Austria Schmittenhöhe / Ski ALPIN CARD ski area

Zell am See Opening Dates 2026/27

Zell am See opens on 4 December 2026 and closes on 4 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.

A breathtaking winter view of snow-capped Alps and serene Lake Zell in Zell am See, Austria.

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Pre-seasonOpens in 37 days · Official season page

2026/27 season

Opens
4 December 2026
Closes
4 April 2027

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Season by season

Season dates for Zell am See
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2026/274 December 20264 April 2027-Verified

Early and late season

  • Snowmaking helps the resort open early and stay open late in the season.

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Opening dates for every resort we cover, 2026/27

Zell am See opens 32nd of 44 resorts with 2026/27 dates.

Frequently asked questions

When does Zell am See open for 2026/27?

4 December 2026.

When does Zell am See close?

4 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.

How long is the season in Zell am See?

121 days between the scheduled opening and closing dates.

How far is Zell am See from Salzburg airport?

Salzburg is about 88 minutes by road from Zell am See (54.5 km).

How high is Zell am See?

The highest lift-served point is 2,000 m, with the village at 770 m, a vertical of 1,240 m.

How many km of pistes does Zell am See have?

Zell am See has 77 km of marked pistes across 65 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.

How many lifts does Zell am See have?

27 lifts (7 gondolas or cable cars, 10 chairlifts and 8 drag lifts).

Which ski area is Zell am See in?

Zell am See is part of Schmittenhöhe / Ski ALPIN CARD.

Data updated · Sources: The resort’s official website