Zell am See & Kaprun Ski Holidays

“Stunning lakeside Zell am See & snow-sure Kaprun, a great combination”

The neighbouring twin resorts of Zell am See and Kaprun are among Austria’s most popular ski holiday destinations offering 138 kilometres of pistes (Zell am See-Kaprun) on the ‘Ski Alpin Card’ which also includes neighbouring Saalbach-Hinterglemm (a further 270 kilometres of piste).

Zell am See boasts a breath-taking lakeside setting, a charming, cobbled centre, and plenty of shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants. Just a few kilometres away, Kaprun offers snow-sure glacier skiing alongside lively après-ski, making it a perfect complement to Zell am See.

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 offers varied terrain with sensational views over the glistening Lake Zell and across to the Hohe Tauern National Park. Zell’s local mountain, the Schmittenhohe, has extensive snow-making on all runs, plenty of gentle tree-lined skiing ideal for families and novices and some charming, rustic mountain huts. The City Xpress from the resort centre, the Areitbahn and Schmittenhohebahn all offer modern, efficient access to the skiing and the ZellamSeeXpress lift connects to Saalbach (270 kilometres of piste) via Viehofen and a short hop on the ski bus to the Schonleitenbahn in Saalbach.

Kaprun’s new K-onnection Gondola offers direct access from the resort centre to the snow-sure Kitzsteinhorn ski area via the local Maiskogel mountain. With a top station at 3,029 metres (Check out the ‘Gipfelwelt 3000’ Summit Visitors Centre), dedicated family areas, freestyle snow parks, freeride and ski touring routes, Kaprun has something for all abilities.

Off the Mountain 

Après-ski is lively in Zell am See with popular spots including the City Xpress Umbrella Bar and the longstanding Villa Crazy Daisy. The pretty, pedestrianised centre is perfect for a leisurely stroll with boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and cosy bars.

In Kaprun, the Pavillon bar attracts the crowds after skiing and a clutch of bars at the other end of the high street (Kitsch & Bitter, Barracuda) offer late night entertainment.

Other activities include tobogganing, winter walks, ice skating, night skiing, sleigh rides, ice hockey matches and the Tauern Spa Kaprun with its Pools and Wellness areas.