Family vacation in Zell am See
Our family hotel in Zell am See is perfect for a family holiday in Salzburger Land. In summer you can head up the local Schmittenhöhe (1,965 m) and Maiskogel (1,675 m) mountains to go hiking, walking and climbing.
Enjoy a wonderful, active holiday with your children at the family hotel with lots of exciting activities and excursion options.
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Schmidolin the cool dragon on the Schmittenhöhe
Youngsters can visit Schmidolin's trail and Baptism of Fire on the Schmittenhöhe. An unforgettable experience for young and old in Zell am See-Kaprun. Help the little dragon Schmidolin learn how to spit fire.
And if after all this you're in the mood for even more action on your summer holiday, you can check out Schmidolin's Rocket Bike where you can take e-bikes on a fun downhill course at the Areit 1 mountain station – after proper safety instruction, of course.
Take the cable car back and enjoy the beautiful mountain vistas during the trip.
The hotel's own wellness area with children's paddling pool or the Zeller See lake for the whole family to splash and splash around is the ideal way to round off an eventful family day and relax.
- Summer toboggan run on the Maiskogel
- Great excursion destinations in the region
- Have fun with Schmidolin
Excursion destinations for the whole family in Salzburger Land
The province of Salzburg not only has the beautiful Zell am See with all its activities to offer. Discover the surrounding area with many different excursion destinations that are also fun for the little ones.
- Let your children's princes‘ and princesses’ dreams come true at the various castles and palaces, such as the Hohenwerfen adventure castle
- Discover Salzburg Zoo and right next door the trick fountains at Hellbrunn Palace - ideal to combine with a city trip on holiday
- Your children can let off steam at the Bikepark Leogang
- To experience the surrounding nature, visit the impressive Krimml Waterfalls or the Grossglockner High Alpine Road
- Both in summer and winter, Salzburger Land offers plenty of activities for young and old. There is plenty to discover at the family hotel at any time of year!
Other summer highlights at the Zeller hotel
- Petting zoo right next to the hotel with our Valais Blacknose Sheep, donkey "Carlos" and "Emilio Peppone", goats, rabbits and chickens
- Spacious playground with trampoline, slack line, climbing wall, hammocks, swings, slide, sand box and soccer goals
- FREE use of our facilities, paddling pool, playroom, toddler play corner, children's DVD's, ball slide, table tennis table, as well as games to borrow at the reception
- Baby Package - crib/cot, high chairs, changing mat, nappy buckets and bottle warmer
- FREE participation of the cool-kids-fun program
If the weather is bad you can still do so much at our family hotel. We have a playroom, petting zoo and playground that make the entire hotel a fun place for all family members to play.
Family vacation in Zell am See
If you prefer cycling on your holiday, the Tauern Bike Path is ready for you with hundreds of kilometres of trail and the surrounding Alps feature plenty of exciting mountain bike trails. Zeller See is the perfect place for a refreshing dip after your ride. Whether you want to relax with swimming, sailing, boating or perhaps would rather enjoy a day of waterskiing, every member of the family will find something to do at the lake.
Family mountain
The Maiskogel is where you will find pure tobogganing fun. Do you think you can only enjoy this downhill activity in winter? Think again! Buckle up for a ride on the first alpine coaster in Salzburger Land, the Maisiflitzer! You'll zoom down the hill at a speed of 40 km/h, experiencing waves, jumps and five banked loops. You can't get much more action on a family holiday!
Our family-friendly packages and offers will make your family vacation in Austria unforgettable.
What family-friendly activities does Zell am See offer in summer and winter?
Zell am See offers numerous activities for families, both in summer and winter. In summer, there are adventure trails such as the Schmidolin Adventure Trail, which offers exciting tasks and interactive stations for children. Other summer activities include hiking, cycling and various water sports on Lake Zell. You can experience a child-friendly hotel in summer as well as exciting children's entertainment in winter at the family hotel in Zell.
In winter, skiing, tobogganing and special offers such as snowshoe hikes and excursions to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier are available. The hotel itself offers a family-friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor play areas.
What childcare options are available during the stay?
In winter, the Hotel Stadt Wien offers a special ski kindergarten in cooperation with the local ski school, where little guests can learn to ski in a playful way. In the summer months, there is a varied children's programme for 5 to 12-year-olds, which they can take part in by prior arrangement. For parents who occasionally want to enjoy some time out with a massage, there is the option of using a babysitting service - this can be booked at any time by prior arrangement and for a fee.
As a family-friendly hotel, we attach great importance to ensuring that time together takes centre stage. Our aim is to create unforgettable experiences for the whole family instead of just looking after the children - because a real family holiday means spending time together and making precious memories.
Which excursion destinations in Zell am See are particularly suitable for children?
Around the family-friendly hotel in Zell am See, there are numerous excursion destinations for young and old. Starting with the adventure hike ‘Schmidolin's’ with exciting adventures and interactive stations, through to the ‘Maisi Flitzer’. The Maiskogel family mountain in Kaprun is ideal for families. But the Ferleiten Wildlife and Adventure Park, the Sigmund-Thun Gorge in Kaprun and Lake Zell are also a real adventure for the whole family.
Lake Zell not only invites you to swim, but also to take a relaxing boat trip with fantastic views of the surrounding mountain landscape. The Zell am See-Kaprun summer card is particularly attractive, with which many attractions can be used free of charge or at a reduced price - ideal for enjoying a family holiday to the full.
What facilities does the hotel offer for families with small children?
The child-friendly hotel in Salzburg is perfectly tailored to the needs of families with small children. There is a wide range of facilities, including a large playground, a petting zoo with animals you can touch and a children's programme with entertainment. The hotel offers family-friendly rooms with plenty of space and child-friendly facilities. Indoor play areas are also available to keep young guests entertained and entertained in Zell am See whatever the weather.