© Skiing4all, 2009
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Summer time
in Zell am See - Kaprun
Skiing4all is active all year round! Do join us for the summer activities in our beautiful holiday resort!
If summer decided to go on a holiday,
it would probably come to Zell am See...
The picturesque little town of Zell am See has been one of Austria’s most popular holiday resorts since the 19th century. The magnificence of the unique mountain panorama, the appeal of crystal-clear Lake Zell, the glacier near Kaprun village with its perpetual ice, and the town's proximity to some of the most famous sights in Austria make Zell am See the ideal holiday destination – all 365 days a year!
Just imagine... Geraniums adorn the balconies. Visitors from around the world enjoy the sunshine in the cafés. On the menu there are all kinds of coffee, shredded pancake and apple strudel. In Zell am See you easily feel at home – at home in Austria. It is no coincidence that the town on the shore of Lake Zell has become a synonym for holidays in the Alpine republic. Here, hospitality and the original Austrian way of life come for free. Treat yourself to this unique experience!
Climatic Health Resort
The unspoilt nature of the region is at your fingertips and has contributed a lot to the quality of life: since 1961 the town has been a climatic health resort. But it is not only the air that is absolutely clear – this is also true for the water of Lake Zell.
Here, the sun-soaked mountains and the wide choice of refreshing activities will fill the days of your holiday. Dive into crystal clear Lake Zell. Hike through the airy heights. Or treat yourself to some special ice – the Kaprun glacier.
Highlights & Activities
Zell am See-Kaprun, that's summer in Austria!
Skiing 365 days a year on the natural snow at the Kaprun glacier. Winter never loosens its grip on 3000 metres of altitude!
Summer Ice Arena: enjoy the summer snow with slides, an ice bar and snow beach!
Beaches and water sports: enjoy the beaches around the crystal-clear Lake Zell while admiring the views of the glacier. Zell Lake is one of Europe’s cleanest bathing lakes with the drinking quality water, something which surfers, boatmen, water skiers and keen swimmers all appreciate equally. Hire a pedal boat or a kayak, enroll yourself into the water-skiing or sailing school.
Swimming: three heated outdoor pools at the shores of the lake with excellent changing & shower facilities, sun loungers, umbrellas, restaurants and bars.
Kayaking, rafting and cannoning on the rivers Salzach or Saalach.
Hiking: you will find an Eldorado for your hiking boots. Here at the entrance to the Hohe Tauern National Park there are 400 kilometres of well-signposted hiking paths to entice you. There are 83 different routes, which meander through the region and even more cosy Alpine huts or inns to try the local cuisine along the way. See the Hiking Map.
Schmittenhöhe mountain 2000m: take a cable car or climb up and enjoy the impressive panorama of 30 mountains over 3000 metres in height, including Austria’s highest: the Grossglockner.
Nordic Walking: the walk along the beautiful path around the Lake Zell is a must.
Rock-climbing: you will find outstanding climbing areas waiting for you to have a go at them!
High ropes course and garden
Hang-gliding, paragliding (including the scenic tandem flights), parachuting, ballooning and gliding schools
Horse-riding
Lama-trekking
Cycling, e-cycling and mountain biking
Tauern Spa: indulge yourself in the fantastic newly-built thermal water spa, where eternal ice of the Kaprun glacier is reflected in lovely warm water of dozen indoor and outdoor swimming pools with grottos, jacuzzis, saunas and everything your body and soul may wish for.
Golf: why not play on the largest course in the Austrian Alps? The two 18-hole courses belong to the “Leading Golf Courses in Austria”. At the perfectly prepared green you will also enjoy the magnificent backdrop with the Alpine panorama and views of the lake. New to golf? The golfing school will welcome you!
Tennis: visit modern tennis halls with granulate courts and ash courts where you can play serve and volley. If you need some assistance with 'slice', 'cross', and 'topspin', check out the local tennis schools!
Take a walk along the lake promenade and enjoy the ice-cream or two.
Panorama boat tour on Lake Zell on board the MS Schmittenhöhe, “The pearl of Lake Zell”.
Indoor swimming pool in Zell am See with its 67-metre giant slide, toddler area with pirate’s ship, diving platform, sauna and wellness area.
Sigmund Thunn Klamm Gorge: walk along the 32-metre deep gorge cut by the Kapruner Ache river.
Kaprun Castle
Bowling
Miniature golf
Wildlife Park
High mountain Kaprun Mooserboden water reservoirs and a guided tour of the dam walls, accessed by Europe’s largest open funicular.
The most popular day trips
Mozart’s City of Salzburg
Krimml Waterfalls: marvel at the highest waterfalls in Europe!
The largest discovered ice cave systems in the world
Grossglockner High Alpine Road: enjoy Europe’s most famous breathtaking mountain pass road, which connects Austria with Italy
National Park Centre: learn more about the local world of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls.
Don't miss the Autumn Harvest Fiesta!
Enjoy the Bauernherbst – The Farmer’s Autumn Harvest Fiesta, with daily celebrations in Zell am See, Kaprun and the surrounding villages, which include traditional dancing, costumes, music, local food and beer!
Highlights & Activities
Day Trips
Autumn Harvest Fiesta
© Skiing4all, 2009
“Baking on the beach is just so last century. Try something different for your summer holidays and head inland to the Austrian Alps. The allure of mountains in summertime is undeniable; blue skies and sunshine, fresh air and no humidity, not to mention the host of healthy activities. And the peaks are even more beautiful in the summer; the terrain daubed with vivid shades of forested green and carpeted with wild flowers. The air is as bitingly fresh as it is in winter – but there is no need for bobble hat.” (Zest, January 2011).
Enjoy the different shades of blue from crystal-clear Lake Zell to the sky high above you...
There is not much difference between water and ice – merely a few degrees, actually.
From snow into the lake: in the morning glacier skiing at Kaprun, in the afternoon water skiing on Lake Zell!
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