Zell am See-Kaprun in Winter

Fun on the slopes

You’re going to spend your winter vacation in Zell am See-Kaprun in the Salzburg area? Perfect! Then you can look forward to a vacation like one in a picture book. Because it doesn`t matter what you are in the mood for, opportunities for great activities are assured on every vacation day: From glacier skiing to tours along well-marked cross-country trails and snowshoe hiking through the winter wonderland.

Seemingly endlessly long and well-groomed ski runs ensure skiing pleasure from October into the early summer. Ski lodges and restaurants for when you just want to drop in. All that and much more is available in the ski areas of Zell am See-Kaprun, Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe. Freeriders are attracted to one of the five best-marked freeride routes on the Kitzsteinhorn. And jumpers in the Kitzsteinhorn Snowpark.

Even lovers of ski tours are at the right holiday address in Kaprun. Because if you rather prefer to discover the runs with your skis instead of with the lift, wonderful landscapes and pure skiing fun are at your feet.
You should definitely get to know and learn to love these ski tours:

• Ronachkopf: This is the mountain for ski tour enthusiasts and offers a 2.5 km-long, groomed descent track and breath-taking views of the surrounding mountain landscape. 
• Schneekönigin & Eisbrecher: Two tours - unending skiing pleasure. In October anyone already thinking about the next ski tour is in luck: Because both routes are in the Kitzstinhorn glacier area and thus are passable beginning in October. 
• Guided ski tours on the Tristkogel: ideal for everyone who wants to discover something new and still have an experienced guide at hand. Once each week a State-certified mountain guide will go with you along the king of ski tours in the region. 

Cross-country skiing and snowshoe hiking are part of your standard program for a winter vacation? Great! Because in Zell am See-Kaprun you have innumerable opportunities. And the best of all: Many of the activities are quite near the Pfefferbauer and can be reached very quickly. Very many winter hiking trails pass around the Zeller Lake. Choose a snowshoe hike and move across the snow as if free of the pull of gravity. And cross-country siers can explore a total of 107 km of cross-country trails in the area.
Tip for beginners: Try the Schlossloipe in Kaprun.

You are longing for a superior winter vacation in one of Austria’s most beautiful vacation regions? Then come and spend your holiday time at the Pfefferbauer in Salzburg Pinzgau. We will be happy to share with you our favorite winter activities and tips for the cold season of the year.