ATOL protected holidays
Kaprun
Summer holidays here are great for...
Lakes
Water sports
Swimming
Cycling
Walking
Mountain biking
Sunny lakeside hiking and mountaintop strudels. These are a few of our favourite things… on an Austrian Alps summer holiday in Kaprun.
- Set between glacier, mountain, and lake
- A haven for outdoor adventures
- Hike, bike, relax, repeat
Think summer holidays are all about beaches? Think again. Kaprun is a crisp slice of alpine heaven tucked between glacier peaks, meadows and shimmering lakes. Whether you love lacing up your hiking boots at dawn or are the type to paddleboard before lunch and hit a thermal spa by sunset, this little Austrian gem packs a punch. Scenic, stress-free, and surprisingly sunny, it’s a place where your hardest decision will be: “hike, bike, or paddleboard today?”
And with the free Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card thrown in for guests staying at participating accommodations (we have lots to choose from), you can spend more time exploring and less time counting coins. Hello, free lake cruise and cable car rides! The card also includes entry to around 40 attractions in the region, plus free use of local public transport - so you can easily get around the valley without a car. Wunderbar!
- Set between glacier, mountain, and lake
- A haven for outdoor adventures
- Hike, bike, relax, repeat
Think summer holidays are all about beaches? Think again. Kaprun is a crisp slice of alpine heaven tucked between glacier peaks, meadows and shimmering lakes. Whether you love lacing up your hiking boots at dawn or are the type to paddleboard before lunch and hit a thermal spa by sunset, this little Austrian gem packs a punch. Scenic, stress-free, and surprisingly sunny, it’s a place where your hardest decision will be: “hike, bike, or paddleboard today?”
And with the free Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card thrown in for guests staying at participating accommodations (we have lots to choose from), you can spend more time exploring and less time counting coins. Hello, free lake cruise and cable car rides! The card also includes entry to around 40 attractions in the region, plus free use of local public transport - so you can easily get around the valley without a car. Wunderbar!
Kaprun
Activities
Hiking & Walking
Alpine strolls, forest ambles, glacier-edge hikes - Kaprun has them all. With trails for every pace and plenty of mountain lifts to get you to the best panoramas quicker, walking here is equal parts effort and ease. Expect wildflower meadows, shady paths through spruce forests, and mountaintop vistas without the thigh burn.
- Klammsee Loop - A gentle lakeside stroll perfect for families, with crystal-clear reflections and benches for sandwich stops.
- Mooserboden Reservoir Trail - Ride the mountain lift then wander around turquoise alpine lakes framed by epic dam walls. Great for photo fiends and gentle explorers.
- Alexander Enzinger Trail - Starts from the glacier cable car station and winds along panoramic ridgelines. Ideal for seasoned hikers wanting wow-factor without crowds.
Alpine strolls, forest ambles, glacier-edge hikes - Kaprun has them all. With trails for every pace and plenty of mountain lifts to get you to the best panoramas quicker, walking here is equal parts effort and ease. Expect wildflower meadows, shady paths through spruce forests, and mountaintop vistas without the thigh burn.
- Klammsee Loop - A gentle lakeside stroll perfect for families, with crystal-clear reflections and benches for sandwich stops.
- Mooserboden Reservoir Trail - Ride the mountain lift then wander around turquoise alpine lakes framed by epic dam walls. Great for photo fiends and gentle explorers.
- Alexander Enzinger Trail - Starts from the glacier cable car station and winds along panoramic ridgelines. Ideal for seasoned hikers wanting wow-factor without crowds.
Cycling & Mountain biking
Whether you're pedalling for pleasure or training for your next triathlon, Kaprun’s got the terrain to suit. Bike rentals (including MTBs and e-bikes) make it easy, and with the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card, you can take your bike on lifts for free, giving access to high-alpine trails without the long climbs.
- Kaprun-Zell am See Lakeside Path - Pancake-flat, with guaranteed lake views. Perfect for families and ice cream-fuelled cruisers.
- Maiskogel Forest Flow Trail - A fun, flowy downhill run ideal for mountain bikers getting their groove on (but not too gnarly).
- Kitzsteinhorn Road Ride - A thigh-burning climb rewarded with glacier views and an espresso at the top. One for the Strava crowd.
Whether you're pedalling for pleasure or training for your next triathlon, Kaprun’s got the terrain to suit. Bike rentals (including MTBs and e-bikes) make it easy, and with the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card, you can take your bike on lifts for free, giving access to high-alpine trails without the long climbs.
- Kaprun-Zell am See Lakeside Path - Pancake-flat, with guaranteed lake views. Perfect for families and ice cream-fuelled cruisers.
- Maiskogel Forest Flow Trail - A fun, flowy downhill run ideal for mountain bikers getting their groove on (but not too gnarly).
- Kitzsteinhorn Road Ride - A thigh-burning climb rewarded with glacier views and an espresso at the top. One for the Strava crowd.
Other things to do
As well as hiking and biking, Kaprun offers a glorious mix of thermal spas, glacial play zones and lakeside adventures. It’s a place where even non-hikers find their high-altitude happy place. Perfect for families, adrenaline junkies, and “I’ll just watch, thanks” types alike.
- ICE ARENA on Kitzsteinhorn - Snowball fights and toboggan runs in July? Sign us up! Great for kids (and their inner-child grown ups).
- Tauern SPA - Saunas, steam rooms, rooftop pools - the ultimate “my legs hurt” reward. A must-do for spa lovers and rainy days.
- Maisiflitzer Alpine Coaster - A rollercoaster on a mountain? Say no more. Big kid energy recommended.
As well as hiking and biking, Kaprun offers a glorious mix of thermal spas, glacial play zones and lakeside adventures. It’s a place where even non-hikers find their high-altitude happy place. Perfect for families, adrenaline junkies, and “I’ll just watch, thanks” types alike.
- ICE ARENA on Kitzsteinhorn - Snowball fights and toboggan runs in July? Sign us up! Great for kids (and their inner-child grown ups).
- Tauern SPA - Saunas, steam rooms, rooftop pools - the ultimate “my legs hurt” reward. A must-do for spa lovers and rainy days.
- Maisiflitzer Alpine Coaster - A rollercoaster on a mountain? Say no more. Big kid energy recommended.
Where to eat and drink
Small town, big flavours. Kaprun’s dining scene is a delicious mix of Austrian heartiness and laid-back international flair. We’re talking melt-in-your-mouth dumplings, crisp lake fish, and sun-soaked terrace beers. Whether you’re hiking to a mountain hut or dressing up for dinner, here are three favourites that will feed your stomach and soul:
- Hilberger’s Beisl - Classic Austrian comfort food in a cosy tavern where Schnitzel dreams come true. Perfect for laid-back evenings.
- Tafern Gastwirtschaft - Posh plates with local flair. A foodie’s delight, where every dish is Instagram-ready and mouthwatering.
- Orgler’s Restaurant Sogno d’Italia - Real Italian pasta and wood-fired pizza, served lakeside. Ideal for fussy eaters and Alp-climbing carb loaders.
Small town, big flavours. Kaprun’s dining scene is a delicious mix of Austrian heartiness and laid-back international flair. We’re talking melt-in-your-mouth dumplings, crisp lake fish, and sun-soaked terrace beers. Whether you’re hiking to a mountain hut or dressing up for dinner, here are three favourites that will feed your stomach and soul:
- Hilberger’s Beisl - Classic Austrian comfort food in a cosy tavern where Schnitzel dreams come true. Perfect for laid-back evenings.
- Tafern Gastwirtschaft - Posh plates with local flair. A foodie’s delight, where every dish is Instagram-ready and mouthwatering.
- Orgler’s Restaurant Sogno d’Italia - Real Italian pasta and wood-fired pizza, served lakeside. Ideal for fussy eaters and Alp-climbing carb loaders.
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Weather average
Average daily high
May
20°C
tempJun
22°C
tempJul
24°C
tempAug
23°C
tempSep
19°C
tempOct
16°C
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