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Kaprun, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Kaprun is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 3,177. Elevation: 2,579 ft (786 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,177 Population 110/sq mi density
2,579 ft Elevation 786 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
94.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$54,324 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,324 median income

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About Kaprun

Kaprun

Kaprun is a municipality in the Zell am See District in the province of Salzburg in Austria. Together with the neighboring city of Zell am See the town presents itself as the tourist destination and skiing area "Zell am See-Kaprun". Kaprun distinguishes itself from its larger neighbor at the lake, by offering all year access to the Kitzsteinhorn with its Top of Salzburg viewing platform at 3,029 metres (9,938 ft) altitude and its glacier ski area that is open October through May.

People

Population3,177
Density110/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain94.9 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Population3,177
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Coordinates47.2724°, 12.7599°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceSalzburg
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation94.9 inches (2,410 mm)
Annual Snowfall281.8 inches (716 cm)
Median Household Income$54,324

About Kaprun

Kaprun is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 3,177. The city sits at an elevation of 2,579 feet (786 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Kaprun is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Kaprun vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$54,324
28% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Kaprun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 281.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,579 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Austria avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Area28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates47.2724°N, 12.7599°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"
150% above Austria avg
Snowfall 281.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

637 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 133 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 128 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 105 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 120 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 132 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 136 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 121 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 125 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 117 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 137 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 100 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 109 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 107 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 107 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 141 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 105 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 121 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 135 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 98 km
Aug 30, 2003 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in

Kaprun has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 25°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Kaprun

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sport- und Autonomiemittelschule Kaprun - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kaprun

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kaprun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpine Naturschau
Bergbau- und Gotikmuseum
Erlebniswelt Mühlauersäge
Erlebniswelt Strom & Eis
Gletscher - Klima - Wetter
Haus der Steinböcke
Heimathaus und Schimuseum
Heimatmuseum
Hochtor
Kulturverein Samerstall
Leben unter Wasser
Rauriser Talmuseum
Steinerbauer
Straßenbaumuseum
Vogtturm Museum
Vötter's Oldtimer-Museum
Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte
Wunderwelt Glocknerwiesen

Libraries in Kaprun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
3-Brüder0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek der Pfarre Leogang0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Weißbach0.0
Pfarrbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Hotels in Kaprun

29 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AlpenParks Hotel & Apartment Orgler Kaprun
Avenida Mountain Lodges Kaprun
Barbarahof
Bergdorf Hotel Zaglgut Kaprun
Boutique Hotel Pinzgauerhof
carpe solem - zoe
Das Alpenhaus Kaprun
Das Falkenstein
Gasthaus Mitteregger
Haus Katharina
Hotel Active
Hotel Antonius
Hotel Antonius
Hotel Hubertushof
Hotel Kaprunerhof
Hotel Künstleralm
Hotel Martini
Hotel Mühle
Hotel Sonnblick
Hotel Victoria
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Jufa
Kaprun Alpine Resort
Landgut Edelweiß
Rudolfshof
St. Florian
Tauern Spa Kaprun
Tauernhof
Vötter's Kaprun

Restaurants in Kaprun

27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auhof
Brückenwirt
Chilla's Bar & Kitchen
Dorfstadl
Gasthaus & Jausenstation Stangerbauer
Gasthaus Mitteregger
Gastwirtschaft Tafern
Glocknerblick
Häuslalm
Hilberger's Beisl
Hotel Künstleralm
Jausenstation Unteraigen
Kesselfall Alpenhaus
Kitsch & Bitter
kitz900m
Krefelder Hütte
Maisi Alm
Maiskogelalm
Napoli
Orgler's Restaurant Sogno d' Italia Kaprun
Owlz & Bowlz
Pizzeria Venezia
Restaurant Weinstube
Rudolfshof
Salzburger Hütte
Vötter's Kaprun
Zur Muhle

Cafes in Kaprun

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boxenstop
Gugglberger
Gugglberger
Kennidi
Pavillon

Castles in Kaprun

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burg Kaprun

Zoos in Kaprun

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wildpark Ferleiten

Dentists in Kaprun

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dipl. Stomat. Otto
Dr. med. dent. Fiereder
Dr. med. dent. Foidl
Dr. med. dent. Vizi

Gas Stations in Kaprun

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell Tankstelle

Banks in Kaprun

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankhaus Spängler
Raiffeisenkasse Kaprun
Sparkasse Kaprun

Breweries in Kaprun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Pinzgau Bräu

Stadiums & Teams in Kaprun

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kaprun

66 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochkönig 0.0 - - $0 - - -
KitzSki 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Johann im Pongau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flachau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niederau (Wildschönau) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wagrain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildkogel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Maiskogel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski amadé 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Werfenweng 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
St. Johann in Tirol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hausberglift - Waidring 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Almenwelt Lofer 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zahmer Kaiser 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochkössen - Unterberghorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rossfeld 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wildalmlifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochfelln 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Herrnberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Winterwichtelland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lienzer Bergbahnen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gsieser Tal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Embergeralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Goldeck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Fun Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sillian - Hochpustertal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raunigwiese 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kartitsch / St. Oswald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Golzentipp/Obertilliach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vorhegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Drei Zinnen - Tre Cime 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Val Comelico - Padola 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nassfeld 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Misurina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brunnalm / St. Jakob 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rein in Taufers - Riva di Tures 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kals-Matrei 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sportgastein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Graukogel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Weißsee Gletscherwelt 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wintersportschule Krimml 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kaprun

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Bad Endorf/Jolling Airfield-Small Airport
Brannenburg Airfield-Small Airport
Dobbiaco-Toblach Airstrip-Small Airport
Grabenstätt Airfield-Small Airport
Gsiesertal / Valle di Casies-Small Airport
Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield-Small Airport
Lienz-Nikolsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Sankt Johann Airfield-Small Airport
Unterwössen Airfield-Small Airport
Vogtareuth Airfield-Small Airport
Zell am See Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kaprun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Kaprun

Treatment Centers in Kaprun

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Reha-Zentrum Saalfelden der Pensionsversicherung

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaprun

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Barbara Kapelle
Jakobskapelle
Pfarrkirche Kaprun

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
759 m (2,490 ft)
Postal Code
5700

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaprun

What is the population of Kaprun?

Kaprun has a population of 3,177 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 28.9 square miles.

Is Kaprun expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,324, 28% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kaprun?

Kaprun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.9 inches, with 281.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kaprun?

There are 124 business establishments in the area.

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