Zell am See Travel & Holidays – Austria

To list all of the places to visit in Zell am See would be impossible. Within St Hippolyte's Church are the oldest known building remnants of the Pinzgau region. The church is built in a mostly Romanesque style and consists of three naves. Before 1794, the central nave was crowned with a Gothic vault, but in that year it was replaced with another vault, which in turn was replaced by a flat wooden roof in 1898. Four steps lead up to the main altar, but the crypt has been filled in. The narthex and aisles are still Gothic, but some of the other Gothic objects (like the neogothic altars by Josef Bachlehner) were added during the renovation in 1898, when also the baroque furnishings of preceding centuries were removed.

The spectacular views of the lake ringed by soaring snow-covered peaks are so overwhelming that skiers at Zell am See may have trouble concentrating on the snow. But they don't need to worry that there will be plenty of it, at least on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier above Kaprun, accessible on the same ski pass. The town is large enough to offer some diversion for non-skiers, who can also spend the day in Salzburg, only about 100 kilometers away. Skiers who prefer a quieter setting and are not keen on Zell am See's famous après-ski scene can find peace and more budget-friendly lodging in nearby Schüttdorf, which has lift access right from its center.

With more than 138 km of skiable slopes, you can have a pretty nice day in Zell am See. Skiing at Zell am See should be on your bucket list if it’s not already. They are open all-year long so you don’t have any excuses! What is a ski day without an apres ski? Tradition in Europe and many other places, you definitely should go grab a (warm) drink. You essentialy have two options, either you go with the popular pubs like “Pavillon”, “Lederhosn“, “Cabrio“, “Schnaps-Hans“,”Pinzgauer Diele” and “Crazy Daisy” or grab some wine in a rustic ski hut. There are even some that are located high in the mountains with breathtaking views. A quick search and you’ll find majestic venues.

It’s not your conventional bike ride. Whether you decide to hop on a mountain bike, a road bike or a e-bike and do a 2.5 or 68 km ride, be warned it’s going to be at least a medium intensity physical activity. But the sightseeing spots are worth it. With a bike you’re sure to cover more distance quickly and see everything you should if you’re only in town for a few days. One of the best rated activities in Zell am See is go see the light show every Tuesday during the summer. A majestic performance with water, light, music and laser awaits you. It’s called the ‘Magic Lake Show’ and you don’t want to miss it. It starts at 10.00 PM from May to August and at 9.00 PM in September and October. Top places to visit in Zell am See you have to see to experience the best of Zell am See’s tourism. So pack your bags and grab your passport because you’re going to want to book a flight to Zell...