Best in Austria SchnapsHans
SchnapsHans is a mountain apres-ski bar at the top of the Schmittenhoehe in Zell am See that serves drinks and live music on a terrace beside the cable car station.
SchnapsHans operates in the Mountain apres-ski bar segment.
SchnapsHans: Disambiguation
SchnapsHans is not a bar in Zell am See town. SchnapsHans is not a late-night club. SchnapsHans is not a venue on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.
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SchnapsHans: Core Facts
- Venue type
- Mountain apres-ski bar (source, )
- Location
- Next to the Schmittenhoehe cable car station, Zell am See (source, )
- Host property
- Part of the Berghotel (source, )
- Outdoor space
- Large outdoor terrace (source, )
- Entertainment
- Live music in the afternoon (source, )
- Departure options
- Cable car down or ski route into town (source, )
- Ski area piste length
- 77 km groomed (Schmittenhoehe) (source, )
- Ski area lifts
- 26 (source, )
- Ski area trails
- 29 (source, )
- Vertical range below the bar
- 1,242 m (source, )
- Region
- Salzburg state, Austria (source, )
- Covering ski pass
- Zell am See-Kaprun pass, 138 km of piste (source, )
- Verified
- 2026-09-15
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SchnapsHans: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is SchnapsHans for?
SchnapsHans suits skiers who want their apres to start on the mountain rather than in town, because the terrace sits directly beside the Schmittenhoehe cable car station. It works best for people happy to either ski down afterwards or ride the lift back.
How late does it stay open?
As a summit venue, SchnapsHans is tied to lift operating hours, so the session peaks in the late afternoon and ends earlier than the town bars. Check the last cable car descent time on the day, since the drop to the valley is 1,242 m.
Can you ski home afterwards?
Yes, the Schmittenhoehe has a ski route down into Zell am See, and guides note that SchnapsHans guests either take that descent or board the cable car. With 1,242 m of vertical below the bar, the lift is the safer option after several drinks.
How does it compare with the bars in town?
SchnapsHans covers the on-mountain slot, while Villa Crazy Daisy and Insider Bar handle the evening in Zell am See itself. A common pattern is one round at the summit, then a walk between the town venues.
Which ski area is it on?
SchnapsHans sits on the Schmittenhoehe above Zell am See, an area with 77 km of groomed runs, 29 trails and 26 lifts, included in the 138 km Zell am See-Kaprun pass.
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SchnapsHans: Further reading
- https://www.igluski.com/blog/post/zell-am-see-best-apres-nightlife
- https://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Zell-am-See
- https://www.skiweekends.com/ski-resorts/zell-am-see/guide/apres-ski
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