Autumn Delight between glacier, moutnain & Lake

At the foot of the 3,203m high Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun and the Schmittenhöhe, holiday dreams of all kinds come true around the crystal-clear Lake Zell on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park: For hikers and nature lovers, for families and those seeking relaxation, for cyclists, connoisseurs and golf enthusiasts.

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For your holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun

An autumn full of variety

Culinary delights

For an easy arrival

TOP accommodations for your autumn holiday

4.6

Excellent

Summer Card included

ever.grün KAPRUN

Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.7

Excellent

Summer Card included

Vötter's Hotel

aparthotel holiday apartment hotel

Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
Directly at bus stop
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.8

Excellent

Summer Card included

TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun s

Near the lake, directly at bus stop
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.6

Excellent

Summer Card included

Das Alpenhaus Kaprun

Directly at bus stop
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.9

Excellent

Summer Card included

Hotel Der Kaprunerhof

Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
Car parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.9

Excellent

Summer Card included

Sportresort Alpenblick s

Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
Near the lake, directly at bus stop
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.4

Excellent

Summer Card included

Hotel Barbarahof ADULTS ONLY 14+ s

Directly at bus stop
Underground parking
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.7

Excellent

Summer Card included

Das Falkenstein

Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
Directly at bus stop
Car parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.9

Excellent

Summer Card included

Hotel Berner

Directly at the piste, near the lake
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Heated outdoor pool

4.8

Excellent

Summer Card included

Bergdorf Hotel Zaglgut Kaprun

hotel holiday home holiday apartment chalet

Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
right on the slope, lake view
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.4

Excellent

Summer Card included

AlpenParks Hotel & Apartment Central Zell am See

aparthotel holiday apartment

Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
Near the lake
Underground parking
Perfect for families

7 reasons for holidays in Zell am See-Kaprun

Glacier, mountain and lake

Real treats for the palate

Mobility Card & Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card

Sheer variety of experiences

Relaxing at the Tauern SPA

Naturally sustainable

Diverse weekly programme

Glacier, mountain and lake

Holidays in the Alps | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Glacier, mountain and lake

Glittering glacier fields, idyllic alpine meadows and a deep blue lake: it is an impressive backdrop that promises the Alps at their very best in Zell am See-Kaprun and reveals a wide range of possibilities. The Kitzsteinhorn, the Schmittenhöhe panorama and family mountain and Lake Zell form the triumvirate for unforgettable holidays full of fun, action and activity.

Real treats for the palate

Delicious dessert in the Haidvogl | © Johannes Radlwimmer

Real treats for the palate

Excellent restaurants and chefs as well as down-to-earth inns promise authentic moments of culinary delights in Zell am See-Kaprun. The region boasts a total of eight Gault Millau restaurants. Zell am See-Kaprun is considered a hotspot for Alpine cuisine, which is characterised by seasonality and regionality, by tradition and extravagance. The Alpine Delight Weeks from 9 September to 2 October are a must for connoisseurs. The conclusion is the Festival of Alpine Cuisine with a live cooking show, wine tasting and more.

Mobility Card & Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card

The hihg mountain reservoirs: sights in Zell am See-Kaprun | © Christian Mairitsch

Mobility Card & Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card

All overnight guests staying in Zell am See-Kaprun until 31 October will get the Mobility Card. This entitles you to the use of all public transport in the Pinzgau region. In addition, the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card offers a unique variety of experiences with more than 40 attractions and discounts until 31 October. You will get the card upon arrival from the hosts of the participating accommodation establishments.

Sheer variety of experiences

Climbing to the top of the Kitzsteinhorn | © Kitzsteinhorn

Sheer variety of experiences

The Alps at their very best means that you can design your holiday completely freely and individually. Whether a long walk by the lake or a hike in the mountains, whether a great holiday with the family or an action-packed activity holiday, whether fun or sport: Zell am See-Kaprun offers a unique variety of nature and experiences.

Relaxing at the Tauern SPA

Fantastic panorama in Zell am See-Kaprun | © TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun

Relaxing at the Tauern SPA

A holistic experience for body, mind and soul promises the TAUERN SPA, one of the most modern wellness oases in the Alps, including a 4-star S-Hotel and restaurant. In addition to the twelve indoor and outdoor pools, ten saunas and steam baths, guests also enjoy the amenities of the Kidstein SPA for children and the sophisticated treatment area.

Naturally sustainable

Mobile on the go in Zell am See-Kaprun | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus, Artisual

Naturally sustainable

Protecting nature in its beauty and fragility is an important principle in the Climate & Energy Model Region Zell am See-Kaprun. For example, all mountain railways in the region already run on 100% green electricity. Direct train services from numerous European cities and the Mobility Card, which offers all overnight guests use of public transport free of charge from 1 May to 31 October, make it possible to leave the car at home.

Diverse weekly programme

Harmony of light and water | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Diverse weekly programme

The diverse weekly programme with yoga, guided summit tours, hikes and much more is deliberately aimed at holistic relaxation with special experiences. And the programme continues after sunset: with light effects and music, the summer evening event "Magic Lake Show" puts the region’s beauty in the limelight until 15 October.

Yoga in the morning hours on the Schmittenhöhe | © Christian Wöckinger

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Summer holidays between glacier, mountains and lake | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Summer holidays between glacier, mountains and lake | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

With the Zell am See-Kaprun summer card you have numerous advantages in your hand: This extra service for guests in the region offers additional services such as entry to popular sights and included rides on the mountain railways. You will receive the summer card when you arrive at one of the partner accommodations.

SUMMER CARD-PARTNERS

An autumn full of variety

Regional specialties

Travel in an environmentally friendly way

For an uncomplicated arrival

Summer vacation on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See-Kaprun | © Branislav Rohal

Delicious dessert in the Haidvogl | © Johannes Radlwimmer

Perfect weather for mountain biking | © David Schultheiss

Round trip with the MS Schmittenhöhe | © David Wöckinger

Visiting the Top of Salzburg | © Kitzsteinhorn

Trail running with a view of glaciers, mountains and lakes | © Jakob Edholm

Fantastic panorama in Zell am See-Kaprun | © TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun

High mountain reservoirs in Zell am See-Kaprun | © VERBUND

Mobile on the go in Zell am See-Kaprun | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus, Artisual

Golf tee with a wonderful view | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Culinary Events

Let us treat you to culinary delights.

THE ALPINE DELIGHTS WEEKS

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Alpine Delights Market at Kirchbichl Kaprun

06.06.2025 - 12.09.2025

Fri from 9.30 am | duration: 4h

Kirchbichl, Kaprun, Kirchplatz 4, 5710 Kaprun

Let yourself be pampered by the traditional and homemade delicacies at the Alpine Genussmarkt.

Lake'n'Brunch

14.06.2025

Sat from 9 am | duration: 2h

Esplanade, Esplanade, 5700 Zell am See

True delicacies and holiday-feeling guaranteed!

Lake'n'Brunch

20.07.2025

Sun from 9 am | duration: 2h

Esplanade, Esplanade, 5700 Zell am See

True delicacies and holiday-feeling guaranteed!

Lake'n'Brunch

23.08.2025

Sat from 9 am | duration: 2h

Esplanade, Esplanade, 5700 Zell am See

True delicacies and holiday-feeling guaranteed!

Lake'n'Brunch

20.09.2025

Sat from 9 am | duration: 2h

Esplanade, Esplanade, 5700 Zell am See

True delicacies and holiday-feeling guaranteed!

the 4 Pillars of sustainability:

Public transport:

Zell am See-Kaprun is very easy to reach thanks to the railway station in the town of Zell am See. Numerous direct services from many major European cities as well as attractive ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) offers enable you to travel to your holiday destination in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way.

100% green electricity:

Our Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn cable cars use 100% green electricity. This means that entirely renewable energy takes you uphill to the mountain and to the glacier. Sustainable and responsible action is also consistently implemented in other areas of our mountain railway partners.

As a guest in Zell am See-Kaprun, all public transport in the entire Pinzgau region is included from 1 May to 31 October - even on the day of arrival and departure. The advantages: convenient and environmentally friendly exploration of the region's excursion destinations with reduced CO2 emissions and improved air quality.

Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs:

Thanks to the power of nature, green electricity is generated in Zell am See-Kaprun. This not only supplies 122,000 households, but also saves more than half a million tonnes of CO2. As a spectacular excursion destination, the Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs provide great insights into the world of hydropower.

SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES

Arrival Info

Zell am See-Kaprun is located in the heart of Austria, making an easy and fast arrival possible.

ARRIVAL DETAILS

By train

The Zell am See train station is situated directly in the town centre and is easily reached because of many good transport connections.

By car

Using the main traffic routes and motorways, you reach Zell am See-Kaprun within just 1.5 hours from the City of Salzburg and within 2.5 hours from Munich.

By plane

Salzburg Airport is 80 km and Munich Airport is 200 km away from Zell am See-Kaprun.
Many bus or shuttle services to Zell am See-Kaprun are available from both airports.