Zell am See school ski trip, Austria

With its lakeside location surrounded by towering mountains, varied skiing, glacier, and its 13th Century pedestrianized centre with plenty of shops and restaurants, it’s not hard to see why Zell am See in Austria is an iconic ski destination and popular with school groups. After a day on the slopes, you won’t struggle to find things to do in the evening, including swimming, ice-skating, watching an ice-hockey match, curling and sleigh rides.

The area offers 136km of skiing split over three mountains, so there is plenty to explore over the week. The Schmittenhohe ski area is accessed from Zell, with the Maiskogel and Kitzsteinhorn glacier areas accessed via Kaprun.

The diverse ski area has plenty of slopes for all levels of skier in your group, with beginners and intermediates particularly well catered for. With access to a glacier, you are guaranteed snow, even at the latest of Easters.

Why we recommend Zell am See

• A favourite destination for British school groups
• Iconic, lake-side location
• Glacier resort ensures snows throughout the season

All Voyager School Travel ski trips include:

• Free place ratio of 1:8 for coach trips or 1:10 for air groups
• 6-day local ski pass, 6-day ski, boot and helmet hire
• 4 hours of ski lessons per day over 6 days
• Full board and lodging
• Dedicated Voyager School Rep to support your group throughout your stay
• Full programme of free evening entertainment at your accommodation
• Your choice of return travel - coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
• 24 hour emergency back-up service
• Comprehensive travel insurance including ski breakage
• Snow guarantee – if all lifts are closed, we’ll take you to the nearest resort so that you can still ski
• Discounted rates for group leaders bringing their family on the trip

Extras to budget for:

• Meals on journeys
• School to airport transfers (if required)
• Visa charges, collective passports
• Extended lift passes (if applicable)
• Supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults

Snowboarding instructor ratios are lower and so a supplement of £50 per person is payable for snowboard groups. Snowboarding groups can only be accepted in exact groups of 8 of the same ability.