With the Ski ALPIN CARD, you enjoy absolute freedom on 408 kilometres of pistes in 3 premium ski regions, including a glacier ski resort. The Schmittenhöhe with its panorama and family ski resort, the glacier on the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun and the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn guarantee a diverse skiing experience full of variety. Use over 120 cable cars and lifts as well as more than 45 different themed pistes, routes, and snow parks - all with just one ski pass.
Look forward to endless skiing fun with glacier pistes and lake views. Cosy winter hikes, exciting ski tours and idyllic cross-country skiing tracks. In short: look forward to an unforgettable winter adventure.
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Why Zell am See-Kaprun? That’s why:
Skiing fun with a stunning panorama? Freeride routes right next to the lifts? Diverse ski tours? Cross-country skiing adventures in beautiful nature? Top snow parks and fun slopes? Winter and snowshoe hikes? Everything is possible in Zell am See-Kaprun!
In addition to sporty activities, there are also many events that make winter in Zell am See-Kaprun unforgettable. From the Star Advent in the pre-Christmas period to the balloonalps balloon week and many weekly highlights. Whether you enjoy being active, for example on a guided snowshoe hike, or appreciate the winter idyll with winter yoga, the weekly winter programme is as diverse as the region itself and offers something for every taste. Or how about a winter sports camp?
This trio is unique. Firstly: wide glacier slopes and views of the Hohe Tauern National Park from Gipfelwelt 3000 on the Kitzsteinhorn; secondly: winter fun with lake views from the pistes on the panorama and family mountain Schmittenhöhe; thirdly: wintery Lake Zell for romantic walks or a boat trip during the Advent period or on New Year's Eve.
In Zell am See-Kaprun, you experience a unique combination of traditional mountain huts with classics such as the famous Kaiserschmarren as well as first-class cuisine in a stylish ambience. Here, every guest is treated to culinary highlights. In addition to culinary delights, you can also enjoy sports on perfectly groomed pistes and sunny panorama trails. The modern Tauern SPA wellness resort also beckons with pure relaxation.
Zell am See-Kaprun also offers a variety of off-piste excursion destinations for the whole family. How about TOP OF SALZBURG, for example? The viewing platform at 3,029 m above sea level on the Kitzsteinhorn invites to a unique experience in Gipfelwelt 3000 - including cinema and National Park Gallery. Museums for every age take you on a journey through time, while the Maisi Flitzer year-round toboggan run provides plenty of action. And the panoramic platform "Kaiserblick" - partially fitted with a glass floor - right next to the Berghotel Schmittenhöhe is the perfect photo spot for memorable pictures.
If you travel to Zell am See-Kaprun, you can safely leave your car at home, because all overnight guests in the region can use public transport with the Guest Mobility Ticket. This way you can easily get to the excursion destinations in the federal state of Salzburg without your own car.
Tourism in the Zell am See-Kaprun region has developed substantially in recent years. However, great importance has always been attached to protecting nature in all its beauty and fragility. In order to preserve Lake Zell, with its outstanding water quality, as well as the natural landscapes and forests, and to maintain an environment worth living in, safeguarding the quality of life is paramount.
Ready for your first day on the slopes? The Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area opens its doors in autumn and invites you to make your first turns on the glacier slopes. Planned start of the skiing season is on 11 October 2025, and the ski season will run until May 2026 (depending on snow and weather conditions). Enjoy fresh mountain air and breathtaking views during the extra-long winter season.
Diverse experiences in winter
Pure variety - both on and off the piste: We present a selection of (sporty) activities for your winter holiday full of unforgettable moments.
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Sustainable holidays
Zell am See-Kaprun focusses on sustainability in all areas: Targeted measures in travel, mobility and tourist infrastructure are intended to preserve nature for locals and guests.
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Arrival
Thanks to its central location in the heart of Austria and in the middle of Europe, the Zell am See-Kaprun holiday region boasts numerous options for a quick and convenient journey.
