Experience pure skiing pleasure and boundless freedom on 408 kilometres of pistes with the Ski ALPIN CARD! Three premium ski regions are waiting to be discovered by you: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski resort in Kaprun and the sunny Schmittenhöhe with its amazing panorama. Whether leisure skier or winter sports enthusiast - you will find endless variety and unforgettable moments here. And the best thing? All that with just one ski pass!
Experience the perfect mix of sunshine and fun on the pistes during sun skiing in Zell am See-Kaprun and enjoy top snow conditions well into spring. Whether sporty downhill runs or sunbathing at the hut - the extra-long winter finale between glacier, mountain, and lake promises unforgettable days of skiing.
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Why Zell am See-Kaprun? Because:
Endless skiing fun
Pure Alpine delight
In Zell am See-Kaprun, guests are treated to culinary delights in every way. Enjoy traditional classics at the quaint mountain huts or first-class cuisine at the Gault Millau Toque award-winning restaurants, among others.
The Falstaff Culinary Ski Days culinary event, with exclusive menus, BBQ on the mountain, show cooking and wine tastings, is held on two weekends during the winter finale. Don't miss out on this!
And the enjoyment continues with relaxation and recreation: in the Tauern SPA thermal spa & wellness oasis with 12 pools, 10 saunas and steam baths and many other wellness facilities.
Easter bonus: Free skiing fun for kids
Attention, families! There is a special deal for Easter holidays in Zell am See-Kaprun: with the Ski ALPIN CARD Easter bonus, children get a ski pass free of charge if one parent buys a multi-day ski pass at the same time. You can find all the details here - and even the Easter bunny may hop across the pistes.
Ski in/ Ski out
The K-ONNECTION takes you directly from the centre of Kaprun to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski resort. The Schmittenhöhe has 5 downhill runs - also directly into the centre of Zell am See. The ski bus is included free of charge in the Ski ALPIN CARD. Other buses and trains throughout the Salzburg region can also be used by all overnight guests thanks to the Guest Mobility Ticket. Ski depots at the valley stations provide extra convenience.
All of this makes for a carefree ski holiday without a car.
Unique combination of glacier, mountain & lake
In Zell am See-Kaprun, you can experience the perfect combination of glacier ski resort, majestic mountains, and a unique alpine panorama. When skiing in the Schmittenhöhe panorama and family ski resort, you can enjoy amazing views of Lake Zell and 30 impressive three-thousand-metre-high peaks. On the Kitzsteinhorn, you can glide over the glacier snow and experience winter in its purest form. After skiing fun, you can enjoy a romantic stroll along the shores of Lake Zell, followed by relaxed shopping in the charming old town of Zell am See.
TOP wellness hotels
Finish your day of skiing in warming pools, the sauna or with a soothing massage at the region’s TOP wellness accommodations.
The TAUERN SPA in Zell am See-Kaprun is one of the most spacious and modern wellness facilities in the Alps. In addition to 12 indoor and outdoor pools with views of the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the spa invites to relaxation.
Spectacular excursion destinations
Apart from exciting sports activities, Zell am See-Kaprun also offers a wide range of fascinating excursion destinations for the whole family.
How about TOP OF SALZBURG, for example? An amazing viewing platform awaits you at 3,029 metres above sea level - a real experience! If you don't want to go up that high, you will find views of 30 three-thousand-metre-high mountains on the new panoramic platform "Kaiserblick" on the Schmittenhöhe.
For the more adventurous, the Maisi Flitzer year-round toboggan run provides plenty of fun and action. And at the museums, exciting journeys through time for everyone await, bringing history to life.
A more sustainable holiday
The high quality of life in an environment with protected natural landscapes and forests around Lake Zell – known for its excellent water quality – should be preserved for the future to benefit locals and our guests alike. That's why we are already focussing on sustainability today: all cable cars in the region are powered by 100% green electricity. Direct train services from numerous European cities take travellers comfortably to the train station in Zell am See, and with the Guest Mobility Ticket, all overnight guests will have access to local public transport.
Event Tip on 2 weekends in March & April: Falstaff Culinary Ski Days
Experience pleasure on the pistes and for the palate at the Falstaff Culinary Ski Days in Zell am See-Kaprun. From 5 to 8 March and from 9 to 11 April 2026, special culinary events await you on the mountains and in the valley. On the agenda: live cooking with Lukas Nagl, Culinary Moments with David Senfter, BBQs on the Schmittenhöhe, Hochgenuss on the Kitzsteinhorn, Brunch with Paula Bründl and much more.
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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.
