📜 Zell am See Kaprun is a popular ski resort in the Austrian Alps, combining diverse terrains from wooded slopes to glacier plains. 🔍 It features modern infrastructure and is connected to the large Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn area. # Why Go ❄️ Diverse skiing terrains, including high-altitude glacier skiing. 🚠 Modern and high-capacity lift infrastructure. 🏔️ Stunning panoramic views from Kitzsteinhorn. 🔗 Integrated into the Alpin Card ski pass network. 🏞️ Picturesque lakeside resort town of Zell am See. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with dedicated areas and activities. 🎉 Lively après-ski and diverse non-skiing options. # Why Avoid 🚌 Ski bus connection required between Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn. 💸 Can be a busy and expensive area. 📉 Variable snow quality at lower altitudes (Schmittenhöhe). 🚗 May require travel to lift stations. ⚠️ Few challenges for expert skiers. ⏳ Possible morning queues for lifts. 🗺️ Limited local slopes, need to travel for more variety. # Tips Optimal stay: 3-6 days. Glacier season on Kitzsteinhorn typically runs from September/October to early summer. Children's parks and a year-round bob sleigh track are available. # Cost 💰 Adult 1-day skipass 76 EUR, 6-day 405 EUR (2024/25 season). Children (6-15 years) 1-day 38 EUR, 6-day 202.5 EUR. Youth (16-18 years) 1-day 57 EUR, 6-day 303.5 EUR. # Hours 🕒 Glacier skiing on Kitzsteinhorn from September/October to early summer. Other areas typically open during the winter season. # Getting There ✈️ Salzburg airport transfer is approximately 1 hr 30 min. # 🅿️ Parking Catchment parking available 5 km above Kaprun. Capacity parking at the new terminal in Viehofen.