The top attractions in Zell am See-Kaprun and the surrounding area include the cable cars to the family mountain Schmittenhรถhe and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier as well as the excursion boats on Lake Zell, the Sigmund Thun Gorge and much more. All this and many other highlights are waiting to be discovered: 100% included in the Summer Card!
Discovering cable cars, lidos and excursion destinations at no extra charge? That's only possible with the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card! Book your family holiday at a partner accommodation and you will receive your personalised Summer Card right at check-in. The card reveals numerous possibilities - for you and your whole family.
Why Zell am See-Kaprun? Because:
Excursion destinations for families
Free public transport
Your Summer Card also includes the Mobility Card. With this card, you can use buses and trains in Pinzgau for free, thus you can leave your car at home. Whether it's to the starting point of the family hike or to the lakeside lido with its heated pool: all places are easy to reach with the region's free public transport and your Mobility Card.
Spectacular excursion destinations and spectacles of nature
The region's local mountains - Schmittenhรถhe, Kitzsteinhorn with its glacier and Maiskogel โ await with a multitude of possibilities. Experience nature on the "Top of Salzburg" viewing platform or on a family hiking tour through "Schmidolin's" world of adventure. The Sigmund Thun Gorge and the high mountain reservoirs promise unforgettable experiences between nature, action and panorama.
NEW: A viewing platform will open at the Schmittenhรถhe upper terminus from summer 2024, inviting you to share unforgettable moments on social media.
Unique combination of glacier, mountain & lake
Experience all seasons in different climatic zones in one day - this is only possible in Zell am See-Kaprun. Whizz across the glacier snow at over 3,000 m above sea level in the Ice Arena on the Kitzsteinhorn in the morning, marvel at the panorama from the Schmittenhรถhe with its flowering meadows and green forests in the afternoon. And for cooling down in between there is Lake Zell with water of excellent quality.
A more sustainable holiday
The high quality of living in the environment between Lake Zell, with water of excellent quality, protected natural landscapes and forests should be preserved - for all locals as well as for our guests. That's why, for example, all the mountain railways in the region already run on 100% green electricity. Direct train services from numerous European cities straight to the train station in the centre of Zell am See and the Mobility Card, which entitles all overnight guests to free public transport from 1 May to 31 October, make it possible to get around without your own car.
How do you get your summer card? It's very simple:
You receive the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card from 15 May to 31 October when you book a partner accommodation in the towns of Zell am See and Kaprun. Upon arrival, your host will issue the card either as a physical card or digitally in the Zell am See-Kaprun App. This way you can experience a diverse leisure programme during your entire stay in the region from the very first minute of your holiday. But please note: the Summer Card is not for sale and is only included at partner establishments!
3 steps to the Summer Card:
- Choose a suitable partner accommodation from this list
- Book easily via our platform or directly with the partner accommodation of your choice
- Receive the Summer Card upon arrival - either digitally in the Zell am See-Kaprun App, or printed to fit your wallet - and enjoy your Summer Card advantages around the glacier, mountain and lake. See you soon in Zell am See-Kaprun!
Your arrival
There are many possibilities for a quick and comfortable arrival, because the holiday region of Zell am See-Kaprun is not only located in the heart of Austria, but also in the middle of Europe.