With the Ski ALPIN CARD, you enjoy absolute freedom on 408 kilometres of pistes in 3 premium ski regions, including a glacier ski resort. The Schmittenhöhe with its panorama and family ski resort, the glacier on the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun and the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn guarantee a diverse skiing experience full of variety. Use over 120 cable cars and lifts as well as more than 45 different themed pistes, routes, and snow parks - all with just one ski pass.
Enjoy a total of 408 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes with the Ski ALPIN CARD, panoramic ski tours, perfectly groomed cross-country ski tracks and freeride experiences in powder snow. It doesn’t matter how great the longing for winter is: in Zell am See-Kaprun it will be satisfied.
Our recommendations Just a few steps to your holiday home
Find your base for an active winter holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun – from a sporty hotel with a wellness and relaxation area to a cosy holiday apartment right next to the pistes, cross-country ski tracks, and mountain railways. Book directly through the region's official booking platform and experience first-hand the joy of looking forward to a truly memorable holiday.
Why Zell am see-Kaprun? Because:
Skiing fun with a stunning panorama? Freeride routes right next to the lifts? Diverse ski tours? Cross-country skiing adventures in beautiful nature? Top snow parks and fun slopes? Winter and snowshoe hikes? Everything is possible in Zell am See-Kaprun!
At the weekly Freeride Mondays, you experience the fascination of freeriding on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier with technique and safety tips. The winter weekly programme includes a cross-country skiing taster course, a guided ski tour, or snowshoe hiking with a guide. Camps such as the Winter Sports Camp are additional sports specials for your winter holiday.
Zell am See-Kaprun offers alpinists attractive opportunities for winter ski tours, suitable for beginners and experienced alpinists alike. The "Ronachkopf" ski touring mountain is even reserved exclusively for ski tourers and winter hikers - without a cable car, but with a groomed downhill run. In addition, there are also two marked ascent routes on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier - Eisbrecher (Icebreaker) and Schneekönigin (Snow Queen) - and a ski touring route on the Maiskogel in Kaprun.
This trio sounds unique and is for real in Zell am See-Kaprun:
Firstly: wide glacier slopes and views of the Hohe Tauern National Park from Gipfelwelt 3000 on the Kitzsteinhorn.
Secondly: winter fun with lake views from the pistes on the panorama and family mountain Schmittenhöhe.
Thirdly: wintery Lake Zell for romantic walks or a boat trip during the Advent period or on New Year's Eve.
Snow parks, freeride routes, fun slopes and more: the winter sports offerings in Zell am See-Kaprun include ski areas with top piste conditions as well as powder runs for freeriders in the off-piste-paradise Kitzsteinhorn, superpipes and parks for freestylers, and night tracks for Nordic sports enthusiasts - all admidst the most beautiful natural scenery Simply alpine winter sports in perfection.
In Zell am See-Kaprun, you experience a unique combination of traditional mountain huts with classics such as the famous Kaiserschmarren as well as first-class cuisine in a stylish ambience. Here, every guest is treated to culinary highlights. In addition to culinary delights, you can also enjoy sports on perfectly groomed pistes and sunny panorama trails.
And 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.
Zell am See-Kaprun also offers a variety of off-piste excursion destinations for the whole family. How about TOP OF SALZBURG, for example? The viewing platform at 3,029 m above sea level on the Kitzsteinhorn invites to a unique experience in Gipfelwelt 3000 - including cinema and National Park Gallery. Museums for every age take you on a journey through time, while the Maisi Flitzer year-round toboggan run provides plenty of action. And the panoramic platform "Kaiserblick" right next to the Berghotel Schmittenhöhe is the perfect photo spot for memorable pictures.
If you travel to Zell am See-Kaprun, 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 reach the ski resorts with ski depots for storing your equipment and excursion destinations in the Salzburg region without your own car.
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, make it possible to get around without your own car.
Experiences in winter
Pure variety - both on and off the piste: We present a selection of (sporty) activities for your winter holiday full of unforgettable moments.
Discover experiences
Sustainability here with us
Zell am See-Kaprun focusses on sustainability in many 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 Four areas of action. One goal: to preserve nature.
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.
Ready for your active winter adventure?
Choose your travel dates and number of persons quickly and easily now on the region's official booking platform, and secure your base for skiing, snowboarding, winter hiking, and many more winter experiences in Zell am See-Kaprun.
