Zell am See - Kaprun region Vacations, sport and relaxation in the mountain region

A vacation in Zell am See - Kaprun means: strolling through the picturesque center of Zell am See, simply relaxing on the shores of Lake Zell or enjoying the view of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. Hiking on the Schmittenhöhe in summer, exploring the mountains by bike. If you fancy a day of skiing in summer, that's also possible - on the Kitzsteinhorn. In winter, skate a few laps on the glistening ice, discover fantastic ski areas or really switch off in the Tauern Spa in Kaprun. Variety is certainly guaranteed in Zell am See and Kaprun, the central location in Pinzgau offers many excursion options and after a long day you can really relax and unwind on the farms.

Radfahrer mit Blick auf den Zeller See, in Zell am See-Kaprun, Salzburger Land | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Summer vacation in Zell am See - Kaprun Adventures on the mountain and lake

Experience the unique landscape while hiking on the Schmittenhöhe - Zell am See's local mountain. Take the gondola up and then you can comfortably start your tours at 2,000 meters. Circular hiking trails for the whole family await you with countless wonderful views. Schmidolin's adventure world on the Schmittenhöhe provides additional variety - an eventful hike for children is guaranteed here.
On the Kitzsteinhorn, you can not only ski in summer, but also hike in the glacier world - ideally with a hiking guide through the world of the Hohe Tauern.

For all cycling enthusiasts, there are countless options for mountain bike tours, race tracks or racing bike routes. On an e-bike, you can take a leisurely ride in the Zell am See - Kaprun bike region, cycle along the Tauern Cycle Path to the Krimml Waterfalls and discover nature in the region.

After sporting activities, Lake Zell, probably one of the most beautiful lakes in Austria, offers the necessary cooling off in the crystal-clear water. You can take a boat trip on the lake with the family and try out numerous water sports.

The region is not only perfect for a beach vacation, but also for golf fans. At the Zell am See Golf Club, you can play golf between the glacier and the lake and enjoy a very special backdrop.

Skiing at Kitzsteinhorn, Kaprun, Salzburger Land | © Kitzsteinhorn

Winter vacation in Zell am See - Kaprun When the mountain and the glacier call

You will find the best conditions for ski tours, cross-country skiing or tobogganing during your winter vacation in Zell am See - Kaprun. Discover untouched nature while winter hiking or snowshoeing.

3 world-famous ski areas await skiers and snowboarders : Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun with 408 premium slope kilometers. From October, you can make your turns in the fresh snow on the Kitzsteinhorn . In the Schmittenhöhe family ski area , families will feel right at home on the wide pistes and cozy huts. With just one ski pass, the Ski Alpin Card, you have 3 ski regions and full skiing enjoyment included. There is something for every age group here.

After a long day, the Tauern Spa or the rooms on the farms offer perfect relaxation.

Kitzsteinhorn Skigebiet Winter, Liftanlage, Winterlandschaft, Skipiste, Zell am See-Kaprun, Salzburger Land | © Salzburger Land Tourismus / Peter Zeitlhofer

3 things you should definitely do in Zell am See-Kaprun 1st skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn

Skiing fun on the glacier from autumn until well into spring on wide natural snow slopes at 3,000 meters above sea level. From Kaprun, the Kaprun-Maiskogel-Kitzsteinhorn cable car connection takes you directly from the village of Kaprun to the glacier area via two new cable cars. For non-skiers, Gipfelwelt 3000 offers a year-round experience with spectacular ice art, panorama platform and summit restaurant.

Zeller See von oben, Salzburger Land | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

2. a boat trip on Lake Zell

Lake Zell offers numerous possibilities in summer: swimming in the outdoor pools, water sports activities such as surfing, sailing or stand-up paddling and much more.
But how about a more leisurely alternative - a boat trip across Lake Zell? From there you have the best view of the historic old town and the mountain backdrop behind it. During the panoramic cruise , you have plenty of time to observe the beautiful nature and landscape around Lake Zell.

Hochgebirgsstauseen Kaprun, Salzburger Land | © Verbund

3rd excursion to the Kaprun reservoirs

A trip to the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs is an absolute must during a vacation in this region. You can only get to the 107-metre-high dam wall at Mooserboden by bus and inclined elevator. During the ascent, information is provided via a multimedia guide. Once you arrive at an altitude of 2,000 meters , you can take a hike along the reservoirs or book a guided tour of the dam wall. You can learn more about the glacier, power plant construction and power generation in the "Electricity Experience" exhibition.

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Hannes zieht seine Mitarbeiterinnen im Leiterwagen.  | © Urlaub am Bauernhof im SalzburgerLand/Bernd Suppan

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