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Zell Am See
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Zell Am See 1 hr 30 mins |
Resort Information
Full of character and crammed with friendly cafés and bars, scenic Zell am See offers its visitors everything from the active to the more relaxing. The lake is popular with water-sports enthusiasts, offering an excellent choice for those who enjoy sports and activities, it's also a fabulous setting for a swim. The village of Zell has a beautiful, historic centre with a bustling, pedestrianised area, perfect for browsing the variety of shops and pavement cafés.
Our Opinion
· Take the cable car up the dramatic Schmittenhöhe for superb panoramas of the Salzburgerland and the Hohe Tauern National Park · Packed with activities - you'll never run out of things to do · Fun, lively and an excellent choice for families with children of all ages!
Activities
There are over 40 different activities to choose from on and around Lake Zell. There's something for everyone including families and children from 5yrs, a great chance to try out something new and enjoy the amazing scenery!
| Pre-bookable activities | | | White water rafting (12yrs+) | £36 | | Pirate rafting (5-12yrs incl.) | £23 | | Canyoning (12yrs+) | £36 | | Family Canadian canoeing (5yrs+) | £26 | | Introduction to kayaking (12yrs+) | £36 | | Family horse/pony riding (5yrs+) | £26 | | Horse riding - trekking (12yrs+) | £36 | | Family climbing (5yrs+) | £24 | | Rock climbing lesson (12yrs+) | £35 | | Paragliding (5yrs+) Low altitude | £60* | | Paragliding (5yrs+) High altitude | £92 | *Lift ticket required & not incl. (approx. €18)
Please ensure you take out travel insurance which covers all activities you wish to take part in. Other activities include: · lake fishing/bathing · indoor/outdoor pools · sailing school at Prielau · waterskiing at Thumersbach · outdoor tennis · golf · bicycles for hire · dry toboggan run in Saalfelden.
Facilities
· bars · cafés · restaurants · shops · bank · post office · doctor · pharmacy
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.
Strollers
There is a lovely walk around the lake at Zell - perhaps walk half way and take a boat back. Take the bus to Kaprun and follow valley paths along the riverside with wonderful views of the Hohe Tauern National Park mountains.
Ramblers
Take the summer lift from Zell am See up into the mountains, where you'll find a network of marked walking routes. A walkers' lift pass is available locally. There are also plenty of traditional mountain huts to stop in for refreshment along the way!
Hikers
For a challenging walk follow the Pinzgauweg over the mountains to Saalbach. There is also some challenging walking in the National Park and the ridge walk from the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier back to Kaprun is a memorable route with some stunning views.
Sightseeing
| Trip | Price | | Grossglockner (Sat/Wed) | £23 | | Werfen Castle (Sun) | £23 | | Salzburg (Mon) | £23 | | Krimml Waterfalls (Mon/Thurs) | £17 | | Berchtesgaden (Fri) | £21 | | Liechenstein Gorge (Thurs) | £20 |
Reduced prices for children up to 12yrs incl.
Twin Centre Suggestion
Why not try a twin centre combining 7 days in Zell am See, at the impressive lakeside Seehotel Freiberg, with a 7 night stay in the pretty village of Maria Alm, staying at the excellent Marco Polo Club Hotel (p161). As part of your holiday in Maria Alm you have the option of adding the Via Alpina walking tour for 2 or 3 days. This tour takes you through the beautiful Hochkönig mountain range from Mühlbach to Maria Alm with majestic alpine scenery. This self-guided tour includes 2 days walking, 3* half board accommodation in each village and a luggage transfer service to your next hotel (see p161 for full details).
Please see pages 8 and 122 for details on how to price your Twin Centre holiday.
NEW Thomson walking guide
NEW for 2009, join our Thomson walking guide on two weekly escorted walks - FREE of charge and available all season!
NEW Thomson walking weeks
Zell am See is also part of our NEW Thomson walking week programme. Our dedicated Thomson walking guide will be based in Zell am See from 13/06-26/06 and 01/08-21/08. The walking week will consist of 4 full day escorted walks to help you discover the best of this beautiful area. Please come prepared with walking boots, rucksack, water bottle, sun cream, hat and suitable clothing including breathable waterproofs. £10 per person to reserve your place! Please note: Numbers for the walking weeks are limited so please pre-book.
Free Activities
FREE GUIDED WALKS
New for 2008, the Tourist Office in Kaprun are organising a FREE weekly programme of guided walks for Thomson customers.
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