Hotel Schwebebahn

Features

Terrace/Balcony
Half board

With an ideal position right on the slopes, the Hotel Schwebebahn is a great choice for those who like the convenience of doorstep skiing. The hotel is great for the active family, with a fantastic range of facilities and activities to suit children and adults alike and a brilliant location next to the ski school meeting place.

Accommodation

Rooms for 2 people on half board sharing a room with separate beds, shower and wc. Eaves room with shower and wc, superior rooms with bath or shower, wc and balcony, single rooms with shower and wc as well as family rooms sleeping 3-5 with bath or shower, wc and balcony also available. All rooms have cable TV, bathrobes (on request), safe and hairdryer.

Family rooms - sleep 3-5: Consist of one room with Austrian twin, single sofa bed, plus either two single beds or double sofa bed.

Please note: The lift goes to the 3rd floor only.

Facilities

Indoor pool

3 saunas

Whirlpool

Relaxation room and steam room

Extra charge for solarium and massage

2 bars including après ski 'umbrella' bar

Weekly piano music

Lounge

Sun terrace with great views

FREE weekly toboganning and snowshoe walk

FREE miniclub daily activity programme (ages 3-12yrs incl.)

Crèche for 2 yrs upwards (local charge)

Children's playroom

Facts

Doorstep skiing

Opposite both the Schmitten and Sonnenkogel cable cars

Next to ski school meeting place and children's ski school

Ski bus almost outside or 30 minutes' walk down to town centre

Zell am See Resort Info

Zell am See skiing

Set by a lake, Zell am See and its bus-linked neighbour Kaprun make up the 'Europa Sport' region, with a total of 130km of runs, 80 of which are at Zell. The setting is one of Zell's biggest selling points, with lovely views of the lake from the medieval town and the slopes above. The ski area is actually quite small with short runs, mainly catering for intermediates keen on improving technique rather than getting miles under their belts. Advanced skiers have few true challenges, while beginners may find Zell's biggest failing, its questionable snow reliability, a bit of a bother. Neither boarders nor experts would approve of Zell's conservation regulations, which ban any off-piste skiing. The lifts can become crowded at peak times, as can the local Kitzsteinhorn glacier at Kaprun, although it does guarantee year-round skiing. There are also extensive cross-country trails.

Zell am See ski resort

Zell is actually more popular in the summer than the winter. The lakeside town has loads of activities for those not on skis or a board, with lively nightlife, decent restaurants and a full range of accommodation. It is good to check where you are staying in relation to the lifts, as there is a short free bus to access the slopes. For skiing, it is also worth exploring some of the other terrain in the area, like Saalbach, Bad Gastein and Schladming. Overall, Zell is a lovely spot for a winter holiday, with or without skiing.

More Zell am See resort information