SLOW TRAVEL IN OCTOBER

October brings a sense of calm to the days. The hot summer has passed, the light turns softer, and nature shows itself once more in full splendour before retreating into winter. It’s the time when you can see snow on the mountain tops, notice the sparkle on Lake Zell more consciously, and appreciate the warmth of a sunny afternoon twice as much. Now is the best time to slow down – and to experience Zell am See-Kaprun with all your senses.

What Slow Travel Really Means

Slow travel isn’t a new trend – it’s a mindset. It means travelling consciously, staying in the moment instead of rushing from place to place. It’s about truly experiencing a destination: meeting its people, tasting its cuisine, sensing its atmosphere. It’s about living the journey rather than ticking off a list.

In Zell am See-Kaprun, that happens almost effortlessly. Between glacier, mountain and lake, there’s a natural rhythm that follows the pace of nature rather than the clock. And October shows beautifully that travel doesn’t need to be faster or farther – but deeper.

Why October Is Ideal

Autumn offers the perfect conditions for slowing down. The air is crisp, the light turns golden, and a gentle mist often drifts across the lake.

• Fewer crowds: The hiking trails belong once again to the explorers. On the summits, there’s space for silence and reflection.
• Soft light: Perfect for photography – or simply for standing still and taking it all in.
• Authentic encounters: Hosts have time to share their stories.
• Culinary highlights: From harvest menus to game dishes – October is a true month of flavour.
• Moments of wellbeing: After a fresh autumn hike, the sauna calls – slow down in its purest form.
• The first snowflakes: When the new winter season begins on the Kitzsteinhorn, the calm of autumn meets the thrill of the first snow – a gentle coexistence of seasons.

Here, everyday life can stay outside. And as nature lets go, it becomes easier for us to do the same.

Looking for Inspiration?

If you want to dive even deeper into autumn, you will find all the answers to your questions in this blog about the perfect autumn holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun.

Tips for Mindful Travel

• Plan less – leave room for spontaneity.
• Eat where the locals eat – real encounters included.
• Explore the region by bike or bus for a relaxed experience.
• Pack light but with intention – less luggage, more feeling.

And most importantly: do nothing once in a while – and watch what happens.
Slow travel begins in the mind – and sometimes with a deep breath by the lakeshore at Lake Zell.

PLAN YOUR TIME OUT NOW

Discover Zell am See-Kaprun in autumn - between glacier, mountain and lake and book your slow travel moment in autumn or for the start of winter.