Zell am See, with its collection of medieval buildings, is among Austria's most famous and popular resorts.
It lies alongside one of Austria's loveliest lakes - at the foot of the impressive Schmittenhöhe mountain. The mountain provides long cruising runs back to Zell.
The Europa Sport-region lift pass also covers the neighbouring glacier resort of Kaprun, reached by local ski bus.
Zell am See is a brilliant resort for families - with lots of facilities for kids - including a crèche and a child-minder service with English speaking nannies. Plus good skiing for beginners and intermediate.
Apres Ski is lively, and has something to suit all ages.
Other activities include a swimming pool · skating · curling · sleigh rides · tobogganing · bowling · ice hockey matches · squash · and cross-country skiing.
Total Kms of Piste: 132km. Snow Making: 40km covered. Longest Run: 8 km. Off-Piste: limited Cross-country: 300km. Glaciers: 1 (Kitzsteinhorn). Mountain Restaurants: 25 Lift Capacity: 74,095/hr. Number of Lifts: 57. Vertical Drop: 3029-762m.