Kitzsteinhorn Glacier: Top of Salzburg
Experience year-round glacier adventures at Kitzsteinhorn: panoramic views, skiing, and alpine attractions atop Salzburg's highest accessible peak.
Ascend to the Kitzsteinhorn, Austria's first glacier ski resort, for year-round snow and stunning alpine views. Reach the 'Top of Salzburg' at 3,029 meters via a series of gondolas, and experience panoramic platforms, an ice arena, and more.
A brief summary to Kitzsteinhorn Gletscher
- Kitzsteinhorn, Kaprun, 5710, AT
- Visit website
Local tips
- Check the weather forecast before heading up, as conditions at the summit can change rapidly.
- Wear warm layers, even in summer, as the temperature at the top of the glacier is significantly colder.
- Consider purchasing tickets online in advance to save time and potentially money.
- Take advantage of the free National Park Ranger guided tour of the Gipfelwelt 3000 to learn more about the area.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Zell am See, take the Postbus line 660 towards Kaprun. The bus will take you to the Kitzsteinhorn Talstation (base station). From there, purchase a ticket for the Gipfelwelt 3000, which includes the ride up to the glacier via a series of gondolas. Bus tickets can be purchased individually or as multi-day passes. Check the bus schedule in advance. The cost for the bus is approximately €5-10.
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Car
From Kaprun, drive along Kesselfallstraße towards the Kitzsteinhorn. After approximately 7 kilometers, you'll reach the Kitzsteinhorn Valley Station, where the Gletscherjet 1 and Panoramabahn are located. Free parking is available. From the valley station, purchase a ticket for the Gipfelwelt 3000, which includes the ride up to the glacier via a series of gondolas. A day ticket to the Top of Salzburg costs approximately €48 for adults.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Kitzsteinhorn Gletscher
0.0 km
Experience year-round glacier adventures at Kitzsteinhorn: panoramic views, skiing, and alpine attractions atop Salzburg's highest accessible peak.
Gletscherjet 3+4 valley station
2.1 km
Your alpine adventure begins here! Ascend to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier via the modern Gletscherjet 3+4 for year-round thrills and panoramic views.
Kräuterlehrpfad Mooserboden
3.7 km
Discover alpine flora and stunning views on this family-friendly hiking trail from Mooserboden reservoir to Fürthermoar Alm in Kaprun.
Wiegenwald Weißsee
5.2 km
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Berghotel Rudolfshütte
7.5 km
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Imbachhorn
8.1 km
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Waldstück
10.0 km
Discover the natural beauty of Waldstück National Forest in Kaprun, where stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife await every visitor.
Kaprun Information (Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus GmbH)
10.7 km
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Wasserfall Hirzbach
11.2 km
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Gletscher Pasterze
11.5 km
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Burg Kaprun
11.6 km
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Wasserfallwinkel
11.7 km
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Hochmais
11.8 km
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Tauern Spa Therme
12.0 km
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Uttendorfer Erlebnisbadesee
12.7 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Gipfelwelt 3000
0.5 km
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Kitzsteinhorn Gipfel
0.7 km
Explore the breathtaking heights of Kitzsteinhorn Gipfel, where adventure meets stunning Alpine scenery in every season.
Gaisstein
3.6 km
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Wielingerkogel
3.7 km
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Höhenburg Stauseen Kaprun
4.1 km
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Kaprun Hochgebirgsstauseen
4.1 km
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Kaprun Hochgebirgsstauseen - VERBUND Tourismus GmbH
4.4 km
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Aussichtspunkt Mooserboden
4.5 km
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Weißsee Gletscherwelt | Wander-Skigebiet im Salzburgerland
4.7 km
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Kaprun Hintere Klamm
4.7 km
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Alexander Enzinger Hiking Trail
5.1 km
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Schrabach Wasserfall
5.2 km
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Karlinger Wasserfall
5.5 km
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Kitzsteinhorn
5.6 km
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Obere Jägerscharte
6.6 km
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Essential places to dine
Gipfel Restaurant
0.5 km
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Bergrestaurant Gletschermühle
2.2 km
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Fürthermoar Alm
2.9 km
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Jausenstation Häuslalm
3.6 km
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Bergrestaurant Mooserboden
3.8 km
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Gasthaus Grünsee an der Mittelstation
5.7 km
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Gasthof Zur Kunstleralm
7.0 km
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Alpengasthaus Glocknerblick
7.8 km
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Klammseestüberl
7.9 km
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Sauloch Alm
8.0 km
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Maiskogel Alm Ranch
8.2 km
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Federspiel - Traditional Austrian Cuisine
9.4 km
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Berggasthof Stangerbauer
9.7 km
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Restaurant Winklhof
9.7 km
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OWLZ & BOWLZ
9.7 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Bründl Sports Kitzsteinhorn Alpincenter
2.1 km
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Intersport Kitzsteinhorn Oberschneider
3.6 km
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SPIZ Wagrain
10.1 km
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SPIZ - Kaprun
10.1 km
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BILLA AG
10.2 km
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Supermarkt Kaprun - Berg- بقالة عربية
10.4 km
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Frencys Stores - Dr. Michael Ginnis
10.6 km
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Bründl Sports Bike-Servicecenter Kaprun
10.6 km
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Bründl Sports Bikeworld Kaprun
10.6 km
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Bründl Sports Flagshipstore
10.7 km
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Pinzgausweets by Tiefenbacher Ulrike e.U.
10.7 km
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بقالة عربية كابرون
10.8 km
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بقالة عربية كابرون
10.8 km
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Denise Strigl e.U. Tabak Trafik
10.8 km
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Leder Ritsch - Kaprun
10.8 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Parasol Apres Sky
2.1 km
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skyline - CAFÉ | BAR | LOUNGE (2.450 m)
2.1 km
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kitz900m Aprés Ski
5.6 km
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Schirmbar Stangerbauer
9.5 km
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Schirmbar Stangerbauer - Kaprun
9.5 km
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Eisbär-Bar
10.0 km
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Salettl - Bar Bara
10.5 km
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Christl's Alm
10.6 km
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Pavillon Après-Ski Bar
10.7 km
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Barracuda Club Kaprun
10.9 km
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Sip and Savour Bar
11.3 km
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AreitLounge
14.5 km
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Container Bar
14.8 km
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Cabrio, Bar & Restaurant
14.8 km
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Bar
15.1 km
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