Hotel Berner

  • Austria, Zell am See

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The Hotel Berner is run by the 3rd generation of the Berner family, and the staff make an effort to know each guest personally. The hotel sits in a quiet elevated position 350 metres from the centre.

Lake views

Due to its elevated location, you can enjoy incredible views of the mountains and lake from the sun terrace or heated outdoor pool. Unwind in the large relaxation room, sauna or steam room.

Rooms are spacious, comfortable and have views of either the mountains or lake.

Great ski access

The family-run hotel is in an elevated ski-in position just above the City Xpress gondola and Ebenberg chairlift. Conveniently located for both ski access and Zell am See's resort centre.

Tasty food

The restaurant is homely and colourful and you can enjoy a selection of drinks at the front of house bar.

The catering is first class here and the generous buffet breakfast will make the perfect start to your day on the slopes. The four course evening meal offers a choice of menu, salad buffet and cheese selection.

 

Added value

Free daily afternoon cake buffet

Welcome drink

Zell am See

  • Skiing to 3,029 metres
  • 408 kilometres of pistes
  • Transfer approx. 1 hour 30 mins
  • Resort altitude of 760 metres

Skiing in Zell am See offers an exceptional alpine experience, combining breath taking natural beauty with diverse and well-maintained slopes suitable for all skill levels. Nestled in the Austrian Alps, this picturesque town stands out as a premier destination for ski enthusiasts and families alike. Few mountain views are as breath-taking as the sight you are greeted with at the top of the Schmittenhöhe mountain, just above Zell am See. Zell am See's pedestrianised town centre is perched on the edge of Lake Zell and the atmosphere is boosted by regular music events and festivals. The panoramic viewing platform 'Top of Salzburg' is a must with spectacular scenery at 3029m above sea level.

Skiing and snowboarding in Zell am See

The slopes in Zell am See cater to a wide range of skiing abilities, making it a versatile destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

The 138km Zell am See-Kaprun ski area is most famously known for the Schmittenhöhe mountain in Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier at nearby Kaprun which are conveniently linked by a free ski bus. Families are well catered for with a dedicated kid’s slope on the Schmittenhöhe in Zell featuring a combination of obstacles, tunnels and slalom course, and Kaprun’s Maiskogel mountain which is home to wide open, gentle slopes for learning and special kids’ meals at local restaurants.

With the Alpin Card and the new lifts linking the ski areas, the 77km ski area of Zell am See now links with the extensive 270km of terrain at the Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Ski Circus, giving you access to the vast skiing landscape of Zell am See's neighbouring region. From Schmittenhöhe Mountain (Zell am See) side it is possible to ski down to the middle station, then either take the prepared ski route to the bottom or take the section 1 gondola. Once at the bottom it is a short five minute bus which runs every 20 minutes to Saalbach. On return you can choose to ski back to the Zell connection lift or return on the shuttle bus. Alongside the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun, the whole Alpin Card area totals 408km of premium varied slopes including 121 lifts.

Where to stay in Zell am See

Throughout Zell am See, we have a range of fantastic hotels to choose from. Hotel Grand is located on the lake and offers fantastic scenic views as well as direct access to the resort centre. The Romantik Hotel has a leisure area with an interconnecting indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool with views of the peaks. Hotel Berner is a family run hotel in an elevated ski-in position just above the City Xpress Gondola. No matter what you'd like in terms of facilities and location, we're sure you'll find our hotels suit all your needs.

Bars and restaurants in Zell am See

The food in Zell am See is exceptional, featuring some of the finest fresh produce from local farmers. With a wide variety of dining options, you can enjoy a different ambiance each night. Pizzerias, inns, and mountain restaurants serve hearty meals to fuel you up and keep you warm. Meanwhile, cafés and bars provide a cosy atmosphere for evening drinks with friends. For a more upscale dining experience, Zell am See boasts nine award-winning restaurants, offering food enthusiasts some truly special culinary delights.

The resort offers a good selection of sports bars, cocktail lounges, and clubs for those of you seeking a late night out. Apres-ski in Zell am See leans more towards traditional Austrian style, distinct from the bustling scenes in larger resorts like St. Anton or Mayrhofen. However, you can still have plenty of fun while spending less on beer, wine, and cocktails!

What's included in an Inghams ski holiday to Zell am See

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, bed and breakfast, half board, all inclusive or full board. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 408 km
Runs 0 0 0
Longest run 6 Km
Snowparks

Rome Park fun park on the Schmitten, Glacier Park on the Kitzstienhorn - Snow park and Half Pipe. Saalbach - NITRO and Free ride park. Hinterglemm - Family and Snow Park. 

Lifts Drag lifts 38, Chairlifts 38, Cablecars 3
Slope direction N,E,S,W
Ski/resort bus True
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 36
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 5
  • Official rating: 4

Rooms

Mountain View Austrian twins can sleep up to two adults and have a bath or shower and small seating area.

Partial Lake View Austrian twins also have a balcony or terrace.

Junior Suites are more spacious and can sleep up to four. These rooms have a balcony or terrace with mountain views

Single rooms are available on request so please call us to book.

Bedroom Facilities

  • Flat screen cable TV
  • Radio
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Tea making facilities
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Wi-Fi

Accessibility

Restaurant. 

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • No. of steps into property: 5
  • Access ramp: Yes

Lift serves from floors 1-4. There is an Access Ramp. 

Lift Passes

Lift Passes

Lift Passes  Days Season Adult
Youth
2006-2008
Child
2009-2018
Area Pass
(Alpin Card)
6 Low £322 £242 £162
High £359 £269 £180

The pass includes Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm and Leogang Fieberbrunn.

Season dates

    • Low season - 05 Apr 25 - end of season
    • High Season - all other dates

Children born from 2019 ski for free with an accompanying adult

Beginners should book in resort for reduced prices

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ski Equipment

Ski Equipment

(6 days) Please see here for a description of hire categories. 

6 days Category

Child

3 - 13 years

Youth

14 - 17 years

Adult

Skis Blue - £89 £111
Red £56 £111 £140
Black - - £162
Skis & boots Blue - £89 £152
Red £76 £123 £182
Black - - £203
Snowboard Red £56 - £111
Snowboard & boots Red £76 £123 £152

*Child snowboard equipment from 8 years

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition

Tuition

Tuition Days Times Adult Child (4*-14yrs)
Ski Beginner 3/5 10am-12am & 1pm-3pm £196/£243 £196/£243
Ski Intermediate 3 10:30am-1pm £187 £196
Snowboard Beginner 3 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm £196 £196
Snowboard Intermediate 3 10:30am-1pm £161 £161

Ski school might be closed on Christmas Day & New Year’s Day. *Child snowboard tuition from 10yrs

Tuition begins on Mondays

Levels of tuition:

  • Beginner = never skied before
  • Level 1 = advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2 = low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3 = Good intermediate, Parallel turns 
  • Advanced = Fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Longitude: 12.7493
Latitude: 47.2665

  • In a quiet, elevated position next to the piste and close to the City Xpress gondola and Ebenburg chairlift
  • Three minutes’ walk (300 metres) to the resort centre
  • Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 15 mins from Salzburg airport
Facilities

Spa & wellness facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool heated to 30° with indoor entrance
  • Integrated whirlpool
  • Multiple saunas
  • Steam room
  • Infrared cabin
  • Relaxation room with panoramic views
  • Massages (pay locally)

Additional facilities

  • Spacious lounge/bar
  • Restaurant
  • Ski room
  • Games room
  • Safe
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lift

Family Facilities

  • Family friendly hotel
  • Cots & linen
  • Early meals available
  • Highchair in restaurant
  • Games room
Meals
  • Hot and cold buffet breakfast
  • Four course evening meal with two choices of menu plus salad buffet and cheese selection
  • Weekly candlelight dinner with apéritif and live music
  • Festive Christmas breakfast and gala dinner with music and carol singing
  • New Year gala dinner, followed by buffet and sparkling wine
  • No of restaurants: 1

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

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£2038
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15/03/2025 - 7 nights
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Hotel Berner
Zell am See
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