Hotel Zum Hirschen, Zell am See

Austria

Hotel Zum Hirschen

Austria

Quality 4* traditional hotel in the heart of the village offering quick access to the City Xpress gondola

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Hotel
Bed and Breakfast
150m to slopes
In Resort Centre
Family-run
Gault & Millau award winning
Leisure area with plunge pool, sauna & relaxation room
Free Wi-Fi

Overview

The Zum Hirschen is a family-run hotel in the heart of Zell am See, just a 2-minute walk from the nearest gondola, making it an excellent base for easy access to the slopes.

Inside, it blends traditional Austrian style with a modern finish, featuring wood panelling, warm lighting and colourful accents alongside contemporary touches such as marble bathrooms and exposed brickwork. This mix creates a cosy yet elegant atmosphere throughout the hotel.

Guests can enjoy a Gault & Millau award-winning à la carte restaurant, as well as a cosy dining space where a hot and cold breakfast buffet is served each morning. If staying on half board, a 4-course evening meal is available on six nights per week.

After skiing, relaxation is well catered for with a spa area that includes a sauna and infrared cabin. In the evening, guests can unwind with a drink in the Ginhouse sports bar or explore the lively village centre just outside the door.

Description

Location

Excellent central location

2 minutes' walk to the City Xpress gondola and ski school meeting point

Rooms

All rooms have a satellite TV, minibar, hairdryer and safe.

Twin room – sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath with shower and WC.

Superior twin room with balcony – sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 14 years ): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private bath, shower, WC and balcony.

Single room – sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower and WC.

Family room with partition – sleeps 2-5 (max 4 adults or 4 adults and 1 child up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed and single bed when booked for three, four or five, private bath with shower and WC.

Deluxe twin room with balcony or terrace – sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC, and balcony or terrace.

Cots are available to hire, free of charge, on request.

Austrian twin beds: One large bed frame containing two single mattresses, each with their own bedding.

Facilities

Free WiFi in the lobby

Garden

Sun terrace

Lounge and bar

Sauna and relaxation area

Small pool with a counter-current option

Extra charge for massages

Café

Lift to all floors

46 rooms

Catering

Hot and cold breakfast buffet

optional upgrade to half board with 4-course evening meal with a choice of main course and daily salad buffet (6 nights a week, no evening meal on Sunday but your breakfast will still be served as normal.)

Many Austrian hotels do not serve free tap water with meals.

Attributes

All Ensuite

Fireplace

Terrace Balcony

Facilities

Indoor Pool

Sauna

About Zell am See

Zell am See skiing

Set by Lake Zell, 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 caters well for beginners intermediates keen on improving technique in the mostly tree-lined pistes. Advanced skiers have the Kitzsteinhorn glacier located down the road at nearby Kaprun.

Zell am See ski resort

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.

The beautiful setting gives Zell am See a unique atmosphere not found in many Austrian resorts, and really sets it apart. Despite the smaller ski area, Zell am See remains one of Austria's top 5 resorts, and deservedly so.

Resort Attributes

Choice of Restaurants

Family Friendly

Good For Non-Skiers

Lively Night Life

Lively and Young

Mountain Restaurants

Scenic

Snow Park

Resort Facilities

Bowling Alley

Child Care