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Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Oct 28
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
14cm
7-Day Forecast
9cm
Snow Depth
11cm
ModeledResort Guide
Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun is a glacier ski resort located in the Austrian Alps near Kaprun, offering year-round skiing and snowboarding on high-altitude slopes. The resort features extensive terrain with modern lifts, snow parks, and panoramic alpine views, catering to all ability levels. Signature experiences include glacier skiing, guided ski tours, and the Gipfelwelt 3000 viewing platform, while amenities range from ski schools and rental services to mountain restaurants and wellness facilities. Its reliable snow conditions and unique glacier setting distinguish Kitzsteinhorn as a premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun
Lifts
24
Longest run
7 km / 4.35 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
ICE CAMP Bar – Set on the glacier at Kitzsteinhorn, ICE CAMP Bar is renowned for its unique igloo setting, panoramic alpine views, and vibrant après-ski scene featuring music, creative cocktails, and a lively social atmosphere that draws skiers and snowboarders from across the region.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 09:06 PM UTC
38cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-20%
vs 5-Year Avg
48cm avg by now
-15%
vs 30-Year Avg
45cm avg by now
48cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 38.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~38.4 cm. That's 20% below the 5-year average (48 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 15% below the 30-year average (45 cm).
Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun Season Snowfall
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Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 574cm with an average of 100 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 32% above this average (755cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 71cm | 11 days | 52cm | 83cm | 16cm |
| December | 75cm | 13 days | 100cm | 129cm | 16cm |
| January | 70cm | 13 days | 133cm | 160cm | 14cm |
| February | 68cm | 13 days | 156cm | 180cm | 14cm |
| March | 75cm | 14 days | 170cm | 199cm | 15cm |
| April | 63cm | 12 days | 174cm | 201cm | 13cm |
| May | 49cm | 9 days | 128cm | 168cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026-27
24.5
Season Average
21 days scored
46
Best Day
24 Oct
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
October 2026
- 4624 Oct7cm
- 4322 Oct3cm
- 4228 Oct
October scored highest for Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun in 2026-27. Based on 21 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026-27)
Opened Oct 10, 2026
Scheduled close: May 17, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun
- Where is Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun?
- Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun is a ski resort in Austria.
- How high is Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun?
- Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun runs from a base elevation of 911 m (2,989 ft) to a summit of 3,029 m (9,938 ft), giving a vertical drop of 646 m (2,119 ft).
- How big is Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun?
- Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun has 77 marked runs and 24 lifts.
- When is ski season at Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun?
- Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun typically operates from October to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun get in a typical season?
- Kitzsteinhorn - Kaprun averages 203 inches / 515 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
