KAPRUN

CASTLE KAPRUN

Directions: Approx. 2.6 km, 6 min
GPS: N47.16449, E12.46224
Open: Guided tour every Monday 16h & upon request

600 years of eventful history – Even today you can still feel it, the atmosphere of days long past: When you enter the time-honored Kaprun Castle, it is as if you are traveling back in time. At Built in the 12th century – What is a real attraction for visitors today was a proud possession and refuge for many noble families for centuries. End of the In the 13th century the castle is mentioned in documents for the first time. The construction of the castle dates back even further: historians assume that the Kaprun landmark was built by the Upper Bavarian noble family of the Falkensteiner in the 12th century was built.

Until 1975, the castle experienced exciting times, before it fell more and more victim to the natural process of decay. Finally, the Kaprun Castle Association made sure that mountains of rubble, wild growth and signs of weathering were remedied. Since then, it has been restored to its former glory – and wraps modern events in a historical robe. The perfect symbiosis of past and present!

Katharina’s family tip: The annual castle festival in July with numerous attractions

Special features: Guided tours, view, castle spectaculum in summer, castle festival in July, weddings, numerous festivals and events.

Contact: www.burg-kaprun.at, Tel.: +43/6547 76 53

TAUERN SPA KAPRUN

Directions: Approx. 2.9 km, 9 min
GPS: N47.28302, E12.75587
Open: daily, Sat to Thu 9-22h, Fri to 23h | Sunset Ticket daily 19.30-23.00h

Immerse yourself in the first base camp for body and soul. On a total area of 20,000 sqm SPA, you can expect various staged pools in the indoor and outdoor area. Discover the Tauern Spa Kaprun – a modern spa in Austria. Experience for the whole family! Our apartment house Katharina is “Tauern Spa Friends” partner and our guests get their entrance tickets at reduced prices directly at our house Katharina.

Katharina’s family tip: splashing, climbing, sliding and much more. in the children’s paradise “KidsStein” with child care

Special features: new flagship spa in Austria, numerous indoor and outdoor pools, sauna worlds, children’s world, tickets and discounts at the reception.

Contact: www.tauernspakaprun.at Tel.: +43/6542 770

VÖTTER’S VEHICLE MUSEUM

Directions: Approx. 7.8km, 9 min
GPS: N47.27242, E12.76630
Open: All year daily 10-18h

A visit for all those who have a passion for classic cars. Cars, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds from the 50s – 70s are exhibited here, as well as the first underground glacier railroad.

Special features: over 180 classic cars

Contact: www.oldtimer-museum.at, Tel.: +43/6547 71 340

MAISFLITZER

Directions: Approx. 2.6 km, 4 min
GPS: N47.301585, E12.753754
Open: all year daily 9h-dusk

All-season toboggan run with superlative children’s playground, petting zoo, bouncy castle, carousel, pedal go-kart track, bike park and much more …

KAPRUN MUSEUM

Directions: Approx. 1.7 km, 4 min
GPS: N47.27232, E12.75618
Open: All year, Wed & Fri. 10-12h, Sun 15-18h

The newly designed museum shows the special features of Kaprun’s approximately 4,000 year history: the beginnings of settlement, archaeological finds, early tourism around 1900, modern tourism, the social environment during the construction of the power plant and the 2nd World War.

The museum is housed in the 400-year-old Steinerhaus on Kirchbichl. The old farm building alone is worth a visit. On 140sqm you will experience the special charisma of the museum and the building.

Katharina’s family tip: experience a 400 year old farmhouse with the whole family

Special features: various exhibitions, 400 year old farmhouse, next to Kaprun church

Contact: www.kaprunmuseum.at, Tel.: +43/664 931 62 28

SIGMUND-THUN GORGE AND GORGE LAKE

Directions: Approx. 7,8km, 9 min to Areitbahn
Approx. 12,9km, 18 min to the train Schmittental
Open: Klamm: May to mid-September daily 9-17h | Klammsee: year-round

Visit the natural monument named after Count Sigmund of Thun. Listen to his wise words here: “Thunderous and mighty the floods flow towards us”. The gorge has been shaped by the melted glacier for about 14,000 years. The Kapruner Ache has cut up to 32m deep on its 320m long path and formed striking rock formations. Experience the enormous forces of water along the gorge walkway.

Katharina’s family tip: A walk through the gorge is an impressive experience for the whole family, children’s playground at the gorge lake.

Special features: Klammsteg through the Sigmund-Thun gorge, Klammsee as a natural paradise (also for Nordic walkers and runners), fitness parcour for all athletes, children’s playground, Kneipp facility at the Klammsee.

Contact: www.kaprunmuseum.at,Tel.: +43/6542 770

INFORMATION CENTER NETWORK

Directions: Approx. 0.3km, 5 min
Open: all year, daily 8-18h

Modern, interactive technology, interesting facts about VERBUND, Austria’s leading electricity company, interaction between nature and technology.

MAISKOGEL (1675M)

Directions: Approx. 850m to the gondola, approx. 2km, 4 min.
GPS: N47.27240, E12.75568
Open: All year daily 8.30-16.30h

Our local mountain is guaranteed to provide a relaxing vacation for nature lovers and families. By train you can easily get to the top of the mountain. Here you can enjoy the surrounding mountains, indulge in alpine life or enjoy Austrian delicacies at numerous rustic huts. Explore alpine and mountain hut hiking trails through the unspoiled landscape. Also a paradise for mountain bikers.

Katharina’s family tip: The alpine roller coaster “Maisiflitzer” provides a thrill for the whole family, easier hiking trails for the whole family, children’s play paradise at the chairlift Schaufelberg.

Special features: All-season toboggan run “Maisiflitzer”, children’s play paradise at the foot of the Schaufelberg, downhill mountain bike trail Jetzbachsteig, free guided hikes, wonderful family ski area in winter.

Contact: www.maiskogel.at, Tel.: +43/6547 20 113

KITZSTEINHORN (3029M) – GLETSCHERBAHNEN KAPRUN

Directions: Approx. 4.7 km, 5 min
GPS: N47.13754, E12.43598
Open: All year daily 8.30-16.30h

Austria’s first glacier ski area is perfect in every season. Here, not only imposing hiking trails await you, but also a beautiful view of the sparkling snow and ice scenery as well as the highest mountains in Austria. A summer experience for all the senses and the whole family. In winter, the Kitzsteinhorn is one of the best ski resorts in Austria. See for yourself.

Katharina’s family tip: Gipfelwelt 3000 at the mountain station on the Kitzsteinhorn with panorama platform, a film about its high alpine nature and a 362m long national park gallery with connecting tunnel to another viewing platform, tire slide also in summer, Austria’s highest cinema Cinema 3000

Special features: Gipfelwelt 3000, National Park Gallery, summer and winter skiing, highest cable car support in Europe, via ferrata and routes, guided hikes to the summit, 3 boarder parks (in winter).

Contact: www.kitzsteinhorn.at, Tel.: +43/6547 87 00

HIGH MOUNTAIN RESERVOIRS KAPRUN

Directions: Approx. 3.5 km, 6 min
GPS: N47.21706, E12.72610
Open: June – October daily 8:00-16:45

Visit the impressive reservoirs Mooserboden and Wasserfallboden, located at an altitude of about 2000m. Learn about the inner workings and functions of a dam during a dam tour. Afterwards, enjoy the beautiful view of the Hohe Tauern on the sun terrace of the Mooserboden. Discover the unique flora and fauna of the Hohe Tauern along the herbal nature trail.

Katharina’s family tip: Visit the Tobi Turbi children’s nature trail and learn more about nature and technology in a playful way

Special features: Imposing backdrop and view, tours of the dam wall (inside), herbal nature trail, rustic stop at the Fürthermoar Alm, Erlebniswelt Strom & Eis at Mooserboden, unique interplay between natural experience and technical feat, hike from the Kitzsteinhorn to the reservoirs.

Contact: www.verbund-tourismus.at, Tel.: +43/50313 23 201