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Resort facts
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- Beautiful historic centre with bustling pedestrianised area perfect for browsing the variety of shops
- Full of character and crammed full of friendly cafés and bars
- Perched on the edge of the lake Zell and at the foot of the Schmittenhohe mountain
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Transfer options
• Coach transfer • Private transfer
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Transfer time
• Salzburg, 80km, 1 hr 30 mins
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Currency
Euros
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Fly from
Gatwick; Manchester; Birmingham; Newcastle; Glasgow
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So what's it like?
The idyllic mountain town of Zell has the perfect location right on the lake, with the snowcapped peaks of the 'Hohe Tauern' mountains rising up to the south. The lake offers all kinds of water activities including lake cruises, rowing, water skiing and swimming. There is some superb walking in the area and you can join our walking escort (operated by our sister company) on 2 FREE guide walks per week. Zell town has a beautiful historic centre with a bustling, pedestrianised area with pavement cafés and a great selection of shops to browse on a sunny afternoon. Zell's central location makes it easy to visit other areas of Austria, including a day trip to Salzburg which is just an hour and a half away. Why not make the most of the Pinzgau area with the Zell am See Discovery package? Including excursions to Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Krimml Waterfalls, with a Twilight Cruise and Quiz night. Staying at the Hotel Fischerwirt is fantastic value including • FREE summer card • FREE unlimited beer, wine, selected spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee 10.00am-10.00pm • FREE daily packed lunch (no drink) • FREE weekly guided walk • FREE entrance to lakeside lido • FREE daily afternoon cake- 'Zell am See Discovery'
Relax and discover
Local culture: One of Austria's most popular resorts. The Kasterturm Tower is home to the local heritage museum, the Romanesque style Church of Hippolytus, the oldest building in the town, shows off the oldest architectural elements in the region.
Walking: Ramblers, strollers or hikers, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to walking in Zell am See. With over 83 marked mountain trails, there’s a lot to choose from. Water sports: You can abseil, scramble and swim through magnificent waterfalls on a canyoning trip or avoid capture by natives and being eaten by sharks as you search for treasure on a pirate rafting adventure. Challenge your friends to a pedalo race across the lake, the best way to explore and instil some healthy competition. Summer card: A fantastic Zell am See-Kaprun card is available when staying at selected hotels which has a wide range of benefits to help you get the most out of the region. Evening atmosphere: The village comes alive at night! Crazy Daisy is great place for drinking and dancing through the night or enjoying a relaxing glass of wine on the terrace and the weekly Stadtfest during July and August is the perfect way to absorb yourself in local festivities.Private Transfers
available from £279
Discount card
All guests staying at selected hotels in Zell and See will receive this unique all-inclusive card allowing you to relax and enjoy the superb sights and attractions of this beautiful area of Austria. The local bus links Zell am See and Kaprun for only €1 per journey so you can take advantage of the great offers in both resorts, regardless of which resort you're staying in!
Zell am See- FREE unlimited descents on the Schmittenhöhe cable car
- FREE ascent on the Schmittenhöhe cable car (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited use of the Sonnenalm/City Express gondola
- FREE round the lake boat trip on Lake Zell (once weekly)
- FREE boat trip on the MS Schmittenhöhe (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited lake crossings
- FREE unlimited entry to lakeside bathing beaches
- FREE unlimited entry to Zell am See indoor pool
- FREE unlimited use of the Kaprun Gletscher gondola (to Alpincentre)
- FREE ascent and descent from Alpincentre to Kitzsteinhorn (once weekly)
- FREE unlimited use of the Kaprun Maiskogelbahn cable car
- FREE unlimited entry to Kaprun Alpine Reservoirs
- FREE unlimited entry to Kaprun Optimum Sports centre indoor pool
- FREE unlimited entry to the Siegmund Thun gorge
- FREE use of the Zell am See/Kaprun regional postbuses
- FREE unlimited entry to the Vorderkaser gorge
- FREE unlimited entry to the Seisenberg gorge
- FREE unlimited entry to the Lamprechtshöhle cave
- FREE unlimited entry to the Krimml waterfalls
- FREE unlimited entry to the the Wild & Freizeit game & amusement park
- FREE unlimited entry to the Pinzgau Museum of local history
- FREE unlimited entry to the Mittersill National Park centre
Getting about
Train service from Zell am See to Kitzbühel, Salzburg and Bad Gastein. Also an excellent local bus service and a choice of summer lifts.
Other information
Summer Festivals
There are lots of events to enjoy in Zell am See during the summer. Famous lake festivals, featuring spectacular firework displays, take place in July and August (dates tbc) and there is a Lake Carnival in July (dates tbc). During high season there are also weekly town festivals and lakeside brassband concerts.Weddings
Weddings
On the shores of Lake Zell, with glorious views across the shimmering water onto the peaks of the spectacular Hohe Tauern, this is a perfect location for a summer wedding. We have chosen the luxurious Romantik Hotel, a comfortable hotel in the heart of Zell am See, as your holiday base for you and your wedding party.Special offers
Summer card: FREE Zell/Kaprun summer card for guests staying in selected hotels with FREE or discounted entrance to many attractions in and around Zell am See and Kaprun.
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 26 May 2012 | London Gatwick | Zell Am See in Austria | Self catering |
£188 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 23 June 2012 | London Gatwick | Zell Am See in Austria | Half board |
£393 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 26 May 2012 | London Gatwick | Zell Am See in Austria | All inclusive |
£416 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 9 June 2012 | London Gatwick | Zell Am See in Austria | Half board |
£448 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 7 July 2012 | London Gatwick | Zell Am See in Austria | Half board |
£484 based on 4 sharing |