church in Zell am Ziller

Pfarrkirche Hl. Vitus

The parish church of St. Vitus (Hl. Vitus) in Zell am Ziller is the central religious landmark of this Zillertal village, visible from the valley floor and functioning as the congregational heart of a community whose primary modern identity is as a ski resort. St.

Zell am Ziller’s parish church, dedicated to St. Vitus, is the historic center of this Zillertal village now better known for its ski area. The church predates tourism by centuries and anchors the village’s older Catholic identity. Zell am Ziller is also home to the Gauder Fest each May, a folk music and beer festival that brings in the famous Gauder Bier from the local brewery. Accessible via the Zillertal narrow-gauge railway from Jenbach. Free entry.

Type
church
Destination
Zell am Ziller
Cost
Free to visit
Address
6280 Zell am Ziller
Coordinates
46.7105, 11.6323