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- Zell am See
Zell am See
Zell am See is one of the most popular Alpine resort towns in
Austria. Founded by monks in the 8th century, the town is set on
the picturesque Lake Zell amongst a backdrop of Alpine mountain
peaks. Popular in both winter and summer, this fashionable resort
has interesting buildings and museums, as well as a number of
shops, restaurants, and bars.
Zell am See is a trendy ski resort, with glacier and year-round
skiing available on the Kitzsteinhorn. In the summer, activities
like mountain climbing, golfing, tennis, horseback riding, mountain
biking, boating and other outdoor pursuits are in order. The resort
is family-friendly, with a number of kid-friendly venues and
activities.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language in Austria is German.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into
100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change
available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but exchange offices at
airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small
hotels and restaurants may only accept cash. Travellers cheques are
also accepted.
Time
Local time in Austria is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).