Tourism to Zell am See, Austria

Contents

• 1 Zell am See
• 2 Tourist areas in Zell am See
• 3 things to do in Zell am See
• 4 references

Zell am See

The city of Zell am See occupies a distinguished geographical location in Austria, due to its presence between the lake and the national park, and its privileged location has helped to attract huge numbers of tourists to it from different parts of the world , in addition to the ancient history of the city, which dates back to the Middle Ages, and tourism flourishes in Zell am See throughout the year In the summer, it receives nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts, and in the winter it receives snowboarding enthusiasts. ^[1]

Tourist areas in Zell am See

Here are some of the attractions in Zell am See: ^[2]

• Kastner Turm Tower: It is considered the oldest historical building in the region. Its construction dates back to the twelfth century AD. It currently contains the Historical Museum and Archives Office. The building consists of four floors containing more than 2,500 items belonging to the local heritage of traditional clothing, handicrafts and pieces of furniture. A project is currently underway to develop the tower and its surroundings.
• Grossglockner Road: Locals and tourists resort to this road in the summer to enjoy the picturesque nature and the vast green areas that surround it on both sides. It is the first destination for lovers of tranquility and adventure seekers, and this road leads to the highest mountain peak in Austria.
• High mountain reservoirs: These reservoirs are located in the high mountains of the Tauern at an altitude of up to two thousand meters above sea level. These natural water reservoirs appear in the form of two huge lakes surrounded by a group of green hills. The visitor can also learn about the history and geography of the region by visiting the museum located there. .
• Lake Zell am See: There is a pedestrian path around the lake, and visitors can take advantage of this road to get to know the city and visit most of the places in it, and they can also explore the lake closely; By renting one of the boats located on its banks and enjoying a calm cruise in the waters of the lake.

Things to do in Zell am See

Things to do in Zell am See: ^[3]

• Water sports: There are many water sports that can be practiced in the waters of the lake during the summer, including swimming, boating, boating, kayaking, snorkeling and water skiing, and this is helped by the warm water temperature of the lake, which settles at 21 degrees Celsius most of the seasons of the year.
• Walking: More than 80 mountain trails are available in Zell am See, all dedicated to hiking, and hiking enthusiasts can follow many of the paved paths and sub-roads, and explore the picturesque nature of the city closely.
• Skiing: Snow often covers most of the Zell am See heights in the winter, which makes it suitable for snow skiing, especially at the high peaks of the existing glacier, which reaches a height of 3 thousand centimeters with the accumulation of snow on it.

the reviewer

1. ↑ “vienna” , www.aboutvienna.org , Retrieved 9-8-2018. Edited.
2. ↑ “Introducing Zell am See-Kaprun” , www.austria.info , Retrieved 9-8-2018. Edited.
3. ↑ “ACTIVITIES ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN”, www.zellamsee-kaprun.com, Retrieved 9-8-2018. Edited.