Zell am See > Zell am See Experience

Advantages: Plenty of bars & restauarants
Disadvantages: Not guarenteed snow

...returned from a week in Zell Am See. (March 2007) Unfortunately there was not enough snow for us to ski in the resort all week. However, the nearby glacier resort of Kaprun is only 25 minutes away by bus and the lift pass covers both areas. Plenty of bars and restaurants and not all overun with tourists. If you're prepared to explore and try a few out, you can find some real gems. Good looking town so make sure you take your camera. COSTS March ... Read review

Advantages: beautiful
Disadvantages: range limited

Austria is new to me and my wife and I tried this resort for the first time last year and we were captivated, by the charm, atmosphere and beauty of the place. The skiing is only Ok but for a week and with one expert and one beginner it provided us with everything we needed. The pistes are picturesque and of long length. The snow was fabulous. The moutain facilities were fantastic and a hell of a lot cheaper than France or Switzerland. All in all ... Read review

Advantages: large area of superb snow
Disadvantages: To get to the private houses near the lifts you will need snowchains

130 km of piste, highest peak at 3000m, if you include the Kaprun area, therefore guaranteed snow, 40 km of artificial snow if needed. Skiing into the valley, superb bus connections, superb private accommodation near the lifts. Simply wonderful. The runs are very varied, ideal for beginners and experts, ideal for family. No queues at lifts, mostly chair lifts. We stayed at a private house to which we could ski at the end of the day and it was only ... Read review