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Opening hours

Dependent on season

Summer and winter season • More
Time requirement

1 – 3 hours

Difficulty

Medium difficulty

Parking

Dedicated parking lot

By the cable car • More
Food & drinks

Available

Kids

Kids friendly

Dogs

Dog friendly

Drone

Drone ban

The Kitzsteinhorn is a peak in the Austrian Alps, near Kaprun in the Zell am See region. Three cable cars take you up in succession. The first cable car was built here in 1965, but it has been closed since 2000. At the turn of the millennium, a major accident occurred here when one of the cabins caught fire, one of the biggest tragedies in Austria. 155 people died because of a heating fault.

At the top of this mountain is the pride of the region, the Top of Salzburg viewing platform. The snow stays on top even in summer, so don’t forget your sturdy shoes. The Gletscherjet Shuttle still leads to the very top, up to the platform, but you can also climb the last few dozen metres on a stone path that is more for experienced hikers. It’s not a completely challenging route, but at just under 3,000 metres above sea level, even a few metres of climbing can be a bit of a slog.

On the border of this hike, at the end of the 3rd cable car, there is also an Ice Arena, which will ensure smiles not only for children in summer – you can go bobsleighing or simply enjoy the snow in shorts when it is over 30 degrees down at Zell am See.

 

 

 

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Opening hours and prices

Opening hours, including prices for the cable car to the top, depend on the season. From the first week of November until the end of May, skiing is available, and during the summer, this is a popular destination for beautiful views and hiking. Therefore, we always recommend checking opening times and prices on the official website.

Parking

You can park in the large car park right next to the cable car, there is plenty of space. Even so, we recommend getting here as soon as possible, as the area around the cable car, and the top itself, soon starts to fill up with tourists.

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