Group excursion planning: Visit the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs and enjoy an unforgettable day surrounded by mountains, glaciers and emerald-green water.
Get your group offer now for bus operators, clubs, companies or schools – our varied programme is perfectly matched to the needs of your group. Be awed by breathtaking views and take a look behind the scenes of the hydropower system. Plan your visit today.
Choose your desired modules. We offer a total of 6 different group modules, which can be combined to suit your interests and the available time. The prices quoted are valid for groups of at least 15 people.
The ascent and descent (A) takes the group to the Mooserboden reservoir. You can also combine this module with a dam tour (B), a power plant tour including dam tour (C), or a one-hour tour in the VERBUND information centre (D). Modules E and F offer your group local cuisine in the Mooserboden mountain restaurant and a welcome break on the tour of the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs.
Prices valid for groups of 15 or more. Special conditions apply for the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card and educational institutions from the province of Salzburg (on request).
Europe’s largest open inclined lift and our transfer buses will take you to the Mooserboden reservoir at an altitude of 2,040 m. Breathtaking views guaranteed.
Time: 1 hour per route
Explore the inside of the 107-metre-high Schlegeis dam in the company of a guide. A unique look behind the scenes of the hydropower system.
Time: 1 hour (excl. transfer times)
Visit the Hauptstufe power plant in Kaprun and the inside of the dam at the Mooserboden reservoir, accompanied by your personal guide. Take the opportunity to learn all about the legend of Kaprun and the construction of Austria’s most important power plant.
Time: 3 hours
At the Hauptstufe power plant in Kaprun, you can learn about electricity generation using hydropower all year round.
Time: 1 Hour
Combine your trip to the Mooserboden reservoir with lunch at the Mooserboden mountain restaurant. The two-course menu consists of soup and a main dish, excluding beverages.
Combine your trip to the Mooserboden reservoir with a cosy coffee break in the Mooserboden mountain restaurant. The offer consists of a coffee speciality and a piece of cake.
Modules A, B, C, E, F are only offered during the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs’ operating hours (end of May to mid-October). Exception: Module D (Info tour at the Hauptstufe power plant) can be booked all year round.
Please note that the minimum time requirement only applies to the respective module and is merely a guide for planning. This does not include transfers to and from the destination, waiting times or the remaining length of time spent on site. For modules E and F (catering), the timing, the number of people, and the choice of dishes are agreed with you in advance. We are happy to assist you with your planning and prepare an offer tailored to your interests and time frame.
We have compiled important information for tour groups here. If you have any further questions, please contact us.
Transfer buses and the Lärchwand inclined lift take you from the Kesselfall ticket office to the Mooserboden reservoir at 2,040 metres altitude.
There is no timetable for the transfer buses to the reservoirs; the buses run continuously (depending on the number of visitors). We try to keep any waiting times as short as possible. The ascent to the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs should take around 60 minutes
When you arrive at the Kesselfall car park, please drive directly to the signposted coach park.
The group includes at least 15 paying visitors. From this number onwards, the booked package (incl. all services) is free of charge for the bus driver or tour guide! The group offer is only valid for bus tour groups. Individual travellers arriving by car are not considered to be a group.
Groups of 15 or more are kindly requested to register in advance. Guided tours take place daily between 10:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. from May to October and take about an hour. The meeting point for the guided tour is the Mooserboden kiosk info point.
The general terms and conditions of VERBUND Tourismus GmbH can be found on this page.
Opening hours
End of May to mid-October
Last ascent 3:30 p.m.
May, June, Sept. Oct. daily from 8:10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
July and August daily from 8:10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you are travelling by car, you can find the route planner here.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. We will be happy to assist you.
