Boat tours on Lake Zell

Cruises and boat trips in Zell am See

A boat tour with an incredible mountain panorama is exactly what you want to experience on your holiday or during an event? On Lake Zell, this dream can come true! Enjoy some breath-taking views during a cruise or lake-crossing: the Kitzsteinhorn, the Steinernes Meer range and, of course, Zell’s landmark mountain, the Schmittenhöhe. The best spot for that is up on the ship’s sun deck!

Schmitten’s fleet

MS Schmittenhöhe

Used for	panorama cruises & special trips
Year of manufacture / engine power	2005 / 495 HP
Length / width / draught	35 m / 7.6 m / 1.2 m
Transportation capacity	255 Pax
Seats – lower deck	90
Seats – upper deck	55
Seats – open deck	70
Seats – Sundeck Lounge	40
Amenities	equipment for presentations (screen, sound system, microphone, projector)
Accessibility	the main desk is wheelchair-accessible

Kaiserin Elisabeth

Used for	panorama cruises & special trips
Year of manufacture / engine power	1972 / 147 HP
Length / width / draught	20 m / 4.5 m / 0.8 m
Transportation capacity	ca. 80 Pax
Seats – interior	40
Seats – open deck	35

MS Großglockner

Used for	lake crossings & special trips
Year of manufacture / engine power	1966 / 147 HP
Length / width / draught	17.9 m / 3.8 m / 0.8 m
Seats – interior	80

Nostalgieschiff Libelle ("nostalgia ship")

Used for	special trips
Year of manufacture / engine power	1947 / 90 HP
Length / width / draught	14.30 m / 2.9 m / 0.9 m
Seats – interior	30

Full steam ahead – during a cruise on Lake Zell

Switch up your perspective and experience the mountains of the Pinzgau region from the water! How about during a stunning panorama cruise aboard the luxurious MS Schmittenhöhe? On the Kaiserin Elisabeth, everything revolves around “Sisi”, Austria’s most famous empress. Another historical experience is a trip onboard Nostalgieschiff Libelle (“nostalgia ship”). You can also cross the lake aboard the MS Großglockner.

Overview Map

You’d like to know how much a certain boat tour is and where the ships depart? Find out everything you need to know about prices and operating hours of Zell am See’s fleet!

Prices & Times

Both the panorama cruises and the lake crossings on Lake Zell are possible at regular departure times. You can choose between different ticket options. Get an overview here!

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Cuisine aboard the ships

What could be more enjoyable than a boat tour surrounded by the incredible scenery of the Pinzgau? There’s only one thing that makes it even better: excellent on-board cuisine! On hot summer days, you can look forward to cold beverages and ice cream. You should also try the selection of fine wines and delicacies from the Pinzgau. Our recommendation: the strudel – it’s scrumptious!

Convenient: You can pre-order coffee and cake aboard the ship for your cruise. Perfect for an afternoon excursion!

Evening cruises on Lake Zell

Every Friday from 12 July to 23 August you can end the day in a relaxed way on a warm summer evening. Enjoy the panorama of the surrounding mountains in the light of the setting sun on the deck of MS Schmittenhöhe.

Departure: at 6.30 pm and 8.00 pm

Duration: approx. 60 min

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A boat cruise as an unforgettable event

Wedding, birthday or company event: Celebrate on the water! In Zell am See, you’ve got the unique opportunity to do so. Depending on the event and your personal preferences, you can choose from our charter ships and spend an extraordinary hour on the water with up to 85 people. You’d like to celebrate longer? That’s possible upon request and against a surcharge.

Reservations can be made by sending an e-mail to schiff@schmitten.at or by calling +43 (0) 6542 789 -500.