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Zell am See, Austria
Salzburg · Austria
Zell am See is a small city in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 7,619. Elevation: 2,507 ft (764 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zell am See
Zell am See is the administrative capital of the Zell am See District in the Austrian state of Salzburg. Located in the Kitzbühel Alps, the town is an important tourist destination due to its ski resorts and shoreline on Lake Zell. While Zell am See has been a favored winter and summer resort for the European aristocracy since the 19th century, it is known as a hub of the international jet set today. Today, Zell am See is an internationally renowned holiday destination and one of the most important summer and winter sports resorts in Austria and an important transport hub in the region.
People
Economy
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| Population | 7,619 |
| Population Density | 264 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,507 ft (764 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3231°, 12.7984° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Salzburg |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.9 inches (2,410 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 281.8 inches (716 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $54,324 |
About Zell am See
Zell am See is a small city in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 7,619. The city sits at an elevation of 2,507 feet (764 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.
Income: Zell am See vs Austria
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Income
| Median HH Income | $54,324 |
| 28% below Austria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 297 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Zell am See
Zell am See has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1454 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,507 ft (764 m) |
| Area | 28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3231°N, 12.7984°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Zell am See has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 25°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.6").
Schools in Zell am See
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musik Neue Mittelschule Zell am See | — | — | — | — |
| BG-BRG-HAK-HAS Zell am See | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zell am See
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenne Salzburg | — | AAC | |
| ORF Radio Salzburg HQ | orf | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Welle 1 - Salzburg - HQ | at_welle1 | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ORF - Radio Salzburg | orf | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Red Bull TV | — | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Zell am See
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Naturschau | ||||
| Bergbau- und Gotikmuseum | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Mühlauersäge | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Strom & Eis | ||||
| Gletscher - Klima - Wetter | ||||
| Heimathaus und Schimuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Hochtor | ||||
| Kulturverein Samerstall | ||||
| Leben unter Wasser | ||||
| Rauriser Talmuseum | ||||
| Steinerbauer | ||||
| Straßenbaumuseum | ||||
| Vogtturm Museum | ||||
| Vötter's Oldtimer-Museum | ||||
| Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte |
Libraries in Zell am See
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Brüder | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek der Pfarre Leogang | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek Weißbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Hotels in Zell am See
39 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zell am See
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zell am See
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zell am See
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zell am See
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zell am See
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zell am See
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zell am See
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zell am See
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zell am See
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zell am See
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinzgau Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Zell am See
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Zell am See
63 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wildkogel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Goldegger Buchberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wagrain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schmittenhöhe Zell am See | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Space Salzburg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Flachau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Johann im Pongau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Radstadt-Altenmarkt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| KitzSki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochkönig | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sepp Bradl-Skistadion | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Maiskogel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Werfenweng | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Johann in Tirol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiregion Dachstein West | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hausberglift - Waidring | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Almenwelt Lofer | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Steinplatte Waidring-Tirol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zahmer Kaiser | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kälbersteinschanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochkössen - Unterberghorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rossfeld | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wildalmlifte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochfelln | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Herrnberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Drei Zinnen - Tre Cime | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vorhegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bergbahn Weissensee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Golzentipp/Obertilliach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kartitsch / St. Oswald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Winterwichtelland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sillian - Hochpustertal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Fun Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Goldeck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Embergeralm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gsieser Tal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hochstein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lienzer Bergbahnen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Mühldorf | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Raunigwiese | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Comelico - Padola | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brunnalm / St. Jakob | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kals-Matrei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mölltaler Gletscher | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ankogel Mallnitz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sportgastein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Graukogel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Weißsee Gletscherwelt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kitzsteinhorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Raurisertal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wintersportschule Krimml | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Großarltal-Dorfgastein | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski amadé | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Zell am See
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salzburg Airport | SZG | Large Airport |
| Bad Endorf/Jolling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brannenburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dobbiaco-Toblach Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Felling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grabenstätt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gsiesertal / Valle di Casies | — | Small Airport |
| Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lienz-Nikolsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Johann Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schönberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Unterwössen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vogtareuth Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zell am See Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zell am See
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Filiale 5700 | |
| Postpartner 5702 |
Treatment Centers in Zell am See
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Reha-Zentrum Saalfelden der Pensionsversicherung |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zell am See
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evang. Auferstehungskirche | |
| Kirche St. Pius X | |
| Marienkapelle | |
| Stadtpfarrkirche St. Hippolyt |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Austria
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What is the population of Zell am See?
Zell am See has a population of 7,619 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 28.9 square miles.
Is Zell am See expensive to live in?
The median household income is $54,324, 28% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Zell am See?
Zell am See has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.9 inches, with 281.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Zell am See?
There are 297 business establishments in the area.