Hotels & Ski Resorts In Zell am See, Austria
Zell am See is a small town and capital city of a district with the same name in the state of Salzburg in Austria, settled on the banks of the beautiful Zell Lake. Along whit Kaprun, situated at short distance, Zell am See is one of the most popular ski resorts in Austria, being famous worldwide. Actually, the skiing areas are located in the surrounding regions, the most important being the ski runs on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, which is located at over 9,800 feet (about 3,000 meters) altitude. The summit, surrounded by the highest peaks in Austria, is easily accessible via the Kaprun Gletscherbahnen ("Glacier Railways") and the skiing terrain features 20 lifts and cable cars, as well as plenty of excellent trails (roughly 41) for all level of skier. In the sunny days the sensation of freedom enjoyed on these slopes is just fantastic - people feel they glide on the clouds!
Another good skiing area in the region of Zell am See is Maiskogel at 2,887 feet (880 meters) altitude, recommended particularly to beginner skier and children who want to learn this wonderful winter sport. Skier who want to enjoy some action in a much closer location are advised to head to the Schmittenhöhe mountain, which lies just in the town's outskirts and features 50 miles (80 kilometers) of trails (suitable for both beginners and experts) accessible via a gondola departing from the center of the city. Along with Alpine skiing, snowboarding (there is a specially designed Fun Park with a half pipe at Glocknerwiese on the Schmittenhöhe) and cross-country skiing (which is, by the way, just amazing with about 125 miles or 200 kilometers of trails around the valley including a 6-mile or 10-kilometer track on the banks of Zell Lake) are excellent in Zell am See area, it being a premier vacation destination for other outdoor activities too. In summer the wonderful mountainous region offers countless opportunities for sightseeing, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, trekking, picnic, photography, excursions to other villages, while the lake allows great swimming, boating and fishing. Inside the town other attractions waiting on tourists - plenty of restaurant serving very tasty Austrian food, bars, nightlife venues, shopping zones, bowling, fitness and spa centers, cinema, and many others.
Considered one of the best ski resorts in Austria, Zell am See has plenty of accommodation options both in hotels and in vacation rental properties. There are really many lodgings and to the preferred hotels in Zell am See belong Villa Klothilde Hotel Garni, AlpenParks Parkhotel Eder Zell am See, Hotel Fischerwirt Zell am See, Hotel Neue Post Zell am See, Hotel Berner Zell am See, Der Sonnberg, Hotel St. Hubertushof, Pension Kaltenbrunn Zell am See, Hotel Badhaus, Grand Hotel Zell Am See, Bellevue am See, Wellness-, Golf- und Genießerhotel Salzburgerhof, Schloss Prielau Hotel & Restaurant, and Hotel Landhaus Zell am See.
Ranked as one of the most popular tourist sites in Austria and Europe, in Zell am See spend vacations year-round numerous tourists and therefore in the high season (starting after mid-November) all hotels and rental homes are occupied up to the last bed. The large number of accommodations sharpen the competition on the travel scene, and as a result off season can be found very attractive ski packages, special promotions, and discount room rates for early booking, allowing people to take delight in affordable vacations in Zell am See.
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