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Berghotel Schmittenhöhe

Schmitten 20
Rated 9.1 in 473 reviews

Berghotel Schmittenhöhe, located in the picturesque town of Zell am See, Austria, offers guests a serene alpine escape with stunning views of the Salzburg region. Nestled at an elevation of over 1,800 meters, this charming hotel provides direct access to the Schmittenhöhe mountain, making it a perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers throughout the year. Whether visiting in winter or summer, guests can enjoy a variety of activities from skiing and snowboarding to hiking and mountain biking.

The hotel features traditional alpine architecture, with wooden interiors and cozy décor that creates a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The warm hospitality of the staff at Berghotel Schmittenhöhe ensures that guests feel at home, offering personalized service to enhance their stay. The in-house restaurant serves a delectable selection of regional Austrian dishes, prepared with locally-sourced ingredients, allowing visitors to savor the authentic flavors of the region.

Guests can unwind at the panoramic terrace, taking in breathtaking views of Lake Zell and the surrounding mountain ranges. Relaxation options also include a wellness area, where visitors can indulge in a rejuvenating sauna or enjoy therapeutic treatments. The hotel’s peaceful setting is ideal for those seeking a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

Berghotel Schmittenhöhe combines modern amenities with traditional charm, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Austrian Alps in a boutique hotel setting.

Climate and Weather

January
 3°
 -6°
 2°
 2
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
 5°
 -5°
 3°
 4
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
March
 9°
 -2°
 4°
 4
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
April
 14°
 2°
 8°
 5
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
May
 19°
 7°
 12°
 7
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
June
 22°
 11°
 16°
 7
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
July
 24°
 13°
 19°
 8
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
August
 23°
 13°
 18°
 8
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
September
 20°
 10°
 17°
 6
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
October
 15°
 6°
 12°
 4
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
November
 8°
 1°
 8°
 3
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 16
Rain free days
December
 4°
 -3°
 4°
 2
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 16
Rain free days
Schloss Rosenberg
Schloss Rosenberg
Building in Salzburg, Austria
4.5km / 2.8mi
Saint Hippolytus Church of Zell am See
Saint Hippolytus Church of Zell am See
Church building in Zell am See, State of Salzburg, Austria
4.6km / 2.9mi
War memorial
War memorial
War memorial in Zell am See, Austria
4.7km / 2.9mi
Golfclub Zell am See - Kaprun - Saalbach-Hinterglemm
4.6km / 2.8mi
Chapel of St. Mary
Chapel of St. Mary
Building in Zell am See, Austria
4.6km / 2.9mi
Kirche St. Pius X
Kirche St. Pius X
5km / 3.1mi
Schloss Fischhorn
Schloss Fischhorn
Château
7.3km / 4.6mi
Kaprun Castle
Kaprun Castle
Castle in Kaprun, Austria
6.5km / 4.1mi
Parish church St. Margaret
Parish church St. Margaret
Church building and cemetery in Kaprun, Austria
6.5km / 4mi
Sigmund-Thun-Klamm
Sigmund-Thun-Klamm
Gorge in Salzburg, Austria
7.8km / 4.8mi
Pfarrkirche hl. Maria, Maishofen
Pfarrkirche hl. Maria, Maishofen
Church building in Maishofen, Austria
6.3km / 3.9mi
Burgkapelle, Kaprun
Burgkapelle, Kaprun
Church building in Kaprun, Austria
6.5km / 4.1mi
Vötter's Oldtimer-Museum
Vötter's Oldtimer-Museum
6.6km / 4.1mi
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Austrian mountain pass
8.5km / 5.3mi
Hl. Maria
Hl. Maria
Parish church in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Austria
8km / 5mi
Pfarrkirche hll. Bartholomäus und Nikolaus, Saalbach
Pfarrkirche hll. Bartholomäus und Nikolaus, Saalbach
Parish church with cemetery in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
10.3km / 6.4mi
Gedenkstätte Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun
Gedenkstätte Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun
Memorial in Kaprun, Austria commemorating the victims of the 2000 Kaprun disaster
11.2km / 6.9mi
Gletscherbahn Kaprun 2
Gletscherbahn Kaprun 2
11.1km / 6.9mi
Ski amadé
Building in Salzburg, Austria
13.2km / 8.2mi
Schloss Ritzen
Schloss Ritzen
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
13.1km / 8.2mi
Schloss Dorfheim
Schloss Dorfheim
Château
13.6km / 8.4mi
Stadtpfarrkirche, Saalfelden
Stadtpfarrkirche, Saalfelden
Church building in Saalfelden, Austria
13.7km / 8.5mi
Pfarrkirche hll. Ägidius und Martin
Pfarrkirche hll. Ägidius und Martin
Church building in Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße, Austria
13.1km / 8.2mi
Almdorf Kapelle
Almdorf Kapelle
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
13.6km / 8.4mi
Kirche zum hl. Rupert
Kirche zum hl. Rupert
Parish church with cemetery in Uttendorf, Austria
13.5km / 8.4mi
Schloss Lichtenberg
Schloss Lichtenberg
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
15.5km / 9.6mi
Serbian Orthodox church in Saalfelden
Serbian Orthodox church in Saalfelden
Church building in Austria
14.3km / 8.9mi
Salzmanngut-Kapelle
Salzmanngut-Kapelle
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
14.5km / 9mi
Palfenkapelle
Palfenkapelle
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
15.7km / 9.8mi
Schloss Lichtenau
Schloss Lichtenau
Building in Stuhlfelden, Austria
16.4km / 10.2mi
Waldkapelle, Stuhlfelden
Waldkapelle, Stuhlfelden
Church building in Stuhlfelden, Austria
17km / 10.5mi
Obereggkapelle
17.7km / 11mi
Kitzlochklamm
Kitzlochklamm
Valley in Salzburg, Austria
18.5km / 11.5mi
Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Elend
Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Elend
Church building in Lend, Austria
19.7km / 12.2mi
Pfarrkirche Unsere Liebe Frau Maria Schnee, Hochfilzen
Pfarrkirche Unsere Liebe Frau Maria Schnee, Hochfilzen
Church building in Hochfilzen, Austria
18.1km / 11.3mi
Wild- und Erlebnispark Ferleiten
Wild- und Erlebnispark Ferleiten
18.1km / 11.3mi
Felberkasten
Felberkasten
19.4km / 12.1mi
Recherkapelle
18.2km / 11.3mi
Felberkirche
Felberkirche
Church building in Mittersill, Austria
19.5km / 12.1mi
Schettkapelle, Mittersill
Schettkapelle, Mittersill
Building in Mittersill, Austria
19.8km / 12.3mi
Annakirche
Annakirche
Church with cemetery in Mittersill, Austria
20km / 12.4mi
Kriegerdenkmal
Kriegerdenkmal
18.1km / 11.2mi
Grießkapelle
Grießkapelle
19km / 11.8mi
Koglernbildstock
18.4km / 11.5mi
Lamprechtsofen
Lamprechtsofen
Deepest cave of Austria (1735 m)
21.9km / 13.6mi

What to do in Zell am See and near Berghotel Schmittenhöhe

Schloss Rosenberg
Schloss Rosenberg
Building in Salzburg, Austria
4.5km / 2.8mi
Saint Hippolytus Church of Zell am See
Saint Hippolytus Church of Zell am See
Church building in Zell am See, State of Salzburg, Austria
4.6km / 2.9mi
War memorial
War memorial
War memorial in Zell am See, Austria
4.7km / 2.9mi
Golfclub Zell am See - Kaprun - Saalbach-Hinterglemm
4.6km / 2.8mi
Chapel of St. Mary
Chapel of St. Mary
Building in Zell am See, Austria
4.6km / 2.9mi
Kirche St. Pius X
Kirche St. Pius X
5km / 3.1mi
Schloss Fischhorn
Schloss Fischhorn
Château
7.3km / 4.6mi
Kaprun Castle
Kaprun Castle
Castle in Kaprun, Austria
6.5km / 4.1mi
Parish church St. Margaret
Parish church St. Margaret
Church building and cemetery in Kaprun, Austria
6.5km / 4mi
Sigmund-Thun-Klamm
Sigmund-Thun-Klamm
Gorge in Salzburg, Austria
7.8km / 4.8mi
Pfarrkirche hl. Maria, Maishofen
Pfarrkirche hl. Maria, Maishofen
Church building in Maishofen, Austria
6.3km / 3.9mi
Burgkapelle, Kaprun
Burgkapelle, Kaprun
Church building in Kaprun, Austria
6.5km / 4.1mi
Vötter's Oldtimer-Museum
Vötter's Oldtimer-Museum
6.6km / 4.1mi
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Austrian mountain pass
8.5km / 5.3mi
Hl. Maria
Hl. Maria
Parish church in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße, Austria
8km / 5mi
Pfarrkirche hll. Bartholomäus und Nikolaus, Saalbach
Pfarrkirche hll. Bartholomäus und Nikolaus, Saalbach
Parish church with cemetery in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
10.3km / 6.4mi
Gedenkstätte Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun
Gedenkstätte Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun
Memorial in Kaprun, Austria commemorating the victims of the 2000 Kaprun disaster
11.2km / 6.9mi
Gletscherbahn Kaprun 2
Gletscherbahn Kaprun 2
11.1km / 6.9mi
Ski amadé
Building in Salzburg, Austria
13.2km / 8.2mi
Schloss Ritzen
Schloss Ritzen
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
13.1km / 8.2mi
Schloss Dorfheim
Schloss Dorfheim
Château
13.6km / 8.4mi
Stadtpfarrkirche, Saalfelden
Stadtpfarrkirche, Saalfelden
Church building in Saalfelden, Austria
13.7km / 8.5mi
Pfarrkirche hll. Ägidius und Martin
Pfarrkirche hll. Ägidius und Martin
Church building in Fusch an der Großglocknerstraße, Austria
13.1km / 8.2mi
Almdorf Kapelle
Almdorf Kapelle
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
13.6km / 8.4mi
Kirche zum hl. Rupert
Kirche zum hl. Rupert
Parish church with cemetery in Uttendorf, Austria
13.5km / 8.4mi
Schloss Lichtenberg
Schloss Lichtenberg
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
15.5km / 9.6mi
Serbian Orthodox church in Saalfelden
Serbian Orthodox church in Saalfelden
Church building in Austria
14.3km / 8.9mi
Salzmanngut-Kapelle
Salzmanngut-Kapelle
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
14.5km / 9mi
Palfenkapelle
Palfenkapelle
Building in Saalfelden, Austria
15.7km / 9.8mi
Schloss Lichtenau
Schloss Lichtenau
Building in Stuhlfelden, Austria
16.4km / 10.2mi

About Zell am See

Zell am See, located in Austria, offers a blend of natural beauty and recreational activities suitable for various interests. Exploring the Lake is one of the primary attractions, where visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the shores, rent a boat, or simply relax and take in the views of the surrounding mountains.

For those who appreciate the outdoors, hiking and biking trails abound in the region. The paths range from easy strolls to challenging hikes, catering to all skill levels. In winter, the area transforms, providing excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities in the nearby Schmittenhöhe ski area, which features a variety of slopes for different abilities.

Visiting the historic town center of Zell am See is also worthwhile. The charming streets are lined with traditional architecture, shops, and cafes, making it a pleasant place to wander. Additionally, the Zell am See-Kaprun Card offers access to various attractions and activities, enhancing the experience for visitors looking to explore more.

If you are interested in wellness, numerous spas and wellness centers in the area provide relaxation and rejuvenation options, often with stunning views of the mountains. Another significant highlight is the Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs, where you can witness impressive engineering and enjoy breathtaking vistas.

Finally, for those keen on learning about local culture, participating in traditional events and festivals can provide insight into the region's heritage. The combination of outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and relaxation options makes Zell am See a multifaceted destination.




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