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About the city

Zell am See

• The city of Zell am See is located in the Republic of Austria, specifically in the heart of Pinzgau, to the west of the city of Sassberg.

• It is considered one of the most important tourist places in the country after Vienna, as tourists from all countries of the world flock to it, especially the Middle East region for recreation and tourism, and to enjoy its wonderful and picturesque views.

• History indicates that the city of Zell am See has been inhabited since 740 AD.

• The city is the tourist capital of Salzburg the Austrian state, with a population of approximately 10,000 people.

• Its railways date back to 1875 AD.

• The city is characterized by paving its streets with cobblestones, as well as many cafes, and pedestrian places and it is considered a lively city at night.

• The city is home to religious coexistence. As it includes a number of religions, so mosques and churches are established in it, and the most important mosques are the Selimiye Mosque and the Al-Watan Mosque. As for travel to Zell am See, trips do not go directly to it, but the tourist must pass through Munich first.

Tourist places in Zell am See: 

• Kaprun reservoirs in the Alps.

• Lake Zell: This lake is located between the peaks of Grossglockner and the snow-capped Kitzsteinhorn.

• Familienberg Maiskogel (Alpine roller coaster)

• City center.

• Kaprun Castle.

• Cave of Sigmund Thun Gorge.

• Kitzsteinhorn Mountain: It is a mountain in the Alps.

• Hohe Tauern Park