welcome TO the world of the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See

For families. For active holidaymakers. For pleasure-seekers. And many more!
open facilities
Read more
Hintergrund Bild
© ©zooom / Christian Lorenz © ©zooom / Christian Lorenz

Red Bull X-Alps

In 2025 the Schmittenhöhe is once again the final turnpoint of the world's toughest adventure race. 

More about the final turnpoint
The ship MS Schmittenhöhe sails on a calm lake surrounded by mountains. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG The ship MS Schmittenhöhe sails on a calm lake surrounded by mountains. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG

Panorama Cruises

Since 10 May it's ship ahoy every day at Lake Zell. Enjoy panoramic cruises with a unique mountain panorama.

Read more!
Two people hike on a hillside in the mountains, surrounded by fog and a breathtaking view. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG/mr-offenblende.at Two people hike on a hillside in the mountains, surrounded by fog and a breathtaking view. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG/mr-offenblende.at

Events Summer 2025

In summer 2025 there will be plenty of events on the Schmittenhöhe or on one of the ships of the Schmitten fleet.

To all events
A hiker stands on the panoramic platform kaiserblick, surrounded by stunning scenery. | © valantic austria A hiker stands on the panoramic platform kaiserblick, surrounded by stunning scenery. | © valantic austria

Panoramic platform "Kaiserblick"

The unique panoramic platform "Kaiserblick" is located at the summit of the Schmittenhöhe.

Learn more
2 / 4

Summer on the Schmittenhöhe

A summer full of happiness awaits you on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See.

Families, explorers and pleasure-seekers get their money's worth on Zell's landmark mountain. The Schmittenhöhe offers in the warm months restaurants, hiking paths for every level and family fun with Schmitten Dragon Schmidolin. And all that with a unique 360-degree-panorama with a view on more than 30 three-thousand-metre peaks. Let us inspire you!

A family enjoys the view in the mountains. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG/mr-offenblende.at
Group of hikers walking by a clear water body. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG/mr-offenblende.at

Unforgettable Schmitten experiences

Two hikers celebrate reaching the Maurerkogel summit with a high-five. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG/mr-offenblende.at
Maurerkogel
A panoramic view of the Alps with green hills and a blue sky. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG
Pinzgauer Spaziergang
A paraglider floats above a green landscape and a lake. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus
Paragliding
Couple hiking during sunrise over forested hills. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG/mr-offenblende.at
Weekly program
Two spritz drinks and cans at AreitLounge with mountain view. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG/Punkt&Komma
Culinary
The ship MS Schmittenhöhe sails on a calm lake surrounded by mountains. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG
Boat tours on Lake Zell
Art piece made of giant wooden chairs and table in a field of flowers. | © Mr. Offenblende
Art on the mountain
Couple enjoys the view on the high-altitude promenade at Schmittenhöhe. | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG/mr-offenblende.at
High-Altitude Promenade

Hike map