With guaranteed snow from autumn until early summer, a ski region that includes Zell am See and Saalbach-Hinterglemm, and a resort with a castle and thermal spa - Kaprun is superb for corporate events.
The facilities in Kaprun and its surroundings are fantastic – activities, meeting venues, transport links and entertainment offer outstanding options for corporate ski event planners.
The après ski in Kaprun is excellent with a wonderful igloo complex on the glacier, pumping après ski at the base station and a mountain hut with toboggan run and a micro-brewery high on the mountain.
One of the best thermal spas in Austria is located in Kaprun and in the spring, skiers and non-skiers can enjoy time on the snow, combined with a round of golf, or time on the alpine waters of Lake Zell.
There are 3 main ski areas around Kaprun, with the Maiskogel ski area accessed from the heart of the resort. Beginner skiing, great access to the slopes and après ski bars at the base station are all offered at the Maiskogel.
High above the village is the mighty Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, offering skiing from October through to early summer and fantastic, snow-sure slopes with incredible views of the highest peaks in Austria and the wonderful Lake Zell.
The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier offers some of the best freeride skiing in the area, with several off-piste sectors available. An info point for the freeride sectors offers live safety information and descriptions of the off-piste routes. The height provides a great chance of powder snow.
The recent connection between the Maiskogel and the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier areas means clients leave and return to the heart of Kaprun without requiring road connections to the glacier base station.
Just across the valley, the Schmittenhöhe ski area at Zell am See ski is included in a shared ski pass. Easy cruisers high up contrast with the steep lower slopes, pistes which drop toward the stunning lake.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn is the biggest ski region south of Salzburg and is included in the regional ski pass. Saalbach is an intermediates dream, Hinterglemm has steeps & Fieberbrunn is an absolute off-piste Mecca.
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Kaprun is a pretty town in a flat valley, with glacial peaks to the south and Lake Zell and Zell am See to the north. Ski lifts, après ski bars, restaurants, and hotels are found in the resort centre.
Kaprun Castle is prominent on the village's skyline, a historic fortification which now offers a wonderful event space. On the opposite side of Kaprun is the superb Tauern Spa, the best thermal spa in the region.
The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier ensures a lengthy winter season in the village, often from October until early summer. In spring it is possible to ski in the morning and enjoy a round of golf in the afternoon.
Scenic flights depart from the local airfield with flights over the glaciers above Kaprun. There are activities on the local rivers and lakes, in neighbouring resorts and in the local mountains.
Zell am See is located north of Kaprun and is one of the region's principal towns. The 2 towns are jointly marketed and share many superb facilities, including meeting venues, entertainment, and event activities.
The fantastic city of Salzburg can be reached by train from Zell am See station,and road, and can be included in an event programme during arrival or departure from Kaprun.
Kaprun is one of the principal corporate ski resorts in the region, offering many things to do besides snow sports. There are snowshoe walks on the glacier and lower mountains for those wanting to experience the magic of the mountains without skis or snowboards. Winter walks offer a great way to explore the winter wilderness without snowshoes. Fat biking is another way to explore the winter trails.
The top station of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is located at over 3000m and is accessible for foot passengers. There are interactive exhibitions and thrilling viewing platforms. In the valley, there is the possibility to enjoy some ice skating, and in cold winters, ice skating takes place on the nearby Lake Zeller. Tobogganing is possible and can be combined with a mountain hut experience. An alpine coaster is located on the lower slopes of the Maiskogel ski area, and cross-country skiing trails cut through the region.
One of the most popular winter walking trails is through the Sigmund Thun Gorge, with its frozen landscape and serene nature. To experience the region's grandeur, scenic flights depart from just outside Zell am See and skim the ice sheets of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. For those with a little more appetite for thrills, tandem paragliding can take clients high above the snowy peaks and valleys.
Not everyone on a corporate ski trip is looking for adventure, and the Tauern Spa is one of the best in the region. Its hot thermal pools offer magnificent views over the mountains and glaciers of the region. Spring or autumn corporate ski events can combine glacier skiing with rounds of golf on the local course.
The Maiskogel base station is the scene for much of the Kaprun après ski action, with terraces and clubs pumping out the classic Euro-pop that is synonymous with Austria, including the Baumbar - an iconic après ski venue.
For some, the après ski starts higher and an afternoon soaking in the sun and sounds of the Ice camp, bang in the middle of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is something special – a great meeting point for corporate ski events.
On the return to Kaprun, there are serval mountain huts on the slopes, offering salvation for those who can't tear themselves from the expansive vistas. The Baumbar awaits lower down, and few manage to avoid its pull.
As well as being a quaint lakeside town, Zell am See is alive through the winter with après ski. The base station umbrella bars heave and in Crazy Daisy, Zell has an après ski institution. Corporate ski groups will have plenty of après ski options in Zell am See – Kaprun.
Offering modern and stylish meeting facilities, the Tauern Spa is located just on the edge of Kaprun in the open valley. Breakouts include views over the wonderful valley and glaciers or a dip in the thermal waters.
The main congress centre in the region is the Ferry Porsche Congress Centre, an architectural marvel in the heart of Zell am See, offering superb professional meeting and seminar facilities.
There are several hotels in Kaprun offering meeting and seminar facilities. For something a little more historic, the Kaprun Castle provides various rooms that can be used for presentations, meetings and social events.
For event planners looking to elevate the thoughts of event attendees, there are several locations around Kaprun, on the glacier and in the mountains where meetings and seminars can take place.
