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TOP OF Salzburg
"Gipfelwelt 3000" – Salzburg's highest-situated attraction at 3,029 meters
At eye level with Austria's highest mountains and directly at the Hohe Tauern National Park border, you can feel the power of the high-alpine mountain world with all senses. An experience normally only alpinists can enjoy on their tours, becomes a leisurely day trip to 3,000 meters on the Kitzsteinhorn.
High alpine experience for everyone
The attraction TOP OF SALZBURG (Gipfelwelt 3000) is comfortably reachable via cable cars all yThe attraction TOP OF SALZBURG (Gipfelwelt 3000) is ear round.
- Panoramic rides with up to six cable cars from the with valley through four climate zones over 2,261 vertical meters
- Two panoramic platforms give views of the Hohe Tauern National Park and Austria's highest mountains
- Diving in Kitzsteinhorn's spectacular adventure, plant and animal world in Austria's highest-situated movie theater Cinema 3000
- Mystical tunnel National Park Gallery with six info stations about history, nature and technology in the Hohe Tauern
- Experiencing the glacier up close on a summery slide in the ICE ARENA below the summit on 3,000 meters (in July & Aug.)
- Accompanying National Park rangers on exciting explorer tours through the adventure world on the Kitzsteinhorn
Tip: With the GUEST MOBILITY TICKET, overnight guests can use all public transport—from trains and post buses to the Pinzgau local railway—throughout the entire state of Salzburg.
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Tickets, prices & opening hours
FAQ
TOP OF SALZBURG / Gipfelwelt 3000
Visiting TOP OF SALZBURG requires no mountaineering skills whatsoever, for you will comfortably travel all the way from the valley to Salzburg’s highest-situated attraction on 3,029 meters via cable cars.
You have never been in a high-alpine setting before? Then just be sure to take a short break from time to time. The air up there is thinner than in the valley, you therefore might get out of breath quicker – though you should discover TOP OF SALZBURG tranquilly anyway to be able to soak up all the impressions to the fullest.
You have two options:
- From the Kaprun town center (Kitzsteinhornplatz 1a): You take the MK Maiskogelbahn at the Kaprun Center, ride up to the top station and change to the 3K K-onnection – one of world’s most modern and energy-efficient cable cars that gives spectacular views of the high-alpine landscape. From Langwied, the other cable cars will take you all the way up to TOP OF SALZBURG.
- From the Kaprun head of the valley (Kesselfallstrasse 60): You take the Gletscherjet 1 or Panoramabahn. From Langwied, the other cable cars will take you all the way up to TOP OF SALZBURG.
Please note: Both the MK Maiskogelbahn and the 3K K-onnection are not open all year round. Before your arrival, check the current Operation & opening hours »
- From the Kitzsteinhornplatz 1a: approx. 60–70 minutes (4 to 6 cable cars)
- From the Kesselfallstraße 60: approx. 50–60 minutes (3 to 5 cable cars)
We recommend to plan at least half a day for your trip to TOP OF SALZBURG. However, the Kitzsteinhorn offers things and spots to see and explore for a whole day.
Please note: The latest time you should start your journey from the valley is
- at 1:30 p.m. from the Kaprun town center (MK Maiskogelbahn, Kitzsteinhornplatz 1a)
- at 2 p.m. from the Kaprun head of the valley (Gletscherjet 1 / Panoramabahn, Kesselfallstrasse 60)
Depending on which cable car is operating, either at 3:30 or 4 p.m. (last valley rides). Current operating hours are posted on the information board on-site and available on kitzsteinhorn.at/opening-hours. Our InfoService team will also be happy to inform you of current operation and opening hours: +43 6547 8700, office@kitzsteinhorn.at
- Warm clothing (tip: windbreaker and headband)
- Sturdy, closed shoes
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
All TOP OF SALZBURG attractions are barrier-free.
However, the following is to be noted when it comes to arrival:
- When changing from one cable car to the other, snow may cover the path in winter and gravel in summer.
- If – at the Alpincenter – you don’t take the Gipfelbahn but the Gletscherjets 3 and 4, there are some steps up to the Gletschershuttle.
- In May and June as well as from approx. mid-Sept. to early Oct., instead of the Gletscherjet 2 gondola lift, the Langwiedbahn chairlift will be in operation due to maintenance work. Please ask our InfoService team about the exact and current hours of operation: +43 6547 8700, office@kitzsteinhorn.at
Yes – the Gipfel Restaurant » is the highest-situated restaurant in the state of Salzburg. Here, you won’t only enjoy delicious dishes and drinks, but also a breathtaking view of the high-alpine mountain world of the Hohe Tauern National Park, Alps’ largest nature reserve.
TOP TIP › Summit Breakfast » the perfect start to the glacier day
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Due to safety reasons, dogs must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle in all cable cars, indoors and in TOP OF SALZBURG. Muzzles can be purchased for €15.00 at the ticket counters and valley stations as well as at the InfoService in the Alpincenter.
The TOP OF SALZBURG up-and-down-ride ticket for your dog is available at our cash desks.
You can reach our InfoService on weekdays as well as on the weekend from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by phone at +43 6547 8621 and by email at info@kitzsteinhorn.at
