Zell am See self catering holidays, Salzbergerland A jewel in the Austrian Alps set on the shores of Lake Zell surrounded by towering peaks
Overview
Zell am See self catering holidays - a medieval town on the shores of lake Zell and linked to Kaprun a few kms away by free shuttle bus, Zell is a very popular all year round resort and the infrastructure is first class. Kaprun is a little smaller but still has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to sample after a hard day on the mountains.
Zell am See - Kaprun is set in a beautiful national park- the Hohe Tauern National Park with 266 mountain peaks over 3000m and 130km2 of glaciers, 550 lakes and 279 rivers so no matter what time of year you visit, there are certain plenty of natural wonders to explore! The ski area is shared with Kaprun and is spread over the Maiskogel and Schmittenhöhe mountains and the high altitude Kitzsteinhorn glacier where you can also ski in the summer.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Beach and lido | ✔ |
| Summer skiing | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Medieval castles | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Salzburg (54km) |
| Nearest train station | Zell in the town centre |
Featured Zell am See self catering holiday homes
The self catering accommodation ranges from town centre apartments to gorgeous villas and chalets on the outskirts with spectacular views of the lakes and towering peaks. For easy and quick access to the slopes and hiking trails, the best option is to stay central.
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Things to see & do around Zell am See
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Wellness and spa | ✔ |
| Summer skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier above Kaprun | ✔ |
| Glacier trekking | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Wind surfing & Kite surfing | ✔ |
| Cannyoning & white water rafting | ✔ |
| 500km of hiking trails | ✔ |
| Mountain biking | ✔ |
| Maisiflitzer toboggan run - 1300m long! | ✔ |
Our view on Zell am See self catering holidays
We think Zell am See is an outstanding holiday destination offering great facilities on and off the slopes. With the additional benefit of easy access to Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, you can even ski in the summer!
