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Resort Height: 580m

"A huge, well-connected ski area covered on the one lift pass suited to all levels of ability, particularly intermediates. A great place from which to explore the stunning Zillertal valley ski areas."

Zell am Ziller is a picturesque market town situated in the heart of the stunning Zillertal Valley. The Achterbahn gondola provides direct access from the town to a large ski area known as Zillertal Arena; a 160km network of runs encompassing five ski areas all interconnected by a modern lift system, bus and train service, free to Zillertal Super Pass holders. This beautiful ski area offers a great variety of terrain for all abilities but especially intermediates who will enjoy the huge choice of long cruisy blues and well-groomed reds. Zell town centre has a charming, Tyrolean atmosphere and offers a range of restaurants, cafés and shops. There are a few après-ski bars plus a nightclub but it’s not as lively in the evening as its neighbour, Mayrhofen. There’s a good choice of off-slope activities as well, including the Freizeitpark centre offering a swimming pool, ice skating, ice curling, bowling, and just a few kilometres outside the centre, a 7km tobogann run, floodlit at night.

The Zillertal Super Ski Pass - The Zillertal Super Ski lift pass is valid for 176 ski lifts and gondolas giving access to more than 625km of pistes which encompass all the resorts in the Zillertal Arena (i.e. Zell am Ziller, Gerlos, Konigsleiten, Gerlosplatte, Hochkrimml, plus Mayrhofen and the Hintertux glacier.) The lift pass also entitles visitors free use of a regular ski bus service, public bus service and the Zillertal steam railway which runs between Mayrhofen and Jenbach.

Apres Ski
Many of the mountain bars start off the après-ski early in the afternoon. Back in the town centre, there are a good choice of restaurants and cafés plus a handful of bars and one nightclub, but this is not the liveliest of resorts in the evening. For a bigger night out, Mayrhofen is only a 10 minute taxi ride away.

Children
Zell am Ziller welcomes families with children and provides a dedicated crèche and ski kindergarten situated at the top of the Achterbahn gondola next to the main nursery slopes. Run by the ski school, the skiing kindergarten provides specially trained instructors to encourage children aged 4 to 7 years to have fun on the slopes as well as teaching them basic techniques. The ski school also operates the crèche for non-skiing children aged 11/2 to 3 years (children must be out of nappies). Sessions run 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm – lunch and lunch time supervision is available.

The ski school also organises a weekly programme of activities including games, toboganning and treasure hunts.

Beginners
There is an excellent beginner’s area above Zell am Ziller, accessed via the Achterbahn I & II gondolas. The wide gentle runs in this area provide the ideal environment for beginners and the ski school offers excellent tuition to first timers.

Intermediate
This is a fantastic area for intermediates. The ski area is vast and easily covered by an efficient lift system. There is a good choice of blues and the number of red runs endless. Whether it’s exploring the reds around Zell or heading to Gerlos for longer, gentler runs, intermediates are bound to be impressed with the Zillertal Arena.

Advanced
There are a few black runs to challenge advanced skiers and boarders and plenty of mileage to cover. Best of all is the great off-piste powder opportunities, most of which are easily accessible from the lift stations.

Snowboarding
There is a half-pipe and fun park in Konigsleiten and in Mayrhofen, a world class half-pipe and fun park sponsored by Burton. The off-piste opportunities also make this a great freeriding destination. Dedicated snowboard tuition is also offered for beginners and improvers.

Resort Statistics

• Highest Lift: 2500m
• Km of Piste: 160km
• Longest Run: n/a
• Cross Country Trails: 51km
• Beginner Slopes: n/a
• Intermediate Slopes: n/a
• Advanced Slopes: n/a
• Mtn Restaurants: 32
• Lifts: 58
• Pass Photo Required: n/a

Ski/Board Suitability Guide

Suitable for families:	[Yes]
Suitable for beginners:	[5]
Suitable for intermediate skiers:	[5]
Suitable for advanced skiers:	[4]
Suitable for boarders skiers:	[4]

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Accommodation in Zell am ziller

• Brau - 4 star,

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