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Our hotel has 95 guest beds in spacious rooms, equipped with shower /WC or bath /WC, hairdryer, telephone, radio, colour cable TV and room safe. Some rooms also have a balcony with lovely views to the centre of Zell am See.
About Zell am See 1
The idyllic mountain town of Zell am See, 758m above sea level, leaves nothing to be desired! Whether you are looking for a fun-filled holiday or just looking for a relaxing break in the nature, whether you are traveling with your family or alone, the varied leisure and recreational offers, Zell am See is an unbeatable vacation destination for both holiday makers and connoisseurs.
The car-free Old Town of Zell am See with the two most striking and oldest buildings - the parish church (12th century) and the Kastner tower (10th century) - offers attractive shopping and invites you with numerous cozy cafes, bars and restaurants to linger and enjoy.
Zell am See in Summer 5
Zell am See is a unique place in the summer months. Where else do you get to enjoy the ultimate in swimming fun than in Lake Zell, while gazing at the snow-covered slopes on the Kitzsteinhorn too? In the warmer seasons it is not just the swimming area at Zell am See that is a highlight in the region. Numerous sights in the area around the Hohe Tauern National Park, the Kitzsteinhorn and Gipfelwelt 3000, Kaprun reservoir and the summer cable cars up to the Schmittenhöhe delight guests from across the globe. With the Zell am See Kaprun Summer Card you also get to enjoy fantastic discounts and free entry to numerous attractions in the Zell am See Kaprun region.
The venerable city of Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is an hour’s drive away - ideal for bringing a little bit of culture to your holiday in the mountains. Those of you who enjoy sports will find an extensive range of activities in Zell am See in the summer. Burn off some energy on the many different signposted mountain bike and road bike tours. Cruise with the family along the picturesque Tauern Cycle Trail and feel the fresh mountain breeze in your hair.
A perfectly signposted route network of walking and hiking trails takes you to the most far-flung and loveliest places in the Salzburg region. Zell am See is always worth a visit in the summer!
Zell am See in Winter 3
Your ski hotel in the Austrian mountains
Since the inception of Alpine ski sport, Zell am See has been the meeting point for snow enthusiasts from across the globe. The Schmittenhöhe ski area is just a few metres away from the ski hotel, the Lebzelter, and inspires with its family-friendly pistes in the cold seasons. With the Zell am See Kaprun and Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski areas, an early start to the winter season is guaranteed. What’s more, you get to enjoy countless hours of sunshine during extended skiing sessions in the spring. In total in Zell am See in the winter there are some 138 kilometres of the finest pistes for you to magic up some turns in the snow.
As well as fun in the Zell am See Kaprun ski area you get to experience non-stop fun on the extensive slope network, practicing your skating and classic technique, or you can explore the area around Zell am See in winter while out on hikes.
Events
Market Zell am See
On Fridays, from 8 am to 1 pm, you will be offered a large selection of culinary delicacies and much more at a number of market stalls that will continue to grow until the summer. Come to Zell's town square, enjoy the market atmosphere and buy fresh, local products. Stroll from stall to stall and choose from the delicacies: fruit, vegetables, potatoes, bread, cheese, meat, dumplings, pastries, honey, jams, oils, creative floristry and decoration, organic CBD products made in-house...
The town market will also take place in 2025 every Friday from 21 March to 19 December from 8 am to 1 pm In September there will always be live music!
Wings for Life World Run 2025 - App Run Event Zell am See
The Wings for Life World Run is a truly unique and global race for both runners and wheelchair participants. Instead of a finish line, competitors race side by side to keep ahead of the Virtual Catcher Car. Now in its tenth year, on 5 May 2024 Wings for Life World Run participants in Austria can also run together in Zell am See. Meet up with your friends, download the Wings for Life World Run App and join all the other people running until the Virtual Catcher Car catches you of course. The race starts at exactly 1 pm. The Virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start at 14 km/h and steadily increases its speed until the last athletes have been caught. 100% of all donations and the entry fees go directly into spinal cord research projects.
TRACK | TIMETALBE
- 11.30 am - Check in ready
- 12 pm- Start Entertainment, DJ & Moderation
- 12.40 pm - Warm up
- 12.55 pm - Line up Start
- 1 pm - Start Race
- 4.30 pm - Award Ceremony
From here the route leads counterclockwise around the lake:
Elisabethpark - via Elisabethpromenade nach Schüttdorf - Seespitzstraße - Am Schilf - Karl-Vogt-Straße - Karl-Vogt-Weg - Thomas Bernhard Weg nach Haus Gabi - via Seeuferstraße nach Thumersbach - via Thumersbacherstraße zum Badeplatz Wieshof - Doktor Schandlbauer Promenade - Prielaupromenade zurück nach Zell am See.
Feed Stations at Elisabethpark, Haus Gabi and Wieshof.
BOAT SHUTTLE
After you get caught by the virtual catcher car the race is over for you. To enable a smooth and quick way back to the start venue all participants can use the boat shuttle „Überfahrt“ for free. This limits the maximum walking distance to 2,5km after your personal finish line.
WHEELCHAIR PARTICIPANTS
On 4 May 2025 wheelchair participants and runners start side by side at this track. The only requirement: wheelchair participants have to start in everyday wheelchairs.
TIMING AND RACE NUMBER
You will receive your personal race number via email and it’s also available next to your starting number on the website a couple of days before the race. The Wings for Life World Run App is your time tracking tool. The Virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start and as soon as it overtakes you, you will get clear signals via the App. Please make sure to have a fully charged phone on race day.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO HELP FIND A CURE
In order to join this App Run Event, please download the Wings for Life World Run App for Android or iPhone and sign up for race day in the App. To be part of the Wings for Life World Run on 5 May 2024 registration fee will be charged; 100% of your fee go to spinal cord research. After you completed your registration for race day, you can join this App Run Event.