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, making for a beautifully picturesque setting.
This lively town is ideal for students, as it's traffic-free centre 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.
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
- 24 beginner trails
- 63 trails in total
- Wide sweeping ski runs
- Year-round skiing provided by the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier
- 138km of piste
- Modern 8-seater lifts with heated seats in weather-protected hub
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
Facts
- 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
- Blue runs: 7
- Red runs: 63
- Black runs: 7
Beginners can enjoy top-of-the-mountain skiing - returning by gondola, gentle and open nursery slopes in the village as well as the Areitalm and the mid station of the Zellerbergbahn.
Intermediates will cover lots of ground on challenging runs and will appreciate the efficient interlinking lift system.
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
- Swimming: Zell am See
- Ice skating: Zell am See
- Austrian bowling: Kaprun
- Shops/Cafés: Zell am See and Kaprun
- Llama walking: Kaprun
- Ice hockey match (to watch): Zell am See
- Pizza night: Zell am See / Kaprun
- Ski show: Kaprun
- Thermal baths: Kaprun
- Discos: Zell am See
- Mountain coaster: Kaprun
We include a programme of free in-house evening entertainment at each of our hotels and centres in this area.
Transport
By coach: Departs Friday from school. Journey time from Calais - 16 hours.
Coach
By air: Flights to Munich. Coach transfer to resort - 3 hours.
Flight
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Dedicated NST expert from day one
- Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
- Same-day quotes
- Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
- Straightforward planning - we handle the details
- Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
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Whilst you're away
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- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists
- 24/7 helpline and support
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Free educational resources
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
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