In addition to 240 kilometres of cycle tracks, including single trails and gravel bike tours, over 400 kilometres of hiking trails between glacier, mountain and lake and numerous running trails, Zell am See-Kaprun also scores highly in terms of extraordinary sports opportunities: How about a via ferrata on a dam wall, for example? Or do you want to climb your first 3,000-metre-high mountain? Then off you go!
Fancy some activities surrounded by glacier, mountain, and lake? In Zell am See-Kaprun, you can train with panoramic views, clock up altitude metres, and then jump into crystal-clear water. Hiking, biking, trail running, yoga, triathlon, golf, paragliding , or stand- up paddling – here, your summer holiday turns into a stage for your sportiest moments.
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Find your ideal base for an active summer holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun – from sporty hotels with wellness areas to cool holiday apartments near trails, lake, and mountain. Book directly through the region's official booking platform and get the perfect starting point for your next adventure.
Why Zell am See-Kaprun? Because:
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. And all of this in just one region and only a stone's throw away from each other.
Training camps and numerous events in a wide range of sports inspire many athletes every year. The The North Face Grossglockner Ultra-Trail for trail runners is action-packed with many metres of altitude to climb up and down. The "Spartan Trifecta" obstacle course series will once again stop in Zell am See-Kaprun in autumn. In addition, the region around Lake Zell is made for triathlon events such as TriZell or the legendary IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun.
Two 18-hole golf courses at the only 36-hole "Leading Golf Course" in the Alps are waiting for all golf enthusiasts in Zell am See-Kaprun. Discover the most beautiful greens with a view of the surrounding mountains around the Hohe Tauern. Playing golf between glacier, mountain and lake is simply particularly beautiful!
Whether hiking or golfing, trail running or mountain biking, swimming or triathlon, 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 The North Face Grossglockner Ultra-Trail. Or would you rather take part yourself? We look forward to seeing you!
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.
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.
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 the 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.
Glacier, mountain, and lake make Zell am See-Kaprun special as a holiday region and a place to live. Thus, implementing specific measures in the areas of energy and mobility becomes even more important: the region’s mountain railways are powered by electricity from 100 per cent renewable energy sources. Direct train services from numerous European cities run right to the station in the centre of Zell am See. With the Guest Mobility Ticket, as an overnight guest you can use public transport in the state of Salzburg during your stay, enabling you to get around without needing your own car.
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. 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 from 15 May to 31 October and reveals a unique variety of experiences with more than 40 attractions.
Sporty through the summer
Whether hiking or biking, trail running or stand-up paddling, golf or paragliding: the range of activities available in Zell am See-Kaprun is almost unlimited. Below we have summarised some tips for you.
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Sustainability in concrete terms
In Zell am See-Kaprun, we are implementing specific measures in areas such as arrival, mobility, and tourist infrastructure. The aim is to develop services and processes step by step, and to use resources more consciously.
The measures
Four examples of sustainability-related measures and services in Zell am See-Kaprun
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.
Ready for your active summer adventure?
Select your travel date and number of people quickly and easily on the region's official booking platform now, and find your base for hiking, biking, running and many other outdoor experiences in Zell am See-Kaprun.
