Schmittenhöhe Zell am See

Schmittenhöhe Zell am See

Salzburg, Austria

Austria

Photo by Dorin Seremet · Unsplash

Piste

60km

Vertical

1205m

Top altitude

1963m

Lifts

27

Best for

IntermediatesAdvanced skiersReliable snowFamiliesGroups

Season

December – April

✓ Non-skier friendly village

About Schmittenhöhe Zell am See

Schmittenhöhe Zell am See is a charming ski resort in the Austrian Alps, offering 60km of well-groomed pistes that cater to skiers of all abilities. With a vertical drop of 1205m and a top elevation of 1963m, the terrain features a balanced mix—4% green for beginners, 44% blue for those looking to improve, 37% red for intermediate skiers, and 15% black for the more experienced. Open from December to April, the resort boasts 27 lifts, making it easy to explore the varied slopes and enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for a memorable ski holiday.

Typical costs

Adult lift pass

£425

for 6 days

Accommodation

from £80–£500

per person/night

Ski hire

from £120

for 6 days

Indicative 2025–26 season prices.

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Terrain breakdown

Green (10 runs)4%
Blue (105 runs)44%
Red (90 runs)37%
Black (36 runs)15%

241 runs total

Ratings

Prestige
Beginners
Average3
Intermediates
Good4
Advanced
Good4
Snow reliability
Good4
Off-piste
Limited2
Après-ski
Average3
Family friendly
Good4
Non-skiers
Average3
Value for money
Average3
Groups
Good4

Rated 1–5 by our editorial team.

Transfer times from airport

SZG(Salzburg)2h 36m
INN(Innsbruck)3h 21m

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