Kitzsteinhorn
Kitzsteinhorn
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The Kitzsteinhorn is legendary: it`s not just a glacier – it`s THE glacier. Salzburg`s highest ski area offers an unparalleleld Alpine experience 365 days a year. It`s here that the winter season begins. Starting in autumn, you`ll already find the perfect snow for a perfect winter sports experience. Whether you`re racing down pristine white slopes or the spectacular off-piste ski routes or on your board in the snowparks, the variety of choices you`ll find is unmatched.
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- YogitaBukit Mertajam, Malaysia25 contributionsMust domust do in zell m see if its still snowing. we went up the mountain the cable car for the experience. Must dress warmly as it gets really gold. Good shoe is a must if you plan to go up to 3k+ metersVisited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 12 June 2023
- Ann S22 contributionsWell worth a visitWell worth a visit and is free with your guest card otherwise 55 euros for an adult! 4 cable cars to the top! And lots to see and do at the top! Plenty snow and view points (when it's clear) restaurants are brilliant, clean, warm and friendly!Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 August 2023
- chessybearAlbury, Australia19 contributionsWhat a ride to the top of SazburgWe loved our trip to the top. A variety of gondolas and the 3k gondola even has wifii in it so you can post the amazing views and pictures as you are riding to the top. Parking is free at the bottom and everything is mobility friendly nothing is to far to walk and it is all well connected. We loved this trip and felt the money paid and experience we got was value for $$Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 September 2023
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Julie K
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Feb 2024 • Family
Kitzsteinhorn ski resort - Pure discrimination, abuse of power and rude attitude by employees. Let me start by saying that I have an Asian face. While riding on Mountains Kitzstainhorn, I encountered discrimination several times - starting with the fact that in a round bar with loud music, located on the place, where Panoramabahn and 3K-connection arrives, I was served last, after the Europeans, although I was standing before them. But the end of the day today was really awful. I was standing not far from the Gletscherjet 2 station (near Alpincenter), and was with my skies and planning to slide down to Gletscherjet 1, and the time was around 16.15 on the clock However, an employee with name Gerald Oppeck stopped me and said that it was no longer possible to slide down. At the same time, several people moved down, and he did not say anything to them. I told him: “you see, everyone is riding, I am experiences skier and I’ll get there in 10 minutes. And this is still within open hours of the ski report”. I was about to move down, but he pushed me back. Moreover, he began to kick my ski latches with his boots so that they turned away, pushed me away and took my skis. I was shocked by his actions. A few minutes later, a family of Europeans with children arrived from Gletscherjet 2 lift (from the bottom station) and they wanted to ski down (the same direction as me). They talked to him in German, and he allowed them to pass. And another family past near him and ski down. I was really shocked. Firstly, it was still the opening time of the slope, and I had every right to go skiing. Secondly, he had no right to push me and take my skis. This is a clear abuse of power, and even a criminal case. At third, a bunch of other people were passing down, but he clearly didn’t say anything to them and just had something towards myself. And for me that was a pure discrimination. Only after I took out my phone and started record him on the camera, he turned away and leave.
Overall, you are paying quite a big amount of money for skiing in Kaprun/ Zell em See, and in fact you are not treated as a guest, and employees could easily let you down. I am very upset and disappointed and will never come to this place anymore.
Overall, you are paying quite a big amount of money for skiing in Kaprun/ Zell em See, and in fact you are not treated as a guest, and employees could easily let you down. I am very upset and disappointed and will never come to this place anymore.
Written 17 February 2024
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chessybear
Albury, Australia19 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We loved our trip to the top. A variety of gondolas and the 3k gondola even has wifii in it so you can post the amazing views and pictures as you are riding to the top. Parking is free at the bottom and everything is mobility friendly nothing is to far to walk and it is all well connected. We loved this trip and felt the money paid and experience we got was value for $$
Written 9 September 2023
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Liz
Clitheroe, UK5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Excellent lifts up to the top-very small queues. Wonderful views all the way. Great cafe, viewing platforms and exhibition areas at the top.
Written 16 August 2023
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Ann S
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Well worth a visit and is free with your guest card otherwise 55 euros for an adult! 4 cable cars to the top! And lots to see and do at the top! Plenty snow and view points (when it's clear) restaurants are brilliant, clean, warm and friendly!
Written 6 August 2023
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Scottishcracker
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Jul 2023 • Couples
What a shame! The last time we were here in 2017 skiers could ski all over the glacier slopes in Summer. This time the glacier has nearly gone and only a patch of snow is made for children to sledge down. What are we doing to the environment?
Written 1 August 2023
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Sparklex1
London, UK81 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Stayed in a hotel in Kaprun which provided Zell/Kaprun pass which was great. 'free' to go up to the top. We had great weather. It was fabulous. Lots of snow in June; views amazing (maybe not so great in poor weather); and we had a great time. 5000% better than the ice cave in Werfen!! Just go - its super in sunny weather. Have skied here in winter and possibly even better in Summer.
Written 22 June 2023
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Yogita
Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia25 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
must do in zell m see if its still snowing. we went up the mountain the cable car for the experience. Must dress warmly as it gets really gold. Good shoe is a must if you plan to go up to 3k+ meters
Written 12 June 2023
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Lynne T
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK180 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Fantastic views from the top. It takes 3 sections of transport to reach the top - a gondola then a ski-lift then a cable car to the very top. The tunnel through to the other side of the mountain is interesting - but very cold so be wrapped up.
Written 4 June 2023
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Huub
Ede, The Netherlands231 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Beautiful view on top of the world. Great ski and snowboard region with many pistes, nice restaurants and places to enjoy being active in the beautiful nature.
Written 30 March 2023
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Veronica M
20 contributions
Feb 2023
Snow conditions were not brilliant when we visited but the the pistes were great, perfect for someone like me who as not been on ski's for two years, when the sun shines the views are breathtaking!
Written 26 February 2023
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Hi, how do people get from salzburg to kitzsteinhorn to ski in April? Is there public transport? If we were to hire a car what are the roads like in kitzsteinhorn in early April?
Charlotte W
Hagen, Germany
Hallo, zu welcher Jahreszeit fährt man denn am besten wenn man Ski fahren und Wandern in einem Urlaub verbinden will und darf man Hunde mitnehmen?
Preena M
Doha, Qatar117 contributions
Hello. Sorry i don’t speak German. Apologies for late revert. The best time is Decembers to February and of course you can take dogs along.
"Hallo. Wie ist das Wetter Ende Oktober, Anfang November?" Kann ich Ski fahren? Gibt es Statistiken aus früheren Jahren? Ich freue mich sehr auf Ihre Antwort! "
Здравствуйте, Какая погода в конце октября, начало ноября? Можно кататься на лыжах? Есть статистика прошлых лет? Очень жду ваш ответ!
Livanard
Riga, Latvia41 contributions
Здравствуйте, к сожалению не отвечу на Ваш вопрос , потому ,что езжу в декабре-марте! Посмотрите на местном сайте погоды и у них должна быть статистика за прошлые года! Ну а погода всегда изменчива , приятного отдыха !
Lancs lad
Bolton, UK178 contributions
I see that part of the ascent is by chairlift - how suitable is this part of the journey for people with slight mobility issues. We are in our 70's and not as nimble as we used to be at getting on and off chair lifts. Many thanks
Preena M
Doha, Qatar117 contributions
I agree ! You need to change 3 cable cars before reaching the main place. Ppl are very nice
Amit Gupta
Salzburg, Austria
Can I go directly there and buy ticket for today as trip advisor is showing unavailable for today's date
dare
Ljubljana, Slovenia184 contributions
You can buy tickets on the bottom station every day when the lifts are working
Dipti D
Mumbai, India2 contributions
Hi planning to visit kits stein horn in mid June , will there be snow at that time of the year? Not interested in skiing but want to enjoy some fun snow activities. Is the ice arena open during mid June ?
Martin G
Aberdeen, UK125 contributions
There will be some snow on the glacier but I don't think the ice palace will be there, better to contact the Kaprun tourist office to confirm.
Reshma I
Mumbai, India2 contributions
What’s the Best way to reach the mountain from Salzburg? Since I am traveling with a four year old. I would want a comfortable ride.
MrCJCG
Colne, UK32 contributions
pu can go through Germany on the 21 through Lofer or via the A10 and the 311 from the other side via bischofshofen.... both take a similar time, both have incredible scenery, but you're looking at around an hour without traffic issues, obviously, traffic heads INTO Salzburg fron 7:30 till 10 am and OUT of Salzburg from 3:30 - 6.....
What about the price??
Itamar
Haarlem, The Netherlands53 contributions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kitzsteinhorn
- Hotels near Kitzsteinhorn:
- (4.88 km) Mountain Hotel Luis
- (4.81 km) Der Kapruner Hof
- (6.02 km) Pension St. Georg
- (5.15 km) LEDERER's LIVING
- (3.91 km) Das Falkenstein Kaprun
- Restaurants near Kitzsteinhorn:
- (4.83 km) Luis' Gardens
- (5.57 km) Gastwirtschaft Tafern
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- (5.29 km) Hilberger's Beisl
- (5.59 km) Baumbar Kaprun
- Attractions near Kitzsteinhorn:
- (0.08 km) Gipfelwelt 3000
- (3.21 km) Sigmund-Thun-Klamm
- (3.81 km) Hochgebirgsstauseen
- (11.02 km) Schmittenhöhe
- (11.99 km) Lake Zell