Schmitten - Zell am See Ski Resort

Even riding up the Schmittenhöhe with the gondola is a special experience. The Schmittenhöhenbahn is a design of the Porsche Design Studios. The 77 kilometers (47,8 miles) of well-groomed ski trails separate equally into blue, red and black marked trails. So you can´t really complain about too less choices for your ability!

The kids park at Glocknerwiese is a fun place for kids. Look for the magic carpet at the Areitbahn base station that takes the little ones right back up the mountain. The mascot Schmidolin even has its own fan club, the Junior Club. The membership is actually free of charge and includes a children newspaper that provides information about news and important events. Further, all Junior Club members get a ski day and kids Olympics for free and gift cards for Skiwasser (water and syrup) as well as  invitations for club events.

Snowboarder and freeskier get their moneys worth in the terrain park Schmitten. You´ll get everything here what a freestyler´s heart desires: rails, fun boxes, kickers and spins. The absolute highlight is the longest fun slope in the world, right at the Hochmaisbahn. It features a length of 1300 meters (4265 feet) and tunnels, step turns, waves and jumps await risk-seekers of all levels. Get comfy in the chill area where you can actually watch the freeskiers and boarders.

Professionals should check out the famous downhill Trassabfahrt or hit the mogul slope in the training area. Those who want to take home a great vacation souvenir should definitely purchase a video of themselves speeding down the Sonnenalm ski movie run.

Don´t miss the legendary Trass slope. Follow for 4 kilometers (2,4 miles) and overcome a height difference of 900 meters (2952 feet)  to Schmittental. It´s one of the most challenging and steepest trails in the province of Salzburg.