An Austrian lakeside town under the mountains, with skiing on a glacier in winter and swimming, hiking and cable cars in summer. Here's what Zell am See is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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December to March is the ski season, with snow guaranteed on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier above Kaprun. June to September is great for lake swimming, hiking and cable cars. April, May and November are quiet between seasons, when some lifts close.
Cable car up the town's mountain for skiing in winter or walks in summer.
High-altitude skiing almost all year, and an ice arena in summer.
Swim from the lidos, take a boat trip or walk the lakeshore.
A spectacular road up to Austria's highest mountain, open in summer.
Wooden walkways through a narrow gorge in Kaprun.
Austria's highest waterfalls, about an hour away.
Yes. It's good for beginners and intermediates, with snow-sure glacier skiing at Kaprun next door, all on one lift pass.
Yes. The lake, cable cars and Grossglockner road make it a great summer holiday, and a Summer Card often includes free lifts and boats.
Fly into Salzburg, which has direct flights from the UK, then take the train or a transfer, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
December to March for skiing, or June to September for the lake and mountains.
A week is ideal for a ski or summer holiday.
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