Zell am See is a cultural, sports and relaxation center. The picturesque village on the shore of Lake Zell which contains 175 million cubic meters of crystal clear water has been a famous health resort since 1961.
For those who like to pamper themselves, the Zell am See - Kaprun area offers wide variety of activities. However, the holiday region of Zell am See - Kaprun is the right destination for sportsmen as well.
When reservating only one night in Zell am See, every guest receives Zell am See - Kaprun Card at the reception of the Zell am See - Kaprun Card Partner which offers numerous recreational and spa services included in Zell am See - Kaprun Card. When using this card, guests receive great discount offers.
242 km with access to the 216 km long Tauern cycle paths and Saalachtaler
Cycling and mountain biking trails for all levels
Gondola biking (Maiskogel - Kaprun) with downhill track
Bike park with drops, kickers and pump track
E - bike hire at 23 stations in the region of Zell am See-Kaprun
Hiking area 750 – 3201 meters
420 km of marked trails
Walking tours for all levels (Schmitt, Maiskogel and Kitzsteinhorn)
Various cottages and mountain restaurants to be visited
Lookout ontop of the highest point of the Glacier "Top of Salzburg" (3000m alt)
Ski area Kitzsteingorn Glacier at about 3.000 meter above sea level.
Wounderful slopes of varying difficulty (41 km slopes).
Snowparks – Glacier Park, Easy Park und Central Park.
Year-round skiing.
World Summit 3000 – Museum.
Two 18-hole championship courses - "Schmittenhöhe" and "Kitzsteinhorn"
Top maintained facilities
Golf Academy with school and pro shop for the perfect outfit
Outstanding Golf Club Restaurant
18 hole green fee 71 € - 79 € per person
Crystal clear lake for swimming and relaxing .
Length about 4 km, width 1,3 km, average water temperature 20°C in warm summers up to 25°C.
Grass beaches with jumps and slides.
Various water sports on Lake Zell (boating, sailing, surfing, water skiing,…).
Boat trips on Lake Zell.
Tauern spa – in total 48.000 m2 spa world offers a 25-meter lap pool, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a veriety of different saunas and steam baths (Finnish sauna, bio sauna, dry sauna,...), aroma steam rooms, cardio strenght equipment, 17 rooms for beauty treatmens, massages and much more...
Indoor swimming pool at Lake Zell - so called water paradise with 74 meter waterslide, 3-meter diving tower, 25 meter lap pool, Kelo-block room, fresh sauna with dry Kneipp area, bio-herbal sauna, Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared sauna, relaxation room with a view in the cozy lounge bar and sauna courtyard.
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Zell Am See, Austria, is a town that is dominated by a large lake, Lake Zell. Towering over the town where the skiing takes place is the magnificent Schmittenhöhe which stands over 2000 metres high. There are plenty of lifts and cable cars ready to take you up for a day's skiing and buses are ready to ferry you from your Zell am See hotels to the lifts.
Snowboarders, Zell am See has to be one of the best destinations in Austria for snowboarders & freestylers due to the awesome fun park situated at the top of the glacier.Snow-boarders and freeskiers will love the "Snowpark Kitzsteinhorn" at an altitude of 2,900m. It offers sufficient room to try all sorts of new moves. The 160m long and more than 6m high half pipe rounds off the offering. The fun park on the Schmittenhöhe boasts countless exciting obstacles and corners for snow-boarders and freeskiers to test their skills.
If you are looking for Zell am See hotels, then there are plenty to choose from. Zell am See hotels cover a wide range of accommodation, from 3 star right up to five star. Other accommodation apart from all the Zell am See hotels See includes inns, guest houses, bed and breakfast, apartments and cosy cottages.
Apres Ski & Nightlife
Restaurants in Zell am See included traditional local and international cuisine, the restaurants in Zell am See will fulfil all culinary desires. You have more than 100 restaurants to choose from, both in the city centre and on the surrounding mountains. In winter you can go on an apres ski expedition to explore the best party venues. Up on the mountain or down in the valley - there's parties everywhere in Zell am See-Kaprun. Party animals can enjoy themselves into the early hours. Alpine huts, inns and ski huts transform into party hot spots every night.
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HOW TO GET THERE
The nearest airport to Zell am See is Salzburg known as “W.A. Mozart” and low cost airlines that fly regularly into here are Easyjet and Flybe. Salzburg Airport is roughly 80km away, while it is a journey of approximately 200km to Munich Airport. A shuttle, taxi or train will take you straight to Zell am See-Kaprun.
Traveling by train is simple, in fact there are direct trains that run from Zell Am See to Salzburg and vice versa. If you are driving, the distance from Salzburg to Zell Am See is 84 kms.
WHY WE RECOMMEND IT
Zell am See is not the largest ski resort in Austria however it has loads of charm. It offers an excellent range of ski runs with some of the best snowboarding facilities around, along with a wide array of zell am see hotels such as the Mavida Balance, chalets and a plethora of apartments. Besides, unlike other more upmarket destinations it isn't going to break the bank.
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