Summer holidays in Zell am See
Unique holiday experiences between mountains, lakes, and glacier
A summer holiday in Zell am See at the Sporthotel Alpin is very attractive, thanks to the fabulous location of the hotel in Zell am See in an idyllic setting in the country, and yet close to the action, but also the feeling of well-being in the hotel and the wide range of activities and things to do in the hotel and in the Zell am See Kaprun region. Being in amongst nature is sure to make you want to explore the biking and hiking routes around the Zell Lake and the Pinzgau mountains, whilst well maintained golf courses in the area are wonderful venues for a game. There is plenty of culture on offer in the nearby festival city of Salzburg, and the traditional and summer night festivals and the traditional town life of Zell am See provide a rich variety of entertainment.
Summer holidays with lake views in the mountain town
A walk of just a few minutes takes you into the town centre of Zell am See with its bars, cafes, and lovely shops, or to the lake. Enjoy the wonderful view of Zell am See from the hotel, and a relaxing sense of peace and tranquillity.
NEW: ZELL AM SEE - KAPRUN SUMMERCARD
Excursion destinations, attractions & adventures for your summer holidays with the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card
Is that right? Going on a summer holiday and saving money? Yes, you read that right. The Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card includes the full package of holiday experiences in combination with many advantages and discounts. If you have selected a participating accommodation for your holiday, then you are holding a real winning card in your hands. You receive the Zell am See Summer Card on your arrival and benefit from many advantages between 15th May and 15th October. Details about the advantages can be found on the next page. Continue reading and get information & details about advantages and discounts which will sweeten your next holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun ...
Golf holidays in Zell am See
Over 30 years of golfing experience, a resident PGA golf professional exclusively available to our guests, 180 greens within 30 min and a further 14 golf courses within a drive of one hour: just a few of the reasons why the Golf & Sporthotel Alpin is the right choice for a golf holiday.
Hiking in Zell am See
A walk along the high altitude promenade, a hike up the Schmitten mountain, or high Alpine tours: the hiking paradise around Zell am See-Kaprun has a wealth of routes and trails of every difficulty waiting to be discovered and explored. Those wishing to take it easy can use the lifts to take them up into the mountains to marvel at the panorama of peaks without having to exert themselves too much. The CityXpress gondola lift is right next to the hotel and takes you up into the wonderful hiking area on the Schmittenhöhe.
Zell am See’s location in the grassy mountains of Pinzgau within the Kitzbühel Alps, surrounded by the Hohe Tauern and the Steinberge mountains provides an incredibly rich range of hiking, mountain, and climbing routes.
Holiday tip:
The Plettsaukopf high altitude lake is just 10 min walk from the midstation and gives you a breathtaking view over the Zell Lake. Don’t forget to take your summing things with you; the lake is relatively shallow, so is pleasantly warm in summer, and who wouldn’t want to jump into a lake at 1300 m above sea level?
Hiking trips in Zell am See and the surrounding area
We are happily available with help and advice when it comes to planning tours, and can give you tips about the nicest hikes in and around Zell am See. Each day, there are free guided hikes on the Schmittenhöhe.
Details of hiking routes, tips about tour planning, and interactive hiking maps are available on the website of the tourist office under hiking tips in the Zell am See-Kaprun region.
Cycling & biking holidays in Salzburger Land
Zell am See is right on the Tauernradweg cycleway, leading all the way from Krimml to the Mozart city of Salzburg. It is equally popular with cyclists and E-bikers. Racing bikers and mountain bikers however also have plenty available to them with tours of all levels of difficulty in the region around Zell am See. There are also single trails for ambitious bikers seeking a challenge.
A bike is the perfect way of appreciating the beauty of the scenery and discovering the variety on offer in the region. Cycling around the Zell Lake is a pleasant, easy ride, the Kapruner Moos has romantic places to stop at, and the Großglockner presents a challenge for athletes.
Our trip:
Explore Zell am See and the surrounding area on the hotel’s own, free hire bikes.
Mountain biking in Zell am See-Kaprun
Explore the mountains by mountain bike with a suitable tour from our tour suggestions:
- Mountain biking on the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun: there are 3 mountain bike freeride trails, a total of 16 km in length, on the Kitzsteinhorn. Take the lift up to the Alpincenter at 2450 m above sea level and head down the 3 trails
- Tour up the Hundstein: 16.8 km and a height difference of 1.360 metres
- Tour to the Erlhofplatte: 21.3 km and a height difference of 847 metres
- Enzianhütte Tour: 13 km and a height difference of 557 m metres
- Tour to the Hochsonnbergalm: 27.1 km and 1.090 m vertical metres
Enjoy the water in Summer in Zell am See
The Zell Lake is just a few minutes walk from the hotel and is an oasis of water that is perfect for relaxing, enjoying, and simply letting your spirit roam free. The wonderful views over the lake and of the scenery are best enjoyed on a panorama boat trip on the Zell Lake. Those who enjoy sport are in their element here, whether it be swimming, diving, sailing, stand-up paddling, or kayaking.
But it’s not only the lake where you can enjoy the water. It can be experienced in all its forms and you can also find out more about this life-important substance at other attractions:
- The eternal ice in the Gletscherwelt on the Kitzsteinhorn
- The high-altitude reservoirs at Kaprun
- Gorges, ravines, and canyons in the area
- The Krimml waterfalls
- Magic moments at “Zeller Seezauber”
- Canyoning, rafting, and kayaking on the Pinzgau rivers
- And much more besides
Tips for holidays and excursions in the Zell am See Kaprun region
There is a host of possible destinations for day trips in the near vicinity, perfect for experiencing the variety that Salzburger Land has in store.
Großglockner & Großglockner High Alpine Road
Enjoy fantastic views of Austria’s highest mountain, the Großglockner, from the Großglockner High Alpine Road. A wonderful experience for children and adults alike. As you travel along the road, you witness impressive wonders of nature on either side. There are interesting and varied exhibitions to stop off at and children love the 4 special themed playground areas.
Experienced climbers can take on the challenge of conquering Austria’s highest mountain.
The Krimml waterfalls, the Sigmund Thun gorge and the Mooserboden high-altitude reservoirs
No visitors could fail to be impressed by the wonders of nature such as the Krimml waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in Europe, or the “Wasser-Wunder-Welt”, a journey into the world of water. The same goes for the “Sigmund-Thun-Klamm” Gorge in Kaprun where you walk along a walkway with water thundering around you, and for the Mooserboden high altitude reservoirs, giving you the chance to marvel at the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern and the lush green of the Alpine pastures.
Kaprun Castle & local history museum
Kaprun Castle takes you on a journey in time back to the middle ages. An event that is very popular every year is the Burgfest in July. The local history museum gives you insight into the life of Alpine farmers of yesteryear, with displays of their various tools and crafts.
Ferleiten Animal Park & Salzburg Zoo
Young guests especially love a visit to the Ferleiten Animal Park, with numerous different species of animals such as wolves, brown bears, snow eagles and raccoons to observe in their huge enclosures. There is also a petting zoo for smaller children. Salzburg Zoo is just an hour by car from Zell am See.
Summer toboggan run
On a family holiday in Zell am See, the Maisiflitzer in Kaprun is certainly an experience not to be missed. It gives you the chance to enjoy tobogganing fun throughout the year. At speeds of up to 40 km/h summer tobogganists speed down the 1.3 km into the valley.
After travelling up on the chairlift, the summer toboggan run in Saalfelden offers pure tobogganing pleasure. It has 63 bends and is 1.6 km long, guaranteed great summer fun for all the family.
Like the idea of a summer holiday in Zell am See?
If what’s on offer in Zell am See-Kaprun in summer appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your enquiry and sending you an individual quotation.