Zell am See District

The Zell am See District spans 2,640 square kilometers across the Pinzgau region, containing 28 municipalities and three principal towns: Saalfelden, Zell am See, and Mittersill.

The district territory shows evidence of settlements dating to Roman times, with significant development occurring after the establishment of monasteries by monks around 740 AD.

The district maintains traditional Alpine customs through seasonal festivals, mountain farming practices, and regional culinary specialties passed down through generations.

Visitors can reach the district via a two-hour transfer from Salzburg Airport, with regular train connections serving the main towns and bus services linking smaller municipalities.

The district contains the Krimmler Falls, measuring 380 meters in height, making them the highest waterfalls in Austria and among the most substantial in Europe.

Location: Salzburg

Capital city: Zell am See

Elevation above the sea: 761 m

Shares border with: Berchtesgadener Land, Spittal an der Drau District, Kitzbühel District, St. Johann im Pongau District, South Tyrol, Lienz District, Schwaz District, Traunstein

Website: https://salzburg.gv.at/dienststellen/bezirke/bh-zellamsee

GPS coordinates: 47.35000,12.70000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55