Lake Zell and snow-covered Austrian Alps glowing at golden hour

A very special journey

Mick & Hayley

Are getting married

Zell am See · Austria · Early May 2028 · plans in progress

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And you're coming with us...

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Our story

One story.
A new chapter.

From snowy family days to the adventure ahead, this is unmistakably ours. The private details are being kept for the people sharing the journey with us.

And now we're taking all of you to Austria.

Mick and Hayley enjoying a snowy family day

Our family.
Our adventure.
Our Austria.

The wedding · planning

Sunshine on the lake.
Snow on the mountains.

That is the dream: a small destination celebration in Zell am See, surrounded by the people we love. The venue and exact date remain in planning, and we will share each detail when it is ready.

Zell am SeeEarly May 2028An intimate celebration

Aerial view of Lake Zell, the town and surrounding Austrian Alps

Key places

Explore Zell am See

PLANNING

Grand Hotel Zell am See

The lakeside hotel currently being explored for the wedding stay. No booking is confirmed.

From Zell: On the lake beside Zell am See station
Time: Wedding base
Good to know: Household friendly · All weather

Official information

Things to do · Zell am See & Kaprun

Discover the lake.
Meet the mountains.

Glacier heights, old-town tables, quiet lakeside miles and a spa beneath the peaks. Early May sits between Alpine seasons, so every idea keeps honest availability guidance.

01EXPECTED

Food & Drink · Rainy Day · Relax

Zell am See old town

Pedestrian streets, cafes, restaurants, bars and local shops within an easy lakeside stroll.

Central Zell am See

02CHECK CLOSER TO TRAVEL

Mountain · Family · Adventure

Schmittenhöhe

Panoramic mountain viewpoints, hiking and family experiences above Zell am See. Published summer lift dates usually begin later in May, so early-May operation cannot be assumed.

Cable-car base around 2 km from town

03EXPECTED

Lake · Relax · Family

Lake Zell promenade

A gentle waterside option for walking, cycling, photography and unhurried time beside the lake.

From the town waterfront

04SEASONAL

Lake · Relax · Family

Lake Zell boat trips

Panoramic cruises and lake crossings offer a slower view of the town and surrounding peaks. Timetables for 2028 are not yet published.

Piers around Lake Zell

05SEASONAL

Lake · Family · Adventure

Swimming & lake activities

Lidos, swimming, paddleboarding, sailing and boat hire are summer activities; water and lido operation in early May must be checked.

Three lidos around Lake Zell

06EXPECTED

Relax · Family · Rainy Day

TAUERN SPA Kaprun

Large indoor and outdoor spa and water world, with dedicated family areas and quieter wellness options.

Kaprun, around 15-20 minutes by road

07CHECK CLOSER TO TRAVEL

Mountain · Family · Adventure · Rainy Day

Kitzsteinhorn glacier

High-alpine panoramic experiences reach above 3,000 metres. Exact lifts, access and weather for early May 2028 require a fresh check.

Kaprun glacier area, roughly 25 minutes by road

08CHECK CLOSER TO TRAVEL

Mountain · Family · Adventure

Maiskogel & alpine coaster

Family mountain experiences and the year-round Maisi Flitzer alpine coaster sit close to Kaprun centre; individual activities still need date and weather checks.

Kaprun centre, around 20 minutes by road

09SEASONAL

Family · Adventure · Mountain

Sigmund-Thun Gorge

Wooden walkways follow a dramatic gorge to Klammsee. It is a summer attraction and early-May opening cannot yet be promised.

Kaprun, around 20-25 minutes by road

10CHECK CLOSER TO TRAVEL

Adventure · Mountain

Tandem paragliding

A high-adrenaline view over Lake Zell with qualified local operators. Flights depend on lift operation, weather and operator requirements.

Usually from the Schmittenhöhe area

11EXPECTED

Adventure · Family · Lake

Cycling & e-bikes

Low-traffic routes and cycle paths connect the lake, Zell am See and Kaprun, with rentals available locally.

Routes start around town and the lake

12CHECK CLOSER TO TRAVEL

Rainy Day · Family · Relax

Museums & rainy-day ideas

Regional museums, shopping, indoor swimming and spa options provide flexible alternatives when the mountains disappear into cloud.

Zell am See, Kaprun and nearby

13CHECK CLOSER TO TRAVEL

Food & Drink · Relax · Rainy Day

Cafes, restaurants & bars

A varied town-centre food scene ranges from relaxed cafes to Alpine restaurants and evening bars. Low-season opening should be checked locally.

Old town and lakefront

A few incredible days in Austria

Our journey together

Day 1

We're off

Havant to Gatwick
Fly to Salzburg
Welcome drinks

PLANNING

Day 2

The wedding

Ceremony
Drinks & photographs
Wedding breakfast

PROVISIONAL

Day 3

Recovery

Late breakfast
Spa and lake time
Explore at your pace

PLANNING

Day 4

Mountain day

Schmittenhöhe
Cable cars
Mountain supper

PLANNING

Day 5

Home

Check out
Transfer to Salzburg
Homeward bound

PLANNING

A planning preview. Final dates and timings will appear only when confirmed.

The journey

From Havant to the Alps

A journey worth taking

Havant

Gatwick

Salzburg

Zell am See

Havant

The journey begins

Gatwick

Into the skies

Salzburg

Gateway to the Alps

Zell am See

Our destination

Mick & Hayley

M | H

Pack your bags.

You're coming to Austria.

Open your invitation Personal invitation required

A very special journey

Mick & Hayley

Are getting married

Zell am See · Austria · Early May 2028 · plans in progress

days

hours

minutes

seconds

And you're coming with us...

Scroll to explore

Our story

One story.
A new chapter.

From snowy family days to the adventure ahead, this is unmistakably ours. The private details are being kept for the people sharing the journey with us.

And now we're taking all of you to Austria.

Our family.
Our adventure.
Our Austria.

The wedding · planning

Sunshine on the lake.
Snow on the mountains.

That is the dream: a small destination celebration in Zell am See, surrounded by the people we love. The venue and exact date remain in planning, and we will share each detail when it is ready.

Zell am SeeEarly May 2028An intimate celebration

Key places