Ski Holidays in Zell am See

Beginner skiing and snowboarding in Zell am See

In Zell am See learn at the City Xpress gondola which allows access to the best snow conditions and wonderful views. Plus access the interconnected region of Saalbach and Hinterglemm’s nursery slope which is right in the village centre. The local ski school is highly regarded, with friendly, English speaking instructors.

Progress to the mountain from the nursery slope is easy. Gondolas from the village centre to the top of the mountain makes getting around the resort simple & the short blue runs at the top of the Bernkogel are excellent for building up confidence.

Ski schools in Zell am See

The ski schools in Zell am See offer some of the best instructors Austria has to offer. You'll have the opportunity to learn from professionals who can teach you everything there is to know about winter sports. Whether it's your first time in a ski resort, or you'd like to explore some backcountry and sharpen your existing skills, there are a range of tuition options available to everyone. 

Learn to ski or snowboard with like minded people in group lessons, the most popular form of tuition. Or if you would prefer some one on one time so you can hit the bigger slopes quicker, there are opportunities to book a private lesson with one of the many qualified instructors who will respond to your specific needs.

Intermediate skiing and snowboarding in Zell am See

In Zell am See intermediates will enjoy the wide open red runs on the Sonnenalm; alternatively take the Hirschkogel lift over to the Areit side and enjoy the Schüttabfahrt down to Schüttdorf.

Extensive terrain for those preferring blue and red runs is directly accessible in Saalbach/Hinterglemm centre. Plus access the Saalbach/Hinterglemm Ski Circus including Fieberbrunn, Bernkogel, Kohlmais & Reiterkogel. Here you will find a wealth of long runs including reds and blues which are ideal for relaxed cruising or simply travelling as far as possible across the mountain.

The terrain at the top of Reiterkogel provides an excellent mixture of delightful blue and red runs and is a great place to spend the morning skiing. From here you can ski down to Pulvermacherscherm which connects with Fieberbrunn, the latest resort to join the ski circus.

Advanced skiing and snowboarding in Zell am See

In Zell am See head over to Sonnenalm for some off-piste and moguls or take one of the black runs down to the village. The Schattberg in Saalbach also offers a good selections of mogul runs and off piste skiing. Alternatively expert skiers will enjoy the challenging ‘Nordabfahrt’.

In Hinterglemm the Zwölferkogel provides the biggest challenge to advanced skiers. Take the world cup black descent which is challenging and free of crowds. The nearby Seekar bowl provides excellent opportunities, as well as the Schattberg North Descent in Saalbach which is a long and challenging mixture of black and red runs.

Off piste and snow parks in Zell am See

In Zell am See boarders will enjoy the new fun park on the Schmitten, as well as the blues and reds on the Sonnenalm. Head to Saalbach for some of the best boarding terrain including three fun parks, plenty of easy blues and reds as well as an abudance of off piste.

While Hinterglemm is one of the best resorts for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. The floodlit nightpark is open day and night and is suitable, for everyone, whether a complete beginner or an expert.

The park is extensive offering a range of obstacles including the standard kickers and rails as well as a wall ride and a U-bahn gondola lift provides ready access to the park.

There are further freeride parks in Fieberbrunn and Leogang, as well as a dedicated learn to ride park in Bernkogel.

Cross-country skiing in Zell am See

There are a total of 107 kilometres of cross-country tracks throughout Zell am See-Kaprun. There is a large variety to choose from, including flat tracks at the bottom of the valley which are ideal for beginners or if you'd like to take it easy, to challenging tracks that are guaranteed to get your blood pumping. Whether you prefer the skate or classic cross-county style, there are multiple tracks that suit all needs.

Our favourite run

'In Zell am See, I love the Panorama / Trassabfahrt, from top of the Schmittenhöhe cable-car all the way down. Scenic tree-lined scenery and wonderful views over the lake.' (Jodie Perkins, Assistant Product Manager Austria)

Winter walking paths throughout Zell am See, Saalbach & Hinterglemm