Zell am See – Year-Round Holidays in Salzburger Land
Zell am See is a year-round holiday destination in Salzburger Land and is particularly popular with tourists from Germany, not least because it is easy to reach. The town centre lies between Lake Zell and the so-called Schmittenhöhe, at a relatively low altitude of well under 1,000 metres. The centre of the adjoining ski resort, by contrast, lies somewhat above this mark, while the year-round Kitzsteinhorn ski area in Kaprun is also just a few kilometres from Zell am See.
Summer in Zell am See
In summer in particular, however, most tourists in Zell am See are more interested in other types of holiday than skiing or cross-country skiing. There are no fewer than six bathing areas around Lake Zell, as well as a leisure pool in Kaprun. Those who would rather spend their holiday in Zell am See away from the water or a little further afield have several alternative activities to choose from.
Zell am See – Year-Round Holidays in Salzburger Land
Date: 30/09/2026
A Varied Salzburger Land
You can explore Salzburger Land on foot, by bicycle or on horseback; several guided riding tours are offered in Zell am See. You can also improve your golf handicap with a leisurely round, all against the impressive backdrop of the Alps, with several peaks reaching 3,000 metres and higher.
Ski Season in Zell am See
The ski season in Zell am See begins by October at the latest. During this period, when most tourists come to Salzburger Land, more than 125 kilometres of downhill ski runs and over 200 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails are available. The hotels and holiday apartments in Zell am See are already looking forward to your visit, whether you would like to come to Salzburger Land in summer or winter.
