The three lidos with heated pools, slides, playgrounds, and sunbathing lawns are the favourite place of aqua fans in summer. With excellent water quality and water temperatures of up to 24 degrees in summer, Lake Zell invites to swimming and soaking up the sun. A diving tower and toddlers' pool as well as fun rides on the banana boat make the swimming lake a wonderful place of leisure.
Adventures for the whole family and lots of fun await you on a family holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun. Special themed hiking trails for children, lakeside lidos with heated pools, tobogganing in summer and many excursion destinations guarantee unforgettable holiday experiences.
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Why Zell am See-Kaprun? Because:
Aqua fun on Lake Zell
Snow in summer: Adventure on the glacier
With the summer snow experience in the ICE ARENA and the Gipfelwelt 3000, including viewing platforms and cinema, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier offers endless fun and variety. Top of Salzburg can be climbed in a relaxed way directly from Kaprun by using the panorama gondolas of the 3K K-onnection. Playgrounds on the mountain complement the diverse facilities.
Tip: The "Maisi Flitzer", a year-round toboggan run, including a family leisure park with slides paradise and more, also awaits directly at the lower terminus of the MK Maiskogelbahn.
The adventure world of Schmidolin the dragon
Schmidolin, the little dragon, lives on the Schmittenhöhe family mountain and has plenty of fun and adventure in store. Will you help him learn how to breathe fire? Hiking becomes child's play on the themed hiking trail Schmidolin's Baptism of Fire, including puzzles, tests of courage, climbing wall and dragon's cave. Brave kids aged 6 and older can step on the gas on dragon-power e-motorbikes on Schmidolin's Rocket Bike course.
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.
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.
Weekly programme & children's 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
Top family tips
What can you enjoy between waking up in the morning and sunset? The answer for a family holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun is quite clear: A LOT! Here is a little teaser:
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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:
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.
