About Kappl

Kappl has been inhabited for over eight centuries. The land in the Paznaun Valley was pasture land during the 13th century and in 1248 the region around Kappl came under the jurisdiction of the courts of Tyrol. Over the next six centuries Kappl experienced dramatic events that created great poverty, as well as battles for land and political control. Tourism made its way to Kappl and to villages in the Paznaun Valley in the middle of the 20th century and that brought a new quality of life to the local residents. There was a major flood in the valley in 2005. Thirty percent of the roads were buried and under water for several weeks. All traces of the flood are long gone, so the Kappl ski hire area continues to offer guests all the charm, hospitality and character of a culturally rich Austrian village.

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The scenery in Kappl has always been a plus for tourists, but the culinary treats and the numerous mountain huts, plus the cultural attractions and events, make Kappl more than just a ski hire holiday; it’s a well rounded educational and entertainment experience. Guests who choose Kappl over other Austrian villages do it because it has a comprehensive range of outdoor activities that keep tourists of all ages entertained. Hiking, Nordic walking and mountain biking trails, plus several indoor pools, as well as outdoor pools in the valley, are always busy depending on the season. Canyoning programs and rafting adventures, as well as high rope courses and tennis courts, make each day in Kappl a unique experience.
Kappl is famous for its Chapels. Chapels actually gave Kappl its name. Kerkerkapelle, Ruhesteinkapelle and Rotwegkapelle are the best known chapels in Kappl, but there are others. There are several shrines in the area and the baroque sculptor and village son, Johann Ladner, left his mark in Kappl. His work can be seen in several places in the village.

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Kappl is an excellent ski hire holiday destination in the pristine ecosystem of the Paznaun Valley. Kappl actually sits south-west of Tyrol, which is the sunny side of the valley. This ski hire village is surrounded by the 3,000 m high peaks of the magnificent Alps. Ski hire Kappl is not only a ski destination; there are many recreational activities that attract visitors to this village that is overshadowed by the Silvretta, Samnaun and Verwall peaks and glaciers. Kappl is actually located 17 miles southwest of Landeck and has a population of 2,642. It sits at an elevation of 1,258 m and has an area of 37.6 square miles.

Tourist information

Telephone:

+43 (0)5445 624311

Fax:

+43 (0)5445 6163

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