Accessible holidays experiences without obstacles
For us, accessibility means: no compromises on holiday. That's why we in Zell am See-Kaprun focus on an environment that makes carefree holidays possible for everyone - especially for people with limited mobility. Many accommodation establishments, restaurants and leisure activities in the region are accessible and ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.
Accommodation
Wheelchair-accessible and relaxed stays
Zell am See-Kaprun offers a wide range of wheelchair-accessible accommodation with facilities optimised for guests with limited mobility. Some establishments are wheelchair-accessible, while other accommodations provide rooms, apartments or suites designated for special needs. For detailed information on accessible offers and facilities (such as a wellness area or similar), we recommend contacting the respective accommodation directly.
The list below is currently being prepared and will be updated.
Restaurants
Alpine delights without restriction
Whether traditional home cooking or modern Alpine cuisine - culinary specialities are an integral part of every break in Zell am See-Kaprun. Many accessible restaurants in the region offer guests with limited mobility relaxed moments of enjoyment. Thanks to access without steps, spacious interior design and accessible sanitary facilities, a visit to the restaurant is a comfortable experience for everyone.
The list below is currently being prepared and will be updated.
Alte Landesstraße 6
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 5433
Excursion destinations
Exciting experiences for everyone
Whether in the valley or on the mountain - Zell am See-Kaprun offers numerous accessible leisure activities for unforgettable holiday moments. In our “Adventure Excursions” brochure, all wheelchair-accessible excursion destinations are labelled with a corresponding pictogram. This means that you can see immediately all the activities that can also be enjoyed by people with limited mobility.
Zell am See:
- Schmittenhöhe (details Schmittenhöhe below)
- Boat trips
- Zell am See indoor pool
- Casino Zell am See
Kaprun:
- Kitzsteinhorn (details Kitzsteinhorn below)
- Vötter's Vehicle Museum
- Tauern SPA Zell am See-Kaprun
- Kaprun high mountain reservoirs with Electricity Adventure World & Children’s learning trail
- Verbund information centre
In the surrounding area:
You can find more accessible excursion destinations around Zell am See-Kaprun in the “Adventure Excursions” brochure (please look out for the wheelchair pictogram at the respective excursion destination). We would be happy to send you these and more brochures via post. Please fill out the form on the following page: www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/en/service/brochures
On the mountain
Accessible mountain adventures
Whether on the Schmittenhöhe or the Kitzsteinhorn: The cable cars in Zell am See-Kaprun take you up to the top - without any obstacles. Many of the cable cars on the Schmittenhöhe have lifts to the access level of the mountain railways and wide, ground-level cabins that are also easy to use with a wheelchair - this is how you can also reach the panoramic platform “Kaiserblick”. The experience at over 3,000 metres on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier is also inclusive: all attractions around TOP OF SALZBURG are accessible (see below under mountain railways). Once at the top, accessible huts and mountain restaurants on both mountains await for a relaxing break - impressive mountain panorama included. Furthermore, even with limited mobility, you can experience the wintery nature and slopes through adaptive winter sports offers.
Schmittenhöhe:
- Accessible car parks:
- P1 and P2 in Schmittental valley (trassXpress, Sonnenalmbahn and Schmittenhöhebahn cable cars)
- areitXpress valley station
- zellamseeXpress valley station
- Accessible cable cars:
- Schmittenhöhebahn
- Sonnenalmbahn
- areitXpress
- trassXpress
- zellamseeXpress
- Sonnkogelbahn (Please note: only accessible in summer)
- Accessible excursion destination:
- Panoramic platform „Kaiserblick“
- Accessible mountain restaurants & huts:
- AreitLounge
- Cabrio
- Das Panorama
- Franzl
- Berghotel Schmittenhöhe
- Sonnkogel Restaurant (Please note: only accessible in summer)
Kitzsteinhorn:
- Accessible car parks:
- Gletscherjet 1 valley station
- MK Maiskogelbahn valley station
- Accessible cable cars:
Please note: When changing from one cable car to another, there may be snow on the way in winter and gravel in summer. In May and June and from around mid-September to the beginning of October, the Langwiedbahn chairlift operates instead of the Gletscherjet 2 gondola lift due to maintenance work. The Kitzsteinhorn InfoService at +43 6547 8621 or office@kitzsteinhorn.at provides daily updates on the exact operating hours.- MK Maiskogelbahn
- 3K K-onnection
- Gletscherjet 1–4
- Gipfelbahn
- Highest accessible point
- Kitzsteinhorn summit station at 3,029m
- Accessible excursion destination:
- TOP OF SALZBURG at 3,029m (including all attractions)
- Accessible restaurants & bars:
- Maisi Alm (Kaprun, 768 m)
- kitz900m (Kaprun, 911 m)
- Restaurant Gletschermühle (Kitzsteinhorn, 2,450 m)
- Restaurant Alpincenter (Kitzsteinhorn, 2,450 m)
- Skyline Bar (Kitzsteinhorn, 2,450 m)
- Gipfel Restaurant (Kitzsteinhorn, 3,029 m)
Inclusive mobility
Travelling in comfort
An accessible holiday starts with your arrival. Zell am See-Kaprun is easily accessible by public transport - both by ÖBB trains (Austrian Federal Railways) and Postbus. Locally, accessible bus services and stops ensure flexible mobility within the region, even by wheelchair or with mobility aids. Many services offer access without steps and low boarding heights to make travelling comfortable and safe. Detailed information on accessible features and services can be found on the websites of the Salzburger Verkehrsverbund transport association and the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).
Accessibility contact
Point of contact for questions and issues regarding accessible travel in Zell am See-Kaprun
Zell am See-Kaprun is committed to ensuring that all guests – regardless of their individual needs – can enjoy a stay that is as accessible as possible.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback regarding accessibility, please feel free to contact us at: nachhaltigkeit@zellamsee-kaprun.com.
