Press Releases from Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun (50 total)
From 29th March to 4th April Zell am See-Kaprun stages the 'Sun, Snow & Party We …
In Zell am See-Kaprun, the 'Sun, Snow & Party Week' and spring go together without saying just like fluffy snowflakes and the glacier on Kitzsteinhorn do. This year, the traditional festival rings in the end of the winter season with huge parties and extraordinary sports events from 29th March to 4th April. Half a dozen famous visitors have announced their coming for these spectacular winter finals. And a true top…
Europa-Sportregion now calls itself 'Zell am See-Kaprun' / Leading holiday regio …
Change accomplished: the popular holiday region in the heart of the province of Salzburg has been using its new name for several weeks already for internal purposes and on press releases. Now it finally makes its big entrance on the public stage with its new name: Zell am See-Kaprun. From now on it comes without the addition \'Europa-Sportregion\'. There have been some slight changes to the concept as well: the…
Zell am See-Kaprun: hot-air balloons are rising once again | Almost 40 teams mee …
The sky above the roofs of Zell am See and Kaprun is sure to wear its most colourful gown. At the 29th \'BP Gas Alpine Balloon Trophy\' starting on 20th January 2008, about 40 international teams of balloonists will literally be up and away. Anyone who prefers to stay on the ground can look forward to enjoying a unique colour spectacle! And there is even more: an exciting supporting programme…
ADAC selected Zell am See as 'Shooting Star of 2008'
Once a year the ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V.), Germany's and Europe's largest automobile club, publishes its ' reisemagazin Ski', one of the most widely regarded tourism magazines for the winter season. Before booking their winter holidays, about 1.8 million readers refer to this magazine to inform themselves about the news, facts and figures of the largest and most popular holiday destinations in Europe. For the current issue of 2008,…
Zell am See-Kaprun takes third place in the Alpine region
The research institute \'BAK Basel Economics\' arrived at the conclusion that the Austrian holiday region Zell am See-Kaprun is one of the most popular and successful tourism destinations in the Alpine area. On the institute\'s ranking list, the region takes the third place following on the heels of Kleinwalsertal and Zermatt. In the report published last Tuesday by the BAK it says: \'Thanks to their attractiveness each of the regions…
Thousands of visitors celebrated the start of the winter season in Zell am See a …
More than two and a half metres of pristine white snow, a unique club party and thousands of thrilled winter sports enthusiasts: this was the \'white-start\' winter opening in Zell am See-Kaprun. On the glacier of Kitzsteinhorn at an altitude of almost 3,000 metres, the popular holiday region invited visitors to join in the celebrations for the start of the winter season of 2007/2008 and lovers of snow and ice…
From 23rd November on Zell am See-Kaprun starts winter with pop music made in Au …
Actually, Wolfgang Ambos is a welcome guest wherever he goes. But it is for many years now that the singer and songwriter has established a very special relationship with Zell am See-Kaprun. He definitely feels at home on the stages in the heart of Pinzgau! And on 24th November he is finally giving another concert. The reason for this visit: the winter season is making its entrance on the local…
Mellow Park: on 14th December the Roxy Chicken Jam kicks off in Zell am See-Kapr …
There definitely is some reason for the best female snowboarders to wear a broad smile on their faces when they explain unanimously, 'We are really looking forward to coming back here!' Jamie Anderson from the USA said, 'It's an awesome snow park and the people here are just great.' And Jenny Jones from Great Britain agreed that in Kaprun she and her colleagues 'can really show what we got.' Her…
Trumpets in the 'Snow Atrium' kicking off the winter season
In the strict sense there should not be a winter opening in Zell am See-Kaprun. The reason: in one of Europe\'s most favourite holiday regions, winter has its way all around the year! On the glacier plateau of Kitzsteinhorn at about 3,000 metres of altitude, visitors can get on their skis and snowboards whenever they feel like it and enjoy the snow regardless of the weather - in spring, autumn,…
For Max and Virginia, dreams of their young lives came true
It has always been Max\' biggest dream to ignite a really huge firework - with many sparkling colours, a real racket and beautiful patterns in the sky. And little Virginia has a wish as well: she would love to take a ride in one of those glaring red fire-fighting vehicles and give a helping hand when sparks are flying high. Thanks to the German TV station Sat.1, the dreams of…
Bye-bye summer: The White Start Opening kicks off the season in Zell am See-Kapr …
Nowhere else is it as easy to say goodbye to summer as in the holiday region of Zell am See-Kaprun. While elsewhere people might sing the blues because the warm summer days are gone, everyone indulges in the advantages of the coming season in Pinzgau. Here, summer turns smoothly into winter. Before you can say \'goodbye summer\' visitors exchange their beach wear for a snowboard and set off to the…
60,000 united hp circle the sparkling blue Lake Zell
More than 1,200 visitors in about 800 cars, splendid weather and a live concert by Austria\'s up-and-coming pop stars: the smart times 2007, the biggest smart meeting worldwide, were a highlight for the participants and for the visitors of Zell am See. It was not even noon on Friday when one smart after the other passed the place name sign of Zell am See heading towards the \'community area\' on…
For just one day the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy returns
When the sun gradually set behind the mountain range and dusk fell on Zell am See-Kaprun last Saturday, hardly any visitor was able to distinguish between bygone times and the present any more. The previous hours spent at the biggest historical festival in the province of Salzburg had been too realistic - like a melange of the splendour of the 19th century and the charm of modern-day Austria. One of…
smart times: turn the ignition key, step on the accelerator
Bang the door shut, turn the ignition key and step on the accelerator: thousands of smart drivers only have to wait another eight days until they can hit the road via Zell am See. Surrounded by the picturesque panorama of the Austrian Alps smart fans from all around the globe are meeting from 24th to 26th August 2007 to celebrate themselves and their nimble little cars. The region is looking…
'Europa-Sportregion' celebrates Emperor Franz Joseph and many other historic eve …
Royal knights in armour and helmet are challenging each other to a duel in the inner courtyard of the Kaprun Castle. Emperor Franz Joseph is delivering a speech to the crowd gathered in the town square of Zell am See. In the streets, traditional post buses and old-fashioned vintage convertibles from the cradle of the automobile are cruising. In Zell am See-Kaprun history is still alive. In picturesque Pinzgau, in…
'smart times' 2007: many participants will join the smart trail to the 'Europa-S …
The motorway - here you can see them all, neatly lined up in a row: minivans, off-road vehicles, estate and compact cars. Especially towards the end of the summer holidays the arterial roads display a vast variety of all kinds of car types. Happily, they pass each other, a colourful melange of vintage cars and newcomers, a common sight. But the panorama changes in August. If you hit the road…
Gliding artfully from the mountain directly into the box | Zell am See-Kaprun ho …
In Ovid\'s Greek legend of Icarus, in the skilfully drawn flying machines of Leonardo da Vinci or in the first attempts at flying made by the Wright Brothers - flying has always fascinated mankind. Even today, that \'state of suspense\' is one of the last adventures. For some, however, that challenge is still not great enough: for that reason, more than 50 daredevil men and women from all over the…
Pedallers chase up hill and down dale 'Bike Infection': Mountain bike elite gath …
They leap over tree trunks, negotiate the steepest slopes and perform breathtaking tricks – and all that on only two wheels. Those taking part in the so-called Bike Infection event in Kaprun have other uses for their bikes than the Sunday family outing in the countryside. In stark contrast to such leisurely pursuits, this major summer sporting event in the Europa-Sportregion demands the utmost from both competitors and their aluminium…
From Innsbruck to Salzburg: The most beautiful routes in the Europa-Sportregion
For smart times participants in the Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun, their cars are a great deal more than just a means of transportation; more a blend of passion and legend. Many proud owners not only repaint their little beauties, but also lower and customise them in their own special ways as soon as they have bought them. As a result, the little DaimlerChrysler series model is soon transformed into a…
A historical kind of holiday deal: the 'Nostalgic Package' of the 'Europa-Sportr …
Not everything was better in the old days, but many things were different. And still, when your daily grind seems to be getting the better of you, you might yearn to be back in that distant past - at a time when life was lived at a somewhat slower pace... The \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\' is giving its guests exactly that feeling now. Its \'Nostalgic Package\' opens up the gates…
Natural contrasts may have 'smart' things in common
One is a symbol of modern urban life, the other an allegory of tradition and an immaculate natural countryside: the \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\' and the town racer smart are two things that could not be any more different from each other at first glance. However, that first glance is quite deceptive - as you will soon find out when looking for something that the popular town car and the…
'smart times': fans of the town racers are meeting in Zell am See from 24th to 2 …
For smart fans and would-be fans, there is only one possible destination for a journey in August: in 2007 the \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\' is hosting the legendary international fan event of the cultish town racer for the second time. The smart times start on 24th August. Thousands of the tiny cars will be reigning the streets of the idyllic mountain town of Zell am See then. Unique landscapes, an…
Walking or biking expeditions in the wonderful Alpine world of Zell am See and K …
Hiking, walking, or biking: the unique natural countryside of the \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\' is exactly the right place to be thoroughly explored on foot or by bike. Whether the emphasis is on adventure, sports, or relaxation is for everyone to decide for themselves. On Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe, visitors can choose from a great number of different routes. And with the help of one of the region\'s experienced guides, you\'ll…
A passion sparked by a steel guitar: Interview with Texas Lightning's guitarist …
\'The band is in an excellent mood\' - when talking to Jon Flemming Olsen, the guitarist of Texas Lightning, you can almost touch his high spirits. And a glance at the recent history of the German country band actually shows no reason at all for moping. After all, their first album, \'Meanwhile, back at the Ranch\', has repeatedly been awarded gold since its release in the summer of 2005. The…
Schmittenhöhe: a top athlet goes after an extreme record
He was born and raised in Oberhausen, right in the middle of the Ruhr. It is there, among the coal mines, that 34-year-old Christian Flühr has got his roots. But in contrast to the preferences of countless football fans in the region, there is only one thing that Flühr ever wanted to do: skiing. Nowadays, the Bavarian by choice still enjoys spending every single minute of his free time on…
Europa-Sportregion extends its pistes as far as Germany
The \'Europa-Sportregion\' can offer its guests 132 kilometres of pistes on Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe. And since the beginning of this year there has even been a further addition: Zell am See and Kaprun have extended their network of pistes by another 300 metres - although the piste in question is not to be found locally.
The scene of this latest expansion is Wittenburg, a little town of about 5,000 inhabitants…
Freeriding: discovering deep snow in an adventurous way
Well-groomed snow on marked-out pistes: that is what attracts winter holidaymakers to the mountains. With their skis or boards beneath their feet, the fans of the summits sweeten up their leisure time by swinging down slopes in picturesque surroundings. But many of them are not satisfied with that kind of riding fun any more: they are looking for new challenges - and they are finding them at freeriding. For that…
Noblemen and air pioneers in a duel with colourful balloons
From 28th January, 2007, the sky above the roofs of the \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\' is going to be very colourful for a whole week. About 30 international balloonist teams will be going up into the air during the \'BP Gas Alpine Balloon Trophy\'. Spectators can expect an adventurous competition consisting of various disciplines and a number of attractive frame events related to ballooning and aviation.
Pioneers of aviation: the…
The 'King of the Mountain' is taking up office in Austria
Up to now the \'King of the Mountain\' used to reign in North America exclusively. Since 1993 this title has been the most sought-after in winter sports from Banff in Canada to Utah and Vermont in the USA. Alas, the reign never lasts for long: the sovereigns of the summits are not elected, but have to win the white crown for themselves by their own skills year after year. And…
Austria's Mecca for all those who indulge in snowboarding
Snowboarding means freedom, thrills, and sportiness. For fans of this white fun, standing on a board is the absolute delight of the winter season. Leaving behind the daily grind and dashing down a mountain slope at full speed or doing acrobatic tricks at metre-high obstacles - that is what makes this sport so attractive to the snowboarding community. But what would this cult item of winter sports equipment be without…
Europa-Sportregion an ideal terrain for international elite / World Cup training …
They travel thousands of kilometres, some of them even jet half around the globe. Some leave behind the Appalachians and the Rocky Mountains, others turn their backs on the Urals and Lake Baikal - for their training conditions have to be absolutely perfect. They all have one destination in common: the snow-covered expanse of the \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\'. Now, in autumn, when the best winter sports athletes from Canada,…
White is what matters: it is off to the pistes again in October
This is unique in the province of Salzburg: the glacier of Kitzsteinhorn offers what all winter enthusiasts are hungry for - first-class snow to ski or board on already in October. For all those who cannot wait to put on their skis and feel the poles in their hands, there is particularly early snow fun to be found in the \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\'. When people still desperately long for…
Stars & starlets went paddling on crystal clear Lake Zell / 'ONE Dragon Boat Cup …
'Krass Alter' means 'really cool, old man'. This famous expression is resounding along Lake Zelll. 'Die sehen ja voll korrekt aus' might be translated by 'these people look very trendy'. One might wonder where the unconventional phrases come from that onlookers can hear quite clearly at Thumersbach Lido early in the morning. For a little moment all is quiet. Then there is another shout, this time coming from two dialect-coloured…
'smart times': In Zell am See the little one is the greatest / On 26th August th …
It is just about two and a half metres long and one and a half metres in width. These measurements are the easily steerable little car's strong points, especially in town - finding a parking space becomes child's play. But its 177 hp guarantee lots of driving fun on main roads as well. As a convertible or as a hardtop, as a roadster or as a four-seater: the smart family…
Pro.Aktiv: For holiday and relaxation are really valuable / Europa-Sportregion: …
How about a holiday that promises absolute pleasure from the very first minute? How about having every arrangement taken care of and seeing time just fly by? And how would you feel if your only worry was that about having to leave at the end of your stay? Pro.Aktiv promises exactly that - absolute relaxation from the first to the very last second. The new premium programme offered by…
Ice hockey: sharks and polar bears chasing the puck / Young players from 17 coun …
Although many of them can hardly see what is beyond the boards yet, they play ice hockey like their grown-up idols. Power play, short-hander or body-check: the little ones do their very best when the referee has at last released the puck. Once a year the \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\' becomes the Mecca of young ice hockey aces. Young players from all over the world come to Zell ice stadium…
Ferry Porsche Congress Center opens in 2007: Business meetings between Lake Zell …
The \'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun\' is well-known for its beautiful countryside. In summer as in winter: at the heart of Pinzgau, nature offers ideal conditions for a carefree holiday. More than 40 different sports, a varied cultural programme and, of course, the typically Austrian hospitality sweeten this very special time off.
But not only holidaymakers feel on top of world in the\' Europa-Sportregion\'. The region also provides a perfect setting for…
Ski & Golf World Championships: an unusual challenge / Sports aces meet in Zell …
Strength, stamina, and a sense of balance: these are qualities that winter sports athletes need in order to succeed in the Alpine giant slalom. On snow-covered slopes, they curve around the elastic gates - record times can only be achieved by reaching one's bodily limit. Limits are also explored in golfing, but entirely different qualities are in demand here. In this sport, the pick of the bunch distinguish themselves by…
'Pro-Aktiv' - more experience / A novelty in the market: premium programme focus …
Bringing things up to date and introducing new concepts: the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun' is once again blazing the trail for the trade. As one of the most important holiday destinations in the Austrian Alps, the region intends to intensify the service idea and to offer its guests even more services in the future. 'Pro.Aktiv' is a specially developed premium programme which is starting in the summer season of 2006.…
Felix Gottwald: Zell celebrates its Olympic hero / Two gold medals and a silver …
'It is quite unbelievable - I am proud to be at home here': The double Olympic champion Felix Gottwald could hardly believe his eyes last weekend when several thousand people had come together in 'Stadtplatz' in his native town of Zell am See to celebrate 'their Felix'. Not only had Gottwald been one of the most attractive sportsmen in the Austrian delegation, but also their most successful one in the…
Snow fun: Enjoying the winter to the full 'Europa-Sportregion' tempts with attra …
Winter always lasts a few weeks longer in the 'Europa-Sportregion'. When spring begins and the pistes slowly turn into green mountain idylls again elsewhere, Zell am See and Kaprun still show a thick layer of glistening powder snow. The cold season has a good grip on the picturesque countryside here right until the end of April. And even then the fans of winter sports can indulge in the cold white…
Perfect training conditions in the unique 'Europa-Sportregion' - The cradle of o …
Holidaymakers know what they value about the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun': the two mountain towns in Pinzgau promise picturesque natural countryside and a wide range of leisure activities for a very special kind of holiday pleasure. Between Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe, our guests can discover a varied and colourful holiday world: there are sports activities for adrenalin addicts, weekly top events, and lots of fun for the little ones. 'It's a…
'Aufi' and 'Owi': When Lechnerberg calls all athletes - Everybody can take part …
Anyone can put on a pair of skis. Dashing down a slope on two boards is no big deal, even for beginners, after a few hours of training. But skiing uphill? There are not many people who can manage a steep uphill climb on these racy pieces of winter sports equipment, entirely without the help of a chair lift! This challenge is part of the ordinary snow fun for all…
'Sports with a kick': A surge of adrenalin in the underworld / Caving: Hiking an …
Climbing ropes, helmets, and carbide lamps are part of the necessary equipment. Sturdy clothes and a fair bit of courage are further prerequisites for a trip through the age-old limestone caves. Once you have ventured the first few steps into the dark, you will be enthralled: strange rock landscapes, hidden more than 1,600 metres deep inside the mountains, and breathtaking rock formations created by frozen watercourses that have run through…
Kitzsteinhorn 40 years on: Glacier skiing area proves to be a crowd-puller / New …
An eldorado for all snow-seeking sportsmen in winter, the ideal terrain for hiking or climbing in summer: Kitzsteinhorn right in the middle of the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun' is a synonym of an active, but relaxing holiday in the mountains. The skiing area on the glacier is now celebrating its birthday. For 40 long years the 'Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG' has been taking skiing fans, sun worshippers, and mountain lovers up…
Zell am See - Kaprun: High-tech chair lift takes winter enthusiasts up to the pi …
Construction has been going on all summer, at the most difficult of conditions. Despite many days of rain, the work has now been finished in time for the start of the winter season: Schmittenhöhebahn AG, the company that operates the popular skiing resort on the mountain of the same name, has invested about 14 million euro in the further development of its infrastructure. Consequently, the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun', Austria's…
Well-prepared for the winter / The 'Europa-Sportregion' turns the cold season in …
'Relaxation, an active vacation, or sports with a kick': even in winter the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun' does not leave any wishes unfulfilled. Three different holiday categories offer exactly the right choice for each guest – from a relaxing stay in one of the many hotels or guest houses to an exciting adventure ride in the halfpipe or on black downhill pistes.
When the first snow flakes start to fall, a…
A new box-office hit for the cinemas / A visit to the set on Kaprun Castle
Jeno Hodi is an eloquent man. The Hungarian born star director lived in Germany for some time, and he also speaks perfect English. It is his personal mix of three languages that makes the man with the beard what he is - the undisputed boss on the set. And that is what he should be: Hodi is to shoot a new box-office hit in no time - 'Metamorphosis'. One of…
Winter in Zell am See-Kaprun
The 'Europa-Sportregion' has always been a byword for holiday fun and eventful leisure time. Whether visitors come with all their families or just on their own: 130 kilometres of finest pistes, innumerable sporting opportunities, and hotels that offer anything you can possibly wish for make Zell am See and Kaprun one of the most important holiday destinations in Austria. Especially during the cold season there are no limits to one's…
Campaign for even better quality: starting into the cold season with some extras …
The 'Europa-Sportregion' has always been a byword for holiday fun and eventful leisure time. Whether visitors come with all their families or just on their own: 130 kilometres of finest pistes, innumerable sporting opportunities, and hotels that offer anything you can possibly wish for make Zell am See and Kaprun one of the most important holiday destinations in Austria. Especially during the cold season there are no limits to one's…
