Things to do in and around Zell am See

We are going to Zell am See in January for our wedding and have a lot of non-skier guests coming.

Can anyone recommend good things to do in and around Zell am See, either by local transport or by car.

Also, does anyone know if you can hire skidoos in Zell?

Any recommendations for good restaurants/bars aswell?

Thanks

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Have you searched the forum or browsed the Zell am See subforum? Advice on that should be available. I also recommend the tourism website of the Zell am See Region which states a lot of worthwhile things.

http://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/

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As Zell am See is on the train line, a trip to Salzburg is easy and well worth it.

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Definiterly take the round trip cable car trip to the top of the Schmittenhoehe. On a clear day, great views of the alps all the way to Italy. A nice restaurant at the top.

Lunch, dinner or afternoon tea at the Grand Hotel. Salzburg, as already mentioned. Take a horsedrawn sleigh outing.

Make sure your non-skier friends have sturdy, water resistant boots with good profile soles. The older folks will find a trecking pole or walking stick helpful. Thus equipped , they can %26quot;conquer%26quot; many of the well maintained (i.e. plowed) walks in the valley for invigorating stroll, followed by a coffee with pastry in one of the cafes.

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If it%26#39;s not too late book your stay at the Hotel Tirolerhof (see reviews. Best Hotel in Zell am See). For non-skiers they should visit the Schmittenhöhe by cable car and walk along the ridge to the Sonnkogel (it takes about one hour) chair lift to return to the valley. Along this walk take lunch at the Hochzelleralm restaurant. Good local food with a typical Austrian atmosphere. Run by the 3rd generation. There are restaurants at both ends but these lack that Austrian feel of %26quot;gemutlichkeit%26quot;

Take a train or bus to Mittersill and visit the National Park Museum. Also in Mittersill there is a town museum in the old castle tower.

Visit the city of Salzburg and also the Celtish Museum in Hallain.