Golfclub Zell am See Kaprun
One of the great alpine golf destinations, Golfclub Zell am See Kaprun offers 36 holes in a valley ringed by the peaks of the Austrian Alps. The Schmittenhohe course, laid out by Donald Harradine, is the test; the flatter Kitzsteinhorn is the partner, the pair playing out between the Zeller See lake and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.
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The verdict
Golfclub Zell am See Kaprun sits in the Salzburgerland, in a broad alpine valley around the resort town of Zell am See and its lake, the Zeller See, with the glacier of the Kitzsteinhorn rising to the south. It is a 36 hole club, and the scenery is the headline: few rounds anywhere are framed by snow capped peaks the way these are, and it is one of the most photographed golf settings in the Alps.
The Schmittenhohe course is the senior layout, designed by the Swiss architect Donald Harradine, the most prolific designer of continental alpine courses, and it is the more demanding of the two, asking for precise tee shots and accurate long irons as it works across the rolling valley floor. The Kitzsteinhorn course is flatter and more generous, with wide fairways and big greens that welcome a wider range of players. Together they make Zell am See an easy, scenic base for an alpine golf break, especially through the long days of the mountain summer.
Zell am See Kaprun at a glance
- Designer
- Donald Harradine
- Holes
- 36 (two courses)
- Type
- Alpine valley
- Par
- 72 (Schmittenhohe)
- Yardage
- About 6,262 yds
- Green fee
- Seasonal, confirm directly
Designer, configuration, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golfclub Zell am See Kaprun, GolfPass and leading course databases. The Schmittenhohe course was laid out by Donald Harradine and plays as a par 72 of about 6,262 yards; the Kitzsteinhorn course plays as a par 73 of roughly 6,146 metres. Green fees are seasonal and the club sets the rate, so always confirm the current fee directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The two courses give Zell am See its range. The Schmittenhohe is the one good players come for: Harradine routed it across the gently rolling valley floor with tree lined fairways and well guarded greens, and it asks for a placed tee shot and a controlled long iron rather than brute strength, with the mountains a constant and glorious distraction on every backswing. At a touch over 6,200 yards it is not long, but the demand for accuracy keeps the card honest.
The Kitzsteinhorn course is the friendlier sibling, flatter and more open, with generous fairways and large greens that reward solid, straightforward golf and make it ideal for the higher handicapper or a relaxed second round. Playing both across a stay gives a satisfying contrast, a sterner test one day and an easier, scenic loop the next.
Above all it is the setting that lingers: clean alpine air, the lake glinting below, the glacier on the horizon, and golf that is a pleasure to walk through one of the loveliest corners of Austria.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort club open to visitors and holiday guests across both courses; book a tee time ahead in summer |
| Green fee | Seasonal; the club sets the rate, highest in the July and August peak (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve through the club or as part of a stay and play package; many Zell am See hotels offer green fee deals |
| On the day | Walkable valley terrain; a buggy is available; two courses, clubhouse and academy on site |
| Getting there | Zell am See in Salzburgerland, about 90 minutes south of Salzburg and its airport |
| Best months | Late May to September for the alpine season; the courses close through the mountain winter |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; Zell am See Kaprun welcomes visitors, and green fees are seasonal with a defined summer playing season. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is Zell am See itself, a lively lakeside resort town full of hotels, restaurants and mountain activities, with the golf a short drive away and the lake and cable cars on the doorstep. Neighbouring Kaprun adds more alpine hotels and the glacier ski area for those who like to mix golf with the mountains. Salzburg, with its grand hotels and culture, is about ninety minutes north.
Zell am See Kaprun pairs naturally with the other alpine courses of Salzburgerland and the Tyrol for a longer mountain golf trip. Tell us when you want to play and we will build the trip around it, golf and the Alps in one.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Zell am See Kaprun.
Build an alpine Austria golf trip
We book the Zell am See tee times across both courses, pair them with the best of alpine Austria and arrange the lakeside stay around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Zell am See Kaprun questions
How many courses are at Golfclub Zell am See Kaprun?
Golfclub Zell am See Kaprun is a 36 hole facility with two eighteen hole courses, Schmittenhohe and Kitzsteinhorn, set in the valley around Zell am See in the Austrian Alps.
Who designed the courses at Zell am See Kaprun?
The Schmittenhohe course was laid out by the Swiss architect Donald Harradine, a prolific designer of alpine courses, and the club later added the Kitzsteinhorn course alongside it.
What is the par at Zell am See Kaprun?
The Schmittenhohe course is a par 72 of about 6,262 yards, while the flatter Kitzsteinhorn course plays as a par 73 of roughly 6,146 metres, so the two contrast nicely across a golf break.
Can visitors play Zell am See Kaprun?
Yes. Zell am See Kaprun is a resort club open to visitors and holiday guests, popular for alpine golf breaks. Book ahead and confirm current green fees, which are seasonal.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, configuration, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees are seasonal. Last reviewed June 2026.