The Austrian resort town of Zell am See sits by the Lake Zell in the Kitzbühel Alps, at an altitude of 775 metres above sea level, with slopes running up to an impressive 3,030m. With idyllic location, picturesque views and bags of Alpine charm, Zell am See attracts a broad range of visitors all year round for its diverse range of winter and summer activities.
Reaching Zell am See from the UK is easiest from Salzburg Airport, which lies 80 kilometres from the resort. The drive takes about 1.5 hours, depending on conditions and traffic on the day.
Zell am See is a low altitude resort so has a shorter season of snow reliability, however it does link with Kaprun which has a snow sure glacier.
On the accommodation front, Zell am See offers a broad range of accommodation options suited to a wide range of budgets and requirements. There are plenty of welcoming and traditional hotels to choose from, complemented by a small but well-rounded range of catered ski chalets with flights and transfers included from the UK.
Zell am See is linked to Kaprun by slope and road. Both resorts are included on the same ski pass or there is a bus if you don’t want to ski.
True to form for an Austrian ski resort, Zell am See is lively and offers plenty of welcoming and fun après ski. Whether you’re staying up the mountain and kicking off your skis, or coming back down to resort for a well-deserved drink, you’ll fnd what you’re looking for among the diverse bars and cafes of Zell am See. Venues such as Beachclub, Gin House, Dolls, Castle Bar, City Bar, Gallery Point and A Bit of Irish welcome thirsty visitors for friendly happy-hours, with drinking and dancing into the night.
Zell am See offers a diverse range of eateries, cafes and restaurants to cater for a wide range of budgets and menu preferences.
Good for Couples Ban Thai Brucker Bundesstraße 39
Zell am See +43 6542 21438 |
Good for Couples Hotel Traube Seegasse 4
Zell am See +43 6542 72368 |
Good for Couples Seerestaurant Thumersbacher Straße 34
Zell am See +43 6542 7211511 |
Good for Family Deins & Meins Schloßpl 5
Zell am See +43 6542 47244 |
Good for Family Steinerwirt Dreifaltigkeitsgasse 2
Zell am See +43 6542 72502 |
Good for Friends Paletti Wilhelm-Fazokas-Straße 219
Zell am See +43 6547 7778 |
Good for Friends Schnaps Hans Alm-Bar Schmitten 20
Zell am See +43 6542 72489 |
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Away from the groomed slopes, terrain parks and powder fields, Zell am See offers plenty of ways to keep you entertained. From leisure centres, spa and wellness facilities and ice-skating to cross-country skiing, curling and tobogganing, it’s hard to be bored here!
Indoor Pool Steinergasse 3-5
Zell am See +43 6542 785 0 |
Indoor Racket Sports
Zell am See +43 6542 572 62 |
Spa & Wellness Centre Platz 1 Kaprun Zell am See +43 6547 2040 0 |
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The three main ski schools in Zell am See are Skischule Zell Am See, Outdo and Sport Alpin. All schools offer both group and private lessons. Group lessons will work out cheaper but are less intense than one to one tuition.
Zell am See is linked to Kaprun by slope and road. Both resorts are included on the same ski pass or there is a bus if you don’t want to ski.
Parents in need of childcare in Zell am See can turn to the resort’s Ski & Snowboardschule Zell am See. They offer ski lessons and childcare for children aged two and upwards. Aside from this, there are a number of accommodation options in the resort where UK flights, transfers, food and accommodation can be rolled up into one tidy package, including free childcare services for children aged between 3 and 12.
The three main ski schools in Zell am See are Skischule Zell Am See, Outdo and Sport Alpin. All schools offer both group and private lessons. Group lessons will work out cheaper but are less intense than one to one tuition.
There are a good selection of ski hire stores in Zell am See offering a good range of the latest ski and snowboard equipment. It is recommended that you book your hire in advance as many of the stores will offer online discounts.
The following stores are found in Zell am See:
Hervis Sports, Eurosport, Discount Rental ski&board, Skiset, Intersport, Sport2000
The below prices are based on the current rates in resort but may change at the time of booking:
Lift Pass Child (6-15yrs) Teen (16-18yrs) Adult (18+)
1 Day €25 €38 €51
6 Days €126 €189 €252
Lift passes are free for children under 6 years, proof of age is required.
You can buy your lift pass from the tourist office or you can pre-book it through your tour operator who will deliver it to your accommodation when you arrive in resort.
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