Der Erlhof Restaurant & Landhotel – A Favorite for Families in Zell am See
About the Hotel
Lakeside Accommodation Options
Der Erlhof Restaurant & Landhotel offers traditional rooms and newly built panoramic rooms with views of Lake Zell and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. Options include single rooms (17m²), double rooms with balconies (45m²), family rooms with two separate bedrooms (57m²), and spacious suites (90m²). All rooms include free WiFi, minibars, safes, and private bathrooms with showers or bathtubs. The newly built Erlhof Panorama section features soundproof walls and lake-facing balconies.
Austrian Culinary Experience
The hotel serves traditional Austrian cuisine using regional products. Breakfast and dinner are included, with warm meals available from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Dining occurs in rustic vaulted parlors or on the sun terrace overlooking Lake Zell. The restaurant has operated independently for over 30 years, focusing on fresh ingredients. Note: The kitchen may not accommodate certain food allergies or intolerances.
Year-Round Activity Access
Guests have private access to Lake Zell's swimming beach with sun loungers and a jetty. Winter activities include three ski areas (Schmittenhöhe, Kitzsteinhorn, Saalbach Hinterglemm) totaling 138km of slopes, plus toboggan runs like Köhlergraben (1.5km) and night skiing. Summer offers hiking, biking trails, e-bike charging stations, and golf. The Tauern Spa in Kaprun (15-minute drive) features a saltwater pool and sauna.
Zell am See Location
The hotel is directly on Lake Zell's southern shore, 4.5km from Zell am See town center. Landmarks within 2km include Strandbad Erlberg beach, St. Hippolyt church, and Schloss Rosenberg. The property is 100km from Salzburg's W.A. Mozart Airport. Driving from Munich: take A8 to Siegsdorf exit, then via Inzell-Lofer (no Austrian vignette required). From Vienna: A1 to A10, exit Bischofshofen toward Schwarzach-Zell am See.
Family and Guest Services
Services include underground parking (€15/day), half-board meals, and dog accommodation (€20/day without food). Children 0-4 years stay free; ages 4-10 pay €35/day, ages 11-15 pay €45/day. The hotel offers a shared lounge, steam bath, and sauna. No motorway vignette is required when approaching from the German side via Siegsdorf. The Brüggler family has operated this property since 2002.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Private beach
- Ski storage
- Lift
- Electric vehicle charging station
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa lounge
- Sauna
- Steam room
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor