Twice weekly the lake-side is transformed into a magnificent theatre of sound and light with superb water fountain shows. Surrounding the town are the high Austrian Alps, usually capped with snow and stretching up to and above 3000 metres. Cable-cars whisk you up to the top, where panoramic restaurants wait to serve you an array of refreshments and tasty menus. Well marked walks through the mountains cater for most abilities, from the leisure stroller to the avid mountaineer. There's always something new to explore, every year!

The High dams at Kaprun

Typical Traditional Room at Romantikhotel Metzgerwirt

Buffet Bar at Romantikhotel

Here is served a wonderful breakfast with huge selection of cereals, breads, cheeses, hams, cooked and cold meats, eggs and plenty of fresh fruit.

You can also make up a picnic lunch here for a small extra charge! You just couldn't beat it!

In the evenings, stroll by and make yourself the salad of your desire to start off a superb dinner.

Salzburg - Full-day excursion

This holiday includes a full-day excursion to Salzburg. We travel by train and will stop at the famous Sacher Hotel for coffee and cake (Sacher Torte). The train journey is around 1hr 45min each way.

We offer a walking tour, followed by free time for exploring, lunch, museum visits, whatever you wish!

Zell am See

Sheltering in a deep valley, on the edge of the Zeller Lake, Zell am See is the ideal destination for almost every holidaymaker. Spacious beaches and lake-side terraces give access to swimming and watersports on the lake. The town’s indoor pool and sauna also offer great relaxation possibilities. Copious cafes, bars and restaurants invite you to join them for a coffee, a beer or a gorgeous ice-cream or apfel-strudel and plentiful shops vie for your business.

Romantik Hotel Metzgerwirt

This will actually be the eleventh year that we have featured the beautiful “Romantikhotel, Zell am See”. It is a quirky, 4* hotel built and extended over four generations in typical Tyrolean style. Recent years have seen a lot of renovations and refurbishments and this is now a "world-class" hotel. A hearty breakfast each morning is followed by a superb dinner in the evening, with a choice of main courses and an extensive salad buffet. The hotel boasts a small indoor-outdoor pool, with plenty of sun-loungers. An extensive spa and solarium offer relaxation and a friendly, comfortable bar invites you for congenial fun. The Romantik Hotel can arrange a wonderful massage at the end of your busy day. Is it any wonder we are returning for the tenth time!

Hotel Rooms - Romantikhotel

The hotel has many different types of rooms. All (except two smaller single rooms) are very generously proportioned and most have balconies, but not all. We allocate rooms with balconies in strict order of receiving your booking. Some rooms are furnished in traditional style. Others in very modern style. Let us know which you would like. They're all quite nice!

The supplements below include the two nights in Munich, where all rooms are the same as each other.

We offer the following room-types:

2 x Standard single - £100   supplement

This is a smaller room than the twin/doubles and does not feature a balcony. They are located in the original part of the hotel and are very comfortable but smaller. We usually only sell these when the allocation of standard rooms have gone....but you can choose one, if you wish!

4 x Superior single - £275   supplement

These are standard double/twin rooms for single occupancy and most have balconies, which are allocated by the hotel on a "first come, first served basis"

10 x Superior double/twin - No supplement

Most have balconies - book early to be sure of best chance! Rooms are allocated by the hotel ona "first come basis"

2 x Pinzgauerin Suites - £  250pp  supplement

These are larger double rooms. Each brand new suite features a sitting area and your own private sauna and balcony. New in 2023, these are just gorgeous! Just two, though!

NOTE: It is very important you advise us of any walking difficulties or other health conditions, such as heart problems, diabetes, etc. Not all rooms are serviced by lifts and you may need to negotiate stairs. A few rooms have fridges or mini-bars, but we can usually arrange one, if its necessary for medication, etc. So, it is important we know about any ailments or conditions, which might impinge on your enjoyment., We want to allocate you a suitable room. If you have not advised us of such conditions, we are unlikely to be able to move you to another, more suitable room, as the hotel is ALWAYS fully booked.

Transport to Dublin Airport is by Translink Coach.

Transport to/from Zell am See

On 22 June, on arrival in Munich, we will be met by our coach which will transport us in about 2 hours, 45 mins., subject to traffic.

At the end of our stay, we have an early morning start, departing the hotel at 9.45am for the journey to Munich Airport, getting there in good time for our flight. (Details subject to change)

PROPOSED EXCURSIONS

Please note these are subject to change and other excursions may be added. We will finalise the excursions by mid-February 2025. In 2025, we will be doing things a bit differently. There will be three days in Zell am See dedicated to escorted excursions, three days hiking and a couple of days free. We will have a list of excursions you can do on your own, with full details of how to do them, using your "Zell-Kaprun Summercard"

Please also note that some cable-cars may be closed for servicing, so we may need to adjust the tours accordingly.

  “Zell-Kaprun Summercards ”- worth approx. €600

The card entitles you to travel on numerous lifts and cable cars, on the Schmittenhöhe ship for a cruise around the lake, for unlimited ferry crossings and for entrance to a multitude of places. It also permits travel on a number of local buses and trains.

Schmittenhöhe Cable Car (and Panorama Walk).

 (Activity Level 2 -Level 3) Escorted

Today, we travel by bus from Zell to the Schmittenhöhe cable-car station, from where we ride to the top. Simply stop for a coffee to admire the view before returning or you may wish to join Alan on a walk across the mountain and down to the valley on another cable-car. Learn all about the local flora and fauna. The walk is not particularly strenuous and is mostly downhill. It is over a distance, though, of approximately 2 kms and sturdy shoes are advisable.

Gipfelwelt 3000 FREE (Activity Level 2) Escorted

Early local bus to Kaprun-Kitzsteinhorn, from where we travel on the cable-car system, high up into the mountains. The first two cable cars bring us to the foot of the snow-line, above which snow and ice remain for the entire summer (usually). We transfer then to the "Gipfel 3000", which whisks us up to 3029 metres, just over 10,000 ft. You have the opportunity here to enjoy stunning views over the glaciers below and to experience the facilities offered at "Gipfelwelt 3000", such as the Cinema 3000, the Ice Arena and the National Park Gallery. This tour is accessible to almost everyone although we suggest that those with any medical condition avoid the National Park Gallery, due to the steep incline at such altitude. This excursion departs the hotel at 9.00am or earlier.

Journey to Krimml Waterfalls.

(Activity Level 2-4) – "ON YOUR OWN TOUR"

We will depart the hotel at 9.30am for the narrow-gauge train to Krimml at 10.00am. arriving at 11.35am. You can spend as long or as short as you wish, allowing time for the energetic to walk to the top of the falls, some 650 metres uphill! Take your choice of return travel departing hourly at 1.20, 2.20, 3.20, 4.20pm. This is an all-day tour, arriving back around 5.30pm, in time for a swim before dinner!

Lake Zell cruise. "ON YOUR OWN TOUR"

A one-hour trip on the lake is included with your Zell-Kaprun-Card, as is limitless travel on the ferries. You can join the cruise at any time, at your leisure.

The High Dams (and Mountain Herbal Walk) FREE. 

 (Activity Level 2)  Escorted

An excursion for everyone. Walk as little or as much as you wish. We take the bus from Zell to the Kettle Waterfalls. From here, we travel by special bus and an amazing funicular cable car, through tunnels and around hairpin bends, until we reach the High Dams at Mooserboden. You now have the opportunity to explore the dams or have a snack at one of the restaurants, before returning to the valley below and your awaiting bus back to Zell am See.

High Dams Hike – (Activity Level 5) Escorted

For those keen to stretch their legs, we offer a 2-hour hike down to the next reservoir. Sturdy footwear is imperative. Proper walking shoes or walking boots, with good thick socks. This is a spectacular walk and may involve clambering up a waterfall, through a cave and along some pretty steep and uneven paths. One for the record books, though! (Activity Level 5)

Maiskogel Hike (Activity Level 5)  Escorted

From the Alpine, we offer a breath-taking excursion, only for the quite adventurous and fit. We start at the Alpine Centre at 2450 metres and most of the walk is over uneven trails, sometimes quite narrow and steep....but nearly all downhill. There are streams to cross and some snow to traverse. We will walk along the arret, separating two valleys, offering unforgettable views. We have time to stop and enjoy the flora and maybe the fauna, as we make our way down to the Glocknerblick chalet, where we stop for a well-deserved beer or soft drink. From here, we take the Maiskogel cable-car into the valley below at Kaprun, to catch the bus back to our hotel. The total walking time is around four hours and you will descend approximately 850 metres (almost 3000 ft). There is some uphill walking, too, so be prepared. There is no rock-climbing and no specialist equipment or experience is required. Walking boots are absolutely essential and you will not be permitted to join the hike without them. A small rucksack for water, some food, a jumper and a rain-proof is also recommended. This walk is NOT for anyone who is not reasonably fit.