SCHMITTENHÖHE

📍Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria

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Vertical drop: 4,068 ft^*
Skiable terrain: 490 acres^*
Avg snowfall: 108 in^*
Lifts: 27

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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SZG

Salzburg Airport

About 1–2 hours

drive time

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INN

Innsbruck Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

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MUC

Munich Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Zell am See has a railway station in town, with onward local transport to the ski bases. The cityXpress is the convenient town-centre starting point. From Salzburg or Munich airports, check the rail and road connections for your arrival time.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

JUFA Hotel Kaprun

hotel · Kaprun · arrange transport to the Schmittenhöhe lifts in Zell am See

Family rooms and indoor play space suit a trip that includes both Kaprun and Zell am See.

FamiliesRegional ski trips

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luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Grand Hotel Zell am See

hotel · In Zell am See

The lakefront setting, two spa areas and family-room choices suit both couples and families staying in Zell am See.

lakefront staysspa recoveryfamilies

🏊Pool💆Spa

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

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Hotel Alpenblick Zell am See

hotel · A few minutes from the mountain railways

Rooms, suites and apartments give families a choice of layouts, with pools and saunas to use after skiing.

familieswellness staysSchmittenhöhe skiing

🏊Pool💆Spa

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Hotel Berner

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out; 100 metres to the CityXpress gondola

The operator also places the town centre and lake five minutes away on foot and provides a guest-only spa area for recovery after Schmittenhöhe ski days.

ski-in/ski-out staysfirst-time visitorstown access

🏊Pool💆Spa🎿Ski Storage

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Gasthof Steinerwirt

hotel · Central Zell am See · town base for Schmittenhöhe

An on-site restaurant makes this a good town base for skiers who want to spend the evening in Zell am See.

Town staysAustrian dining

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pet Friendly, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

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Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, pet friendly, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

Sportcamp Woferlgut in Bruck is a designated camping base for the Zell am See–Kaprun area. It offers powered pitches, a chemical-toilet disposal station and a paid winter shuttle to the Areit and Maiskogel lifts. Pool and wellness access is an extra for camping guests.

Designated stay details ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Dogs are not permitted on cable cars or ski slopes. Zell am See is a pet-friendly lakeside town with dog-walking areas along the Zeller See promenade. Many hotels and restaurants welcome dogs. Winter walking paths are available.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Schmitten, Schmittenhoehe Zell am See, Zell am See Schmitten

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically early December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Summer mountain sightseeing using Schmittenhöhe's cable cars and lifts.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning: Lift opening periods differ across the mountain.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website: https://www.schmitten.at/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 27; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 6447; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing: Scheduled · 2026–27 · Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 5-February 25, 2027, excluding February 9 · Ebenberglift and piste 6; operation remains conditions dependent.; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Schmittenhöhe | Winter on the mountain ↗Trass is a steep black descent. Hochmaisbahn and Schmiedhoflift serve Funslope XXL. Night skiing at Ebenbergbahn is scheduled on selected winter evenings, snow dependent. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schmittenhöhe | areitXpress beginner terrain ↗The valley area near areitXpress has a beginner practice slope and Schmidolin magic carpet, before progressing to Glocknerwiese. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Zell am See-Kaprun | Sigmund Thun Gorge ↗Seasonal wooden walkways follow the gorge near Kaprun. Visitor access is in the green season. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

4-star-superior hotel, Zell am See, Austria - Grand Hotel ↗The operator identifies Grand Hotel Zell am See at Esplanade 4–6 in Zell am See, a four-star-superior property on a private Lake Zell peninsula with 131 rooms and suites in 17 categories, two distinct spa areas, family rooms and waterside dining. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Zimmer, Appartements, Preise ❤️ 4*s Hotel Alpenblick Zell am See ↗The hotel’s room page lists rooms, apartments and suites, including larger studios with private infrared sauna configurations. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Hotel Zell am See – Hotel at the Ski slope - Ski In and Ski Out in Zell am See - Hotel Berner ↗Hotel Berner identifies a four-star family-run hotel with ski-in/ski-out access beside piste 17 and a chairlift, 100m from CityXpress, five minutes from town and lake, plus reception ski services and a guest spa. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel & Restaurant Steinerwirt ↗Central Zell am See inn with a history dating to 1493, modern rooms and on-site restaurant serving Austrian classics. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

JUFA Hotel Kaprun ↗JUFA identifies its regional property in Kaprun, with family rooms, indoor play area and breakfast buffet. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schmittenhöhe ski school directory ↗The resort lists Skischule Zell am See separately from Sport Alpin, links ski-zellamsee.at and gives addresses at three base stations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Zell am See-Kaprun ski schools ↗The tourism board lists Zell am See's ski and snowboard school at Salzachtal-Bundesstrasse 22. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bründl Sports locations in Zell am See ↗Bründl names rental outlets at the Schmittenhöhebahn, cityXpress and areitXpress valley stations and links each reservation separately. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

SPORT 2000 Zell am See ski hire ↗The rental operator identifies the Postplatz, Areit and Schmitten shops and ski-only options for guests bringing their own boots. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schmittenhöhe | Pinzgauer Hütte ↗The hut offers traditional Pinzgau cooking and a mountain terrace. The resort describes snowmobile transport back to the pistes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pinzgauer Hütte | Winter approach ↗The hut describes a ski approach from the upper station alongside the Kapellenbahn. Confirm the return transport before leaving the pistes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schloss Prielau - Mayer's Restaurant, Zell am See ↗Mayer’s Restaurant is inside Schloss Prielau on the north shore of Lake Zell, within the castle’s small hotel property and garden. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Steinerwirt Restaurant ↗Steinerwirt Restaurant in Zell am See. traditional cuisine blends with modern standards. à la carte for lunch and dinner. regional, seasonal cuisine, Austrian classics. Restaurant with Wine Cellar & Sommelier. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schmittenhöhe lift operating schedule ↗
Planned trassXpress winter period. Other lifts start December 11 or close March 29; snow dependent.
Schmittenhöhe skiing ↗
The first-party Schmittenhöhe skiing page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
Zell am See–Kaprun Schmittenhöhe ↗
The official Zell am See–Kaprun Schmittenhöhe page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
Schmittenhöhe winter 2026/27 facts ↗
The official Schmittenhöhe winter 2026/27 facts page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.
Schmittenhöhe — Winter Highlights ↗
The live page reproduces winter 2026/27 dates, the Tuesday/Thursday cadence, February 9 exclusion, 20:30 close, and Ebenberglift/piste 6 scope.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

SZG

Salzburg Airport

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

INN

Innsbruck Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

✈️

MUC

Munich Airport

About 2–3 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

JUFA Hotel Kaprun

hotel · Kaprun · arrange transport to the Schmittenhöhe lifts in Zell am See

Family rooms and indoor play space suit a trip that includes both Kaprun and Zell am See.

FamiliesRegional ski trips

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Grand Hotel Zell am See

hotel · In Zell am See

The lakefront setting, two spa areas and family-room choices suit both couples and families staying in Zell am See.

lakefront staysspa recoveryfamilies

🏊Pool💆Spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Hotel Alpenblick Zell am See

hotel · A few minutes from the mountain railways

Rooms, suites and apartments give families a choice of layouts, with pools and saunas to use after skiing.

familieswellness staysSchmittenhöhe skiing

🏊Pool💆Spa

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Premium

Hotel Berner

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out; 100 metres to the CityXpress gondola

The operator also places the town centre and lake five minutes away on foot and provides a guest-only spa area for recovery after Schmittenhöhe ski days.

ski-in/ski-out staysfirst-time visitorstown access

🏊Pool💆Spa🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Gasthof Steinerwirt

hotel · Central Zell am See · town base for Schmittenhöhe

An on-site restaurant makes this a good town base for skiers who want to spend the evening in Zell am See.

Town staysAustrian dining

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pet Friendly, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, pet friendly, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →