Summer holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun in Austria

Experience summit bliss with spectacular views, exciting bike and trail running tours or relaxing days swimming at the sunny lake: Zell am See-Kaprun is the perfect place for unforgettable moments with your loved ones!

Summer holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun I Routine off. Relaxation on. between glacier, mountain & lake

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for your holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun

Experiences

A summer full of variety

Sustainability & mobility

Travel & holiday in an eco-friendly way

Arrival

A relaxed start to your summer holiday

Our recommendations

4.6

Excellent

Summer Card included

Das Alpenhaus Kaprun

hotel pension

Kaprun

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

4.6

Excellent

Summer Card included

ever.grün KAPRUN

hotel

Kaprun

Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

5

Excellent

Summer Card included

amiamo - Familotel Zell am See

hotel

Zell am See

Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
Directly at the piste, near the lake
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.9

Excellent

Summer Card included

LEDERER Boutique Hotel

hotel B&B holiday apartment hotel aparthotel

Kaprun

Free admission to TAUERN SPA
Near the lake, directly at bus stop
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness

4.5

Excellent

Summer Card included

Hotel Latini

hotel

Zell am See

Near the lake
Underground parking
Perfect for families
Wellness
Indoor pool

4.9

Excellent

Summer Card included

Sportresort Alpenblick s

hotel

Zell am See

Reduced admission fee to TAUERN SPA
Near the lake, 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

hotel

Kaprun

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

4.7

Excellent

Summer Card included

Hotel Tauernhof

hotel

Kaprun

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

Why Zell am See-Kaprun? Because:

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Unique combination of glacier, mountain & lake

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A region made for amateur and professional athletes

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Pure alpine delight

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Spectacular excursion destinations in nature

5

A more sustainable holiday

6

Weekly programme & Kids programme

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Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card & Guest Mobility Ticket

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Unique combination of glacier, mountain & lake

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 3,000 m above sea level in the Ice Arena on the Kitzsteinhorn in the morning, marvel at the panorama from the Schmittenhöhe with its flowering meadows and green forests in the afternoon. And to cool down in between: Lake Zell with its excellent water quality - perfect for relaxed days of swimming and that beach feeling in the middle of the Alps.

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A region made for amateur and professional athletes

A region made for amateur and professional athletes

Whether hiking or golfing, trail running or mountain biking, swimming or yoga, paragliding or stand-up paddling - Zell am See-Kaprun is a paradise for both amateur and professional athletes.

Try out something new, and choose something from the diverse weekly programme, including guided summit tours, yoga and more. You can cheer on the athletes at unique sports events such as IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun or Grossglockner Ultra-Trail. Or would you rather take part yourself? We look forward to seeing you!

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Pure alpine delight

Pure alpine delight

A summer holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun means pure freedom and enjoyment at all levels. Moments of happiness are guaranteed when the first rays of sunshine let the tranquil lake glisten and the peaks reveal stunning views.

Connoisseurs can look forward to culinary highlights: Regional delicacies are waiting to be discovered at eight Gault Millau award-winning restaurants as well as at cosy Alpine huts and charming gourmet locations.

The Tauern SPA thermal spa, with its 12 pools and 10 saunas and steam baths, beckons with perfect relaxation after a day full of activities.

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Spectacular excursion destinations in nature

Spectacular excursion destinations in nature

The region's local mountains - Schmittenhöhe, Kitzsteinhorn with its glacier and Maiskogel - offer a wealth of unforgettable experiences. Get enchanted by the view from the panoramic platforms "Top of Salzburg" or "Kaiserblick". The family hike through "Schmidolin's" world of adventure will make children happy. And the Sigmund Thun Gorge as well as the high mountain reservoirs will take you into a fascinating and amazing world of water.

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A more sustainable holiday

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 Guest Mobility Ticket, which offers all overnight guests access to public transport from 1 May 2025, make it possible to get around without your own car.

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Weekly programme & Kids programme

Weekly programme & Kids programme

The summer weekly programme in Zell am See-Kaprun leaves nothing to be desired: How about, for example, the summit tour "My first 3,000 m peak" on the 3,203 m high Kitzsteinhorn accompanied by a mountain guide? Or yoga with a view of 30 three-thousand-metre-high peaks on the Schmittenhöhe? Guided hiking tours, dam wall tours and various other activities complement the diverse weekly programme.

Tip: For juniors, there is the exciting Cool Kids children's programme including adventurous hikes with alpacas, experience days with horses, adventures at Kaprun Castle and many other great activities.

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Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card & Guest Mobility Ticket

Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card & Guest Mobility Ticket

If you travel to Zell am See-Kaprun in summer, you can safely leave your car at home, because all overnight guests in the region can use public transport with the Guest Mobility Ticket from 1 May 2025. This way you can easily get to the excursion destinations in the federal state of Salzburg without your own car.

Another highlight is the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card, which is included at participating partner establishments and reveals a unique variety of experiences with more than 40 attractions.

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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 energies take you up the mountain and onto the glacier. Sustainable and responsible action is also consistently implemented in other areas of our mountain railway partners.

Guest Mobility Ticket:

As an overnight guest in Zell am See-Kaprun, you can use public transport throughout the federal state of Salzburg from 1 May 2025 - even on the day of arrival and departure. This way you can explore the region in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way, reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to improving 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.

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Your 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.

Arrival details

By train:

The train station of Zell am See is located directly in the centre of the city and is easy to reach thanks to its good connecting services. From there, you can continue on foot, by bus or regional train to your accommodation or directly to the mountains.

By car:

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

By plane:

Salzburg Airport is 80 km, and Munich Airport 200 km from Zell am See-Kaprun. Bus or shuttle services take you from there to Zell am See-Kaprun.

Our recommendations

Das Alpenhaus Kaprun

ever.grün KAPRUN

amiamo - Familotel Zell am See

LEDERER Boutique Hotel

Hotel Latini

Sportresort Alpenblick s

TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun s

Hotel Tauernhof

Why Zell am See-Kaprun? Because:

Unique combination of glacier, mountain & lake

A region made for amateur and professional athletes

Pure alpine delight

Spectacular excursion destinations in nature

A more sustainable holiday

Weekly programme & Kids programme

Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card & Guest Mobility Ticket

Top experiences in summer

Naturally sustainable

The 4 pillars of sustainability:

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