Included: The Zell am See - Kaprun Summercard!
All our guests receive the "Zell am See – Kaprun Summer Card" for free upon arrival. Valid from May 15th to October 31st, the card enables guests to use a wide range of attractions in the Zell am See – Kaprun region for free. It includes the unlimited and free use of all operating cable cars and chairlifts on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun, the lidos at the lake, the High Alpine Reservoirs in Kaprun the NationalparkWorlds in Mittersill and many more.
July 15th – Sept 15th: Valid from 3:00 pm on the day of arrival. The Schmittenhöhe summit trip (Schmittenhöhebahn / trassXpress), the Kitzsteinhorn summit trip, the round trip cruise on Lake Zell and the High Alpine Reservoirs Kaprun are only included from the 2nd day of your stay during this period.
May 15th – July 14th & Sept 16th – Oct 31st: The card is valid all day on the day of arrival – all attractions immediately included.
Free Attractions:
Cable cars and chairlifts on the Schmittenhöhe
- Schmittenhöhe Gondola
Unlimited use of all operating cable cars and chairlifts on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See (Family & Panorama Mountain).
- Schmittenhöhebahn / trassXpress / zellamseeXpress: May to November 2026
- Sonnenalm Gondola / Sonnkogel chairlift: May to November 2026
- CityXpress / AreitXpress: June to September 2026
Regular price for ascent and descent: € 45,00
As our guest with the "Zell am See - Karpun Card": Entrance fee and public transport included in your hotel rate!
Cable cars on the Kitzsteinhorn
- Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun
Unlimited use of all operating cable cars (except the 3K K-onnection) up to the Alpincenter at 2,450 m. The Gipfelbahn and Gletscherjet 3+4 (ascent from Alpincenter) are only included from the 2nd day of your stay between July 15th and September 15th – otherwise unlimited. The use of the glacier ski lifts is not included. All lifts operate year round.
Regular price for ascent and descent: € 59,00
As our guest with the "Zell am See - Karpun Card": Entrance fee and public transport included in your hotel rate!
Cable car onto the Maiskogel
- Hiking area Maiskogel
Unlimited use of the Maiskogel Gondola in Kaprun. The Maiskogel is the family mountain of the region – a perfect starting point for walks and hikes with magnificent views of Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn. Open from May to October.
Regular price for ascent and descent: € 31,50
As our guest with the "Zell am See - Karpun Card": FREE!
Cruise and ferry on lake Zell
- Cruise on lake Zell
Unlimited use of the ferry between Zell am See and Thumersbach.
Operating season: May 23rd to September 13th 2026
Round trip cruise MS Schmittenhöhe: One use per day (July 15th – Sept 15th), otherwise unlimited. Note: between July 15th and Sept 15th only included from the 2nd day of your stay.
Operating season: May 1st to Nobember 1st 2026.
Regular rate for roundtrip: € 24,00
As our guest with the "Zell am See - Karpun Card": Included in your hotel rate!
Regular rate for ferry: € 10,90
As our guest with the "Zell am See - Karpun Card": Included in your hotel rate!
High Alpine Reservoirs in Kaprun
- High Alpine Reservoirs in Kaprun
Unlimited ascent and descent to the High Alpine Reservoirs in Kaprun (transfer buses and Lärchwand inclined lift). Experience the harmonious interaction of nature and technology at the dams "Mooserboden" and "Wasserfallboden". Also the starting point of magnificent alpine walks.
Between July 15th and Sept 15th only included from the 2nd day of your stay.
Open: May 22nd to October 11th, 2026 (daily 8:10 am–4:45 pm; July/August until 5:00 pm)
Regular rate ascent and decent: € 38,00
As our guest with the "Zell am See - Karpun Card": Entrance fee and public transport included in your hotel rate!
Lidos around lake Zell in Zell am See
- Lidos in Zell am See.
Unlimited entrance to the lidos in Zell am See. Cool off in one of Europe's cleanest lakes with drinking water quality! Water temperatures reach up to 23°C!Lidos are easily reachable by free public transport or the lake ferry.Open: mid-May to mid-September, daily 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Regular entrance fee: € 10,80
As our guest with the "Zell am See - Karpun Card": Entrance fee and public transport included in your hotel rate!
Museum of Local History Vogtturm in Zell am See
- Museum of Local History Vogtturm, Zell am See
Unlimited admission to the Vogtturm City Museum in Zell am See. The Vogt Tower, also known as the Kastner Tower, is not only one of the landmarks of Zell am See but also a historical museum. Spread across four floors, it houses an extensive collection of local and regional cultural treasures.
Opening hours:
May 13 to October 31, 2026: Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
July 1 to August 31, 2026: Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Regular price: € 10,00
As our guest with the “Zell am See - Kaprun Card”: Admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Nationalpark Museum in Mittersill
- Nationalpark museum in Mittersill
Unlimited entrance to the Nationalpark museum in Mittersill. The exhibition NationalparkWorlds in Mittersill presents you the fabulous world of the Hohe Tauern mountain range. On your tour you will wander through eight rooms which display fascinating scientific highlights including the evolution of the Alps, the flight of the majestic eagle as well as amazing details of the glacier world. Besides a traditional exhibition on animals, plants and rocks there are special presentations such as a walk-in marmot, a 3D Tauern cinema and a video flight over the national park.
Open year round from 9 am to 5 pm
Regular rate: € 15,00
As our guest with the "Zell am See - Karpun Card": Entrance fee and public transport included in your hotel rate!
Sigmund Thun Gorge, Kaprun
- Sigmund Thun Gorge in Kaprun
Unlimited admission to the Sigmund Thun Gorge in Kaprun. A 320-meter-long path leads through this impressive gorge via bridges and walkways.
Open from May to October 2026 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Regular price: € 8,50
As our guest with the “Zell am See - Kaprun Card”: Entrance and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Vorderkaserklamm Gorge, St. Martin
- Vorderkaserklamm Gorge in St. Martin
Unlimited admission to the Vorderkaserklamm gorge near St. Martin. The gorge is 400 m long, 80 m deep, and features 51 footbridges and 35 staircases with a total of 373 steps.
Hours: May–October, daily 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (July/Aug. until 6:00 pm).
Regular price: € 8,50
As our guest with the “Zell am See - Kaprun Card”: Admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Seisenbergklamm Gorge, Weissbach
- Seisenbergklamm Gorge at Weissbach
Unlimited admission to the Seisenbergklamm gorge near Weißbach. In 1831, woodcutters built a logging trail through the 600-meter-long gorge. Today, visitors can explore this impressive natural monument along well-maintained boardwalks in about an hour.
Opening hours:
May through October 2026: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Regular price: € 9,00
As our guest with the “Zell am See – Kaprun Card”: Admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Kitzlochklamm Gorge, Taxenbach
- Kitzlochklamm Gorge, Taxenbach
Unlimited access to the Kitzlochklamm gorge. Footbridges and tunnels, some dating back to the 16th century, make the gorge accessible to hikers and strollers.
Opening hours:
Early May through late September 2026: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Early October through October 26, 2026: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Regular price: € 11,00
As our guest with the “Zell am See - Kaprun Card”: Admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Show Mine, Leogang
- Show Mine Leogang
Unlimited admission to the Leogang Show Mine. With the Zell am See-Kaprun Card, you can follow in the footsteps of medieval miners at the oldest mine in the Salzburg region.
Opening hours:
From May through the end of October 2026. Visits are by guided tour only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays!
May, June, September, October: Guided tours at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm
July, August: Guided tours continuously between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
Regular price: € 18,00
As our guest with the “Zell am See - Kaprun Card”: Admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Mining Museum, Leogang
- Mining Museum in Leogang
Unlimited admission to the Mining and Gothic Museum in Leogang. The museum showcases the history of the 500-year-old mining region around Leogang. It also features a collection of Gothic mining saints and panel paintings of European significance, as well as furniture art, stained glass, and medieval crafts.
Opening hours:
May 16 to October 31, 2026: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed on Mondays!
Regular price: € 10,00
As our guest with the “Zell am See - Kaprun Card”: Admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Museum of Local History at Schloss Ritzen, Saalfelden
- Museum of local history at castle Schloss Ritzen
Unlimited admission to the Pinzgau Regional Museum at Ritzen Castle in Saalfelden. Spread across four floors, the exhibits range from votive tablets and displays of rural domestic culture and traditions to artifacts from archaeology, geology, and mineralogy. Visitors can also marvel at Austria’s largest nativity scene exhibition.
Opening hours:
May, October 2026: Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
June, July, August, September 2026: Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Last admission at 4:00 pm!
Regular price: € 7,50
As our guest with the “Zell am See - Kaprun Card”: Admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Reduced attractions:
Waterfalls in Krimml
- Waterfalls in Krimml
The Krimml Waterfalls are the highest waterfalls in Europe and the fifth highest in the world.
Open from mid-April to the end of October 2026.
Regular price: € 9,00
As our guest with the “Zell am See - Kaprun Card”: Reduced admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Wildlife Park Ferleiten
- Wildlifepark Ferleiten
Discounted admission to the approximately 15,000 m² wildlife park, home to over 200 animals native to the Alps. The park is located at the starting point of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and at the entrance to the Käfertal—a beautiful, unspoiled high valley offering countless hiking opportunities.
Open from early May to early November 2026, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Regular price: € 15,00
As our guest with the “Zell am See – Kaprun Card”: Reduced admission and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
Vötter’s Vehicle Museum, Kaprun
- Vötter’s Vehicle Museum, Kaprun
Discounted admission to Vötter's Car Museum in Kaprun. Surrounded by vehicles from the 1950s and 1970s, a sense of nostalgia sets in. More than 150 vehicles are on display across approximately 1,000 square meters of exhibition space.
Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
July and August: daily from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Regular price: € 12,00
As our guest with the “Zell am See – Kaprun Card”: 50% discount and public transportation included in the hotel rate!
