About Zell am See
The idyllic mountain town of Zell am See, 758m above sea level, leaves nothing to be desired! Whether you are looking for a fun-filled holiday or just looking for a relaxing break in the nature, whether you are traveling with your family or alone, the varied leisure and recreational offers, Zell am See is an unbeatable vacation destination for both holiday makers and connoisseurs.
The car-free Old Town of Zell am See with the two most striking and oldest buildings - the parish church (12th century) and the Kastner tower (10th century) - offers attractive shopping and invites you with numerous cozy cafes, bars and restaurants to linger and enjoy.
Events
Toboggan bus Zell am See
The home toboggan run in Zell am See takes you through the Köhlergraben. The natural toboggan run Köhlergraben is about 1 km long and well suited for children. The toboggan run through the Schmittel valley to the Hotel der Waldhof promises lots of fun and adventure. Open and illuminated until 10 pm depending on the snow and weather conditions.
Every tuesday evening depending on snow conditions
From post office Zell am See to valley station Schmittenhöhebahn
6.50 pm - 9.50 pm - every 15 minutes
Single ticket: € 2,50 adults | € 2 children
Eveningticket: € 5 adults | € 2,50 children
Toboggan hire:
Sport Achleitner
Europsport
Hotel Der Waldhof
Hotel Stadt Wien
Snowshoe hike with 360-degree panoramic views and a work of art at the summit
Every Wednesday, our mountain guide accompanies you on a snowshoe hike from the summit of the Schmittenhöhe via the high-altitude promenade to the Sonnkogel.
The winter hiking trail offers impressive views of the snow-covered mountains and Lake Zell. The destination of the hike is the Schrambachkopf, where the artwork ‘Opfertisch or a Halleluja’ is located.
Afterwards, we descend together to the Sonnkogel Restaurant and the Sonnkogelbahn.
We recommend sturdy footwear and warm winter clothing for the hike. Snowshoes and poles can be hired on site for a small fee.
- Meeting point: 9 am at the Schmittenhöhebahn InfoCenter valley station
- Hire fee for snowshoes & poles: € 6
- The hike is free with a valid cable car ticket
- Registration only via the online shop, by 12 noon the day before at the latest!