The Ziller Valley and Zell am See, Austria

After filming Europe's ski resorts for the last ten years, Mark Jennings & Julie Conover share their discovery of two of the lesser known Austrian resorts.

Their journey begins with a visit to the world famous Neuschwanstein castle where they learn the saga of eccentric King Ludwig.

From Bavaria, Julie & Mark travel into the Salzburg region of Austria to Zell Am See, "little village by the lake", to explore the massive Europa Sport Region.

In the Ziller Valley, they ski the Hintertux glacier and launch Julie off the slopes on a paraglider! Then, join a robust group of Austrians for music, schnapps and a hellacious nighttime sledding adventure that leaves Mark with an unwanted souvenir!

Threaded throughout the program is a celebration of the traditional lifestyle with folk music, dance and plenty of local color!

TIPS for TRAVELERS to ZILLERTAL & ZELL am SEE

They will feed you gourmet meals (prepared by son Stephan), take you skiing and show you the best spots in the area, and take such good care of you, you will not want to leave - they will make sure you have an unforgettable stay, and you will want to return! We went back three times!

Shopping is also very good in Zell am See!
For more on Austria click on the Trip Tips for:
Winter in the Arlberg, Hiking & Soaring in the Austrian Alps,
Adventures in the Tirol,
Sud Tirol

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