Zell am See Ski Holidays

Zell am See is one of Austria’s best-loved ski resorts. It is placed on the shores of the beautiful Lake Zell in the province of Salzburg in the Austrian Alps.

Although the resort is located at just 757m, the skiing altitude reaches up to 2,000m, providing plenty of skiing opportunities all season long. The K-onnection and zellamseeXpress lifts transform the resort into one of the most diverse ski areas in Austria. Enjoy 408km of pistes and 121 lift facilities spanning three ski resorts (Zell am See, Kaprun & Saalbach Hinterglemm), all accessible with the Ski Alpin Card.

The skiing in Zell am See is mostly suited for beginner and intermediate level skiers. It is renowned for its excellent ski school and gentle, well-groomed slopes. A huge bonus is that you can learn to ski high up in the mountains, so you don’t miss any of the incredible views of the surrounding peaks. With 57km of blue runs – making up 39% of the resort – you won’t be short of places to find your ski legs and practice those turns.

There are beginner lifts in the valley at Schüttdorf and near the main Schmittenhöhebahn lift. The runs around the Areitbahn, Glocknerbahn, and Breiteckbahn lifts are perfectly suited to beginners.

If lessons are something you’re interested in for your ski holiday, make sure to book your ski lessons in advance to secure a space with our trusted instructors.

You can be assured that Zell am See offers optimal snow conditions from December through to April, so it is a season-round reliable resort. December and January consistently bring about 19cm – 25cm of snow across roughly 3.1 days a week ensuring regular fresh snow fall, leaving plenty for the more balmy spring-skiiing months.

Zell amd See is an ideal destination for families. The gentle terrain and dedicated children’s areas offer a safe, fun environment for kids to learn in. Zell am See is well known for its numerous toboggan runs, the most popular being the Köhlergraben Toboggan Run. It offers 1.5km of exciting rides for both kids and adults through snow-covered forests. It is open both during the day and at night, which is a bonus.

During the winter months, Lake Zell freezes over, offering a natural surface for families to ice skate on – by far one of the most picturesque activities you can do whilst visiting.

If you’re fancying a break from the cold, you can head to the Zell am See Leisure Centre which offers a variety of indoor activities; an indoor swimming pool with water slides, a wellness area which includes saunas and relaxation zones, and an indoor ice rink.

If you have your preferred departure date in mind for your Zell am See ski holiday, you can leave the rest to us. Our experts will be on hand to help you with everything from travel arrangements and accommodation to activities and unique experiences, creating an itinerary that is entirely bespoke based on your wishes.

All you need to do to get started is get in touch with our team today or fill in our online enquiry form and one of our ski experts will contact you at a convenient time to help you plan the skiing adventure you’ve always dreamt of.

The overall cost of your tailor-made ski holiday to Zell am See will depend on where you’d like to stay, how long you’d like your trip to last, the size of your travelling party, and what sort of activities you’d like to include. We’ll take all of this into account when providing you with a quote, so you can have peace of mind knowing everything is in hand ahead of your departure.

Before embarking on your Zell am See ski holiday, there are some essentials that you’ll need to make sure you’ve packed for your trip

• Ski jacket
• Ski trousers
• Ski socks
• Ski gloves
• Ski helmet
• Goggles
• Neck warmer or balaclava
• Sunglasses
• Long-sleeved layers and thermals
• Comfortable walking boots
• Casual clothing for evenings or days away from the slopes
• Waterproof jacket
• Hat and scarf
• Toiletries
• Essential travel documents
• Phone and charger
• Cash and debit or credit cards
• Sun protection
• SPF lip balm
• After sun lotion
• First-aid kit
• Small rucksack
• European plug adapter

For more tips on what to pack, check out our ski holiday packing list blog.