ZELL AM SEE
SCHMITTENHÖHE ZELL AM SEE (2000M)
Directions: Approx. 7,8km, 9 min to Areitbahn
Approx. 12,9km, 18 min to the train Schmittental
GPS: N47.30010, E12.78842 to the Areitbahn
N47.32704, E12.77207 into the Schmitt valley
Open: All year daily 8.30-17h
The Schmittenhöhe offers hiking and walking trails for all levels of hikers, the cozy mountain huts and restaurants with the most beautiful view in Austria invite you to a hiking snack. Get excited about other highlights, such as the wood sculpture park, the Jägersteig feel-good trail or the Sissi circular hiking trail.
Katharina’s family tip: Visit the children’s paradise Schmidolin’s Baptism of Fire or do the “4 Lakes Hike” and “On Tour in Nature – Family Hike”.
Special features: Schmidolin’s baptism of fire, frisbee and golf = disc golf on the mountain, paragliding and panoramic tandem flights, Austria’s most beautiful panoramic mountain with views of more than 30 three-thousand-meter peaks.
Contact: www.schmitten.at, Tel.: +43/6542 78 90
BOAT TRIP ON LAKE ZELLER
Directions: Approx. 10.5 km, 12 min
GPS: N47.32246, E 12.80015
Open: Round trip 12.5.-23.9. from 10-17h
Crossing 12.5.-23.9. from 9.30-18h
Enjoy a boat trip on the Zeller See. Whether it’s a round trip, crossing to Thumersbach, charter trips, summer night trips or excursions, a romantic view of the mountain town of Zell am See and the surrounding mountains will make your heart beat faster.
Katharina’s family tip: For sun-seekers, the sun loungers, sun sails and palm trees on the Sundeck Lounge are inviting, also you can have your bikes transported (eg when crossing from Thumersbach to Zell am See) and save half the bike path 😉
Special features: New sundeck lounge on the round trip with food and drinks, celebrate weddings and parties on the ship.
Contact: www.schmitten.at, Tel.: +43/6542 789 211
BEACH BATHS IN ZELL AM SEE
Directions: Approx. 10-15km by car, 12 min,
45 min by bike
GPS: N47.32253, E12.80799 (Thumersbach)
Open: Mid May to end of September, weather permitting, daily from 9-19h Zell lido. | Thumersbach lido.
Seespitz lido. Each of the lidos also has a heated outdoor pool. A jump into one of the purest lakes in Austria is definitely worth it.
Katharina’s family tip: Located directly on the bike path, a dip in Lake Zell is a welcome refreshment for the whole family
Special features: Location directly on the bike path, crystal clear swimming fun in the Zeller See lake.
Contact: www.freizeitzentrum.at, Tel.: +43/6542 785
VOGT TOWER CITY MUSEUM
Directions: Approx. 10,5km, 13 min
GPS: N47.32367, E12.79820
Open: May to October Mon, Wed u Fri 13.30-17.30h | as well as Easter u Christmas
The town museum of Zell am See is a museum worth seeing. The town center of Zell am See is located in the Vogtturm, which is over 1000 years old. Explore interesting facts about local and regional history, common crafts, customs and the various traditional costumes.
Katharina’s family tip: Discover more about the sea and natural history as well as traditional navigation.
Contact: Tel.: +43/6542 770
STEAM TRAIN PINZGAUER LOKALBAHN
Directions: Approx. 4km, 4 min to Fürth bus stop
GPS: N47.28706, E12.74547
Open: Steam train June to October Thu from 9.38h Fuerth | The normal narrow-gauge railroad runs regularly and daily.
Experience a sensational steam train ride through the Upper Pinzgau to the Krimml Waterfalls. An unforgettable experience for nostalgia fans. The train is pulled by a steam locomotive over 100 years old. The train travels to Krimml station, offering views of the breathtaking mountain scenery.
Katharina’s family tip: An unforgettable nostalgia trip with the impressive destination Krimml Waterfalls, recommendation: to Krimml by train and back by bike
Special features: over 100 years old steam locomotive, nostalgic experience, Krimml Waterfalls, return on the Tauern Cycle Path by bike
Contact: www.pinzgauer-lokalbahn.info, Tel.: +43/6562 40 600
INDOOR SWIMMING POOL ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN
Directions: Approx. 11km, 14min
GPS: N47.32547, E12.79602
Open: daily from 10-22h
Water paradise with 74m water slide – 3m diving tower and 25m sports pool. In the new leisure center, you can not only swim your laps, but also get your circulation going with aqua-fit. An absolute paradise is the new sauna department with outdoor Kelo block sauna, sauna fresh air courtyard with dry Kneipp area, organic herbal sauna, Finnish sauna, brine steam bath, infrared cabin, experience showers, relaxation room with a view of the sauna courtyard and cozy lounge bar.
Katharina’s family tip: Fun for the whole family
Special features: Completely renovated since 2011
Contact: www.freizeitzentrum.at, Tel.: +43/6542 785
ICE HOCKEY AND ICE SKATING IN ZELL AM SEE
Directions: Approx. 11km, 14min
GPS: N47.32547, E12.79602
Open: Ice rink September-March
Mon-Fri 10-15h, Sat-Sun 13-15.30h, Tue u Thu 20-22h
The ice rink is part of the leisure center as well as a bowling alley. The EK Zeller Eisbären regularly play here in the second highest Austrian ice hockey league and bring the hall to a boil!
The ice rink is located right next to the indoor swimming pool and offers skating fun with rental equipment and exciting matches of the Zell Polar Bears.
Katharina’s family tip: Ice skating in summer and winter, bowling
Special features: exciting matches of the Zell Polar Bears (game schedule at: www.ek-zellereisbaeren.at)
Contact: www.freizeitzentrum.at , Tel.: +43/6542 785