at the GRAND HOTEL ZELL AM SEE
Golf holidays between fairways, glaciers and Lake Zell
Start your morning gazing across Lake Zell, tee off with mountain views and round off your day with fine dining: golf holidays in Zell am See combine time on the course with plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy yourself. At the Grand Hotel Zell am See, you stay on a private peninsula right by the water and reach the golf club comfortably with our complimentary VIP shuttle.
Whether you visit at the start of the golfing season in spring, during long summer days or amid the golden colours of autumn, each season brings its own character to your golf holiday. And when the courses close for winter, the snow-covered mountains and soothing spa experiences invite you to enjoy a lakeside escape.
Your golf hotel in Zell am See: a holiday with special benefits
At the Grand Hotel Zell am See, you can combine your favourite sport with historic charm, lakeside relaxation and personal service. As a golf hotel in the Salzburger Land, we provide everything you need for relaxing days on and off the course.
The following golf benefits are included in your stay at our four-star superior hotel:
- 30% discount on green fees at Golfclub Zell am See
- Complimentary hotel-operated VIP shuttle service to the golf club and back
- Reservations for your tee times and individual golf lessons
- A golfer’s packed lunch for your day on the course
- Golf bag storage at the hotel
- A small golf gift in your room
You choose your tee time, and we will gladly take care of the arrangements for your round.
Golf between Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe
Just 4.8 km from the Grand Hotel Zell am See, Golfclub Zell am See-Kaprun-Saalbach welcomes you with its two 18-hole courses, “Schmittenhöhe” and “Kitzsteinhorn”. Throughout the 36-hole complex, the region’s mountain scenery provides the backdrop to your round. Your golf holiday in Zell am See becomes a chance to enjoy the landscape, with time to focus on your shots and admire the surrounding peaks.
Our complimentary hotel-operated VIP shuttle takes you comfortably to Golfclub Zell am See and brings you back to the hotel after your round.
More golf courses near Zell am See
If you would like to explore different courses during your golf holiday in the Salzburger Land, you will find plenty of variety nearby. The GRAND HOTEL is your base for golfing days at other courses in the region:
- Golfclub Urslautal: approximately 20 km from the hotel
- Golfclub Gut Brandlhof: approximately 21 km from the hotel
- Golfclub Nationalpark Hohe Tauern: approximately 26 km from the hotel
- Golfclub Goldegg: approximately 38 km from the hotel
Add new fairways and fresh views of Salzburg’s mountain scenery to your stay at our golf hotel in Zell am See.
Spring: ski in the morning, tee off in the afternoon
As the first rays of sunshine warm the shores of Lake Zell and snow still covers the peaks, anticipation builds for the new golfing season. Depending on the weather, the golf club usually opens around mid-April. As you tee off, your gaze turns towards Kitzsteinhorn, where winter often lingers a little longer.
This creates a special opportunity: skiing in the morning and golfing in the afternoon. When snow conditions, course conditions and operating schedules allow, you can enjoy both sports in a single day. Afterwards, slow down with a spa treatment or relaxing hours in the GRANDSPA.
On the GRANDSPA terrace, enjoy panoramic views of the lake and mountains. The lakeside terrace also invites you to make the most of the first warm spring days. In the evening, savour our hotel’s cuisine and reflect on the day’s experiences over dinner together.
As spring progresses, more excursions become available: a boat trip on Lake Zell or the first hikes on Schmittenhöhe, once trails and cable cars are ready for the season. From summer 2027, the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card is included in your stay at the Grand Hotel. Find out more below about the experiences it adds to your holiday during its seasonal validity period.
Summer: from the golf course straight to the lake
A summer morning at the Grand Hotel begins with lake views. Enjoy breakfast on the lakeside terrace or on your own balcony while the water sparkles in the morning sunshine.
Our VIP shuttle then takes you to the golf club and collects you after your round. With your golfer’s packed lunch to hand, you can stop for a bite to eat along the way.
Spend the afternoon however you please. Would you like to head into the mountains after your round? Explore Schmittenhöhe on a hike or simply enjoy the views from above. With the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card, included in your stay from summer 2027, selected cable car rides are among your holiday benefits.
Or would you prefer to return to the water? Find your favourite spot on our private lakeside lawn beside Lake Zell. A refreshing swim, a good book and mountain views: sometimes, that is all you need after a round of golf.
In the evening, enjoy the hotel’s cuisine and round off your summer day with a drink on the Seebar terrace. Your golf holiday in the Salzburger Land brings together activity, relaxation and good food.
Autumn: golden colours and leisurely rounds of golf
When the woodland around Lake Zell changes colour, a particularly atmospheric time for your golf holiday begins. Golden and red leaves, crisp air and the changing light over the mountains accompany the final weeks of the golfing season.
Whether you tee off in the morning or play your round in the afternoon, autumn golf in Zell am See offers plenty of reasons to pause and appreciate the scenery. How long the courses remain playable depends on the weather.
There is also plenty to discover beyond the fairways. From summer 2027, the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card offers further excursions during its validity period, such as a trip up Schmittenhöhe, a boat trip on Lake Zell or a visit to the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs. Seasonal opening dates and operating hours determine which experiences are available during your stay.
Back at the Grand Hotel, the Seebar terrace invites you to enjoy the autumn sunshine and the views on milder days. When temperatures drop, comforting warmth in the GRANDSPA and relaxing spa treatments await. From the GRANDSPA terrace, you can watch the seasons change with sweeping views across the lake.
The evening is all about enjoyment. Let our kitchen team spoil you and take time for a delicious meal and a glass of wine: a lovely way to end an active autumn day.
Winter: a lakeside escape and anticipation of the next golfing season
In winter, the golf courses rest beneath frost or snow. For keen golfers, Zell am See remains a lovely holiday destination, with skiing, lakeside walks and relaxation taking centre stage.
Swap your golf clubs for skis and discover the winter mountain scenery on Schmittenhöhe or Kitzsteinhorn. Afterwards, enjoy soothing warmth, peaceful moments and views of the snow-covered landscape in the GRANDSPA. A spa treatment and an evening of fine dining at the hotel complete your escape.
And as you gaze across Lake Zell in winter, you may already find yourself looking forward to spring, when the first tee awaits once again.
Discover more with the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card
From summer 2027, the Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card is included in your stay at the Grand Hotel Zell am See. During its seasonal validity period from mid-May to the end of October, it adds a wide range of mountain, water and cultural experiences to your golf holiday.
Head up to a mountain summit after your round, discover Lake Zell from a boat or spend a day away from the fairways: the Summer Card lets you shape your holiday around your interests.
Included experiences comprise:
- Cable car rides on Schmittenhöhe, Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel
- Boat trips on Lake Zell
- A visit to the Kaprun high mountain reservoir
- Admission to the Nationalpark Welten Hohe Tauern visitor centre in Mittersill
- Nature experiences in the Sigmund-Thun-Klamm, Kitzlochklamm, Seisenbergklamm and Vorderkaserklamm gorges
- A visit to the Leogang show mine
- Admission to the Kaprun Museum, the Vogtturm Museum in Zell am See and the Schloss Ritzen Museum in Saalfelden
Your golf holiday in Zell am See offers plenty of variety beyond the course, too. Discover the region on a hike, experience the power of water in a gorge or explore the history of the Pinzgau.
Benefits are subject to seasonal opening dates and operating hours. The 3K K-onnection at Kitzsteinhorn, ski lifts and special trips are not included.
A round of golf in the morning, an excursion in the afternoon and relaxing hours by the lake afterwards: enjoy a holiday full of variety at the Grand Hotel Zell am See.
Discover our rooms and suites and plan your next escape to the Grand Hotel Zell am See.
Publication date: 14 October 2026
