Schmittenhöhe at Zell am See
Summer Panorama mountain above Lake Zell with hikes for all levels
Inn valley
Zell am See
Town in Salzburgerland on Lake Zell, with the Schmittenhöhe as its mountain.
Zell am See is in Salzburgerland, on the shore of Lake Zell and at the foot of the Schmittenhöhe. The Kitzsteinhorn glacier is nearby. The mix of lake, mountain and glacier makes the Zell am See-Kaprun region popular in both summer and winter.
The Schmittenhöhe ranges from about 757 to 1,978 m and offers views over the lake. In winter it is a ski area with almost 80 km of pistes; in summer there are walks and viewpoints. On the lake you can swim, walk and boat.
For families staying in Niederau, Zell am See is a day trip of about 1 hour 15 minutes by car. It is in Salzburgerland, so outside Tyrol, but the drive is manageable. Plan a day for lake and mountain, or choose the cable car on a clear day. The official Zell am See-Kaprun tourism site has current operating times and prices. Allow enough time, bring warm clothing and a packed lunch, and check the weather forecast beforehand so the trip is worthwhile for everyone.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 75 min.
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits families who want to combine lake and mountain, summer and winter.
What to see and do
- Lake Zell: swimming, walking and boating in summer.
- Schmittenhöhe (757 to 1,978 m) with views over the lake.
- Schmittenhöhe ski area with almost 80 km of pistes in winter.
- Kitzsteinhorn glacier nearby, a day trip in its own right.
- Walks along the lake and through the town centre.
From Niederau
From Niederau about 1 hour 15 minutes by car; the route runs via Wörgl and Kitzbühel towards Salzburgerland.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Zell am See Lido
Summer Swimming in the Zeller See, ringed by mountains
Frequently asked questions
Is Zell am See in Tyrol?
No, it is in Salzburgerland, about 1 hour 15 minutes by car from Niederau.
How big is the Schmittenhöhe ski area?
It has almost 80 km of pistes and ranges from about 757 to 1,978 m.
More places in Inn valley
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Achenkirch
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Maurach
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Rotholz
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Leutasch
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Kirchbichl
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Breitenbach am Inn
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Useful guides
Day trips from Niederau: 7 outings with route and programme
Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Kufstein, Achensee, Zillertal and more, with drive times and day plans.
Getting to Niederau: by car, train, plane and on the spot
Everything about the trip to the Wildschönau and getting around the valley, from motorway to ski bus.
When to visit Niederau: month by month
From ski season to autumn colours: what is open and how busy it gets, period by period.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office. Personal recommendation, no payment involved.
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