Ski season starts at Kitzsteinhorn on October 10, 2026
It’s almost time at Kitzsteinhorn in Zell am See-Kaprun! High up on the glacier, the new winter season is about to begin.
We’ve put together all the key info and facts about Glacier Autumn, events, and tickets for you.
Highlights of Glacier Autumn:
- Skiing on the glacier – starting from October 10
- Breathtaking views from 3,000 meters
- Snow parks & ski touring routes (weather and snow permitting)
- Easy to reach in the heart of Austria
Kitzsteinhorn – winter, snow & sports
Finally gliding over wide glacier slopes, fine-tuning tricks in the snowparks, or conquering the mountain with your own muscle strength on touring skis – the Kitzsteinhorn offers the whole range of winter sports acitivities.
Numerous mountain restaurants & huts invite skiers in to enjoy delicious food and refreshments, and Salzburg's highest-situated attraction TOP OF SALZBURG on 3,029 meters provides spectacular views of and fascinating insights into the high-alpine mountain world.
Fall events on the glacier
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Buy your Ski ALPIN CARD or SuperSkiCard now & save money:
Advance purchase is possible until 3 or 8 December directly at the ski pass ticket offices or conveniently from home via our online shop. The SuperSkiCard Premium and Ski ALPIN CARD are valid at Kitzsteinhorn from now until 2 May 2027.
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Ski pass prices autumn 2026
| Adult | Youth* | Child* | |
| Day pass Oct. 10–22, 2026 | |||
| 1 day from 8 AM | 74,00 | 55,50 | 37,00 |
| 1/2 day from 11:30 AM | 63,00 | 47,00 | 31,50 |
| Day pass Oct. 23–Nov. 26, 2026 | |||
| 1 day from 8:00 | 77,00 | 57,50 | 38,50 |
| 1/2 day from 11:30 | 65,00 | 48,50 | 32,50 |
| Multi-day passes Oct. 10–Nov. 26, 2026 | |||
| 2 days | 145,00 | 108,50 | 72,50 |
| 3 days | 216,00 | 162,00 | 108,00 |
| 4 days | 284,50 | 213,00 | 142,00 |
| 5 days | 343,00 | 257,00 | 171,50 |
| 6 days | 396,00 | 297,00 | 198,00 |
| 7 days | 440,00 | 330,00 | 220,00 |
| 8 days * | 472,50 | 354,00 | 236,00 |
| 9 days * | 496,00 | 372,00 | 248,00 |
| 10 days * | 519,50 | 389,50 | 259,50 |
| 11 days * | 544,50 | 408,00 | 272,00 |
| 12 days * | 571,50 | 428,50 | 285,50 |
| 13 days * | 597,50 | 448,00 | 298,50 |
| 14 days * | 623,00 | 467,00 | 311,50 |
| Flexible ticket | |||
| 5 of 7 days | € 360,00 | € 270,00 | € 180,00 |
| 10 of 14 days * | € 572,50 | € 429,00 | € 286,00 |
Daily operating hours for cable cars and lifts depend on current weather, snow, and operating conditions. For sightseeing visitors, the cable cars to Kitzsteinhorn are open year-round. Ski operations at Kitzsteinhorn start on Oct. 10, 2026, snow conditions permitting.
* Child and youth rates are available only with proof of age.
Children: born 2011–2020
Youth: born 2008–2010
Young children (born in 2021 or later) ride free when accompanied by an adult.
KeyCard deposit € 2.00. Undamaged KeyCards can be returned at all lift ticket offices.
All prices in euros, including 10% VAT. Dates and prices are subject to change.
Winter 2026/27 – Ski ALPIN CARD ticket alliance
Ski ALPIN CARD – 1 ticket. ∞ winter.
Ski passes are valid at the Kitzsteinhorn, Maiskogel, and Lechnerberg in Kaprun, in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, and on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See – with access to up to 121 cable cars and lifts as well as 408 kilometers of slopes.
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| Adult | Youth* | Child* | |
| 1/2 day from 11:30 AM | 63,00 | 47,00 | 31,50 |
| 1 day | 74,00 | 55,50 | 37,00 |
| 2 days | 145,00 | 108,50 | 72,50 |
| 3 days | 216,00 | 162,00 | 108,00 |
| 4 days | 284,50 | 213,00 | 142,00 |
| 5 days | 343,00 | 257,00 | 171,50 |
| 5 of 7 days | 360,00 | 270,00 | 180,00 |
| 6 days | 396,00 | 297,00 | 198,00 |
| 7 days | 440,00 | 330,00 | 220,00 |
| 8 days ** | 472,50 | 354,00 | 236,00 |
| 9 days ** | 496,00 | 372,00 | 248,00 |
| 10 days ** | 519,50 | 389,50 | 259,50 |
| 10 of 14 days ** | 572,50 | 429,00 | 286,00 |
| 11 days ** | 544,50 | 408,00 | 272,00 |
| 12 days ** | 571,50 | 428,50 | 285,50 |
| 13 days ** | 597,50 | 448,00 | 298,50 |
| 14 days ** | 623,00 | 467,00 | 311,50 |
Each additional day ▸ price upon request
* Child and youth rates are available only with proof of age.
Children: born 2011–2020
Youth: born 2008–2010
** Photo required for ski passes of 8 days or more
1-day & multi-day ski passes are valid starting at 3 PM on the day before.
Multi-day ski passes are always valid on consecutive days; interruptions are not allowed.
Free miniAlpini Card: Young children (born in 2021 or later) ride free when accompanied by an adult and receive a complimentary ski pass (photo required).
Junior XPLORE CARD: Kids and teens * get a day ski pass every Saturday for just € 15.00.
Easter Bonus – Kids ride free: From March 20 to April 4, 2027, all children* in the family receive a free ski pass. Requirement: one parent must purchase a ski pass for at least 4 days. The free children's ski passes are issued for the same validity period as the parent's ski pass. Available at the lift ticket offices.
Night skiing included with valid ski passes
KeyCard deposit € 2.00. Undamaged KeyCards can be returned at all lift ticket offices.
All prices in euros, including 10% VAT. Dates and prices are subject to change.
| Adult | Youth* | Child* | |
| 1/2 day from 11:30 AM | 70,00 | 52,50 | 35,00 |
| 1 day | 82,00 | 61,50 | 41,00 |
| 2 days | 161,00 | 120,50 | 80,50 |
| 3 days | 240,00 | 180,00 | 120,00 |
| 4 days | 316,00 | 237,00 | 158,00 |
| 5 days | 381,00 | 285,50 | 190,50 |
| 5 of 7 days | 400,00 | 300,00 | 200,00 |
| 6 days | 440,00 | 330,00 | 220,00 |
| 7 days | 489,00 | 366,50 | 244,50 |
| 8 days ** | 525,00 | 393,50 | 262,50 |
| 9 days ** | 551,00 | 413,00 | 275,50 |
| 10 days ** | 577,00 | 432,50 | 288,50 |
| 10 of 14 days ** | 636,00 | 477,00 | 318,00 |
| 11 days ** | 605,00 | 453,50 | 302,50 |
| 12 days ** | 635,00 | 476,00 | 317,50 |
| 13 days ** | 664,00 | 498,00 | 332,00 |
| 14 days ** | 692,00 | 519,00 | 346,00 |
Each additional day ▸ price upon request
* Child and youth rates are available only with proof of age.
Children: born 2011–2020
Youth: born 2008–2010
** Photo required for ski passes of 8 days or more
1-day & multi-day ski passes are valid starting at 3 PM on the day before.
Multi-day ski passes are always valid on consecutive days; interruptions are not allowed.
Free miniAlpini Card: Young children (born in 2021 or later) ride free when accompanied by an adult and receive a complimentary ski pass (photo required).
Junior XPLORE CARD: Kids and teens * get a day ski pass every Saturday for just € 15.00.
Easter Bonus – Kids ride free: From March 20 to April 4, 2027, all children* in the family receive a free ski pass. Requirement: one parent must purchase a ski pass for at least 4 days. The free children's ski passes are issued for the same validity period as the parent's ski pass. Available at the lift ticket offices.
Night skiing included with valid ski passes
KeyCard deposit € 2.00. Undamaged KeyCards can be returned at all lift ticket offices.
All prices in euros, including 10% VAT. Dates and prices are subject to change.
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