Lake Zell

An alpine lake around which the town itself grew, nestled between the Schmittenhöhe to the west and the High Tauern massif to the east. A landscaped promenade called the Esplanade runs along the shore in the town centre, offering a single vantage point from which both the summit of the Kitzsteinhorn and the rooftops of the old town core are visible. Excursion boats operate across the lake, connecting its shores and allowing visitors to combine sightseeing with a trip on the water. In summer the water is warm enough for swimming — a rarity at this altitude.