Of all the many Austrian towns I have been
lucky enough to venture to, Zell am See simply must rank as a personal
favourite. This settlement is located alongside the gorgeously-idyllic Zeller
Lake and offers its visitors pretty much everything they could ever want: from
skiing during the chillier winter months, to a plethora of water-based
activities on the lake during the balmy days of summer.
I have always made a point of travelling to
Zell am See every time I am in the Tyrol or Salzburg regions – I love it that
much! My last trip was in March, as the town was only just emerging from what
was clearly a cold winter – as the lake was still pretty much frozen solidly.
On previous visits during the summer, however, I noticed how this lake really
comes to life with opportunities to enjoy swimming, sailing and even pleasant
boat cruises.
First and foremost, I decided it was time
for a spot of lunch and knew exactly where I was heading for this: The Grand
Hotel which enjoys a fantastic position right beside the lake. There really is
nothing better than tucking into a good portion of strudel whilst you soak in
the majestic mountainous views through the window.
Tummy full, heart glad, it was then time to
enjoy some sightseeing in this popular tourist town. The quaint and
quintessentially Austrian Old Town district of Zell am See simply must be
explored on a visit to the town and this is where you can marvel at the awesome
architecture and frescoes of these centuries-old buildings. If you find
yourself in Zell am See, do yourself a favour and make sure you visit the Stadt
Museum which is housed in the oldest building in the area: the Vogt Tower.
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