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Austria |
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| Language(s) | German | |
| Currency | Euro | |
| Phone Code | +43 | |
| Population | 8,316,487 | |
| Area | 83,872 sq km | |
| Capital | Vienna | |
| GDP | $307.07 billion | |
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Steinergasse 9, Zell am See, Zell am See & Kaprun 0664 132 85 52 http://www.ZellamSee.at/adventure |
Adventure Sports |
Adventure Service Outdoorsports does rafting, mountain-biking tours, canyoning, and paragliding. Check in at the office on Steinergasse 9 next to the swimming complex in Zell.
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Anton Wallner Str. 5, A-5700 Zell am See, Zell am See & Kaprun 0664 253 03 81 http://www.fot.at |
Adventure Sports |
Freaks on Tour runs a wide range of adventure outings, including rafting, canyoning, paragliding, mountain biking, and trekking. The same outfitter organizes the Fridolin children’s programs and trike vehicle rentals.
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Kaprunerstrasse 7 Zell am See & Kaprun, Salzburg & the Salzburgerland 06542 560 41 |
Parasailing |
Fans of airborne sports flock here to ride the excellent thermals rising off the area’s south-facing slopes. Want a ride? Several outfitters oblige, offering a good selection of airplane, glider, parachuting, paragliding, and hang-gliding flights. For airplane rides, glider flights, and parachuting, check in at the local airport.
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Bergstraße 6, 5700 Zell am See, Zell am See & Kaprun 06542 470 67 http://www.kajakcenter-zellamsee.at |
Kayaking |
Local rivers, most notably the Taxanbach Gorge, also accommodate rafting, kayaking, hydrospeeding, and canyoning. In addition, the specialist school Kajak Center offers watersports packages, including a Family Day Tour by canoe for families with kids six years and older.
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Postfach 8, A-5700 · Zell am See, Zell am See & Kaprun 006542 78 90 http://www.schmitten.at |
Boating |
Pedalboat and rowboat rental is at the Stadtpark, and sailing lessons are offered on the lakefront or hop aboard the roundtrip boat tours departing the Zell’s docks from April through October. Ferries are operated by Schmittenhöhebahn AG.