Zell am See is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the Zell am See-Kaprun, Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area spans 77 km of runs between 760 m and 2,000 m, served by 27 lifts. Day lift pass 82€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The Ski ALPIN CARD lift pass also gives access to the Skicircus (Saalbach), to Zell am See and to Kaprun, separate areas that are not linked for skiing between them. Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres of each difficulty level. The Schmittenhöhe towers above Zell am See and its lake. Accessible from the town centre, the ski area offers runs for all levels and views of the peaks of the Hohe Tauern.
- View of Zell lake
- Lively town
- Varied runs
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Zell am See focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 77 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with families or for skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Zell am See's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for learning to ski with children. Zell am See's altitude (760 m at the bottom, 2,000 m at the top) helps it maintain decent snow reliability in the middle of winter. January and February are the most dependable months; in December and March, it is worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. A stay in Zell am See is clearly expensive: 82€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but be aware of it before you go. In short: Zell am See lives up to its promises. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
