Zell Am See is in the state of Salzburg & another well-known tourist destination, famous for its mountains and lakes. Once governed by French troops back in the early 19th century, Zell Am See hosted several international skiing competitions. Off the ski slopes, one of its most famous attractions is the Romanesque St. Hippolyte's Church, with an elevated walkway that dates back to the early 16th century. 

Zell Am See is also a good starting point for the Grossglockner Alpine Road, a panoramic road famous for its high alpine scenery surrounded by the breathtaking Salzburg mountains. The region is a nature lover paradise & winter brings the opportunity to enjoy the 80 miles of local ski slopes, & summer months are perfect for swimming in the incredibly blue waters of the Zeller See or cycling along the tree-lined paths. 

If looking for something more relaxing, spend a pleasant afternoon wandering through the picturesque city center studded with bright, cozy cafes and excellent restaurants. Zell Am See is also home to one seriously handsome center of ice cream-colored chalets, while rhododendron and edelweiss bloom from the timber verandas and earthy eateries of Dreifaltigkeitsgasse.

By Air - Salzburg Airport also known as WA Mozart is easy to reach for people who wish to visit Zell Am See. Salzburg Airport is roughly 80 kms away. A shuttle, taxi, small plane or train will take tourists straight to Zell am See.

By Train - The Zell am See train station is located in the centre of the city. Tourists can use OBB trains as they provide several direct connections between Salzburg and Zell Am See.

By Road - Zell am See is well connected to the local traffic network. Travelling by car can be the best experience as the journey would be a combination of driving with the breathtaking Alpine panorama. Zell am See is a 2.5 hrs drive away from Munich via motorway A-9 and 1.5 hrs drives away from Salzburg via A-12 Inntalautobahn motorway.

Getting Around - Within the city, the train stations are easy to find on any city map. The postbus is a convenient bus system that travels around the town and it can connect to neighbouring cities and attractions. Cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of Zeller See Lake sitting on one of the town’s comfortable ships. Tourists can explore all the nooks and crannies of the town simply by strolling along the paved path that stretches around the entire Zell Am See Lake.