Zell am See – Sports, culture, and relaxation

Life is good in Zell am See - and healthy, too! Lake Zell also provides the town with a natural reservoir of 175 million cubic metres of the purest of drinking water. Naturally, the 4.3 square kilometres of its water surface are also wonderfully suited for ice and water sports.

Walking paradise Zell am See

Right at the gates of the town, you will find Schmittenhöhe rising up to a height of 2,000 metres. Wonderful walking paths with lots of good views are just a stone's throw away from the heart of the town.

Ski holiday and winter holiday in Zell am See

Right at the entrance of Zell am See, Schmittenhöhe presents itself in its 2,000-metre high glory. From December until mid-April, the mountain is the destination of all kinds of winter sports enthusiasts. Some 77 kilometres of trails guarantee fun in the snow. But even in the summer, you can enjoy the local mountain to the full.

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Sport & culture in Zell am See

With its Parish Church, St. Hippolyt, and the town's museum at the Kastnerturm tower Zell also constitutes a cultural destination, while sports fans come here to watch ice hockey games of the local heroes of the national league club or the players of the town's football club.

Highlights in Zell am See

The Zeller lake The 4.5 square kilometres of Lake Zell provide best bathing conditions in front of the beautiful Alpine panorama. Discover the glittering lake under billowing white sails! Water-skiing and other activities, on the other hand, guarantee cool splashing fun when the temperatures are rising.

18-hole golf course Flawless greens, perfectly primed fairways, and an unparalleled lake ambiance: both of the 18-hole championship courses of the 'Golfclub Zell am See-Kaprun' will captivate you with their one-of-a-kind picturesque scenery. The 'Schmittenhöhe' and 'Kitzsteinhorn' courses, named for the local mountains of the region, make up the largest golf resort of the Austrian Alps.