Zell am See 2026

Skiing in Zell am See-Kaprun is perfect for beginners, intermediates, and more advanced skiers.

From the fabulous views in Zell am See, the Maiskogel’s “locals’ hill”, the incredibly snowsure Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun and the vast network of intermediate cruising  in the Ski Circus at Saalbach Hinterglemm, there’s plenty of ski area to explore inside & outside of Zell am See-Kaprun too.

Zell am See-Kaprun has a great reputation for its alpine charm with a modern skiing twist. Its location near the picturesque Lake Zell and the historic architecture make it an attractive base and a draw for non-skiers too. The dominating mountain of Schmittenhöhe overlooks the village and offers stunning views of the lake and towering glacial peaks surrounding the area.

SCHMITTENHÖHE SKI RESORT

Zell's local mountain is known as a panoramic and family ski resort: Here, beginners and intermediate skiers enjoy wide, perfectly groomed family pistes, while ambitious skiers carve on skis downhill on the up to 70 % steep "Trass" run.

In addition, many cosy huts with sun terraces and gourmet stations offer enjoyable places to stop for culinary refreshments. The Schmittenhöhe also impresses with unique views of more than 30 three-thousand-metre-high peaks in the region and a fantastic panorama of Lake Zell.

  • 77 kilometres of pistes

  • Snow park & Funslope XXL: One of the longest fun slopes in the world

  • Schmidolin's Dragon Park, children's area and kid's slope

  • 5 valley runs incl. Ski-in & Ski-out

Piste Map

Accomodation

Alpenhotel Tauernstüberl

The Alpenhotel Tauernstüberl is located in the southern part of Zell am See, just 600 meters from the Areitbahn. A traditional, family-run hotel offering warm hospitality in the heart of Zell am See. During your holiday, you will stay in cosy rooms where you can feel at ease and enjoy Austrian cuisine at the hotel's own á la carte restaurant. The newly designed sauna and wellness area with Finnish sauna, relaxation room and outdoor area provides soothing relaxation after a sporty day in the mountains.