Salzburgerhof Wellness

Embedded in the great Pinzgau mountains around the picturesque alpine town of Zell am See, the 5 star superior luxury hotel Salzburgerhof is one of the best addresses in the Austrian hotel industry.

The combination of excellent award-winning cuisine and wellness is unrivalled. The outstanding food prepared by chef Stefan Reiter includes both healthy and creative gourmet dishes and has been awarded 3 Gault Millau toques.

The Wellness Schlössl was awarded the top grade of 3 lilies by the Relax Guide. Wonderfully located in a fairy-tale Feng Shui garden, the Salzburgerhof offers you lovingly furnished rooms and suites with a sense of traditional Austrian flair.

What makes the Salzburgerhof unique? The passion with which guests experience a stay there and the wealth of opportunities on offer. As THE luxury hotel in Zell am See and one of the leading 5-star hotels in Austria, the Salzburgerhof is a dream destination for anyone wishing to experience the joys of wellness, golf, skiing and delicious food in an environment that is both friendly, sophisticated and rich in tradition.

Your hosts, the Holleis family, embody the values of the hotel and have created a real gem with their 5 star superior hotel in the heart of Zell am See, which offers all the attractions of a mountain and lake holiday in the province of Salzburg.

The Salzburgerhof is one of the most beautiful wellness hotels in Austria. The 5 star superior luxury hotel in Zell am See in Salzburger Land was awarded 19 out of 20 points in the Relax Guide, which equates to 3 lilies.

After enjoying a stroll through nature, visiting a seaside resort, climbing to a summit or enjoying a skiing adventure, you will be magically drawn to the Wellness Schlössl: spa treatments from all around the world, saunas, water, rest and space to relax are the inspiring prelude to an evening full of culinary highlights.

When you then retire to our comfortable rooms and suites, you will enjoy the highest level of comfort and pleasant tranquillity. Our first-class service is of course available to you at any time during your stay.

Our 5-star luxury hotel is not just a wellness oasis but also a gourmet hot spot, as was confirmed by it being awarded three Gault Millau toques. Accompanied by piano music and fine wines selected by maître, professional sommelier and successful wine maker Günther Rettenbacher, the kitchen run by chef Stefan Reiter knows how to convince in every respect.

Stefan Reiter and his kitchen team create a wonderful world of flavours every day. Make yourself comfortable in our award-winning Salzburgerstube restaurant and enjoy exquisite delicacies and wonderful wines. Travelling can be so delicious! Of course, we have already prepared a range of packages and offers for connoisseurs.

Whether it’s skiers, ski tourers, cross-country skiers or snowshoe hikers – winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy “the best of the Alps” in the region around the 5-star Hotel Salzburgerhof. The amalgamation of the ski regions of Zell am See with the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm- Leogang – Fieberbrunn makes the hearts of skiers beat faster.

From the winter season 2019/20 onwards, the cable car “zellamseeXpress” will transport visitors to Viehhofen, the neighbouring town of Saalbach. From there you can reach the next cable car to the Saalbach Skicircus in just 5 minutes by ski bus – of course all with just one ski pass.

ROOMS & SUTES
The Salzburgerhof stands for the style and living with good taste. The style is dignified, with warmth and cordiality palpable in every room. What makes the feeling of well-being here so unique is the fine difference in its dedication to attention to detail.

WELLNESS GARDEN SUITE
The premium class for exquisite living with all of the senses is celebrated here. Uniqueness is the magic word. Nature with its colours, forms and designs is brought into this holiday home.

A wonderful pine wood interior from the eating area to the living oasis and the sleeping area lets you feel, perceive and take up the energy. It’s often about that little bit more such as the unexpected, surprising and an exceptional feeling.

The scent of pine invites you to enter and listen to the gentle crackling of the open fire. Everything is possible – from an intimate breakfast to private dining. The adjoining loggia is the perfect place to chat, chill out, read and relax.

The marvellous master bathroom is fitted with not only a bath and television but also a double washbasin and its own steam shower with colour and light therapy. What really stands out in this category is the walk-in wardrobe.

SUITE
Holiday home. Gourmet destination. Feel-good residence. It’s about a fascinating microcosm for adiscerning guests. For spoiled ones. And for experts. A small step with a major impact towards creating a new attitude towards life.

A fireplace is waiting to spread its warmth. And the private sauna creates pleasant temperatures before the “blue hour” catches the eye when looking at the impressive Feng Shui garden from your own balcony.

Enjoy wonderful excursions into the world of emotions in these suites – with distinct emotions around aesthetics, cosiness, uniqueness, extravagance but also comfort, a portion of luxury, quality and more.

Be inspired by the combination of elegant woods, beautiful materials, exquisite colours and the wonderful symbiosis of naturalness and pure nature that casts its light through the window.

JUNIOR SUITE
Whether in summer or winter, our junior suites combine an elegant country house style and individual “Gemütlichkeit”. The junior suites have been furnished with great attention to detail and invite you to dream, relax and enjoy spending time together.

The junior suites have been furnished with great attention to detail and generate a feeling of elegant Salzburg country life. Exquisite materials, subtle colours, and high-quality wooden furniture are combined across a 40 m² area to create an appealing and hospitable atmosphere. Three suites also have an electric tiled stove to create a cosy environment.

The lovingly selected features, candles, furs and cushions help create a holiday of sensual pleasure. The particularly peaceful location, large beds, and bathroom with bath and/or shower also contribute to the relaxed ambience, as do the views over the wonderful mountains, the majestic Schmittenhöhe and the Feng Shui garden from the balcony (in some cases French).

DINING
It is the passion for what is special, coupled with the uncompromising demand for the highest quality, which lays the foundation for great success and characterises the finest cuisine. The Holleis family has always been passionate about perfecting the “pleasure holiday” experience and reviving culinary wishes.

With 3 Gault Millau toques, 3 Falstaff forks and 2 à la carte stars, our gourmet hotel’s a la carte restaurant Salzburgerstube is one of the best restaurants in the state of Salzburg. In-house guests of our gourmet and wellness hotel can enjoy gourmet full board at the highest level.

GOURMET RESTAURANT
Chef Stefan Reiter and his team stand for exquisite delicacies from the amuse gueule to the assortment of sorbets. He masterfully manages to repeatedly win over even the regular guests at the Salzburgerhof in Zell am See who are very experienced in culinary matters. Stefan Reiter worked as a sous chef from 2008 to 2012, came back in 2015 and has been setting unmistakable accents as a chef ever since.

Desserts have always been very important in classic Austrian cuisine. The Salzburgerhof cultivates this tradition with a wide range of options in the “Salzburgerstube” à la carte restaurant and, in particular, with the traditional dessert buffet on Friday evenings.

Under the leadership of Lukas Schmiderer, our pâtissierie will spoil you with a daily range of strudels and cakes and evening dessert creations. “Luki” has been conjuring up sweet temptations at the Salzburgerhof since 2010 and was named “Patissier of the Year” by the Schlemmer Atlas in 2017. You must try his hand-made chocolates in particular!

The restaurant team will make your stay as pleasant as possible with an attentive eye and a passion for hospitality. Maitre & graduate sommelier Günther Rettenbacher always knows the right wine for your set menu or à la carte dishes.

Soft piano music and cosy elegance create a timeless atmosphere in harmony with Austria’s dining culture. The Salzburgerstube in the Hotel Salzburgerhof in Zell am See is your gourmet restaurant in Zell am See and looks forward to your visit!

The traditional ambience with valuable wood carvings, tiled stove and noble place setting is the beautiful place to enjoy world-class culinary presentations. It shows style, noblesse and an authentic connection with Austrian culture set against the backdrop of the hotel garden, which becomes the lively centre of the hotel in summer.

THE BREAKFAST
Whether you are an early bird or prefer to sleep in, a good, hearty breakfast lets you start every day in a completely different way. If you slow down from the moment that you get up, the day can’t run away from you.

That’s why it’s important to enjoy the first meal of the day in a relaxed manner. Have a pleasant chat, breathe in the smell of cappuccino and read the newspaper from cover to cover. Because it’s often the little things in life that you should celebrate.

BAR & TERRACE
In the evening, it is a meeting place to enjoy an aperitif and a sophisticated end to the day, and in the afternoon it delights as a light-flooded salon overlooking the garden, where you can enjoy a good book, an aromatic tea and cake specialties from the in-hotel patisserie while sitting in the wing chair.

In summer it acts as an open garden paradise right on the banks of the idyllic swimming pond and in winter as a warm, cosy retreat. The long-serving bartender Peter with his smart choice of words is one more reason why the regulars keep coming back.

Here you can meet up and treat yourself to a special drop or some sparkling champagne to round off your day on holiday at the 5-star superior hotel in Austria. Our bar staff serve refreshing drinks and cocktails every day from 2.00 p.m.

Shortly after sunrise, the breakfast tables in the hotel garden are set on a sunny day. You take a seat. Enjoy. Finally have time for an extended breakfast until 11.30 a.m. Plan the day. Read through a newspaper.

Listen to the sound of the waterfall – and meet up after a sporting rendezvous for a light lunch or coffee and cake in the flowered hotel garden in the middle of Zell am See.

ROMANTIC DINNER
Flickering candlelight captivates you – always combined with fiery cuisine. Romantic clinking of glasses when the rich red wine melts on the tongue. And the filet almost melts on the plate, which sweetens the mood and turns the dessert enjoyed among the light and shadow interactions into a work of art ….

It’s an eternal longing. For delicate aromas, a spirited atmosphere and gentle taste. When the lights go out and everything is as it used to be. Then the senses awaken.

And with them the taste of the roasted flavours of steak, accompanied by the gentle hint of mustard in the salad dressing. Followed by a composition of fresh herbs and pure natural ingredients. Welcome to a sea of candles and emotions!

THE WINE CELLAR
Enjoy this privilege, the sophisticated society and the expert advice from qualified sommelier Günther Rettenbacher. His wine list with over 400 wines includes remarkable rarities and exclusive national and international top wines that will surprise even discerning connoisseurs with new nuances.

When opened in the stimulating evening mood of the hotel garden or in one of the elegant ”Stuben” at the Salzburgerhof, every bottle from the wine cellar promises a perfect gourmet moment at the gourmet hotel in Salzburg.

SPA & WELLNESS
Awarded with 3 Relax Guide Lilies, the Wellness Schlössl in the middle of the Feng Shui garden opens up across three floors its own little world, an oasis of relaxation.

“SPA” at the 5* Hotel Salzburgerhof stands for “Sanitas per aquam” and “Sanitas per alpem”. This means health through the water, which splashes so sweetly in the Feng Shui garden, and the power of the mountains around Zell am See.

Being at one with the elements, with yourself and experiencing a new holiday feeling. It’s all about well-being, feeling better and collecting moments of happiness. Above all there is a desire for harmony, being revived and realising hopes, yearnings and long-cherished wishes. Take this energy into everyday life and draw lasting strength.

The first time you enter the 3,500 m² Wellness Schlössl, which has been awarded 3 Relax lilies, you can feel the love of detail. A world of private oases, where you can take a breath and regenerate, welcomes you with soft light, warm interior and unique design. It is always there in the pools and saunas, the rest rooms and the treatment cabins: this special spirit that makes the Salzburgerhof so special as a wellness hotel.

If you are looking for wellness on a 5-star superior level, then the hotel Salzburgerhof is just right for you. Relaxation and various pampering programmes await you. Pay a visit to our award-winning wellness area – you won’t be disappointed.

Awarded 3 Relax Guide Lilies, the magical Feng-Shui garden transports you into an oasis of well-being, regeneration and invigoration. The Wellness Schlössl is spread across three floors and opens up a wonderful world in which energies flow harmoniously and a sense of joie de vivre crowns the feeling of letting go.

These are unique moments – to be experienced exclusively at the Salzburgerhof, your 5 star superior hotel in Zell am See. The Wellness Schlössl has received countless awards.

WARMTH, WATER & WELL-BEING
Indulge in the stimulating interplay of the elements at the Salzburgerhof and enjoy pure wellness in Zell am See. Indulge in pampering sessions that reach your innermost soul; treatments that give you exactly the feeling you’ve been after for so long.

Enjoy some individual time to relax in the sauna world of the Wellness Schlössl with its laconium, steam room, salt water grotto, herb grotto, tepidarium, Finnish outdoor sauna, Sun Pavilion with Ayurveda area and Hamam.

Our Ayurveda specialist will take you to a stage of relaxation that you won’t experience anywhere else. Relax after your treatments in the light relaxation oases with waterbeds, Feng-Shui loungers, and wonderful views of the garden. Or spend sunny days on the SPA roof terrace with a pavilion for open-air massages and a no-clothes relaxation area.

In the Wellness Schlössl in Zell am See, the elements of water and air combine to give you a wonderful pampering break. Vitalise your body in the spring bubble bath or in the bubbling outdoor whirlpool. Then swim your laps in the soothing indoor arcade swimming pool, which is reminiscent of the ancient times of the Greeks and Romans.

Would you like to revel in ancient times? Sit back on the Roman loungers in the tepidarium. The walls, floor and benches are all heated here, so you can put on your bathrobe and unwind for a few hours in temperatures of 38 ° C to 40 ° C.

The laconium is also gentle on the circulation. The floor is heated to around 60 ° C, which means that the heat fills the entire room. Sauna lovers who enjoy sweating at high temperatures can retreat outdoors to the Finnish sauna.

The Salzburgerhof is an established 5-star wellness hotel in Austria that continues to surprise its many regular guests with new features. The constant quality improvements are a guarantee for modern wellness & spa treatments.

The highlights are the beneficial massages performed by the revitalising hands of our therapists. Your hosts will also impress you with the range of treatments and training for body and soul.

MASSAGES
Luxury occurs in different forms. Put your body in the hands of our competent therapists and let us pamper you. You can enjoy our massages in the light-flooded Wellness Schlössl or below the open alpine sky on the SPA roof terrace or in the Feng Shui garden.

How about some day trips around the world during your stay in Zell am See? Our massage therapists will take you to remote places: The Lomi-Lomi-Nui massage, which is based on the Huna philosophy of Hawaii’s indigenous people, delivers physical clarity.

Turkey awaits you with a soap foam massage so that you can feel the effects of the hammam. And a stop in Asia is also included in the world tour: pouches tempered with aromas of lime, ginger, lavender and lemongrass have a warming and harmonising effect on your skin.

Would you like to spend time with your partner while relaxing? Then book partner treatments in our luxury wellness hotel in Austria. Enjoy togetherness with a glass of champagne while pampering hands whisk you away to Cloud 9.

Holiday is about mental well-being. That is why, as well as offering exercise and fitness, we also want to free your mind from the blockages of everyday life. The Holleis family offers various treatments that have a positive effect on your health and deliver a lasting sense of strength and security.

COMPETENCE & EXPERIENCE
The focus is on the energy pillar, the dynamic and transformative power of the element of water and exemplary competence: outstanding therapists, mental trainers, experts experienced in various massage techniques, beauty rituals, baths, packs, scrubs and Caribbean luxury care – our team invites you to enjoy deeply effective treatments in rooms flooded with light in the timelessly elegant Wellness Schlössl.

TREATMENTS
Gentle movements for your body, mind & soul – that’s what we offer at our 5-star superior Hotel Salzburgerhof in Zell am See. Healing hands that use gentle or more vigorous motions to stimulate the skin, activate the nerves and relax the muscles.

What could be nicer than being kneaded to perfection? Depending on your preference, a greater or lesser amount of pressure is applied to gently release tensions, which accelerates muscle regeneration and promotes blood circulation.

The flow of energy starts again and cell regeneration is activated. Massages are a true fountain of youth and a never-ending source of well-being. In addition to the classic treatment rooms, we also offer massages on the SPA roof terrace or by the waterfall in the Feng Shui garden. Let us pamper you!

SAUNA
Sit back on the Roman loungers in the tepidarium. The walls, floor and benches are all heated here, so you can put on your bathrobe and unwind for a few hours in temperatures of 38 ° C to 40 ° C. The laconium is also gentle on the circulation.

The floor is heated to about 60 ° C, which means that the heat fills the entire room. Sauna lovers who enjoy sweating at high temperatures can retreat outdoors to the Finnish sauna.

As a counterbalance to the balancing energy of the water, the power of fire awakens the spirits of life. Run by the sauna master, every sauna session will be an experience for all the senses: with homemade scrubs made from purely natural products, it will provide exceptional and deeply effective relaxation in infusion ceremonies that, when combined with a cooling-down session in the snow, at the ice fountain or in the natural bathing pond, will bring another Yin and Yang into balance as part of the Salzburgerhof wellness programme.

The sauna world in the Wellness Schlössl includes:

• The traditional panoramic sauna
• The rustic Finnish outdoor alpine sauna
• The laconium with its gentle heat radiation
• The Ottoman steam room with Oriental fragrances
• The herb grotto with camomile, sage, lavender and melissa inhalation
• The tepidarium with heated Roman loungers

Guided by the sauna master, every sauna session will be an experience for all the senses: with homemade scrubs made from purely natural products, it will provide exceptional and deeply effective relaxation in infusion ceremonies that, when combined with a cooling-down session in the snow, at the ice fountain or in the natural bathing pond, will bring another Yin and Yang into balance as part of the Salzburgerhof wellness programme.

POOLS & SPA
Learn how valuable it can be to go into hiding for a few days when you immerse yourself in the world of Wellness Schlössl with its pools that guarantee bathing fun:

• In the invigorating water jet bath,
• In the calming arcaded indoor swimming pool,
• In the bubbly outdoor whirlpool,In the 20 m sports pool, heated throughout the year and with various water currents that offer resistance training.

Or when listening to the splashing of the waterfall in the Feng-Shui garden, refreshing yourself at the Kneipp facility o enjoying the natural bathing pool, the most beautiful and natural bathing experience at our wellness hotel in Zell am See

SALT WATER DOME
Floating, is equivalent to “gliding, hovering, drifting”, takes place in the high salt concentration from the Dead Sea. The pool is more than 60m² large and 1.2 m deep with a temperature between 34°C and 36°C. You reach not only the physical state of weightlessness but also on the spiritual – emotional level.

We are the only establishment in Austria which offers accompanied floating: a trained aqua balancer accompanies you with deliberately gentle streching exercises and a mobilisation which optimally loosens the musculature.

Boosters for the knees and neck help you to achieve the floating state at the beginning. These aids are usually not required after the initial stage, since the state of absolute relaxation has been achieved. How far – or, rather, how deep – the therapist goes with whom, is decided during the course of the application.

If you really immerse yourself into this unique, total relaxation experience and are prepared to really give yourself up completely, floating becomes an unforgettable, fascinating experience that carrys the floater into a formerly unknown embryonic and primordial state. Light and sound effects assist the magic of this “floating” wellness maxim.

DRAGONS GROTTO 
Ionised oxygen and nebulised salt water (with or without steam, upon request) are fed into the grotto. A rejuvenation cure for the cells, a good deed for the bronchial tubes and your feeling of wellbeing as a whole. Mystical interplays of colour round off this experience, taking you to a state of pleasant wellbeing.

FITNESS 
Do you value your daily workout and not want to do without it on holiday? At the 5* wellness & fitness hotel Salzburgerhof, a light-flooded fitness room with views of the outdoor pool and the Feng Shui garden is reserved for your training on the treadmill, on the bike, on the weights and much more. With modern equipment and located in the heart of the hotel, it is a meeting point for both vital and active relaxation.

• Equipment gym – Technogym
• Treadmill
• Ergometer
• Fitness station
• Weight training, dumbbells

PPERSONAL TRAINING
To accompany your figure-forming programme or as part of a health oriented exercise stay in our establishment, our personal trainer helps you reach your training objective in one-on-one training – professionally and in line with your very specific needs.

INDOOR GOLF
One of the most up-to-dated golf simulators invite golfing professionals and beginners alike to tee off. Not only that: they are available all year round, whatever the weather, whatever the time of day.

Follow the impressive 3D simulation technology and play on the “St. Andrews Old Course” in Scotland, on the “Pebble Beach Club” in the USA or on any of 60 other greens throughout the world. An English professional will accompany you upon request.

FENG-SHUI GARDEN
We search for it on every trip and in every dream: paradise. The Garden of Eden, which blooms and lets you feel the fullness of life.

This longing will be satisfied at the 5* Hotel Salzburgerhof in Austria: in the centre of Zell am See and in the protected heart of the hotel, the Feng Shui hotel garden is a living oasis of calm and an expression of a very special passion for wellness and well-being at the 5 star wellness hotel Austria.

“I can’t imagine wellness without a garden”, explains your host Mrs. Holleis who, as a pioneer in this field, has always shown an exceptional sense of sensitivity. Her passion for perfection and the love for the power that only nature can offer can be felt once again in the Feng Shui garden.

The aura of the elements finds its most beautiful expression here: a rippling waterfall, the brook, the fountain, the fish pond, the swimming pond with a biotope and the blooming splendour of wonderful flowers, shrubs and trees, which transform the Feng Shui garden into a green paradise in summer and a white wonderland in winter, provide the perfect backdrop for hours of self-reflection.

LEISURE & DEEP RELAXATION
Feng Shui and wellness are closely linked in our wellness hotel in Salzburg. When everything flows, the circle between active rest and relaxation closes – like when you enjoy a swim in the year-round heated, 20 m long outdoor pool in the middle of the Feng Shui hotel garden or an exclusive open-air massage on the SPA roof terrace with pavilion.

As the heart of the hotel, the Feng Shui garden in the 5* Wellness, Ski, Golf & Gourmet Hotel Salzburgerhof, which has been awarded top marks, is a place of relaxation and tranquillity – and an oasis where, particularly in summer, being a connoisseur is celebrated to the fullest.

On the sun terrace you can enjoy lunch from the SPA bistro; in the afternoon treat yourself to some cakes from the hotel’s own patisserie and in the evening indulge in the magnificent creations from the 3-toque kitchen accompanied by exquisite wines and piano music under the stars. A temptation that makes the Garden of Eden of the Salzburgerhof so irresistible.

SEMINARS & INCENTIVES
Particular successes are achieved in particular atmospheres. Excllence inspires excellence. The 5-star Hotel Salzburgerhof in Zell am See is a luxurious and yet very private address for seminars, conventions, conferences, presentations, meetings and incentives that require an exquisite setting.

Professionalism, discretion and hospitality are the soft facts that impress alongside the top-quality hardware. As your choice of seminar hotel in Salzburg, the Salzburgerhof offers all the amenities for selected events – from the dedicated planning to the courteous service during your stay and the award-winning 3-toque cuisine, 5-star superior wellness and stylish accommodation in large rooms and suites.

ZELL AM SEE REGION
Located directly by the Upper Tauern National Park, Zell am See, in the heart of the Pinzgau region, has all-year round holiday offerings that are as diverse as nature itself. Excellent restaurants, an attractive cultural programme and a tourist infrastructure on an international level promise an exclusive holiday in Austria by the lake.

Discover the romantic pedestrian zone with fine shopping opportunities, enjoy a refreshing swim in the lake, take a boat trip on the crystal-clear Lake Zell – before trying out your luck in the new casino in the evening.

One hour and 15 minutes away from the world-famous Mozart city of Salzburg, the district capital of Zell am See is picturesquely situated on Lake Zell. Discover the diverse range of culture and sport offerings around the wellness, golf and gourmet hotel Salzburgerhof.

Zell am See in the heart of the Pinzgau region and right on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park offers a wide range of possibilities throughout the year that is as rich in its different facets as nature itself.

Award-winning restaurants, an attractive cultural programme, and tourist infrastructure of an international level make Austrian holidays by the lake here very attractive.

The romantic pedestrian area with its fine shopping possibilities, a refreshing dip in the lake, or a boat trip on the crystal clear Zell Lake are all ways of spending a successful summer afternoon. In the evening you can see if luck is on your side, with a visit to the new casino.

The mountain town of Zell am See is known around the world as an idyllic paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. The largest ski region in Austria and the only glacier ski region in Salzburg await you on a winter holiday.

As well as skiing, you can also enjoy countless other winter sports activities such as cross-country skiing, toboganning, ice skating and snow shoe hiking in a wonderful landscape.

You can enjoy romantic walks along the lake promenade and take the opportunity to completely circumnavigate Lake Zell with views of the azure water and the highest mountains in Austria.

If you are looking for a change of pace, you will find it in mini golf, in the Grand Café or while relaxing in the sun on the secluded sunbathing lawn on a holiday by the lake in Austria.

The new casino on the lake promenade right next to the Grand Hotel Zell am See – which like the Salzburgerhof is owned by the Holleis family – is as a glamorous place of upscale entertainment.

Across an area of 1,000 m² with views of the lake terrace and as far as the Kitzsteinhorn, you can dare to play international games such as roulette, blackjack and poker – and enjoy the dignified atmosphere.

Zell am See is known around the world as one of the most special winter sports resorts. The roots of the small town go back to the Bronze Age. It was once the crossroads of trade routes during the time of the Romans and migrations.

Today, Zell am See in Austria is a place to rest and relax. In the heart of the Alps, at an altitude of about 750 m, the Salzburgerhof is only 100 km south of Salzburg and 30 km north of the Großglockner. A 5-star hotel in Austria that invites you to enjoy quiet hours and active days.

The local mountain of Zell am See is the Schmittenhöhe with a height of 1,965 m. It was a popular excursion destination for Empress Elisabeth (Sissi) and she climbed it regularly.

The traces of the beautiful empress can still be traced in the Elisabeth Chapel today. The idyllic hiking trails with their wide alpine pastures and forested regions offer the perfect opportunity to fill your lungs with soothing mountain air.

In Zell am See you will find glaciers, mountains and historic town centres for a multifaceted holiday. Those who enjoy wanderlust will enjoy unique scenery that they will never want to do without. Experience unique hiking tours on the Kitzsteinhorn or Maiskogel, which can also be comfortably conquered by cable car.

Particularly adventurous guests can conquer the peaks on their mountain bikes and go down on freeride trails. Zell am See becomes a real wonderland in winter. Over 138 kilometres of groomed slopes offer plenty of space for passionate skiers of all ages to enjoy lots of winter sports action.

Surrounded by the imposing Salzburg mountains, Lake Zell lies in natural serenity between Thumersbach and Zell am See. With its rich blue, crystal-clear water in drinking water quality, it presents itself as a unique source of power in the heart of the mountain town of Zell am See.

From festivals to classical concerts, from top sports events to social festivals, there is something for every taste. Experience the typical cosy alpine flair of the small town in the Salzburg region at the weekly market.

In hardly any other region of the Alps are there so many different events, spectacular destinations and alpine attractions so close together as in Zell am See-Kaprun.

PREMIUM SKI REGION
The Schmittenhöhe (2,000m), the local mountain of Zell am See with almost 100 years of ski tradition, offers an ideal ski area for families and sun lovers with a spectacular mountain panorama between glaciers and Lake Zell.

It is not without reason that it has the reputation of being “Austria’s most beautiful panoramic mountain”, from which you can admire 30 three-thousand metre peaks of the Hohe Tauern including the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner (3,950m), in both summer and winter.

The Schmittenhöhe offers guaranteed snow on 77 kilometres of slopes with artificial snow systems, accessed by 28 cable cars and lifts. The Schmitten has been connected to the Glemmtal by the “zellamseeXpress” cable car since 2019/20.

The ski area of ​​the World Cup town of Saalbach-Hinterglemm has been one of the most interesting and largest in the entire Alpine region for many years: even the most demanding skiers can enjoy a winter dream here!

Highlight for skiers: the full-day round tour through the Skicircus, one of the longest of its kind in the entire Alpine region with 72 kilometres of slopes and 12,500 metres of altitude! The Skicircus is also known for its hearty ski huts to suit all requirements – “from rustic to gourmet”.

From October to May, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area offers guaranteed snow with 41 kilometres of slopes, 17 modern cable cars, an off-piste paradise for freeriders, snow parks, the legendary ice camp, ski tour routes, the “Top of Salzburg” viewing platform with breathtaking views and the highest restaurant in Salzburg at 3,029m above sea level.

The Maiskogel is the ideal ski region for all winter sports enthusiasts who appreciate the gentle terrain, sedate carve skiing and the proximity to the location and hotel. Professional ski schools, ski hire and a huge ski depot at the valley station provide optimum convenience. Fun & action are guaranteed on the “Maisiflitzer” alpine coaster or in the Phantasie Park.

GLACIER WORLD
A short hour’s drive away from Zell am See is the family-friendly, high-altitude ski area (1,480 – 2,600m) of the “Weißsee Glacier World”, which is known for its excellent slope quality and guaranteed snow until late spring. As a ski area, the Weißsee Glacier World guaranteed relaxing skiing fun for piste skiers and snowboarders, as well as for touring skiers and freeriders.

If you want to experience the untouched nature of the Upper Tauern National Park away from the slopes, you will find a true “ski touring paradise” here: short climbs and extensive powder and snow runs make the heart of every ski and mountain hiker beat faster.

The Berghotel Rudolfshütte is located in the middle of the Weißsee Glacier World at 2,315m – and the fun on the slopes starts right on the doorstep. A cosy restaurant, room with fireplace and climbing wall, hotel bar, double and multi-bed rooms await you in a rustic chalet atmosphere.

Enjoy Alpine wellness in the Edelweiss Spa with panoramic indoor pool, fitness room and several saunas. There are special discounts for families.

SKI TOURING
You feel yourself with every breath when going slowly uphill and racing downhill. Ski touring becomes a real experience in Zell am See in the state of Salzburg with fantastic views and varied routes. On the Kitzsteinhorn there are two routes designated for touring athletes.

The new “Snow Queen” (474 metres in altitude) and “Ice Breaker” routes (900 metres in altitude) lead from the Langwiedboden to the Alpine Center and to the top station of the Maurer lift at 2,875 m. The extreme altitude generates an excellent training effect, which particularly ambitious endurance athletes appreciate.

Under the care of certified mountain guides, a tour of the Tristkogel opens up an almost magical world of snow and ice. At around 660 metres of altitude and while walking for 3.5 hours, you can breathe in the silence and recharge your batteries with every step.

For beginners, the tour to the Ronachkopf is recommended (also suitable for snowshoe hikers). The beautiful and not too difficult route enchants with a panoramic view of the Schmittenhöhe, the Upper Tauern and Zell am See. You can enjoy local delicacies and warming drinks with a stop at the Enzianhütte.

TOBOGGAN
Experience the beautiful winter landscape on a fun toboggan run. Just around the corner, in Bruck an der Glocknerstraße, it’s off to the Kohlschnait mountain inn.

The 3km long, illuminated toboggan run can be seen from afar. After the gentledrive up with the tractor and a warm stop at the inn, we head down into the valley. The longest illuminated toboggan run in the world with a distance of 14 km, awaits you in Bramberg.

ICE SKATING
The surface of Lake Zell between Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe measures more than 4.5 square kilometres – ideal for an excursion on ice skates. How wonderful it is to be at Lake Zell and be able to glide across the lake. If the ice sheet is too thin, you can try out your skills at any time in the Zell am See ice rink.

SLEIGH RIDE
Wrapped in cosy blankets, the journey goes around Lake Zell and through the nature reserve. Our reception team will be happy to assist you with your booking.

MOUNTAIN WORLD 
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.

BEACH HOLIDAY
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.

GOLF
Embedded in the impressive mountain massifs of the Hohe Tauern, the two 18-hole courses “Schmittenhöhe” and “Kitzsteinhorn” in the Zell am See-Kaprun-Saalbach Hinterglemm Golf Club form the largest golf region in Austria.

A beautiful stage for your golf holiday with in Zell am See awaits. Your Holleis family hosts were founder members of the golf course and their passion played a key role in shaping the golf club.

The grounds of the Schmittenhöhe and Kitzsteinhorn golf courses are reminiscent of magnificent English park landscapes and have five different tee boxes for golfers of all levels. The courses are among Austria’s “Leading Golf Courses” and the high standard includes first-class service and maximum comfort in the clubhouse. Playable from April to October.

With the golf clubs in Mittersill, Urslautal, Brandlhof, Goldegg, St. Johann im Pongau and Gastein, there are six other tournament courses within a maximum radius of just 40 kilometres.

As a Golf Alpin Card member, the Salzburgerhof is one of the golf hotels selected according to strict criteria, which not only offer green fee discounts, guaranteed tee-off times and the benefits of the Golf Alpin Card, but also impress with their remarkable location. More than 8 further 18-hole golf courses are within a 1-hour drive of the Salzburgerhof in Zell am See and can all claim to be of an international standard.

Discover the most beautiful courses in the world – without leaving the 5* hotel Salzburgerhof. The 2 modern golf simulators in the hotel give you the opportunity of playing virtually on the 60 best golf courses in the world. Sporting pleasure to keep you on the ball in winter while on holiday in your golf hotel in Austria. Equipment is naturally available for hire.

You can revive weary limbs after an action-packed day on the golf courses in Zell am See in our wellness area. Whether in the salt water dome, Feng Shui garden or Wellness Schlössl – the Salzburgerhof is guaranteed to deliver harmonious relaxation. And what is particularly nice and inspiring: many of our wellness treatments take place outdoors in harmony with nature.

It’s not just the wellness area in our hotel that provides a suitable setting for your golf holiday. The culinary delights from our award-winning kitchen (3 Gault Millau toques) will also enhance your stay tremendously. Treat yourself to our 5-star gourmet full board and enjoy a top-quality wine recommended by our qualified sommelier from our comprehensive wine list that contains 400 wines.

HIKING
The combination of majestic mountain worlds, the eternal ice of the glacier on the Kitzsteinhorn and the crystal-clear water of Lake Zell captivates thousands of visitors every year.

Whether climbing, enjoying the landscape or hiking near Zell am See – here in the Alps you can experience a holiday that is sometimes wild and untamed, sometimes romantic and tranquil.

In the Upper Tauern National Park, you will be amazed by the wide alpine landscapes with glaciers, impressive rock faces, lush meadows and centuries of carefully and painstakingly maintained alpine landscapes.

Mountaineers enjoy the “Pinzgau Walk” with impressive views of well-known peaks such as the Großglockner, the Großvenediger or the Schmittenhöhe. Those who prefer more leisurely hiking tours are also in the right place in Zell am See-Kaprun.

SALZBURG
Salzburg, a small world-famous city, boasts museums, theatres and open-air cultural treasures: romantic alleys, expansive squares and the UNESCO-listed Old Town.

The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart can still be found today in the Getreidegasse, the Salzburg Festival is an internationally recognised cultural highlight, and numerous sights in Salzburg attract guests from all around the world. A destination that can be reached from Zell am See in less than one and a half hours by car.

KRIMML WATERFALLS
The Krimml Waterfalls, with a fall height of 380 m, are not only the largest waterfalls in Europe, but are also ranked amongst the most impressive in the world and thus one of the most popular excursion destinations near Zell am See.

A hiking path created by the Austrian Alpine Association takes around 350,000 visitors each year right up close to this display of nature in amongst the amazing scenery of the Upper Tauern National Park.

KAPRUN RESERVOIRS 
The crystal clear waters of the Mooserboden and Wasserfallboden reservoirs shimmer emerald green. You can walk across the dam at over 2,000 m above sea level, go inside the Mooser Sperre dam and discover an interactive world that tells you how electricity is generated from 160 m³. Nature lovers and families can enjoy a walk along the educational herb trail.

SIGMUND THUN GORGE
The Kaprun Valley was covered by a glacier around 14,000 years ago that ate its way between the Maiskogel and the Bürgkogel. When the ice melted, it left behind an impressive gorge through which the wild water of the Kapruner Ache river still roars today.

Wooden walkways and numerous bridges lead you along the narrow rock faces and, from May to September,, you can marvel at the sight of the roaring whirlpools and effervescent water fountains.

KITZLOCH GORGE
The Kitzloch Gorge, which was created by rain and meltwater, is a wonderfully spectacular display of nature at the edge of the Upper Tauern National Park. The idyllic bays and carved out rock faces enchant visitors from May through to October with their raw beauty.

Walkways and tunnels dating back to the 16th century lead through the gorge. There is also an old hermitage, the Embach pilgrimage church of Maria Elend, and a unique stalactite cave to visit.

THE GROßGLOCKNER HIGH ALPINE ROAD
The famous Großglockner Hide Alpine Road is one of the most fascinating panoramic routes in Europe. The 48 km long road gives you a real feeling of being high up and close to the Pasterze glacier on the highest mountain in Austria.

Motorbike riders, car drivers and cyclists can all appreciate this wonderful route that leads up to 2,571 m above sea level. Directly next to the historic toll station on the high alpine road in Fusch-Ferleiten is Ferleiten Animal Park, which is home to 200 alpine animals in an area of 15 hectares.

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