Where to ski in Zell am See, Austria?   by Chrismv

in Travel / Travel Tips    (submitted 2011-01-10)

The enticing snow of Kitzsteinhorn, Schmittenhöhe and Maiskogel draws the attention of not only the most experienced skiers around the world but also beginners. Zell am See-Austria fascinates visitors because of its thick layers of powdery snow making it almost irresistible for skiers of all levels of experience. Ski at Zell am See- Austria to experience 138 kilometres of pistes making it the perfect location to practice those tricky ski moves for the more advanced skiers or to learn how to ski for the beginners.

The ski season at Zell am See starts in October and this is when the die hard winter fans start making an appearance at the popular Kitzsteinhorn for some glacier skiing. Mount Kaprun another very popular ski mountain provides visitors with 41 kilometres of pistes that cater for beginners as well as the more advanced skiers. Mount Kaprun has 22 pistes graded as easy, 16 pistes for the intermediate skiers and 3 for the advanced skiers. The beauty of Zell am See is that there are slopes to suit everyone’s level of skill and expertise.

For the more advanced skiers who want to ski at Zell am See, approximately nine slopes that provide almost twenty five kilometres of down hill run can be found at Schmittenhöhe. This is perfect for the more daring skiiers. For those looking to take a family skiing trip, Maiskogel is a commonly visited place for families. Maiskogel offers visitors a variety of pistets to suit the needs of all family members whether the requirment is for advanced skiers or for children taking their first steps on the slopes this is the perfect place for everyone.

Zell am See Austria is the perfect ski place due to its ability to cater for the needs of skiers with varying degrees of ski experience. The picturesque region located in the alpine valley has been a popular holiday location for many years because guests are guaranteed to get snow covered slopes in winter no matter what the weather conditions are. The use of artificial snow makes this possible even in the case of extreme weather changes. After a long day on the slopes you can continue the fun in the heart of Zell am See in one of their fine dining restaurants or bars. Enjoy a holiday at Zell am See where the fun never ends and the scenery is just breath taking!

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