Karen Putzer (born 29 September 1978) is a former Italian alpine skier.

[1] She was born in Bolzano, Italy.

A specialist of Giant slalom and Super-G, she won a total of eight World Cup victories, arriving second in the overall classment in the 2002–2003 season behind Janica Kostelić.

However, her career was often hampered by accidents.

She won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics at Salt Lake City.