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Salzburgo · Austria
Lake, Kitzsteinhorn, Grossglockner road, Krimml and Gastein valley in an alpine destination.
In the photo: Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Zell am See brings together lake and mountain from a base with a railway station. Kaprun adds the Kitzsteinhorn and a gorge with walkways. Bad Gastein shows a different valley, with a waterfall running through the town and access to the Stubnerkogel.
The Hohe Tauern are accessed via distinct approaches, not as a single park with one entrance. the Grossglockner road and the Krimml waterfalls require dedicated day trips. Mountain distances and stops make these routes slower than a point-to-point connection between towns on the map.
Summer, from June to September, usually expands hiking and panoramic services; December to March focuses on winter sports. Snow, road openings and visibility need to be checked, without assuming all mountains behave the same way.
This destination brings together 3 cities: Zell am See, Kaprun, Bad Gastein.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Contornos: BEV, via geoBoundaries (CC BY-SA 2.0). Adaptação do Cidade Turismo.
✈ Flughafen Salzburg (SZG), in Salzburgo · 80 km to Zell am See
Zell am See and Bad Gastein have stations on different corridors, with regional connections. Kaprun is reached by bus. Confirm before booking.
Suggested arrival point: Zell am See
Zell am See has its town center beside the Zeller See and access to the Schmittenhöhe. The town serves as a base for the Grossglockner road and for the Krimml waterfalls on separate outings. The train station near the lakeshore makes arrival and the start of excursions easy.
Kaprun lies in the valley south of Zell am See, with access to the Kitzsteinhorn and the Sigmund-Thun-Klamm gorge. The village allows you to split a day at altitude from a walk near the water. Mountain services require checking the season, the circuit and the schedule.
Bad Gastein is spread over slopes around the Gasteiner Wasserfall. The waterfall runs through the centre, while the railway station provides access to the Stubnerkogel. The visit combines urban walks with a panoramic ascent, in a valley distinct from Zell am See's lake.
The local experience
The Bad Gastein waterfall runs through the town centre in a sequence of drops. Bridges and paths allow viewing the water beside the hillside buildings.
The Kitzsteinhorn is the high mountain associated with Kaprun. The cable car system reaches stations with platforms and interpretation areas for the alpine landscape.
The Zeller See stretches alongside the center of Zell am See. lakeside paths reveal the lower town and the mountains that close the horizon.
The Schmittenhöhe rises above Zell am See. mountain transports connect the valley to viewpoints and trails with views over the lake and the Alps.
The Sigmund-Thun-Klamm is a gorge near Kaprun, traversed by walkways over the water. The path follows rock walls and changes in the river's course.
The Stubnerkogel is a mountain accessed by cable car in Bad Gastein. Panoramic platforms and a suspension bridge make up the high-level experience.
The Grossglockner alpine road crosses the Hohe Tauern landscape between the Fusch side and Carinthia. Turns and viewpoints accompany the climb above the valley.
The Krimml waterfalls descend in several tiers on the edge of the Hohe Tauern. A visitor path follows the slope with observation points at different heights.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
June to September usually favors the lake, waterfalls and alpine road. May and October have variable offerings; December to March concentrate winter activities depending on conditions.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Six to eight days for the three centers and regional excursions, with flexibility for the weather.
Zell am See brings lake and train close together. Kaprun favors the Kitzsteinhorn; Bad Gastein warrants an overnight to explore its valley without relying on a long detour.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Six to eight days for the three centers and regional excursions, with flexibility for the weather.
June to September usually favors the lake, waterfalls and alpine road. May and October offer variable options; December to March concentrate winter activities depending on conditions.
Zell am See covers part of the program, but staying overnight in Bad Gastein reduces connections to the other valley. Choose your base according to priority excursions.
