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Zell am See | |
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Coordinates: 47°19′N 12°48′E / 47.317°N 12.800°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Salzburg |
District | Zell am See |
Government | |
• Mayor | Andreas Wimmreuter (SPÖ) |
Area | |
• Total | 55.17 km2 (21.30 sq mi) |
Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 9,852 |
• Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 5700, 5702, 5705 |
Area code | 06542 |
Vehicle registration | ZE |
Website | www.zellamsee.salzburg.at |
Zell am See is the administrative capital of the Zell am See District in the Austrian state of Salzburg. Located in the Kitzbühel Alps, the town is an important tourist destination due to its ski resorts and shoreline on Lake Zell.[3][4] While Zell am See has been a favored winter and summer resort for the European aristocracy since the 19th century, it is known as a hub of the international jet set today.[5][6][7] Today, Zell am See is an internationally renowned holiday destination and one of the most important summer and winter sports resorts in Austria and an important transport hub in the region.