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Zell am See

read our guide to Zell am See, a charming lakeside medieval town in Austria southwest of Salzburg - one of Austria's most famous ski resorts.Tree-lined skiing and snowboarding in the Europa Sport ski region with some great après-ski off the slopes.

Where?

If you ski Zell Am See you are in for a traditional Austrian winter vacation nestled between a lake and a mountain. This is one of the most famous winter sports venues in Europe. The slopes combine the resorts of Zell am See and Kaprun to offer 130kms of groomed pistes as part of the Europa-Sport Region. Just 100kms southwest of Salzburg, this area is easy to reach and offers some excellent skiing and snowboarding at all levels. You can also use the airports of Innsbruck and Munich but they are over 2 hours away.

resort ESSENTIALS

1949 m

1192 m

757 m

RESORT ALTITUDE : 757 m
TOTAL PISTE : 77 km
LONGEST RUN : 8.0 km
SEASON : December - April

SLOPES

Easy
6
Intermediate
17
Advanced/Expert
9

WE LIKE

  • Pretty, tree-lined slopes with great views down to the lake
  • Varied terrain including a couple of genuine black runs and off piste
  • Lively, but not rowdy, nightlife along with over 40 restaurants for evenings

WE DON'T LIKE

  • Sunny, low slopes often have poor conditions despite snowmaking, which makes the area more limited
  • Trek to lifts from much of the accommodation and sometimes crowded buses
  • Less suitable for beginners than most small Austrian resorts

SUITABILITY RATINGS 1-5

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On the slopes

The great thing when you ski Zell Am See is not only the tree lined skiing and boarding but also the fantastic views from the peak at Schmitten Pfiff. If you are a beginner the pistes of the Areitalm, above Schuttdorf, are perfect as well as the left hand slopes of the Schmittenhöhe bowl - cruisy blues and wide pistes. The lower slopes do not always have good snow cover, but there are snow cannons. The Schmittenhöhe also hosts the reds and blacks. There's a fantastic 8kms descent that has a 1,200m vertical. There are a number of challenging runs including three blacks through the trees, some mogul runs and some great powder skiing if the snows right!

So as well as all the local pistes, less than 30 minutes away you also have a free ski bus that takes you through to Kaprun and therefore, the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. The glacier offers snowsure conditions and all year round skiing, along with some great bowls and off piste terrain. Boarders are also well looked after with a good terrain park and a rodeo-funpark, along with jumps and some awesome off-piste. If you can afford a local guide, you will see there is so much more to explore too.

Ski area

If you ski Zell am See you are also in the ski region of Europa Sport.

Off the slopes

There are over 13,000 guest beds in the region, catering for all tastes and prices, and excellent nightlife. You can choose from an amazing 40 restaurants, cafés, bars and nightclubs - popular choices for dinner include Giuseppe and Lebzelter, while nightspots to try include Lupo's Bar, the Rock and the Bierstadl. Away from the slopes there are lots of activities - why not try something different like tobogganing, sleigh rides, ice-skating, hang-gliding, paragliding, or hot air ballooning?

 

TOURIST OFFICE

Brucker Bundesstr. 1a

Phone: +43 6542 770
Fax: +43 6542 72032
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Find great deals online with Zell am See ski holidays from leading ski operators and agents. Enjoy this great ski area and resort and this winter get your skiing and snowboarding holiday organised early!

Zell am See Ski Holidays

There are always cheap ski packages for ski holidays in Zell am See you just need to look at some of the leading operators like Thomas Cook, Neilson or Crystal on a regular basis. Of course, if you have no time to sort your own holidays out, then click the 'TailorMade' tab to let us do the hard work.

Search online for Zell am See ski chalets whether you are looking for self catered or catered. Ranging from small 4 or 6 person ski chalets to 30+ giants, you can find some great deals online for ski chalets in Zell am See via GoSki.co.uk. So why not browse our listings below and book yourself a great winter holiday now.

FEATURED CHALETS

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CHALETS

perfect comfort, new built, within 5 walking minutes to 3 skilifts

perfect comfort, new built, within 5 walking minutes to 3 skilifts

Perfect location! Within 5 walking-minutes you have a choice of 3 cable-cars taking you up to different Ski-areas on the Schmittenhöhe mountain: the 'Schmittenhöhebahn', the 'TrassXpress' and the 'Sonnenalmbahn'. A ski-school and Ski-rentals are l...

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  Luxury catered chalet in beautiful Zell Am Zee, sleeps 10 adults+ 2 children

Luxury catered chalet in beautiful Zell Am Zee, sleeps 10 adults+ 2 children

Luxury catered accommodation at Zell am See in the beautiful Austrian Alps. Chalet Gretl is the perfect base for your Austrian holiday of a lifetime. Filling breakfasts & evening meals, (inc. wine) are all inclusive. Fully refitted for 07, Chalet...

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perfect located just beside the skiing-slope, logfire, garden, secure parking

perfect located just beside the skiing-slope, logfire, garden, secure parking

Chalet Kriekels is only 150 m away from the base station of Schmittenhöhebahn Ski-lifts. It is located right on the ski path from the Schmittenhöhe to Zell am See. You can ski directly from and to the house! The bus stop is right next to the house...

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A comfortable chalet virtually in the centre of Schüttdorf

A comfortable chalet virtually in the centre of Schüttdorf

1.3 kms from the centre of Zell am See. All important infrastructure, amenities, ski lifts and leisure facilities are within a few minutes. This self-catering chalet is only 10 Minutes walk to the beautiful Zeller lake! It has a nice little garden...

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exquisite Chalet, Austrian Alpine style, breathtaking views

exquisite Chalet, Austrian Alpine style, breathtaking views

This exquisite Chalet with its typical Austrian Alpine style combined with a luxurious stylish interior, breathtaking views over the Zeller Lake and a beautiful mountainous backdrop will guarantee for a holiday not to forget! This 3 bedroom chale...

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Comfort Delux and an absolute perfect location, new, 5 min walking to 3 skilifts

Comfort Delux and an absolute perfect location, new, 5 min walking to 3 skilifts

This brand-new beautiful Chalet will spoil you with Comfort Delux ! Within 5 walking-minutes you have a choice of 3 cable-cars taking you up to different Ski-areas on the Schmittenhöhe mountain: the 'Schmittenhöhebahn', the 'TrassXpress' and the '...

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Beautiful Chalet with view of the Kitzsteinhorn

Beautiful Chalet with view of the Kitzsteinhorn

Chalet Dacha is very stylishly furnished, with a lot of wood, natural stone floor tiling in the bathrooms and passion for detail. Here is a place to feel comfortable - the house has 3 bedrooms, two bedrooms have a direct access to the balcony wit...

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cozy house with sauna and lake - ideal for multiple families

cozy house with sauna and lake - ideal for multiple families

The Lake View Chalet is a cozy, rustic-Austrian house - perfect sauna for several families with 4 bedrooms and great! Ideally located on a quiet sunny slope above the bustling town of Zell am See with wonderful views over the lake and the ski slop...

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If you're wanting to find Zell am See apartments for a ski and snowboard holiday this winter, then why not let GoSki.co.uk help. Compare aparthotels in Zell am See as well as a wide range of apartments in Zell am See from basic through to luxury. Check out location and facilities and when you are happy, book online to get the best deals.

Zell am See Apartments

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This season, Zell am See hotels could provide your ideal accommodation for skiing or boarding in Zell am See. When you want to find the right ski hotel, GoSki.co.uk can help you compare leading Zell am See hotels so that you can find the right one for your needs.

Zell am See Hotels

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Finding airport transfers to Zell am See is fairly easy! But finding good value ones can be a lot more tricky. Whether private hire or group ski transfer by bus, either way you want to ensure you can book your seat at the bnest price.

Airport Transfers to Zell am See

To book Zell am See airport transfers online, simply compare a few of the options for taxis, small minibuses or large coaches (where available) and then book youir ski transfer early. Check your ski chalet doesn't offer this service - it may be a lot cheaper and more convenient.

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Ski Schools in Zell am See

Whether you want to have ski lessons or snowboard lessons, most Zell am See ski schools offer a wide range of options including half day lessons, private or group lessons. Use GoSki.co.uk to find out more.

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Nearby Airports

» AT Salzburg (1h 15m)
» AT Innsbruck (1h 57m)
» DE Munich (2h 31m)
» AT Klagenfurt (2h 28m)
» SI Ljubljana (3h 0m)

SKI ESSENTIALS

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