Zell am See
Choose the town for the lake, restaurants and a central railway station. Check the exact walk to your accommodation and the bus or lift you need.
01 / ZELL AM SEE · KAPRUN
Zell am See or Kaprun?
Both are in the same holiday region, but where you sleep changes the start and end of every day.
Kaprun
Choose the village for Maiskogel and routes towards the Kitzsteinhorn. Arrive via Zell am See and check the onward bus and your property's stop.
02 / KITZSTEINHORN · SCHMITTENHÖHE
For the slopes
Schmittenhöhe rises above Zell am See; Maiskogel and Kitzsteinhorn serve the Kaprun side. Lifts, pistes and ski buses operate seasonally and weather can change the plan. Check the live status and the ticket conditions before setting out.
Check live lift and piste status ↗
03 / ZELLER SEE
For the lake
Lake Zell is the natural centre of a summer stay in town. Lidos, boat services and mountain lifts have their own opening seasons: check the operator before planning a particular day.
Summer Card: check your host
The Summer Card is available through participating accommodation, from the first night, during its published 15 May–31 October season. It cannot be purchased separately. Ask your host whether your property and dates qualify.
From 15 July to 15 September, use begins at 15:00 on arrival day; four named attractions start on day two. Ski lifts and special rides are generally excluded. Terms can change, so check the current official conditions.
Read the official Summer Card terms ↗04 / TRAIN · BUS
Arrive without a car
Zell am See has a central train station. Local buses connect the region and Kaprun; check the journey planner for your exact arrival and return. Overnight guests can ask their host about the separate Guest Mobility Ticket and how to use it on arrival.
Plan a car-free stay between lake and glacier →Plan your arrival and local transport ↗
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Choose your stay by the journey
For a car-free trip, compare the walk to the station or bus stop, the last return service and access with luggage. Before booking, ask the property directly about Summer Card eligibility for your dates.
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Find official Summer Card partner accommodation ↗
Jaga-Alm
A mountain-base example: Jaga-Alm sits above Zell am See near the Schmittenhöhe. The hotel offers a station transfer by prior arrangement; confirm the times and Summer Card terms directly for your dates.
View Jaga-Alm on Booking.com ↗Hotel location and transfer information ↗