Kaprun. Essential facts

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1 Kaprun - Austria

2 Kaprun Located in the Salzburg Province, the historic glacier village of Kaprun partners with Zell am See to form the Europa-Sportregion which is one of Austria s prime tourism destinations. The traditional village of Kaprun has plenty of charm with lovely little shops and restaurants, as well as one of the best après-ski clubs in the region. It also hosts a superb new spa which was completed in Essential facts Traditional Alpine village Two 18-hole championship golf courses Great après-ski 130km of well groomed pistes Year round skiing on Kitzsteinhorn Glacier 10 minutes from the lakeside town of Zell am See 75 minutes from Salzburg airport

3 Kaprun is a fantastic place to spend snowy winters

4 Location Kaprun sits at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. Towering up to 3,200m, the glacier offers guaranteed snow - in winter or summer - for year round skiing. Only 10 minutes away is Zell am See where there is a beautiful lake which is fantastic for swimming and leisurely boating trips in the summertime and even skating in the winter. Kaprun is easily accessible at only 85 minutes from Salzburg airport, 2 hours from Innsbruck and 2 hours 30 minutes from Munich Airport. It is also possible to travel directly to Zell am See by train. For further information on this resort please scroll to the bottom of this brochure.

5 Year round skiing is possible on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier

6 Winter and Skiing With over 130km of pistes on the Kitzsteinhorn, Maiskogel and Schmittenhöhe mountains, this region offers a great range of blue, red and black pistes providing great skiing for beginners and experienced skiers alike. There is a Line-E ski bus which runs to Kitzsteinhorn from Kaprun at least three times an hour and from the bus station in the valley, you can take the Glacier Jet, cable cars and chair lifts directly up to the summit. Owners of a valid ski pass can use this service free of charge. The entire area has a total of 52 chair lifts, cable cars, drag lifts and gondolas. Regular night skiing and boarding is also offered in Kaprun. Heli-skiing is also available through a few companies from the Schmittenhohebahn; and the more adventurous can try their hand at ice climbing! Après-Ski Après-ski is lively and varied in both Kaprun and Zell am See, with plenty of cafes, bars and discos. Come evening, intimate taverns and rollicking discos open their doors. The largest (and the liveliest) night haunt in the region lies on the outskirts of Kaprun: The Baum Bar Reiteralm has a huge dance floor is usually packed by midnight. Party goers boogie until closing time at 6am. The Sportstüberl, in the Hotel Lebzelter, is an après-ski bar built in the 1700s and is full of bartenders wearing lederhosen. It is open from 4pm to 4am and offers an amazing atmosphere where locals and tourists gather for a cold beer or a hot Jägertee. Thanks to its valley location, Kaprun is extremely popular for cross-country skiing with 200km of trails. These trails offer something for all skill levels and provide fantastic panoramic views.

7 Kaprun is a wonderful summer destination

8 Summer The historic town of Kaprun with its famous glacier offers breathtaking views and wonderful hiking opportunities, not to mention summer skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. The nearby town of Zell am See is one of the most scenic and well-loved lakes and mountains resorts in Austria. It is ideally located on the shores of the Lake Zell which is fantastic for swimming in the summer or for taking leisurely boating trips. Together, Kaprun and Zell am See offer numerous summer activities for all the family, including great swimming pools, tennis, horse riding, paragliding, rafting, rock climbing, caving, sightseeing flights and cycling. Golf There are two 18-hole championship golf courses in the region around Kaprun - Kaprun (par 73) and Zell am See (par 72). They are located in the sunny Salzach Valley with amazing mountain views of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Situated beside each other, they form a flat, park-like terrain that is surrounded by many different natural environments and several lakes. The courses can generally be used from April to November. Donald Harradine designed these golf courses where several international tournaments have been held. Golf players such as Greg Norman, Bernhard Langer and Seve Ballesteros have all played the well maintained courses. These courses have been awarded with the quality seal of Leading Golf Courses, Austria. Visit their official website for more information at

9 Kaprun is home to Austria s second largest spa

10 Kaprun TAUERN Spa Kaprun is home to the TAUERN Spa, which is the second largest spa in Austria. With buildings spreading over 48,000m 2 and over 2,000m 2 of water in indoor and outdoor pools, the TAUERN Spa is a great place to relax. The complex offers an activity pool with wave machine, a relaxation pool with grotto, a brine pool and a 25m sports pool, plus children s pools and waterslides. There is also a huge choice of saunas, with indoor and outdoor saunas available, including Finnish saunas, an oven sauna, a herbal sauna, bio sauna as well as salt and aroma steam baths. Thanks to the striking architecture and the impressive backdrop of the Hohe Tauern mountain range, the TAUERN spa is a fantastic place to unwind. Or if you fancy something more strenuous, there s always the panoramic fitness centre, where you can work up a sweat while enjoying the amazing views of this part of the Alps.

11 The lakeside town of Zell am See is only five minutes away

12 Viewing We have an intimate knowledge of all our resorts and whether you are travelling alone, with a partner, or bringing the whole family we can suggest the perfect place to stay. We can also recommend excellent local restaurants and even let you know if there are any exciting events happening in the vicinity to ensure you have an informative and pleasurable trip. Simply let us know which dates you have in mind and we will arrange for one of our representatives to meet you and show you around. All you need to do is to book your flight and organise a hire car and we can help organise everything else for you. Please ask for our Visiting Austria Fact Sheet. Company Profile Investors in Property specialise in the sale of ski chalets and apartments in Switzerland, Austria, France & Italy. We have over 20 years experience and an unrivalled knowledge of well established and up and coming ski resorts. We will provide expert advice and professional guidance through every step of your purchase. If you have any questions or need general advice please do not hesitate to contact us. Jessica Delaney Investors in Property Tel: +44 (0) Mob: +44 (0) jessica@investorsinproperty.com Disclaimer Whilst we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in all brochures and the company website, the company, its employees and agents will not be responsible for any loss, however arising, from the use of, or reliance on this information. The sales deed prepared by the local Notary will contain all the terms of the sale and no warranty or representation made by an other person which is not specifically included in that deed of sale is legally enforceable. Alpine Marketing 2011