Holiday in the region of Zell am See-Kaprun

Mountains, lake and glacier

Contrasts are dominant in the landscape around Austria’s region of Zell am See-Kaprun. Located at a sparkling lake and surrounded by mountains covered with green meadows, close to a snow-covered glacier. This incredible diversity makes Zell am See-Kaprun a unique holiday region.

The region of Zell am See-Kaprun was formerly known as "Europa Sport Region" and is one of Austria’s most beautiful holiday regions. From picturesque Mount Schmittenhöhe Lake Zell is just a stone’s throw away. One of Europe’s clearest bathing lake the shores of Lake Zell provide holidaymakers with a place for taking a deep breath and enjoying the fresh air of Zell am See, a climatic health resort.

Close to Kaprun the glacier of Mount Kitzsteinhorn is located. It is the only glacier in the province of Salzburg. On its plateau and the summit at an altitude of 3,029m you will find perpetual ice. Not only in winter but also in summer snow can be taken for granted here. Enjoy the fun and luxury of going skiing at least ten months a year.

The view you have at 3,000 metres above sea-level is spectacular – have a look at the beauty of the Austrian Alps. At the summit of Mount Kitzsteinhorn you have an unforgettable panorama of 30 summits above 3,000m, among them Austria’s highest mountain - Mount Großglockner. Do not forget – the valley’s nature is as beautiful as the mountains‘.

You can relax in the valley after a trip to the mountains‘ summits – visit Kaprun’s “Tauern Spa“ and enjoy massages, whirl pools and much more. Also many hotels offer wellness and spa facilities. If you like to spend your family holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun, you will find accommodations that offer special facilities and services for their young guests.

Experience Austria!

Zell am See

Be it summer or winter, a vacation in Zell am See is always a truly special experience – surrounded by lakes, mountains and the eternal ice of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.

Kaprun

Kaprun stands for a vacation face to face with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. This icy mountain giant has enchanted visitors from all over the world. It truly is an adventure for the entire family.

Kitzsteinhorn

Multi-faceted nature, snow and ice, modern infrastructure – these are but a few aspects a vacation on the Kitzsteinhorn has to offer. By the way, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier is the first place in Austria to open a skiing area.

Schmittenhöhe

The 2,000m high Schmittenhöhe is the local mountain of Zell am See. It is a skiing paradise from December to mid-April and a hiking Eldorado during the summer. The Schmittenhöhe can guarantee a delightful vacation all year round.

Maiskogel

The Maiskogel is known and popular as the family mountain of the Zell am See-Kaprun holiday region.

High mountain reservoirs

Discover the reservoires Mooserboden and Wasserfallboden embedded in the impressive mountains of the Hohe Tauern!

Tauern Spa-Kaprun

Relaxation and wellbeing have always been top priorities in Zell am See-Kaprun. And it is exactly for this reason that the region is expanding its wellness offers.

Indoor swimming pool & ice rink

A 74-metre water slide, three- and one-metre diving platforms and a 25-metre sports swimming pool

Ferry Porsche Congress Center

The Ferry Porsche Congress Centre (FPCC) is a true "centre of uniqueness". The spatial concept and architecture harmonise perfectly. It's simple, but unique nevertheless - the premises can cater for countless types of events.