Zell am Ziller is located in the heart of the Zillertal Valley and is a small, typical Austrian village with very good winter sports opportunities. After the merger of three ski areas: Zell, Gerlos and Königsleiten, this village has become a worthy competitor to Mayrhofen, which has long been well-known to many skiers. As a result of this merger, the largest ski safari in the Zillertal Valley was formed, with a total area of 44 hectares and a total length of the Zillertal Arena slopes – 143 km. In addition, tourists have the opportunity to ski in all other areas of the valley, including the Tuxer Glacier. After the merger, you can get from Tyrol to the federal state of Salzburg, where the small village of Königsleiten is located, without taking off your skis.

Detailed route map of the Zillertal Arena combined ski area …

Zell am Ziller is located in the Schwaz district, east of Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol.

There are two main routes to get here:

Through Innsbruck. . Innsbruck has an international airport and well-developed rail and bus connections with all of Europe. Zell am Ziller is located about 70 km from the city, the resort can be reached by rented transport, taxi or bus.
Via Munich or Vienna. You should choose a bus route through Austria, which passes through Mayrhofen, a neighboring resort town. From there, Zell am Ziller is only 10 km away. You can get there by local bus or taxi.

The town of Zell

City plan

The modern high-speed chairlifts Krimml-Espresso and Teufeltal provide the opportunity to enjoy a ski safari across a vast area from Zell am Ziller to Gelos and Königsleiten. Throughout this route, the skier overcomes mainly medium-difficulty slopes, and at the top of the Königsleitenspitz there is the opportunity to go down both blue and red and black slopes. Guests of Zell am Ziller, having purchased a Super-Skipass, receive free bus travel and can travel from Kaltenbach to Mayrhofen and Hintertux.

The Zillertal Arena is a Mecca for snowboard fanatics: about 20 special slopes and several specialized schools.

Lifts in Zell am Ziller: 21 in total, of which 6 are gondolas, 9 are chairlifts, 4 are tow lifts and 2 are conveyor belts for beginners.

25 downhill runs.
4 tracks designed for beginners,
18 medium-difficulty runs suitable for most tourists,
3 tracks designed for professionals.
Length of the cross-country track – 25 km.
Length of the toboggan run with night lighting – 7.5 km.
Length of the ski run with night lighting – 10 km, lighting time – until 1 am.
Ski schools: in all skiing areas.
ARENA COASTER – downhill attraction.
Open from mid-December to early April.
Length of the run – 1125 m, height difference – 140 m, ascent time and descent – 6-7 min.
Gerlos: fun park, half-pipe (100 m).

Most of the slopes are quite gentle, do not have large elevation changes and are accessible

The importance of Zell am Ziller is the solution to the constant dispute between skiers and snowboarders over slopes and descents. Here everyone enjoys their favorite pastime on equipped slopes in the company of like-minded people.

The resort provides artificial snow if the winter turned out to be too warm.

Near Zell am Ziller is the Tuxer Glacier, where there is real snow all year round, so you can ski there at any time of the year.

Tourist comfort zone

Zell am Ziller is a small settlement with a population of about 2,000 people. The infrastructure is designed for those who love skiing or want to join this sport.

Accommodation

Hotels

Most hotels are 3 and 4 star. They are distinguished by their low-rise buildings, picturesque views from the windows and convenient location in relation to the slopes and lifts.

The recently renovated Hotel Lieblingsplatz, mein Tirolerhof is located in the centre of Zell am Ziller.

Local buses and ski buses stop nearby and provide free connections to the Zillertal Arena ski area and the cable cars in the Zillertal Valley.

The Tirolerhof features a dining room, a cosy lounge and a children’s playroom. There is an à la carte restaurant and a bar.

The recently renovated Movimento wellness centre features a small sauna and a fitness room. Massages, physiotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine treatments are offered here. Other facilities include an infrared sauna.

Apartments

Most of the apartments are located in two-storey, detached Alpine-style houses.

The Schloßburg Reiserhof Apartments are located in Zell am Ziller, 800 metres from the Zillertal Arena Ski Area. Facilities include a sauna and ski storage. Free WiFi is available 24 hours a day and free private parking is available on site.

Some apartments have a terrace and/or balcony. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, toaster, refrigerator and coffee machine.

Schloßburg Reiserhof Apartments offers a fitness center and a sun terrace.

The area is popular for skiing and cycling. Karspitzbahn 1 is 1 km from Schloßburg Reiterhof Apartments. Kranebitten Airport is 66 km away.

Guest houses

These are a combination of several rooms, usually for family stays.

The family-run Hotel Sonnenhof enjoys a sunny location on the outskirts of Zell am Ziller in the Zillertal Valley, right at the foot of the Zillertal Arena ski slopes. It features a well-equipped spa area.

Children can visit the petting zoo with rabbits, goats and horses. There is a large children’s playground with a playhouse, swings, slides, toys and much more next to the hotel. Babysitting is available free of charge in summer.

The hotel features a modern gym, an indoor pool and a garden with sun loungers. Guests can use the steam bath and the heated hot tub free of charge. Massages and beauty treatments are available for an additional fee.

All rooms at Ferienhotel Sonnenhof feature large windows and wooden furniture. They include a flat-screen satellite TV, a heated ski storage room, and a bathroom. Some rooms are located in the main building, while others are located in the historic farmhouse.

A breakfast with homemade bread and fresh juices, cereals, and cakes is served each morning. Dinner is available for an additional fee. Most dishes are prepared with products from the Sonnenhof’s own farm.

This property has one of the best locations in Zell am Ziller! Guests are more satisfied with it than with other properties in the area.

Food

Restaurants and cafés are available in all hotels and apartments. There are about a dozen shops in the central part of the commune. Guests note the high quality of local products and cuisine. National meat dishes and dairy products deserve attention. There are bars, cafes, bistros.

There are cafes and bistros on the roads, prices are usually higher than in the village.

Entertainment

Other entertainment at the resort is also designed in a sports theme:

artificial ice rink (1300 m²)
curling rink
indoor swimming pool
2 indoor tennis courts
squash hall
2 toboggan runs
sledding
paragliding
bowling
20 km of winter hiking trails
private brewery
long toboggan runs (7 km) with night lighting (until 01:00 am)
cross-country skiing (25 km)
Nearby: Swarovski Crystal Museum

Those who love social life can visit the Almbar MTS disco, open until the morning.

Training

Training schools operate in the ski areas. Instructors work with both beginners and experienced skiers to improve their skills.

There are schools for snowboarders, including in the fun park and on the 100-meter half-pipe.

Zell am Ziller, like most ski resorts in Austria, is designed for active recreation for the whole family

Nature, weather, prices

The thickness of the snow cover in the mountains and at ski stations reaches its maximum from January to April. March can be very snowy. The sunniest months are December, March, April.

The coldest month is January. The daytime temperature does not rise above zero.
Starting from February, daytime temperatures are above zero.
From April, nighttime frosts are rare, temperature fluctuations range from +2 at night to +10 during the day.
Summer is warm, sunny, with heavy rainfall and an average daytime temperature of +20 degrees.
The cold season begins in November.

The recommended time to visit the winter resorts of Tyrol is from December to April, the optimal time: the second half of February – the first half of April. Given the high season, you should plan your trip and book rooms in advance.

Zell am Ziller attracts tourists with its sports infrastructure, transport accessibility and picturesque views of the classic Austrian towns

Prices for passes

The average cost of a ski pass (lift pass) is from 50 euros per day.
When purchasing a ski pass for 6 or more days, a discount system is provided.
Discounts are available for teenagers and young people under 25 years of age.
The card deposit is 3 euros, it is returned after returning the card.

Equipment rental prices

A set of skis, poles and a helmet for rent: from 27-30 euros.

Conclusion

The resort will appeal to those who really love winter sports and intend to spend a lot of time on the slopes. Do you want to learn how to ski or snowboard? Zell am Ziller has all the opportunities for active and effective learning at its disposal. The infrastructure is designed for the most active sports recreation.

Those who love a vibrant social life, parties and nightclubs should look for another place to relax. Zell am Ziller awaits tourists and athletes, enthusiastic skiers or those who dream of becoming one.