The idyllic mountain town of Zell has the perfect location right on the lake, with the snowcapped peaks of the 'Hohe Tauern' mountains rising up to the south. The lake offers all kinds of water activities including lake cruises, rowing, water skiing and swimming. There is some superb walking in the area and you can join our walking escort (operated by our sister company) on 2 FREE guide walks per week. Zell town has a beautiful historic centre with a bustling, pedestrianised area with pavement cafés and a great selection of shops to browse on a sunny afternoon. Zell's central location makes it easy to visit other areas of Austria, including a day trip to Salzburg which is just an hour and a half away.
NEW all-inclusive for summer 2010! All guests staying at selected hotels in Zell and See will receive this unique all-inclusive card allowing you to relax and enjoy the superb sights and attractions of this beautiful area of Austria. The FREE bus links Zell am See and Kaprun so you can take advantage of the great offers in both resorts, regardless of which resort you're staying in! Zell am See- FREE unlimited descents on the Schmittenhöhe cable car
- FREE ascent on the Schmittenhöhe cable car (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited use of the Sonnenalm/City Express gondola
- FREE round the lake boat trip on Lake Zell (once weekly)
- FREE boat trip on the MS Schmittenhöhe (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited lake crossings
- FREE unlimited entry to lakeside bathing beaches
- FREE unlimited entry to Zell am See indoor pool
- FREE unlimited use of the Kaprun Gletscher gondola (to Alpincentre)
- FREE ascent and descent from Alpincentre to Kitzsteinhorn (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited use of the Kaprun Maiskogelbahn cable car
- FREE unlimited entry to Kaprun Alpine Reservoirs
- FREE unlimited entry to Kaprun Optimum Sports centre indoor pool
- FREE unlimited entry to the Siegmund Thun gorge
- FREE use of the Zell am See/Kaprun regional postbuses
- FREE unlimited entry to the Vorderkaser gorge
- FREE unlimited entry to the Seisenberg gorge
- FREE unlimited entry to the Lamprechtshöhle cave
- FREE unlimited entry to the Krimml waterfalls
- FREE unlimited entry to the the Wild & Freizeit game & amusement park
- FREE unlimited entry to the Pinzgau Museum of local history
- FREE unlimited entry to the Mittersill National Park centre
Fact file
Activities in Zell am See
Most activities centre around the lake including swimming, pedaloes, motor boat tours, rowing, water skiing and also yachting and windsurfing (license required). Zell also has a riding school, indoor and outdoor pools, gliding, and in July and August a real 'must' is a trip on the Pinzgau Steam Railway. Cycling is a great way to explore the lake and the nearby villages and bike hire is available locally from approximately £15 per day.More about the activities in Zell am See.
In brief
"One of the best-loved resorts in Austria, Zell am See is a lovely lakeside town with plenty to do and superb leisure facilities"Highlights
| Salzburg | (Mon) | £29 |
| Berchtesgaden | (Fri) | £27 |
| Grossglockner | (Tues) | £30 |
| Krimml Waterfalls | (Thurs) | £22 |
| Liechtenstein Gorge | (Sun) | £27 |
Festivals
There's a vibrant programme of summer festivals including the Stadtfest town festival with music, food and drink (every Wednesday evening in July and August) as well as spectacular lake festivals featuring firework displays (July & August) and the Lake Carnival in July (dates TBC for 2010).Weddings
You can marry in Zell am See in a boat on the lake or in the Sissi Chapel* - right at the top of the Schmittenhöhe mountain! Our carefully selected 'weddings' hotels (Romantik and Heitzmann), will ensure your stay is special, providing personal service and attention to detail. You can now also renew your wedding vows with a special ceremony and dinner.Call our Specialist Weddings Team on 0871 230 8123 (calls cost 10p per minute at all times from BT landlines. Other operator networks may vary).
*Restrictions apply to church and chapel weddings.