Zell am See Ski Holidays

Why Ski In Zell Am See?

Zell am See is a stunning lakeside town with wooded ski runs above that reveal glimpses of the frozen lake below. Unlike many Austrian resorts with traditional chalet buildings, Zell am See has more of a town-like feel, and the lake adds to its unique charm.

The resort sits at 755m, with skiing up to 2000m across 75km of pistes. The nearby Kitzsteinhorn Glacier at Kaprun, just a short bus ride away and included on the same pass, adds a further 55km of glacier skiing and guarantees reliable snow.

Zell am See’s unusual horseshoe-shaped mountains are accessed from both Schuttdorf and the town centre. The terrain offers something for all levels, from nursery slopes to long reds and testing blacks. Off the slopes, the pedestrianised centre with cobbled streets and squares adds plenty of atmosphere.

Ski Line offers mainly hotels here, many owned by the same families for generations, with high service standards consistently praised by guests.

The Skiing In Zell Am See

Beginners Skiing In Zell Am See

There is a great nursery area by the lifts at Schuttdorf if the snow is too poor for the area at the base of the village, so most instructors will use the higher nursery slope which will require a lift pass. Fast learners and braver beginners will quickly progress to the many gentle blues available.

Intermediates Skiing In Zell Am See

Good intermediates will enjoy some of the long cruisy runs, particularly between Areit and Schuttdorf and even the blacks are well within the capabilities of most good intermediates. We particularly love the ladies down hill, it’s a sweeping black with a mixture of steep pitches between more flat levels sections which when the snow is good is our idea of skiing heaven!

Advanced Skiing In Zell Am See

The skiing in Zell am See is limited for expert skiers, the off piste is limited and apart from the two black runs 13 & 14 there is little to keep the real expert skier busy all week. However the two blacks are great fun, both sweep around the mountain and normally perfectly groomed, head to these first thing in the morning and you have them to yourself. Don’t forget your pass covers the glacial resort of Kaprun where there are a few options for off piste skiing.

Snowboarding In Zell Am See

The local lifts are perfect for snow boarders mainly on chairs, bubbles and cable cars. If you want to venture over to Kaprun its worth noting that all the higher lifts here to the glacier are drags! Both Kaprun and Zell am See have terrain parks and the snow board school called Snowboard Academy receives great feedback from our clients.

Après Ski In In The Ski Resort Of Zell Am See

The night life is lively rather than rowdy, with a good selection of music bars some of which open till late. As with all Austrian resorts the après ski kicks off a little after lunch with many slope side bars serving schnapps with dancing on table tops, especially when it’s sunny!

Activities Off The Slopes In Zell Am See

In the dead of winter it’s possible to walk across the frozen lake to Thumersbach. It’s also possible to catch a train to Salzburg, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel, well worth a trip! But Zell am See is an all year round resort so even in the village there are things to do.

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