Tour Location
Schmittenstraße 47, 5700 Zell am See, Austria
Hotel Waldhof, Zell am See
- Ski-in
- 5 minutes' walk to the City Xpress gondola
- 1 minute's walk to the ski bus stop
- 10 minutes' walk to the resort centre
- Ski right back to the hotel.
- Relax in the pools, hot tubs and saunas.
- Two play areas with après fun for tots to teens
Gentle slopes and excellent ski schools make Zell a favourite for families and first-timers. On the mountain, there’s a mix of pretty, tree-lined trails and wide-open pistes where you can take in views of the lake. There are some great kids’ ski areas dotted around, and intermediates and advanced skiers have the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, not to mention runs in the linked Ski Circus area to play with.
The town has a picture-postcard feel. Frescoed buildings line the cobbled main square, and a waterfront promenade looks out across the lake to the Hohe Tauern mountains beyond. The old centre is filled with shops and cafés, as well as some excellent bars – from après hotspots with packed-out dancefloors to cosy pubs where you can catch up over a quiet drink. There’s a great range of accommodation too, and whether you choose a high-end hotel or a little, family-run place, you can expect a friendly welcome and personal service.
For some more off-slope fun, whizz down the alpine coaster in neighbouring Kaprun or cheer on the local ice hockey team at the rink. Or for something a bit more laid-back, enjoy an afternoon tea at the Grand Hotel or challenge your mates to a pub quiz at Frenkie's.
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Accommodation
The Waldhof hits the mark when it comes to facilities. First up is a relaxing wellness area, where you can swim, soak in a hot tub or stretch out in a sauna. Next, you've got two separate play areas for the kids. For the tots, there's one with a ball pit and climbing tower, while older ones and teens have a room with computer consoles. And sticking with the games theme, there's also another room with classics like table football and pool.
As for looks, the whole place has an alpine-meets-modern feel, with lots of light tones and plenty of natural wood. There's a mix of rooms for up to five people, which are split between the main building and a separate annexe – and as an extra perk, each one comes with a balcony too.
Moving on to food, there's a hot and cold buffet spread to set you up for the slopes. Then when you're done for the day, you can tuck into a tasty afternoon snack, before rounding things off with a 4-course evening meal that's filled with local flavours.
ROOMS
All rooms are non-smoking and have a cable TV and free WiFi.
Small twin room with balcony (approx. 20m²) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private shower, WC and balcony.
Twin room with balcony (approx. 20m²) - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.
Family room with balcony (approx. 25m²) - sleeps 2-4 (max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, extra double sofa bed when booked for three or four, private bath with shower, WC and balcony.
Annexe junior suite with partition and balcony (approx. 42m²) - sleeps 2-5 (max 4 adults or 4 adults and 1 child up to 14 years): Austrian twin beds, bunk beds for two people, extra single sofa bed when booked for five, private shower, WC and balcony.
Single room with balcony - sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower, WC and balcony.
Please note: The annexe is 20m from the main building and is connected by an underground passage.
Austrian twin beds: One large bed frame containing two single mattresses, each with their own bedding.
FACILITIES
- free WiFi
- bar and lounge
- weekly music and dance evening
- indoor pool, heated outdoor pool, two hot tubs, saunas, infrared cabin, steam room and fitness room
- games room with pool, table football and table tennis
- children's playroom with toys
- games room with computer consoles
- 80 rooms
- lift to all floors