Austria
Zell am See
Settled snugly in the Zell Valley, Zell am See is the perfect place to stroll and admire the enclosing Alps reflected in the broad lake.
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The town has its very own `home mountain,' the Schmittenhohe, reached by hiking trails from the town centre. Further afield is the famous Kitzsteinhorn glacier, Austria's very first glacier ski region, and still a favourite with skiers and snowboarders, and also home to Gipfelwelt 3000, a complex at the summit. At over 3,000 feet above sea-level the views are utterly stunning, especially aided by viewing platforms with views of the valley, Lake Zell, and the seemingly endless chain of Alpine mountains. The National Park Gallery is full of fascinating information on the region's natural wonders, both geological and technological, while `Cinema 3000` runs `Kitzsteinhorn - The Nature' a documentary film shown on an 8-metre wide screen. Zell am See itself is not to be neglected, and there are many charming nooks and corners in this historic town. St. Hippolyte's Church with its ornate parapet resting on carved columns of precious marble is one such.
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