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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Zell am See

9 stays · 6 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Zell am See work well for ski weeks and summer lake holidays, because a kitchen, drying space and extra rooms help families and groups who spend the day outdoors. The town lies on Lake Zell in the Kitzbühel Alps in the Austrian state of Salzburg, and its tourism site promotes both the Schmittenhöhe mountain and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier area. For a comparison of formats, see aparthotel versus hotel.

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Where to stay in Zell am See

Town centre

  • first-time visitors
  • lake walks
  • restaurants

Wikivoyage says the Postbus service departs from Postplatz, with route 71 to the Schmittenhöhe ski centre and route 660 to Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn. Wikivoyage names St Hippolyte's Church as a sight. The centre suits visitors who want shops, cafés and the lakeside close by.

Stays in or near Town centre

Railway station area

  • train travel
  • car-free stays
  • short breaks

Wikivoyage says the easiest access is via Zell am See station, with Salzburg about 90 minutes away by train. Wikipedia says the Giselabahn, the Salzburg–Tyrol railway, opened on 30 July 1875 and helped develop tourism. Staying near the station is useful if you plan to travel by public transport.

Stays in or near Railway station area

Thumersbach

  • lake views
  • quieter stays
  • summer

Thumersbach is a neighbourhood of Zell am See, away from the main town centre. It suits visitors who want a calmer base for the lake and walking. Check each listing for the distance to the Schmittenhöhe lifts and to local shops.

Stays in or near Thumersbach

Schüttdorf

  • families
  • road links

Schüttdorf is part of Zell am See, south of the station area. Wikivoyage places Zell am See Airport 3.5 km south of the town, near Bruckberg railway station. Apartments here can suit families who want a larger layout and easier road access, so check bus links in the listing.

Stays in or near Schüttdorf

Getting around Zell am See

Wikivoyage says the easiest way to arrive is by train to Zell am See station, which connects to Salzburg in about 90 minutes and to Innsbruck. It describes Zell am See Airport as 3.5 km south of the town and says parking in town is scarce, so a car is not recommended. The Zell am See-Kaprun tourism site says the Pinzgau local train links Zell am See with Krimml, and that Skibus services run in winter.

Wikivoyage says the Postbus is free with ski lift passes, with route 71 serving the Schmittenhöhe ski centre and route 660 serving Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn. The tourism site also mentions a Guest Mobility Ticket that includes regional train and bus travel, so ask your host whether it is included.

Living in Zell am See for longer

Wikivoyage says the town sits at the foot of ski slopes and names lake recreation and mountain walking as the main summer activities, so it is used in both main seasons. In quieter weeks, a kitchen apartment is useful for cooking and for drying equipment.

The tourism site says guests at participating partner accommodations receive a Summer Card, valid from 15 May to 31 October, with access to attractions such as the Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn cable cars and boat trips on Lake Zell. See the long-stay accommodation checklist for what to confirm about laundry and parking.

When to visit Zell am See

Wikivoyage describes cold winters from November to February with heavy snowfall, and mild summers. The tourism site lists skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice skating in winter, and hiking, biking, water sports, golf and trail running in summer.

Wikipedia says Zell am See has held the Greger Porsche Ice Race since 1952, and the tourism site says events through the year include IRONMAN 70.3, a Spartan Race and an autumn programme called Tones of Autumn. Check the current calendar before booking.

The neighbouring resort of Kaprun shares the Zell am See-Kaprun region, and Salzburg is the nearest big city. The Austria hub lists more places.

Long-stay tips for Zell am See

Of the 9 properties here, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 3 include some form of housekeeping. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 64 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Austria

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Vienna, Mayrhofen, Flachau, Saalbach Hinterglemm, Innsbruck, Seefeld in Tirol, Sölden and Kaprun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Zell am See?

The town centre suits first-time visitors, the station area suits train travel, and Thumersbach and Schüttdorf suit quieter or road-based stays.

How do I get to Zell am See by train?

Wikivoyage says the station connects to Salzburg in about 90 minutes and to Innsbruck via several towns.

How do I reach the ski slopes from Zell am See?

Wikivoyage describes Postbus route 71 to the Schmittenhöhe ski centre and route 660 to Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn, free with ski lift passes.

Is Zell am See good in summer?

Yes. The tourism site lists lake boat trips, hiking, biking, water sports and the Summer Card, and Wikivoyage says lake recreation and mountain walking are the main summer activities.

How many aparthotels are there in Zell am See?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Zell am See.

Do aparthotels in Zell am See have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

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