gorge created by a mountain river is a real nature marvel. Enjoy a little bit of adrenalin while walking the wooden foothpath!

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Mooserboden

High-altitude reservoir situated at 2,040 meters above sea level. It features a massive double-arch dam wall and offers guided tours into the interior of the dam structure.

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Kitzsteinhorn

The Kitzsteinhorn is a mountain in the High Tauern range of the Central Eastern Alps in Austria.

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Kaprun High Altitude Storage Lakes

Take a hike around these water reservoirs and enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings. You can also tour one of the dams.

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Burg Kaprun

12th-century medieval fortress built on a rocky outcrop. The castle serves as a venue for cultural events and features a Romanesque east tower and a late Gothic courtyard.

Maiskogel

Family-oriented mountain offering winter skiing and summer hiking trails. It is home to the Maisi Flitzer, a year-round alpine coaster reaching speeds up to 40 kilometers per hour.

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Glacial Aerial Tramway Kaprun III

The Glacial Aerial Tramway Kaprun III is the third section of the aerial tramway on the Kitzsteinhorn mountain at Kaprun, Austria.

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Wasserfallboden

Lower reservoir of the Kaprun high-mountain power plant system, located at 1,672 meters. It is surrounded by the peaks of the Hohe Tauern and serves as a component of local hydroelectric power generation.