Fancy some exercise surrounded by stunning nature? Zell am See-Kaprun is the ideal place to enjoy your favourite sport. Whether hiking, biking, trail running, yoga, triathlon, golf, swimming, stand-up paddling, or paragliding - your personal activity paradise awaits you here!

Top accommodation
Our recommendations for you
10 reasons
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.grรผn 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
4.7
Excellent
Summer Card included
Hotel Tauernhof
hotel
Kaprun
  • Directly at bus stop
  • Car parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
  • Indoor pool
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
TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun s
hotel
Kaprun
  • Near the lake, directly at bus stop
  • Underground parking
  • Perfect for families
  • Wellness
  • Indoor pool
4.9
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
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Summer at Schmittenhรถhe in Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ Max Steinbauer
Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card

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Mobile on the go in Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus, Artisual
Guest Mobility Ticket

Use of all public transport

Salzburger Land Card | ยฉ Michael Groessinger
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for your summer holiday

Work out to the full in Lake Zell | ยฉ Jakob Edholm

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. We have compiled a few tips and experiences for you here:
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Summer vacation in Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ Korbinian Seifert
Hiking holiday in the Alps
Summer vacation in Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ Jakob Edholm
Trail running routes on the mountain
Riding a gravel bike in Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ SalzburgerLand Tourismus
Summer sports
Mountain biking on the Kitzsteinhorn with a view of Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ Kitzsteinhorn
Mountain biking in the Alps
Fantastic summer day at the lake | ยฉ Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus
Water sports on a crystal-clear lake
Simply switch off in the Bergkristall sauna in the Tauern SPA | ยฉ TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun
Relax at the Tauern SPA
The Mooserboden reservoir at the high mountain reservoirs in Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ VERBUND, Johannes Wiedl
Excursions & Attractions
Training course in Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ Christian Mairitsch
Swim, Bike, Run: Triathlon
Adrenalinkick beim Rafting | ยฉ Adventure Service Outdoorsports
Pure adrenalin: Action sports
Enjoying a break in the Franzl mountain restaurant with the best view | ยฉ Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus
Culinary delights on the mountain & in the valley
Hiking holiday with dog | ยฉ Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus
Holiday with your dog
The Magic Lake Show: Show with water, light, music and laser directly on Lake Zell | ยฉ Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus
Exciting events
Climbing to the top of the Kitzsteinhorn | ยฉ Kitzsteinhorn
Diverse weekly programme
Golf tee with a wonderful view | ยฉ Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus
Your tee off: Golf
Sunrise in Zell am See-Kaprun | ยฉ Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Naturally sustainable

Zell am See-Kaprun focusses on sustainability in all areas: Targeted measures in travel, mobility and tourist infrastructure are intended to preserve nature for locals and guests.
The 4 Pillars

The 4 pillars of sustainability:

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 ร–BB (Austrian Federal Railways) offers enable you to travel to your holiday destination in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way.
100% green electricity:
Our Schmittenhรถhe 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.
All sustainability measures

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.