Zell am See, Austria

Zell am See

A lake town with a glacier and alpine peaks right above it.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Zell am See

Day 1

  1. MorningRide the cable car up the Schmittenhöhe for alpine views.
  2. AfternoonSwim or take a boat across the lake, or cycle the shore path.
  3. EveningWalk the lakeside promenade at sunset.

Day 2

Go up to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, where there is snow even in summer.

What to eat

Kaiserschmarrn, torn sweet pancakes with plum compote.

Local tips

Make the most of Zell am See

Beat the crowds

Summer and the ski season are busy. Late spring and early autumn are calm.

Best photo spot

The lake with the town and the mountains behind it, from the Schmittenhöhe summit.

Getting there

Direct trains run from Salzburg, about 1.5 hours. The town centre is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun, and the Krimml Waterfalls.

Good to know

Staying overnight usually gets you a summer guest card with free or reduced lifts and boat rides.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Zell am See

Getting there

  • Salzburg Airport (SZG)55 km away
  • Innsbruck Airport (INN)110 km away
  • Salzburg55 km away
  • Innsbruck105 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryAustria

Questions

Zell am See: good to know

Is Zell am See worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A lake town with a glacier and alpine peaks right above it.

How many days do you need in Zell am See?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Zell am See?

You can visit all year. Summer and the ski season are busy. Late spring and early autumn are calm.

How do you get to Zell am See?

The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), about 55 km away. Direct trains run from Salzburg, about 1.5 hours. The town centre is walkable.

What is there to see near Zell am See?

Nearby hidden places include Salzburg (57 km), Wolfgangsee (St. Wolfgang) (67 km) and Hallstatt (69 km).

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