Your 5 star summer sports hotel in Zell am See

In the summer region Zell am See - Kaprun you have the opportunity to practice various sports in the midst of alpine nature:

• Hiking in Zell am See - Kaprun on well-developed routes
• Delightful rounds of golf on 10 wonderfully located golf courses in the area - the 36-hole  Zell am See - Kaprun golf complex is only 5 minutes away by car
• Countless mountain bike tours and leisurely bike rides through the surrounding valleys
• Glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn at 3,000 metres above sea level
• Climbing and via ferrata
• Many water sports (surfing, sailing, swimming, fishing, ...)
• And much more...

Enjoy your summer sport vacation in our 5-star superior hotel Salzburgerhof in Zell am See.

You can tackle hundreds of routes with varying difficulty levels when hiking in Zell am See and the surrounding area.

For example, the "Pinzgau walk“ – as it is lovingly known – is one of the most beautiful mountain paths in Austria. It covers a distance of 17 kilometres and goes past beautiful natural treasures and, particularly in spring and summer, offers a range of possibilities to hike in and around Zell am See.

The „Top of Salzburg“ viewing platform at 3,029 m on the Kitzsteinhorn opens up unique perspectives of impressive three thousand metre peaks on your hike – including some of the highest mountains in Austria. Visitors who prefer more relaxed alpine voyages of discovery can make use of numerous summer railways when hiking in Zell am See.

As well as lengthy hikes, climbing is the most popular activity in Zell am See, Kaprun and the surrounding area. The summits of the local Schmittenhöhe and Maiskogel mountains and the Upper Tauern National Park, with heights of up to 3,000 m, are within reach.

Try out the challenging climbing parks in the region in the heart of Salzburg. Impressive mountain formations, blooming mountain pastures and crystal-clear mountain lakes form the backdrop for adrenaline-packed tours on the cliffs. Those who prefer to enjoy the exciting climbing sport “indoors”, or also want to climb in winter, can use the boulder hall for sport climbing and the associated indoor high rope course.

Lake See is one of the most beautiful swimming lakes in the Salzburg region and has outstanding water quality. With a length of 3.8 km lang and a breadth of 1.5 km, the crystal-clear lake lies in the Zell basin, surrounded by Austria’s mightiest 3,000 m peaks. Lake Zell can be reached in just 2 minutes on foot from the 5-star superior Hotel Salzburgerhof. Magnificent natural bathing beaches guarantee refreshing relaxation on your holiday in Zell am See.

Blue waves, white sails and a stiff breeze: people have always been fascinated by gliding over water powered only by the wind. Lake Zell is an ideal place to learn and perfect the maritime craft, and it’s no coincidence that the 'cradle of top-class sport' in Zell am See-Kaprun is home to sailing giants such as Olympic champion Hans-Peter Steinacher. You can take the internationally recognised sailing licence in the local sailing schools.

The Lake Zell ship fleet invites you to attractive tours and charter tours. Sail across Lake Zell on one of the four pleasure steamers - 'Libelle', 'Kitzsteinhorn', 'Großglockner' and 'Schmittenhöhe'. The mooring stations are: Esplanade, Schüttdorf, Sonnhof, Kurpark, Bellvue and Seecamp.