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Lechnerberg

Featuring two flat, blue pistes in the center of Kaprun, Lechnerberg is a popular small ski resort perfect for beginners. The practice slopes are located in the Kaprun valley.

Maiskogel

Maiskogel is closest to the village of Kaprun and particularly suitable for less experienced winter sports enthusiasts. The relatively low altitude (1,675 meters), limited range of slopes, and moderate difficulty level make Maiskogel an ideal mountain for beginning skiers.

Kitzsteinhorn (Glacier)

Above Maiskogel lies the glacier ski area of Kitzsteinhorn. It features fantastic off-piste freeride skiing & riding on powder days, perfectly groomed slopes for intermediates, and Austria's biggest half pipe.

Zillertal Arena

This elongated area is located on a mountain ridge approximately 20 km long. After the lifts, you'll find a dream for every beginner and intermediate skier. Above the chalet village of Königsleiten lies more challenging terrain with several black runs and many reds. The Königsleitenspitze near Königsleiten is also the mountain where the most interesting off-piste lines are found. Zell am Ziller mainly offers red slopes. This village at just 600 meters altitude has had its own valley descent since 2015.

Schmittenhöhe

In the heart of Austria lies Schmittenhöhe, the ski area of Zell am See. This home mountain sits right in front of the village. Winter sports on Schmittenhöhe is especially cozy and thus very suitable for beginners. The many mountain restaurants and slopes through the trees in various difficulty levels make this an area that will appeal to many winter sports enthusiasts. Schmittenhöhe doesn't have many challenging slopes, but there are some exceptions. Advanced skiers get their thrills from the Schüttabfahrt and Trassabfahrt.

Schmittenhöhebahn Events

When Zell's local mountain transforms into a snowy stage:

The azure-blue lake contrasts beautifully with the green surroundings. It's surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, with high peaks and green alpine meadows. The path (approximately 1.8km) leads all the way around Klammsee, with wooden benches at various spots where you can enjoy the beautiful nature.

Unfortunately, the gorge is closed in winter months, but there are still some spots with views into the gorge. Why is the gorge closed? In winter, the planks are covered with large masses of ice and snow, parts of bridges are gone. The most dangerous, but also most spectacular, are the massive ice waterfalls with meter-long icicles hanging from the rocks above the gorge.

On the Alpine Coaster, you whizz down from the Maiskogel towards the valley in a toboggan on rails at speeds up to 40km/h. Just like on a roller coaster, you'll master bridges, waves, banked curves, and loops - and at some points you'll be up to eleven meters above the ground!

Built in the 12th century by the Upper Bavarian noble family, the Kaprun Castle served as a residence for nobles and a defense facility. After falling into disrepair, it has been lovingly restored by the Burgverein Kaprun over recent decades. Today, the castle majestically looks down on the village of Kaprun - visit the imposing castle and admire the unique scenery.

Over 200 exhibits within 1,400 m²! Experience the fascination of past automobile dreams at Vötter's Oldtimer Museum. The museum exhibits vehicles from the 50s to 70s and older, including the "little man's" cars. The collection includes models from BMW Isetta to the Messerschmitt cabin scooter.

Lake Zell in winter transforms into a frozen paradise, surrounded by snowy Alps. When writing this guide, the lake had completely frozen, allowing for rare ice skating and walking across the ice!

The Esplanade is the lake's promenade accompanied by the beautiful town. Visitors often explore every inch of this place as it offers panoramic views of the lake and mountains. Amazing cafes, bars, and restaurants line the entire Esplanade.

Three modern cable cars take you to a height of 3,000 meters where you can enjoy a 'flight' over the glacier. The special feature is the 360-meter-long tunnel that leads through the mountain to a breathtaking viewing platform at 3,029 meters altitude. Along the way, six stations inform visitors about the formation of the Alps, glaciers, and the Hohe Tauern, including a panoramic view of the Grossglockner.

Covering 20,000 square meters, the TAUERN SPA offers 12 pools, 10 saunas and steam rooms, a separate children's and treatment area, plus fine food throughout the day. Water, water everywhere! Rest and relaxation meets action and adventure. Dive in and find out more!

Every Thursday at 20:00, join a free guided torchlight walk through wintry Zell am See. Look forward to an unforgettable 1.5-hour walk.