A company with a vision
in Zell am See
27 cable cars and lifts, various service facilities, numerous hiking trails, special family offers, boat tours … The Schmittenhöhebahn AG is so much more than just one of the biggest cable car companies in the federal state of Salzburg. In the following, we have summarized all data and facts about the Schmitten for you!
Which environmental policies are pursued on Zell’s landmark mountain? When did the first cable car on the Schmitten start operating? What were the topics addressed at the latest general assembly of the Schmittenhöhebahn AG? What does the charter of the cable car company in Zell am See state? If you’re looking for answers to these and other questions, you’ll find them on the following pages:
Managing Director
Dr. Erich Egger
Share Capital
EUR 5.047.620,-
approx. 400 Shareholders:
- 57,9 % Porsche GesmbH
- 20,8 % Bankhaus Spängler
- 13,8 % Streubesitz
- 7,5 % Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich AG
Personnel
- Winter season approx. 430 employees
- Summer season approx. 280 employees
- Of which permanent staff (year-round) 188 employees
Annual Turnover
approx. € 48,75 million. (FY 2022/2023)
Performance
approx. 11,8 million passengers transported per year
Lift Capacity
- Winter: 50,091 passengers/hour
- Summer: 10,923 passengers/hour
Company report 2023/24
Summer Facilities
8 cable cars and lifts
- 2 reversible aerial trams
- 6 monocable gondola lifts
Boat tours
Fleet:
- MS Schmittenhöhe
- Kaiserin Elisabeth
- MS Großglockner
- Nostalgieschiff Libelle
- Panorama cruises, Lake-Crossing, Charter opportunities
- Firework cruise at the Lake Festival
- Bike transportation at the Lake-Crossing
- Evening cruises: every friday evening in July and August extended open hours
Gastronomy offer
The Schmittenhöhebahn AG has seven gastronomy businesses at the mountain- and valley stations.
- Franzl am Berg
- Schmitten Café
- Sonnkogel Restaurant
- AreitLounge (leased)
- MS Schmittenhöhe
- Kaiserin Elisabeth
- Berghotel Schmittenhöhe (leased)
Numerous signposted hiking trails:
Adventure trails
High Altitude Promenade, Sisi Trail, Herb Trail "Kraut und Ruam", Saga Hike "Mystical Forest", Adventure hiking trail ‘Schmidolin’s Baptism of Fire’, 4-Lakes Art Hike
Special features
Schmitten E-Motocross Park, ‘Schmidolin’s rocket bike’, guided hikes, mountain yoga, Yodeling on the mountain, discgolf-course, Elisabeth chapel, hang- and paragliding, Art on the Mountain
Family attractions
Family adventure trail ‘Schmidolin’s Baptism of Fire’ with ‘Schmidolin’s rocket bike’, playground Sonnkogel with ‘Schmidolin’s Magic Potion’ and playground ‘Schmidolin’s Pond’ near the Plettsaukopf reservoir, Offroad Park.
Exhibitions
The exhibitions are open all year. The entry is included in the lift ticket. Open hours are based on the open hours of the lifts and facilities (Schmittenhöhebahn and areitXpress).
- "Tradition & Innovation" - the story of Schmittenhöhebahn - the 1. cable railway in Salzburg - at the valley station of the Schmittenhöhebahn
- Areit 1400 - variety of Oldtimers from the car museum Vötter, historic scooters and a ski collection of the past 100 years - at the mountain station of areitXpress
Events
Mountain festival with ‘Ranggler Alpencup’, Downhill Golf, childrens festival, sunrise hike with mountain breakfast, Bio-Breakfast on MS Schmittenhöhe.
Partner of the Zell am See-Kaprun Card
With the purchase of the Zell am See-Kaprun Card guests may enjoy the cable cars, lidos, indoor pools, boat trips, natural attractions and tourist attractions free of charge.
Partner of the Hike ALPIN CARD
common season ticket with Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun and the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
Winter Facilities
27 cable cars and lifts
- 2 reversible aerial trams
- 7 monocable gondola lifts
- 1 eight-seat chair lift with bubbles and heated seats
- 4 six-seat chair lifts with bubbles and heated seats
- 3 quad chair lifts
- 2 double chair lifts
- 6 T-bar lifts
- 2 conveyor belts/magic carpets
77 km of slopes
- 19 km of black runs
- 28 km of red runs
- 30 km of blue runs
Gastronomy offer
The Schmittenhöhebahn AG has seven gastronomy businesses at the mountain- and valley stations.
- Franzl Restaurant
- Panorama Restaurant
- Panorama Schirmbar
- Sonnkogel Restaurant
- Cabrio Bar Restaurant
- Schmitten Café
- Häferl Buffet
- AreitAlm (leased)
- AreitLounge (leased)
- Berghotel Schmittenhöhe (leased)
Adventure offers
e.g. winter hiking trail at 2,000 m, Funslope Schmitten, Nightslope Schmitten, Ski Movie Track, guided winter hikes and snow shoe hikes, Art on the Mountain
Family attractions
Schmidolin’s Magic Carpet at areitXpress valley station, Schmidolin’s Dragon Tunnel at areitXpress mountain station, Schmidolin’s Dragon Park and Kidsslope at Glocknerbahn
Exhibitions
The exhibitions are open all year. The entry is included in the lift ticket. Open hours are based on the open hours of the lifts and facilities (Schmittenhöhebahn and areitXpress).
- "Tradition & Innovation" - the story of Schmittenhöhebahn - the 1. cable railway in Salzburg - at the valley station of the Schmittenhöhebahn
- Areit 1400 - variety of Oldtimers from the car museum Vötter, historic scooters and a ski collection of the past 100 years. At the mountain station areitXpress
Events
e.g. Winter Opening, Schmidolin Ski Day, Schmidolin Olympics, Culinary ski days, Ski'n'Brunch, Easter Egg Hunt,
Events on the lake
Star-studded cruises in the christmas time, Easter cruises
Service facilities
Intersport Schmittenhöhe – storage facilities, ski rental and ski service network within the region Zell am See – Kaprun; ski bus network (local and regional), local Pinzgau railway for skiers and snowboarders
Partner of the region Zell am See Kaprun, Partner of the Ski ALPIN CARD
together with the Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun and the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn: Day- and Multidaytickets, season tickets. The three premium regions are the biggest and most diverse ski area with 408 piste kilometers and 121 lift facilities.
Partner of the Super Ski Card
in conjunction with 20 other ski regions in Salzburg, Tyrol and Styria
