natural wonder
Sigmund Thun Klamm
A wooden walkway threads a mossy gorge below the Kaprun reservoirs, a short and easy stop off the Zell am See road.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Zell am See
State of Salzburg, Austria · Europe
About Zell am See
Zell am See works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, 8km from Sigmund Thun Klamm.
Zell am See is in State of Salzburg, Austria, with about 7,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, about 5 km away.
Zell am See is the administrative capital of the Zell am See District in the Austrian state of Salzburg. Located in the Kitzbühel Alps, the town is an important tourist destination due to its ski resorts and shoreline on Lake Zell. While Zell am See has been a favoured winter and summer resort for the EuropeanRead more
aristocracy since the 19th century, it is known as a hub of the international jet set today. Today, Zell am See is an internationally renowned holiday destination and one of the most important summer and winter sports resorts in Austria and an important transport hub in the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Zell am See?
Within an hour or so of Zell am See: Sigmund Thun Klamm (8 km), Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs (13 km), Edelweissspitze (22 km), Felbertauern Road (26 km).
Are there any good drives near Zell am See?
The nearest famous roads are Felbertauern Road, Grossglockner High Alpine Road and Rossfeld Panoramastrasse.
Where is Zell am See?
Zell am See is in State of Salzburg, Austria, about 5 km from Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,619
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- State of Salzburg
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.3231, 12.7984
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Zell am See
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs
Two dammed lakes high above Kaprun, reached by bus and inclined lift rather than by car, ringed by the Hohe Tauern peaks.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Edelweissspitze
The highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
22 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Felbertauern Road
A year-round toll road with a summit tunnel through the Hohe Tauern, the reliable winter alternative when the Grossglockner is shut.
26 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Berchtesgaden National Park
Germany's only Alpine national park, surrounding the pristine Königssee and the dramatic Watzmann massif.
27 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Hohe Tauern National Park
The largest national park in the Alps, encompassing the Grossglockner peak, Pasterze glacier, and over 300 mountains above 3,000 metres.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Austria's toll-road showpiece: 36 bends to 2,504m at the Hochtor, with the Franz-Josefs-Hohe spur facing the glacier.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Grossglockner Summit Cafe
The cafe at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint on Austria's most famous alpine road, overlooking the Pasterze glacier at 2,369 metres.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Zell am See
- Right hereKaprun High Mountain ReservoirsTwo dammed lakes high above Kaprun, reached by bus and inclined lift rather than by car, ringed by the Hohe Tauern peaks.
- 22 kmEdelweissspitzeThe highest viewpoint on the Grossglockner road, a 360-degree panorama over 30 peaks above 3000m.
- 26 kmFelbertauern RoadA year-round toll road with a summit tunnel through the Hohe Tauern, the reliable winter alternative when the Grossglockner is shut.
- 27 kmGrossglockner High Alpine RoadAustria's toll-road showpiece: 36 bends to 2,504m at the Hochtor, with the Franz-Josefs-Hohe spur facing the glacier.
- 28 kmGrossglockner High Alpine Road ViewpointAustria's most famous scenic drive, culminating at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Hohe viewpoint facing the Pasterze Glacier and Grossglockner peak.
- 37 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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