Zell am See for New Year

I am taking a small party to Zell over Christmas and I have a couple of spaces in the hotel. You may be interested in joinig us. :D

Advice needed!
Going to Zell am See in January and also want to spend the day skiing in Saalbach. Crystal have led me to believe that I need to buy a 6 day Super Salzburger pass to cover both resorts. Has anybody any advice what is the best way of going about this? I have looked at the Schmitten.at website where I can buy the lift pass directly but this really depends on the euro rate. Or I can prebook through Crystal, but this adds up to an extra £12 for each adult and £11 extra for my 12 year old!

Any input will be great as my head is going to explode! And don't get me started on ski hire and ski school!

If you are just going to Saalbach for one day then just get a day pass for that day. Just go to the ticket office and buy what you need-it's really easy so don't lose sleep over it. Ski eqpt hire is also really easy -just pick a shop and go in. I recommend you book lessons in advance. I have a friend who runs a ski school in Zell. Do you want his details?

Glossi, thanks! But is it not cheaper to buy a six day Super Salzburger pass than a five day area pass and a one day pass for Saalbach? I have tried doing the maths but it is so bloomin' expensive whichever way you do it!

We have always used ski-zellamsee ski school. Is this the one you are thinking of? I know they now have a ski hire package along with three day ski school which sounds appealing as I can get to Saalbach for the day. Or dare I say it- have a day off! Sssshhh, don't tell anyone!

Sue

I can't believe you just said that......
I'm shocked - may your edges rust and your poles go all bendy!! (only joking)

There's nothing wrong with rusty edges- as long as they're not mine. And my poles will be very bendy if I see a certain ski instructor! That's another story!

I was there for the milenium, great little town and they always have something going on in the center, loads of bars and restaurants, but the skiing is a bit limited, there's the glacier in Kaprun but that's obviously a but ride away and can get very busy when the snow is bad elsewhere.

Where are you looking to book?

I am going to kaprun for new year and hoping it will be good.?
First ski trip!!
:P