Zell am See

Language

German

Currency

Euro

Best travel time

Austria has a temperate continental climate. Summers last from early June to mid-September and can be hot in some years and rainy in others. Day-time temperatures in July and August are around 25° C (77° F), but can often reach 35° C (95° F). Winters are cold in the lowlands and very harsh in the Alpine region with temperatures often dropping below -10° C (14° F). Winters last from December to March (longer at higher altitudes). In the Alpine region large temperature fluctuations occur all year round and nights are chilly even in high summer. The northern Alps are generally a lot wetter than the rest of the country. The South East (Styria and Carinthia) is dry and sunny. The area around Vienna often experiences strong easterly winds.   

Visa requirements

Austria is a member of the Schengen Agreement. For EU and EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) citizens, an officially approved ID card (or a passport) is sufficient for entry. In no case will they need a visa for a stay of any length. Others will generally need a passport for entry.  More Information: wikitravel.org/en/Austria#Get_in and www.austria.org/  

Vaccinations

Is recommended for outdoor activities regarding  tick borne encephalitis.

Communication

Good in urban areas, varies in the alps and rural areas.

By bus

For rail passengers the journey ends in the very heart of Zell am See-Kaprun. A taxi or rented car will be waiting for you as soon as you get off the train. But the distance from the train station to the hotels and restaurants of the region can be covered easily on foot in a few minutes, too.

By plane

For the visitors of Zell am See-Kaprun, Salzburg's airport 'W.A. Mozart' is within comfortable reach. There are a mere 80 kilometres between the airport tarmac and the ski pistes. Guests can choose the shuttle service or a taxi to get from the Alpine metropolis to the holiday region.