Grand Hotel, Zell am See

Grand Hotel, Zell am See (must see)

The Grand Hotel is one of the most prominent landmarks in town, being the most prestigious destination during the Belle Epoque. The distinctive elongated building is visually remarkable, mainly for its snow-white facade and mansard roof. It was built between 1894 and 1896, on the most unique spot of the entire Zeller shore, on a private peninsula, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and mountains. At the end of World War II, the Grand Hotel was occupied by US forces for about ten years. Then, following reconstruction, the hotel became again a very popular destination, also featured in several European films as a set. In the 1980s, the Grand Hotel was remodeled and brought to its present look, designed in and out in the spirit and tradition of refined Austrian hotel culture.

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Sight Name: Grand Hotel
Sight Location: Zell am See, Austria (See walking tours in Zell am See)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Zell am See, Austria

Create Your Own Walk in Zell am See

Create Your Own Walk in Zell am See

Creating your own self-guided walk in Zell am See is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Zell am See Introduction Walking Tour

Zell am See Introduction Walking Tour

Zell am See, which translated from German means "Zell by the lake," is one of the most picturesque towns in Austria. Located at the shore of Zeller Lake, the town is a famous ski destination in wintertime, and equally visited in summertime for hiking and fabulous sights. Zell am See is one of the oldest settlements in Bavaria, founded around 740 A.D. and preserving some medieval-era...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Kaprun Sightseeing Walk

Kaprun Sightseeing Walk

Kaprun is a small alpine village in the district of Zell-am-See. Located at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, it brings thousands of tourists to enjoy skiing, hiking and the famous Mooserboden reservoir. Yet there are also well-known landmarks located within a short distance of the center of Kaprun, like Kparun Castle, St. Margaret Church and Sigmund Thun Gorge. A must is to visit Vötters...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles