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Kaprun

State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe

About Kaprun

Kaprun works well as a base: 5 minutes from Piesendorf, 21km from Hohe Tauern National Park.

Kaprun is a town located in State of Salzburg, Austria. With a population of 3,177, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kaprun sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kaprun to your route.

About Kaprun

Kaprun (German pronunciation: [kaˈpruːn]) is a municipality in the Zell am See District in the province of Salzburg in Austria. Together with the neighboring city of Zell am See the town presents itself as the tourist destination and skiing area "Zell am See-Kaprun". Kaprun distinguishes itself from its larger

Read more neighbor at the lake, by offering all year access to the Kitzsteinhorn with its Top of Salzburg viewing platform at 3,029 metres (9,938 ft) altitude and its glacier ski area that is open October through May.

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Where is Kaprun located?

Kaprun is located in State of Salzburg, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2724 latitude, 12.7599 longitude.

What is the population of Kaprun?

Kaprun has a population of approximately 3,177 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
3,177
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
State of Salzburg
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.2724, 12.7599

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Kaprun

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Zell am See & Kaprun

A year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.

6 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Edelweissspitze

The highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.

17 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Hohe Tauern National Park

The largest national park in the Alps, encompassing the Grossglockner peak, Pasterze glacier, and over 300 mountains above 3,000 metres.

21 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Austria's grandest alpine toll road climbs 36 hairpins to 2,504 m at Edelweissspitze, facing the country's highest peak and the Pasterze glacier; open roughly May to early November.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Grossglockner Summit Cafe

The cafe at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint on Austria's most famous alpine road, overlooking the Pasterze glacier at 2,369 metres.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Grossglockner High Alpine Road Viewpoint

Austria's most famous scenic drive, culminating at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint facing the Pasterze Glacier and Grossglockner peak.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Grossglockner

Austria's highest mountain, viewed across the Pasterze Glacier from the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe terrace.

23 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Heiligenblut

The Gothic spire of the St. Vincent pilgrimage church framed against the Grossglockner is one of the Alps' classic photographs; the village anchors the southern ramp of the High Alpine Road.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Kaprun

  • Right hereZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
  • 17 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
  • 22 kmGrossglockner High Alpine RoadAustria's grandest alpine toll road climbs 36 hairpins to 2,504 m at Edelweissspitze, facing the country's highest peak and the Pasterze glacier; open roughly May to early November.
  • 22 kmGrossglockner High Alpine Road ViewpointAustria's most famous scenic drive, culminating at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint facing the Pasterze Glacier and Grossglockner peak.
  • 43 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
  • 45 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kaprun.

Piesendorf

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 2,062

Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km away

Walchen

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 1,003

Zell am See

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 7,619

Pichl

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 1,230

Thumersbach

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,010

Niedernsill

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 835

Viehhofen

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 603

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