Villas in Zell am See
Zell am See suits families and walkers who want a lake in summer and the Schmittenhöhe lifts in winter. Kaprun and its glacier are next door. The trade-off is that the town is busy in both seasons, because overnight stays split almost evenly between summer and winter.
- Villas
- 104
- From, per week
- £315
About Zell am See
Zell am See is a town of just under 10,000 people at 750 metres, beside a lake that is 68 metres deep. The Schmittenhöhe, the town's home mountain at 1,965 metres, rises straight behind it, and the Giselabahn railway has served the town since 1875. Our homes sit within a few kilometres of the centre, mostly apartments and chalets for around five, though about a quarter sleep eight or more. Few have a private pool, a sauna is found in only a minority, and gardens are common but not universal. Nothing here is seasonal in the way a ski-only village is, since summer and winter draw almost equal numbers. St Hippolyte's church contains the oldest known building remains in the Pinzgau, and the Ironman 70.3 triathlon has been held here since 2012.
Is Zell am See right for you?
- Best for
- Two-season mountain stays with a lake, lifts and a train station
- Not for you if
- You want a quiet village, as the town fills in peak ski weeks and high summer.
Near Zell am See
Kaprun
The neighbouring resort, reached by the number 660 bus in around 25 minutes. Its Kitzsteinhorn glacier has skiing from October to May, with a viewing platform at 3,029 metres.
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Toll road from Bruck to Heiligenblut, normally open early May to the end of October, crossing the Hochtor pass at 2,504 metres.
Krimml Waterfalls
Austria's tallest waterfall, 380 metres in three stages, inside the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Saalfelden
A larger neighbouring town in the same district, in a basin with views of the Kitzsteinhorn and the Steinernes Meer plateau to the north.
Getting to Zell am See
Salzburg airport has seasonal and year-round flights from several UK airports and is just over an hour by car, about 76 km. A bus from the airport to Zell am See takes roughly an hour and 45 minutes. Trains from Salzburg main station run about every half hour, and a local bus links the town with the lifts and Kaprun.
When to go to Zell am See
Winter and summer are nearly level in visitor numbers, so neither is the quiet one. The Kitzsteinhorn glacier skis from October to May, while the Grossglockner road normally opens only from early May to the end of October. Choose late spring or autumn if you want the lake and walking with fewer people, and check which lifts are running before you book.
Villas in Zell am See
4-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
8
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£271
per night
4-star property
3-star property
Dr.Steiner
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
10
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£238
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
5
2
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£89
per night
4-star property
4-star property
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£90
per night
3-star property
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingSauna+6 more
from£99
per night
4-star property
4-star property
Zeller See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£315
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+4 more
from£83
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+5 more
from£107
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+5 more
3-star property
3-star property
Sunshine Top 12
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
3
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£62
per night
3-star property
3-star property
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
4
1
0
ParkingDishwasherTerrace+6 more
from£132
per night
4-star property
Schmittenhöhe
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
4
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
from£228
per night
4-star property
4-star property
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Zell am See
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+5 more
3-star property
Alpenchalets
Zell am See, Pinzgau, Austria
8
4
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£157
per nightZell am See villa holidays: questions answered
Is Zell am See good in summer or only in winter?
It works in both. Overnight stays are almost evenly split between the two seasons. In summer the lake and the mountain walks are the main draw, and the Grossglockner road is open from early May to the end of October.
Zell am See or Kaprun for a villa stay?
Choose Zell am See for the lake, the mainline station and the Schmittenhöhe lifts, and Kaprun for the glacier and a smaller village feel. Kaprun has around 3,000 residents against nearly 10,000 in Zell am See, and the two are linked by a bus.
Can I reach the ski lifts from Zell am See without a car?
Yes. A local bus runs from the Postplatz bus station in the centre to the Schmittenhöhe lifts, and another goes to Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn. Parking by the cable cars is for day use only.
Can I drive the Grossglockner road from Zell am See?
Yes, in season. The road starts at Bruck in Salzburg state and ends at Heiligenblut in Carinthia, with a toll at the northern end. It normally opens in early May and closes at the end of October.
Are there Zell am See houses for large groups?
Yes, though most are for around five. About a quarter of the homes sleep eight or more, and a few take much larger parties. Pools are rare, so check each listing before assuming one.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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