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Year-round activities in Zell Am See
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The
winter
sports region served by Zell am See and Kaprun offers a wealth of opportunities for skiers of all abilities: the Kitzsteinhorn glacier above Kaprun is predominantly an area for beginners and intermediates, while the SchmittenhA¶he (and its mountain neighbours) above Zell has plenty of pistes to keep novices happy, alongside some longish black runs for the advanced skier. There's a snowboard park in Zell and a half-pipe on the Kitzsteinhorn, and the presence of snowboarders making use of the snowfields of the Kitzsteinhorn in the summer months helps to keep Zell's nightlife buzzing year-round. The season on the SchmittenhA¶he runs from early December to mid-April, while the Kitzsteinhorn is skiable for all but the hottest summer months. A one-day ski pass for either Zell am See or the Kitzsteinhorn in the winter high season costs A¶S435/a?¬31.61, while the
Europa Sportregion
pass covering both places costs A¶S810/a?¬58.56 for 2 days, A¶S2050/a?¬148.98 for 6 days and A¶S3450/a?¬250.72 for 13 days.
The range of
summer
activities on offer is augmented by windsurfing and sailing on the lake, and the chance to try whitewater rafting in the Taxenbach Gorge, 20km to the east of town. Numerous local tour operators arrange trips to Taxenbach (enquire at the Zell am See tourist office for details); expect to pay around A¶S580/a?¬42.34 (including transfer to the gorge and a 15km trip in a six- or eight-person dinghy). Other useful information
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Austria,
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