Winter holidays in zell am See

Experience the purest skiing fun in this beautiful holiday region where the first class pistes extend over the slopes of the top three ski resorts, Schmittenhöhe, Maiskogel, or the glacier ski resort of Kitzsteinhorn. The Areit-valley station which is your entry into the fantastic ski resort of Schmittenhöhe is only 800m away from the hotel Tauernstüberl.
In the valley more than 40km of cross country skiing trails snake their way through beautiful quiet countryside, which is suited to both classic cross country skiing and for skating too. Fans of this healthy type of sport can also enjoy doing a round on the 2km long Höhenloipe Schmittenhöhe and on night runs.

With the focus on the imposing Kitzsteinhorn and the surrounding mountain landscape, winter hikers and snow shoe hikers as well as ski tourers are rewarded with impressive natural wonders with an extended ramble through the snow covered landscape or on mountain tours.

Interested in a fast-paced toboggan ride? Speed down into the valley along the 1.5km long toboggan run from Köhlergraben or 2km from the snack bar Guggenbichl. Both toboggan runs are atmospherically lit in the evening. If you have ever wanted to enjoy the white winter world on two runners you can do this on a romantic horse drawn sleigh.