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Zell am See is located close to a large lake and not far from the glacier resort of Kaprun. Zell offers over 130km of marked out piste, much of which is treelined. A third of the runs are covered by snowmaking facilities, which is a good thing, as this resort doesn't have the greatest annual snow record.

This resort has long been popular with snowboarders in Austria and has always been welcoming. It is a picturesque mountain with views over the lake and from the top you can see over thirty 3000 metre high mountains and it is considered one of the nicest views in Austria.

The management do frown when it comes to riding in the trees, as you are not allowed to snowboard through the wooded sections. In general this is a pretty good snowboarders resort with the added advantage of a glacier at Kaprun just down the road should the snow here turn out to be crap or you simply fancy a change. Zell's main disadvantage is its own popularity as it's high on tour operators lists and therefore very crowded.

Whatever level of a rider you are or whatever style of riding you do, this place will give you the opportunity to practice your skills, and most people will be able to make a 5 day trip well worthwhile.

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Hotel Zum Hirschen - Half Board
The traditional zum Hirschen is well-run by the Pacalt family and located in a central position at the entrance to the pedestrian area and only 150 m from th

Property	Date	From	Basis	Price
Hotel St. Georg	02/Mar/13	Bristol	HB	£1,348
Hotel St. Georg	12/Jan/13	Birmingham	HB	£ 733
Hotel Tirolerhof	23/Feb/13	Birmingham	HB	£ 929
Hotel St. Georg	05/Jan/13	Birmingham	HB	£1,412
Hotel Tirolerhof	06/Apr/13	Gatwick	HB	£1,014
Hotel Zum Hirschen	30/Mar/13	Gatwick	HB	£ 749
Hotel Zum Hirschen	09/Mar/13	Southampton	HB	£ 669
Hotel Tirolerhof	30/Mar/13	Bristol	HB	£1,098
Hotel Zum Hirschen	16/Mar/13	Exeter	HB	£ 663
Berner Hotel	15/Dec	Gatwick	HB	£ 750
Berner Hotel	19/Jan/13	Gatwick	HB	£1,685
Hotel St. Georg	19/Jan/13	Birmingham	HB	£1,542
Berner Hotel	23/Feb/13	Gatwick	HB	£ 874
Berner Hotel	22/Dec	Stansted	HB	£1,014
Hotel Tirolerhof	09/Mar/13	Edinburgh	HB	£ 953