kaprun austria
Kaprun was originally a mining village and finds in the area date back to a Celtic provenance. Nowadays it has a population of around 3,000, based mainly around tourism and the massive hydro-electric power plant in the mountains above the village.
The Kitzsteinhorn glacier skiing area was the first major project of its kind in Austria and boasts the highest cable car pylon in the world (according to the lift company) at 113 metres.
As the nearest village to a glacier ski area, the ski season starts earlier
than in neighbouring Zell am See and the hotels will start filling up with guests
in the late autumn, especially on November weekends.
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Kaprun is principally known for the skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn, which attracts
many Austrians, Germans and eastern Europeans with the snow-sure conditions.
However, the Maiskogel hill just outside the town and the small draglifts closer
to the accommodation add to the slopes on offer. Kaprun is also well-known
on the British market as a stronghold for the
Crystal ski package holiday brand.
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Kaprun is relatively easy to get to by public transport, with good train connections
through to nearby Zell am See and relatively easy road connections from the
motorways. Salzburg Airport is the most convenient but Munich and Innsbruck
are also potential options.
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