Zell Am See /Kaprun Austria - Summer Skiing

Need advice on the resort for summer skiing has anyone been and also where to stay, want to mix up the holiday with cycling glacier skiing plus some water activities, is it best to stay nearer the lake or in Kaprun or in between, we are a family of four any advice would be great :lol:
Cheers

Hi Niiixsy. I think there are probably more activities in the summer for a family in Zell am See as there is always a lot happening around the lake etc., and get the bus into Kaprun to ski the glacier. Have a look at this site and see if it helps
http://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/summer/en/
Have never skied Kaprun in the summer so can't comment on what the conditions are like. Also if you look at the webcam for Zell am See at the moment it looks like summer has already arrived as it is very green
http://www.schmitten.at/en/service/panorama-cams/
Sorry I can't be of more help. Ria xx

Although the Kitzsteinhorn glacier is open in summer, they do sometimes shut the lift for revision work and maintenance possibly for 2 weeks. You can check this out at www.kitzsteinhorn.at , or phone the tourist info in Kaprun.Having said that the conditions also dictate if it is open and last year , there was a brief shutdown due to lack of snow and cracks in the glacier. The idea of summer skiing is great but it is usually very limited and restricted to a small area, with long drag lifts. We have experienced a very warm spring , and although the skiing is fab at the moment summer might be a different matter.
I would suggest a car rental , as if you want to get up to the glacier the bus timetable in summer is very limited . I have a contact for a very reasonable company if you want to contact me. It will then be easier to get around the whole area, for sightseeing and also the water based activites such as rafting ,canyoning etc are either at Lofer or Taxenbach and to make it all a lot easier and cheaper you would need the car to get there.
Once you have a car - where to stay becomes less important.
Zell am See can be very busy in summer, but the lake is nice with designated swimming pool areas, and a 12 km walk or cycle path around it.
I live in Leogang, close to Zell am See/Kaprun.Our village is famous for the Bike Park - host to The World Mountain bike championships and also the World and Euopean cup. We have fantastic cycle paths suitable for families and the Bike Park for serious stuff. I am sure if you look at the tourist info web site you will find some interesting ideas- www.alpinworld.at - especially read up about the Lowen Card which will save you a lot of money as a family ( compared to staying at Zell or Kaprun).
There is a Sailing/Kayaking school on the lake in Zell which offers the kids courses in both activities.
If you want more detailed info about anything mentioned please do send me a private message and i will be only too pleased to help. :)