Summer holiday in Zell am See

One thing is clear - your stay at Zell am See cannot be long enough to experience all of the outdoor activities, that the region offers. Not to mention the cultural and culinary highlights that await you. It is your key to one of the most beautiful regions worldwide and attractions such as pleasure boat trips on the lake Zell, the glacier in Kaprun, a ride over the Großglockner mountain highway, or even the Krimml waterfalls. There are plenty more activities to do in Zell am See. Your holiday will be one for the books.

With an unbelievable range of hiking routes Zell am See Kaprun is truly a paradise. Walking along the beautiful promenade at the lake Zell to panoramic hikes and high alpine tours, here in our region nothing comes short for your natual spirits. Find the best hiking offers on the interactive hiking map of the region.

What you shouldn’t miss is a visit to one of the worldwide famous Austrian ski huts where you typically enjoy regional and traditional specialities next to stunning views of the Alps and the natural habitats.

Our Tipp: Hans Unterganschnigg, your host, is happy to advise you on any ski routes and ski huts worth going to (he is an expert on this topic).

Whether you cycle just for pleasure, mountainbiker or freerider – the large net of cycle and mountain bike routes offers the right degree of difficulty for every person’s taste. For example the Salzach or High-Alps cycle way, both of which pass directly through Zell am See, or to mountain bike tours in the Kitzbuehel alps or the downhill and freeride adventures. There is plenty of variety.  

A refreshing jump into the cool waters of the crystal clear lake is the ideal highlight after a hiking trip or a mountain bike tour. There are multiple other recreational activities to do, if you are a type of person that prefers to enjoy the region off slope the hype. There are multiple other beautiful spots around the lake to enjoy the view and zoom out of stress and the daily grind.