School Ski Trips to Zell am See & Kaprun
Zell am See & Kaprun are ideal destinations for a school ski trip for students of all ages. Zell is central to the Europa Sport Region, which is one of the most popular resorts in Austria. The lively town of Zell am See is positioned on the edge of Lake Zell, with a backdrop of majestic Schmittenhöhe Mountain, creating a beautifully picturesque setting.
The traffic-free town centre of Zell am See offers a charming atmosphere, with narrow cobbled streets and beautiful buildings. The stunning diversity of Zell am See-Kaprun makes this a popular destination for all winter sports enthusiasts.
The resort of Kaprun is a modern village with a lively atmosphere and access to year-round skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier.
Booking a school ski trip to Zell am See & Kaprun
Zell am See & Kaprun is home to SalzburgerLand's highest chairlift which reaches heights between 2,530m and 2,775m. This is an ideal trip destination for school students as there is a large variety of beginner trails to build confidence on. Booking a school ski trip to Zell am See & Kaprun is ideal for a number of reasons:
- Gentle nursery slopes. The resort offers a wide range of gentle nursery slopes and 24 beginner trails, enabling students of all ages to build confidence. Once they've found their feet, there are wide, sweeping ski runs to progress on with 63 trails in total.
- The resort is home to the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, which provides reliable, year-round skiing and a breathtaking high-alpine experience at over 3,000m.
- The resort offers 138km of pistes.
- It also boasts modern, high-speed, 8-seater lifts with heated seats in a weather-protected hub, ensuring minimal queuing and maximum time on the slopes.
Zell am See-Kaprun and Saalbach will be under one lift pass, meaning you have the opportunity to ski two fantastic Austrian resorts during your trip!
Prices start from £1349pp
Price includes
- Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your trip
- Channel crossing
- 6 nights' full board accommodation including evening meal on last day
- 6-day ski equipment hire including helmets
- 6-day lift pass
- Ski school lessons 4 hrs instruction per day for 6 days, 1 to 12 ratio
- Services of an NST Ski Rep
- 'In-house’ evening entertainment programme
- Après ski pre-booking service
- 1 in 8 free place ratio
- Group travel winter sports insurance
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Zell am See & Kaprun details
Beginner students can enjoy top-of-the-mountain skiing - returning by gondola, along with gentle and open nursery slopes in the village, the Areitalm, and the mid station of the Zellerbergbahn.
Students who are intermediates will cover lots of ground on challenging runs and will appreciate the efficient interlinking lift system.
- Inclusive lift pass: day Europa pass - covers all lifts in Zell am See and Kaprun (including the Kitzsteinhorn glacier) and Saalbach-Hinterglemm
- Lifts to: 3029m
- Total number of lifts: 56
- Marked pistes: 130km
- Longest run: 6.5km
- Ski bus included: Yes
- Lift pass photo required: No
- Snow cannon coverage: 100%
Ski Runs Zell am See & Kaprun
- Blue runs: 7
- Red runs: 63
- Black runs: 7
Popular accommodation options in Zell am See & Kaprun
JUFA Kaprun Hotel
A large, spacious hostel centrally located on a quiet road in the centre of Kaprun and takes approximately 160 guests.
Club Kitzsteinhorn
This very large youth hostel Club Kitzsteinhorn has been family-run for more than 30 years. Fantastic facilities for youth groups with welcoming staff and lots of activities for the students. The layout of the ‘Club’ allows each group to be accommodated on the same corridor, with staff rooms on hand (this does depend on the split of the group).
JUFA Kaprun Hotel
A large, spacious hostel centrally located on a quiet road in the centre of Kaprun and takes approximately 160 guests.
Club Kitzsteinhorn
This very large youth hostel Club Kitzsteinhorn has been family-run for more than 30 years. Fantastic facilities for youth groups with welcoming staff and lots of activities for the students. The layout of the ‘Club’ allows each group to be accommodated on the same corridor, with staff rooms on hand (this does depend on the split of the group).
Après-ski and evening activities at Zell am See & Kaprun
A ski trip for students to Zell am See & Kaprun is just as exciting off the slopes as it is on, with a range of activities to keep everyone entertained.
Activities in Zell am See
- Ice skating and ice hockey: The indoor sports hall in Zell am See has a large ice rink where your group can enjoy some ice skating or watch a thrilling local ice hockey match.
- Swimming: The resort features a modern leisure centre with an indoor swimming pool, slides, and fun water features.
Activities in Kaprun
- Thermal baths: Relax and unwind at the Tauern Spa, a modern thermal complex with indoor and outdoor pools, perfect for soothing tired muscles.
- Mountain coaster: For an adrenaline-filled experience, your students can ride the Maisi Flitzer, a year-round alpine coaster with twists and turns.
- Austrian bowling: Try your hand at the local version of bowling, which is a popular evening activity.
- Ski show: Watch a spectacular ski show with professional skiers, stunning stunts, and fireworks.
- Llama walking: For a unique and memorable experience, take your group on a peaceful llama walk through the stunning winter landscape.
- Pizza night: Enjoy a classic pizza night out at one of the many pizzerias in the town.
We include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels and centres in this area.
Transport
Travel by coach: Departs Friday from school. Journey time from Calais - approx 16 hours.
Coach
Travel by air: Flights to Munich, with a transfer to resort - approx 3 hours.
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