Kappl is an Alpine town in the Paznaun Valley in Tyrol, Austria. It borders to Ischgl upstream to the south-west, and to See downstream to the north-east. With about 2600 inhabitants in 2018, it is the largest town in the Paznaun Valley.
Kappl's history dates back to the 13th century, when strategic control over the lower Paznaun Valley was transferred from the Counts of Ulten to the Counts of Tyrol in 1248. Its strategic position in the valley made it to a battleground many times throughout its history, starting in 1408 when it was invaded for the first time by Zeinisjoch. Until the Napoleonic Wars, the town was on a constant military alert.
Kappl's source of income was cattle herding, and its cheese was appreciated as far as Bavaria. Kappl's population thus grew rapidly, from 550 residents in 1427 to 1850 inhabitants halfway the 18th century. Towards the end of that century, the first school was built.
The 19th century brought disaster upon Kappl. It had to stand its defence against invading French and Bavarian forces, and was struck by avalanches, mud flows, floods, fires, and plagues. The Kapplers managed to stand ground, and successfully repelled invading armies, thereby proudly capturing a Bavarian banner which is still in proud possession of the Kappl riflemen to this day.
Kappl played a role in the First World War when it lost 66 soldiers, and again in the Second World War when it had to allow passage of the retreating German army in 1945 when they were pursued by French troops.
Kappl does not have a train station, and can only be reached over the road. Bus 260 connects Kappl once or twice per hour (depending on time of day) with the other towns and villages in the Paznaun Valley, all the way to . At the station, take bus 260 on platform C right across the station entrance. The journey to Kappl takes ca. 40 minutes, and no transfers are needed. A ticket costs €5.40 when purchased in advance online. Get off at 📍.
For long distance travel options, see Paznaun Valley.
Kappl is small enough to traverse by foot or ski. Alternatively, bus 260 offers a frequent connection between the 📍 in the town centre and the 📍.
From mid December until mid April, Kappl's small ski resort is open for business from 08:30 to 16:00 daily. A day pass costs €41.50 for adults and €26 for children. It is considered one of the sunniest ski resorts in the Paznaun valley, with great snow certainty due to its elevation up to 2690 m.
{| class="wikitable" !Name||Tel.||Altitude|| / / || / / |- |Ski Resort Kappl|| +43 50 990 100 ||1180 - 2690 m||6 Lifts: 1 / 3 / 2|| 40 km Pistes: 10 / 25 / 5 |} The only access lift to the ski resort is the Dias-Kabinenbahn 📍. Expect waiting lines during the winter season in the morning and in the evening, since there is no marked ski descent (German: Talabfahrt) to Kappl.
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