Zell am See is located in the beautiful Scmittenhohe Mountains, offering simple, scenic beauty that makes it a popular winter getaway, great for skiing and a popular destination for Zell am See Festivals. Below are a list of some of the festivals that take place in and around Zell am See.

Saalfelden Jazz Festival

This festival is one of Europe’s most prestigious jazz festivals. You can experience this priceless event in the concert hall, as well as in the fields and mountain pastures.

Harvest Festival

This festival takes place from near the end of August to near the end of October. Enjoy hiking from farm to farm and watching a parade of cattle return home. Enjoy the tastes of the region and the season, and check out all the great events that revolve around this festival and the folk traditions it is about. It takes place in 78 different communities, so there is sure to be something entertaining to witness.

Wednesday Festivals

During the summer months, festivals take place every Wednesday in Zell am See, where there is live music, lots of delicious food and plenty of fun.

Salzburg Festival

This is a play about a rich man’s death. Salzburg Festival takes place every July and August.

Fireworks

A weekly display of fireworks takes place during the summer holidays over the lake. Sit back and watch this spectacular display from the shore after a day of boating or water skiing.