Zell am See-Kaprun
Unforgettable Alpine Holidays in Zell am See-Kaprun
Where the glacier and mountains meet the lake.
Imagine a beautiful lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and glacier peaks. Your dream holiday location exists – in Zell am See-Kaprun!
If you are looking for a beautiful alpine destination with mountains and a lake- look no further.
The two authentic alpine villages of Zell am See and Kaprun are a fantastic location for your next holiday.
Zell am See-Kaprun is a year-round Austrian holiday destination.
In the summer, the breathtaking mountain panoramas are a backdrop for hiking, biking, golfing, lake activities or relaxation.
In Winter Zell am See-Kaprun is a famous ski resort.
Grüße! I am Tammy. I live in Zell am See-Kaprun and I am excited to share my passion for this wonderful region of Austria and help you plan your most epic Alpine Holiday.
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Zell am See
The stunning picture-perfect medieval town of Zell am See, Austria, is nestled between the beautiful Zeller See (Lake Zell) and the Schmittenhöhe Mountain (1967m – 6450 feet). Zell am See is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Austria.
Zell am See is a quaint lakeside village with a population of ~10,000. The town of Zell am See has been populated since Roman times and was a major market town in the 19th century.
Zeller See is a crystal-clear glacial lake, the waters of which are one of the purest in Europe.
In winter, Schmittenhöhe (or Schmitten) is a well-known ski resort with over 77km of pistes. In the summer, the Schmittenhöhe mountain and lake are the drawcard for walks, hiking, biking, golfing and water sports, all amongst the backdrop of a breathtaking mountain vista.
Kaprun
Kaprun lies in the Kitzsteinhorn valley, 8 km south of Zell am See.
Kaprun was once an alpine farming village, but since the end of the 19th century it has become known as a holiday destination. Farms still dot the countryside, with cattle grazing on the summer mountain pastures.
Kaprun is a well-known winter skiing destination and is one of the few that offers guaranteed snow from autumn until late spring on the Glacier.
In the summer, the grassy mountain slopes are grazing grounds for the alpine cows who nonchalantly share the hillsides with the hikers and mountain bikers. In addition to amazing mountain panoramas, walks and hikes on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, there are many other famous sights, including the Sigmund Thun Klamm (gorge) and the High Alpine Reservoirs.
Kaprun is also known as a place to “tune-out”, rest and rejuvenate, being the home of the Tauren Spa Resort, the largest spa and wellness centre in Austria.
Our Recommendations | Where we recommend friends to stay in Zell am See-Kaprun
Zell am See-Kaprun is our home, but we recommend our friends and family to stay at:
In Zell am See:
♥ The Grand Hotel Zell am See is located directly on the lake. The hotel has a restaurant, wellness centre and indoor pool.
♥ The family-run Hotel zum Hirschen is located in the centre of Zell am See. The hotel has a two toques restaurant, bar, spa and wellness centre and indoor pool.
♥ Salzburgerhof This luxurious, family-run 5-star hotel is in Zell am See's centre. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, spa and wellness centre, and indoor pool.
In Kaprun:
♥ The 4-star superior Taurenspa Hotel . The hotel has one of Austria's largest spas- a large indoor and outdoor spa, outdoor heated pools with views of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, massage and spa treatments and six different restaurants, bars and cafés.
*Non-hotel guests are able to visit the pools and spas too!
♥ The family-run 4-star Kaprunerhof hotel, has a restaurant that offers half-board (breakfast and dinner), spa and an indoor swimming pool.
♥ The 4-star Sonnblick Hotel has a luxurious spa area, a heated outdoor pool and a restaurant.
♥ Dorf Chalets Kaprun has six fully self-contained chalets and two apartments with views of the Kitzsteinhorn and the surrounding mountains.
Where is Zell am See-Kaprun?
Zell am See and Kaprun is in the heart of the Pinzgau region in the State of Salzburg. Zell am See-Kaprun is easily accessible by trains, bus and motorways.
⇒Distance from Salzburg: Zell am See-Kaprun is 85 km (53 miles) south of Salzburg
⇒Distance from Innsbruck: Zell am See-Kaprun is 146 km (91 miles) east of Innsbruck
⇒Distance from Vienna: Zell am See-Kaprun is 375 km (233 miles) west of Vienna
⇒Distance from Munich: Zell am See-Kaprun is 167km (104 miles) southeast of Munich.
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