Swimming in crystal clear water
Do you long to cool down on midsummer days? There are three beaches to choose from on your beach holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun: They are spread around Lake Zell and offer a variety of highlights for families, sun worshipers, those seeking peace and quiet and everyone who is looking for an extra dose of action in the water. With a water temperature of up to 23 degrees in summer and optimal water quality, Lake Zell is the absolute favorite place for locals and guests in Zell am See-Kaprun in the spring and summer months.
Zell am See-Kaprun – Water is life and experience: Due to its location between glaciers and three-thousanders, Zell am See-Kaprun is blessed with cool water. Mountain streams and rushing waterfalls, reservoirs at the top and Lake Zell in the valley make the region a dream destination for everyone who loves mountains and water - be it swimming, sailing, or boating.
WATER PARADISE ZELLER LAKE
Just jump into the cool water and start swimming: This is the easiest way to enjoy Lake Zell with its excellent water quality in summer. After all, there are numerous beaches, sunbathing areas and beach cafés all around. Of course, the 3,8 kilometer long and up to 1,5 kilometer wide lake is ideal for sailing, water skiing, surfing and kite surfing. Stand-up paddlers have also discovered it as a playground, and even yoga lessons on the stand-up paddling board can be found in the diverse summer weekly program.
Guests can travel on Lake Zell very peacefully by boat, as only rowing, pedal and electric boats are available for rent. If you prefer to be sailed across the lake by an experienced captain, you can take a leisurely panoramic tour from the end of May to the beginning of November on the excursion boat MS Schmittenhöhe or on the nostalgic steamer Libelle from 1947. Things get really romantic on the evening tours in July and August with music and great views of the surrounding mountains.
Of course, there are also celebrations on the shores of Lake Zell in summer: During the “Zeller Seezauber”, a fascinating light and laser show, colorfully illuminated water fountains dance over the lake to changing music on three evenings a week from May 14th to October 15th – a magical spectacle for the eyes and ears. Admission is free. In addition to the evening shows, daytime shows with music and water will take place every day from May 14th between 13:00 p.m. and 18:00 p.m. (on the hour).
Thumersbach lido
The Thumersbach lido on the eastern shore of Lake Zell is the first (bathing) address for sun worshipers: Here you can enjoy the sun for the longest time! In addition to lake access, the lido offers a heated pool, a toddler pool, trampoline and an on-site water ski school.
If you can't get enough of sunbathing, the Thumersbach lido is the right choice for you, because here you can enjoy the sun for the longest time. The necessary cooling is provided by Lake Zell, which is one of the purest bathing lakes in Europe.
Haus Gabi beach resort
In summer, Haus Gabi - Strandbad Erlberg on the southern shore of Lake Zell becomes a meeting place for sun-seekers and summer lovers: then relaxed rhythms sound from the speakers, the sun's rays dance on the water and your bathing spot is reserved for you!
Relaxed sunbathing on one of the clearest lakes in Europe is what Haus Gabi - Strandbad Erlberg on the quiet southern shore of Lake Zell invites you to do. In this beach resort you can enjoy your day on holiday – guarded by the majestic mountain peaks. Here you can rent a pedal boat or compete with your friends at beach volleyball or table tennis.
Zell am See beach
The most beautiful place on a hot summer day? Of course in and around the water of Lake Zell. For families and everyone who doesn't want to miss out on some action during their day at the beach, the Zell am See lido is just right: there is a slide, diving tower, mini golf course, trampoline and much more.
Lake Zell is nestled between mountain ranges like a pearl and glitters particularly seductively on hot summer days. Get into the water, it says! The Zell am See lido is a paradise for swimming. Families will find a lot of action here: In addition to the giant slide, there is a toddler pool, a diving tower, a mini golf course, a swimming raft and a trampoline.
