Picturesque small town in lakeside settings in the middle of the Austrian Alps, Zell Am See has been given more than its fair share of natural beauty. This charming medieval town has developed into one of the major Austrian ski resorts, which has outdoor sports activities available all through the year, from glacier skiing to trekking, climbing and mountain biking, not to mention water sports on the lake.
Summer and winter fun. Although Zell am See is a winter sports town with high class facilities for downhill skiing, the area is busy also in summertime. People come here for mountaineering and trekking in Zell am See, for biking in the mountain trails around Zell am See, or simply for admiring the scenic landscape. Even horse riding in Zell am See is available. In addition to all the inviting activities, the town of Zell am See is also worth of visiting. It is a small historically interesting town with medieval attractions such as the tower of Kastnerturn and the church of Pfarrkirche, both dating back to 12th century. The first of these hosts also a folklore museum, where you can get in touch with local culture. A limited array of services for water sports in Zell am See is available on the lake.
Climate in Zell am See is subject to big seasonal changes.
Zell Am See, Austrian ski paradise with all-year-round skiing in Alpine settings
With excellent snowy conditions and picturesque postcard landscapes around, Zell Am See in Austria is best known for its ski facilities, which are available all year round thanks to the glacier of Kaprun. Skiing in Zell am See can be tested in several different ski areas, all of which are special in their own way. The mountain landscape of the area, with Hohe Tauern rising on the background of the lake is astonishingly beautiful. What makes it even more interesting, you can take a funicular or cableway up to the mountains to see the landscape from above.Summer and winter fun. Although Zell am See is a winter sports town with high class facilities for downhill skiing, the area is busy also in summertime. People come here for mountaineering and trekking in Zell am See, for biking in the mountain trails around Zell am See, or simply for admiring the scenic landscape. Even horse riding in Zell am See is available. In addition to all the inviting activities, the town of Zell am See is also worth of visiting. It is a small historically interesting town with medieval attractions such as the tower of Kastnerturn and the church of Pfarrkirche, both dating back to 12th century. The first of these hosts also a folklore museum, where you can get in touch with local culture. A limited array of services for water sports in Zell am See is available on the lake.
Practical information for your trip to Zell am See
Zell am See is located in the Alps of Western Austria south from Salzburg. For travelling and flights to Zell am See many come through Salzburg, which hosts the closest international airport. Travelling to Zell am See from Salzburg is easiest by train. There are ski-buses available for moving around in the area, as well as funiculars and cable cars. If you want to do some independent touring, services for car rental in Zell am See are also available.Climate in Zell am See is subject to big seasonal changes.
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Winters in the area are cold and snowy with below zero temperatures expected also in the town, which is located much lower than the high altitude ski slopes around Zell am See. However, summers in Zell am See are quite warm with average monthly high temperatures rising to 20°C in June and July, which are the two warmest months of the year in Zell am See. For summer activities, travel to Zell am See between June and August. Although snow conditions are at their best between November and April, glaciers make skiing in Zell am See possible regardless the time of the year. Summer activities such as trekking and mountain biking in Zell am Seeare best available from June to September.
Visitor services. Zell am See is a popular tourism destination with good tourist services around. Accommodation in Zell am See is suitable to many tastes and budgets, and restaurants in Zell am See offer charming surroundings for enjoying the delicious dishes of the Austrian kitchen. Should you want to visit the nightlife in Zell am See, you will find some suitable places in the compact center of the town that is also a quite atmospheric place for shopping in Zell am See. This German-speaking Austrian lakeside town in the Alps is a safe destination for enjoying your holiday in the middle of the beautiful Austrian mountain landscapes.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Berchtesgaden, Salzburg, Salzkammergut, Innsbruck, Kranjska Gora, Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
