Fancy some exercise in beautiful nature? Zell am See-Kaprun offers the perfect stage for your favourite sport. Whether hiking, biking, trail running, yoga, triathlon, golf, swimming, stand-up paddling or paragliding - look forward to an El Dorado of activities.


Why Zell am See-Kaprun? Because:

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

Sporty through the summer

Whether hiking or biking, trail running or stand-up paddling, golf or paragliding: the range of activities in Zell am See-Kaprun is almost unlimited. We have summarised some tips and experiences for you here:
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One card, many possibilities The Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card

THE tip for everyone who wants to experience MORE during their summer holiday: the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card offers a unique variety of experiences with more than 40 attractions such as the region's cable cars, the high mountain reservoirs as well as the lidos and numerous other excursion destinations in the area. The Summer Card is included exclusively for stays at participating partner establishments from 15 May to 31 October 2023, and also includes the Mobility Card for free use of various public transport in Pinzgau.

3 steps to the Summer Card:

  1. Choose a suitable partner accommodation from this list
  2. Book easily via our platform or directly with the partner accommodation of your choice
  3. 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!

Hiking in Zell am See-Kaprun | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Naturally sustainable

Zell am See-Kaprun focuses on sustainability at all levels: As a Climate & Energy Model Region, numerous measures are deliberately taken, for example in terms of travel, local mobility and climate-friendly tourist infrastructure. This is the only way to preserve nature in all its beauty and fragility - for the locals as well as for guests from all over the world.
The 4 Pillars

The 4 pillars of sustainability:


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.

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 take the 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.