Buy a second home
in Zell am See
Designated second and leisure homes in Zell am See, Kaprun and across the Pinzgau, with zoning checked in advance and discreetly brokered. One family team, since 2006.
The Alps on your
doorstep
Between Lake Zell, the Kitzsteinhorn and the ski slopes, demand is high and building land is scarce, the foundation of lasting value.
A second home in Zell am See means the lake in summer, the slopes in winter and a quality of life that stays. The town and the surrounding Pinzgau, from Kaprun to Saalbach and Maria Alm, are among Europe's most sought-after alpine regions, with limited supply and correspondingly stable values. Ferstl Immobilien specialises here in second and leisure homes. As an owner-run family business we broker discreetly, personally and with the local knowledge of more than twenty years, including designated second homes that may lawfully be used as such.
Zoning decides
what is allowed
The most important point before any purchase: in the province of Salzburg the use as a second or leisure home is strictly regulated under the Salzburg Regional Planning Act. Not every property may be used this way, only those specifically designated for it. Many Pinzgau municipalities additionally cap the share of second homes, so in and around Zell am See the supply of designated objects is genuinely scarce. Whoever moves into a property without the right zoning risks costly consequences.
That is why we flag designated second homes among our properties and disclose the documents to you before you decide. Important: this is careful guidance, not binding legal advice. The definitive check for the individual case belongs with a notary, a lawyer or the municipality. We tell you plainly what is possible and connect you with the right partners.
- ✓Only designated properties may be used as a second home
- ✓Zoning follows from the land-use plan, not the listing
- ✓Many Pinzgau municipalities cap the share of second homes
- ✓Second home and tourist letting are two different uses
- ✓Final legal check by notary, lawyer or municipality
- ✓Guidance, never binding legal advice
From search to completion
Find designated second homes
We show you properties in Zell am See and the Pinzgau that may lawfully be used as a second or leisure home, with the zoning checked in advance and the documents open on the table.
Properties in Zell am See →Second home or buy-to-let
A second home for your own use is not the same as a tourist letting for rental income. We explain both models clearly and show you only what is zoned for your intended use.
Holiday property Zell am See →Sound valuation
Buying or selling, we value leisure and second homes on the basis of comparables, location, condition and permitted use. Free of charge and without obligation.
Estate agent Zell am See →International buyers DE/NL
Advice in German, English and Dutch. We regularly look after buyers from Germany and the Netherlands seeking a second home in the Alps around Zell am See.
Second home Salzburg & Pinzgau →Where a second home is at home
The most popular destinations for a second home around Zell am See, from the lakeside to the chalet by the slope:
Local, honest and
on your side
For a second home the zoning is everything, and that is precisely where local knowledge counts. Our Zell am See office sits directly in the Pinzgau, close to every location and to every municipal office. With us a family stands by its name for every deal, with one dedicated contact, honest assessments and clear words on what is and is not possible.
- ✓Office in Zell am See, right in the Pinzgau
- ✓Zoning checked before you decide
- ✓Designated second homes flagged in our listings
- ✓Clear on second home versus tourist letting
- ✓Advice in German, English and Dutch
- ✓Free, confidential valuation
Second home Zell am See, FAQ
Is a second home in Zell am See permitted at all?
Yes, but not with every property. In the province of Salzburg the use as a second or leisure residence is strictly regulated under the Salzburg Regional Planning Act. Only specifically designated properties may be used this way, and many municipalities in the Pinzgau additionally cap the share of second homes. In Zell am See itself the supply of designated second homes is therefore limited. We flag designated properties and point them out to you in advance. The binding clarification for the individual case rests with the notary and the municipality.
In which municipalities in the Pinzgau is a second home possible?
This cannot be answered blanket by town; it depends on the zoning of the individual plot in the municipality's land-use plan. Around Zell am See, Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Maria Alm and Leogang there are designated second and leisure homes, yet the supply is capped to differing degrees in each municipality. We check for every specific property what is zoned and permitted, rather than generalising by place name.
Second home or tourist letting, which suits me?
These are two different uses with different zoning. A second home is intended for your own private use, a leisure residence for holidays and recreation without commercial letting. Tourist letting or buy-to-let, by contrast, is an investment with rental income and requires the corresponding zoning as well as, usually, an operator. We clarify with you which model fits your goal, and show you only properties that are actually zoned for it.
Can Germans or Dutch buyers also buy in Zell am See?
Yes. Buyers from Germany, the Netherlands and the rest of the EU are largely on an equal footing in Austria, and we look after them regularly. The main points are the second-home zoning of the property and the property-acquisition formalities. We advise in German, English and Dutch and guide you through the entire process. Zell am See and Kaprun are easily reached via Salzburg and Munich airports.
How does Ferstl check a property's zoning?
We look at the zoning in the municipality's land-use plan, review existing notices and permits, and state clearly what is permitted before you decide. Designated second homes are marked among our properties, and we disclose the documents to you. This is careful guidance, not binding legal advice. The final check for the individual case is carried out before purchase by the notary or lawyer.
Your second home
in Zell am See
Whether buying, selling or a free valuation, talk to us about designated second homes in Zell am See and the Pinzgau.