Helicopter sightseeing,
hot-air ballooning, or skydiving in Zell am See

Taking adventure to a whole new level

Anyone who’s ever experienced the Grossglockner High Alpine Road from the ground knows how impressive it is. And seeing it from above? Even more impressive. LOWZ airfield in Zell am See – which has won numerous awards as the most beautiful airfield and is just a 15-minute drive from glockna – is the starting point for all kinds of activities that make you forget the ground beneath your feet. Adventure at its purest, with the Grossglockner right in front of you.

36 bends upwards –
and then even higher.
Because some views are simply worth it.

Helicopter flying above white clouds against blue sky

Colorful hot air balloon against blue sky with clouds

What can you expect?

Scenic flights over the Alps

Experience the majestic peaks of the Hohe Tauern range from above and admire Lake Zell from a bird’s eye view – a scenic flight over the Alps from Zell am See reveals the region as few people have ever seen it. Whether it’s a short sightseeing flight over Mt Kitzsteinhorn and Kaprun or a longer tour over the Grossglockner, Mt Steinerne Meer, and back: The choice is yours.

Helicopter flights

Even closer, even more intense. A flight by helicopter from Zell am See takes you directly over glaciers, reservoirs, and mountain peaks – offering a panoramic view you won’t forget any time soon. And a noise level that you can’t help but grin at.

Skydiving over the Austrian Alps

For that extra special adrenaline rush: skydiving in Zell am See over the Hohe Tauern range. An experience that’s hard to put into words. You’ll just have to see for yourself.

Hot-air balloon rides

Less adrenaline, more wonder. Panoramic hot-air balloon rides are available all year round – with the best views in the crisp winter air high above the Alps. For anyone who prefers to take things at a leisurely pace. And yet still unforgettable.

The airfield in Zell am See

Flying over the Hohe Tauern range

Located to the south of Zell am See, LOWZ airfield is an ideal venue for flight training, practice, and leisure activities all year round. It’s already a household name for pilots – for everyone else, it’s the perfect starting point for an experience you won’t forget in a hurry. And afterwards? Back to glockna, a sundowner on the terrace, put your feet up, and unwind. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Distance: approx. 15 minutes’ drive from glockna

Table with two plates of pasta and glasses of red and white wine in a restaurant

After-flight: right next door

Die Fliegerei at Zell am See airfield

Die Fliegerei is located right next to Zell am See airfield: a restaurant, bistro, and what is surely the most spectacular terrace in the Pinzgau region. Open to anyone who’s craving good food with a view: interregional cuisine, homemade regional dishes, and international influences. And then there’s the spectacle of the airfield right before your eyes – helicopters, small planes, and sometimes even skydivers. A trip well worth taking, whether you’re flying yourself or just watching.

Tip: book early – the terrace seats are in high demand.

Helicopter sightseeing,hot-air ballooning, or skydiving in Zell am See