Zell am See & Kaprun Ski Holidays

“Stunning lakeside scenery, glacier skiing and exceptional variety”

Combining the historic lakeside town of Zell am See with the neighbouring resort of Kaprun, this popular Austrian ski destination offers the perfect blend of scenic beauty, varied skiing and snow-sure conditions.

Together, Zell am See-Kaprun offers 138 kilometres of pistes on the ‘Ski Alpin Card’ ski pass which also includes Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn, giving you access to more than 400 kilometres of skiing in total.

Zell am See charms visitors with its stunning lakeside setting, its pretty, cobbled centre and wide selection of cafés, restaurants and shops. Just a few kilometres away, Kaprun is home to the high-altitude Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, offering reliable snow conditions throughout the winter and some of Austria's most spectacular mountain scenery. Together, the two resorts create one of Austria’s most diverse ski holiday destinations. 

With excellent facilities for beginners, intermediates, and families, plus a free ski bus connecting the two resorts, Zell am See-Kaprun delivers everything you need for a fantastic ski holiday in Austria.

On the Mountain 

Zell am See's local mountain, the Schmittenhöhe, offers beautifully groomed pistes with breathtaking views across Lake Zell and the surrounding Hohe Tauern National Park. Wide blue and red runs, excellent snowmaking and a network of welcoming mountain huts make it an ideal choice for beginners, families and intermediate skiers.

The ZellamSeeXpress lift also provides a convenient link from Zell towards the Ski Circus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn, allowing adventurous skiers to explore further afield. 

Kaprun offers a completely different experience. The impressive K-onnection gondola links the resort directly via the local Maiskogel ski area to the snow-sure Kitzsteinhorn Glacier with skiing up to 3,029 metres. Here you'll find wide glacier pistes, dedicated beginner areas, exciting freeride terrain and freestyle parks.

Off the Mountain 

Zell am See offers a lively après-ski scene, with favourites including Schnaps-Hans bar at the top of the mountain and the iconic Villa Crazy Daisy in town. Beyond the slopes, the attractive pedestrianised town centre is perfect for exploring, with boutique shops, traditional cafés, excellent restaurants and cosy bars overlooking the lake.

Kaprun has its own vibrant atmosphere after skiing, with popular venues such as Pavillon and Kitsch & Bitter.

Visitors can also enjoy winter walking, tobogganing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, night skiing, local ice hockey matches and the Tauern Spa Kaprun with its Pools and Wellness areas.