Living Like a Local at Pension Klammerschneider: What to Expect When You Check In via Untermetzger

If you're heading to Zell am Ziller and want the charm of a Tyrolean pension with the convenience of a full-service hotel, Pension Klammerschneider is your sweet spot. Here’s the local way to do it: you’ll check in at Hotel Gasthof Untermetzger and then enjoy your tranquil stay just 200 metres away at the pension—surrounded by meadows, mountain views, and the best of village life right at your feet.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how check-in works, what amenities await at Pension Klammerschneider, where you’ll have breakfast and dinner, how to book wellness time, and the easiest ways to get on the slopes or explore the valley in summer.

Where You Check In—and Why It’s So Easy

• Check-in location: Hotel Gasthof Untermetzger, Unterdorf 5, 6280 Zell am Ziller, Austria.
• Hours: 17:00–21:00.
• Who checks in here? All guests of Pension Klammerschneider register at the reception of Hotel Gasthof Untermetzger.
• Distance to the pension: About 200 metres from the main hotel to Pension Klammerschneider.

This two-property setup keeps your arrival smooth—central reception, quick formalities, and then a short stroll to your peaceful home base on the quiet edge of the village.

Your Home Base: Pension Klammerschneider

Pension Klammerschneider belongs to Gasthof Untermetzger and sits quietly amid green meadows at the edge of Zell am Ziller. Built in a traditional Tyrolean style, it balances cosy character with practical comforts.

What you can expect:

• Private parking at the pension
• Small garden with lovely mountain views
• Breakfast room (see seasonal note below)
• Garage/ski room for your gear
• Comfortable rooms with bathroom (shower & WC)
• Cable TV in every room
• Free Wi‑Fi throughout
• Balconies with mountain views in several rooms

Eat & Drink Like a Local

You can tailor meals to your plans—whether you prefer a leisurely breakfast, half-board dinners, or à-la-carte evenings.

Breakfast

• Summer setup: Guests of Pension Klammerschneider take a large breakfast buffet in the main Gasthof Untermetzger building.
• Other seasons: Breakfast is served in the pension’s own breakfast room.
• Not included in your rate? You can add breakfast for €14 per person, per day.

Half Board (Dinner at Untermetzger)

If you book half board while staying at Pension Klammerschneider, your evening meal is served 200 metres away in the main building of Gasthof Untermetzger.

• Daily dinner features a three- or four-course menu with salad buffet, starter or soup, a choice of two main courses, and dessert.

À-la-carte Dining & Weekly Thai Buffet

Craving variety? Head to the convivial à-la-carte Stube at Gasthof Untermetzger:

• Cuisine styles: Tyrolean, Mediterranean, and Thai
• Opening times: Dinner daily 18:00–22:00
• Seasons: Winter (mid-December to end of March) and Summer (mid-July to end of September)
• Open to everyone: Non-resident guests are welcome

Every Wednesday from 18:00, the hotel serves an all-you-can-eat Thai buffet with assorted chicken and pork dishes for €23 per person. Reserve by email (info@hoteluntermetzger.at) or phone (+43 664 4179520).

All-Inclusive Option (Hotel Rooms)

If you’re staying in a hotel room at Gasthof Untermetzger, you can book an all-inclusive package that includes:

• Self-service soft drinks, water, juice, coffee, tea: 10:00–22:00
• Beer, red & white wine, and house-brand vodka, rum, whisky, gin: 17:00–22:00

Wellness, Bikes, and Ski Convenience

New Wellness Area

Unwind after active days in the new wellness area with sauna and Jacuzzi.

• How to use it: Access is by prior reservation only and incurs an additional fee. Book your time slot at reception.

Bike-Friendly Facilities

Cyclists are well catered for with a coded bicycle garage featuring a secure hanging/storage system, basic repair kits, and route books and brochures for rides across the Zillertal valley.

On the Snow in Minutes

• The public ski bus stops right outside the hotel entrance at Gasthof Untermetzger.
• It’s a direct three-minute ride to the Rosenalmbahn lift in the Zillertal Arena (the property is about 1.4 km from the cable car).
• With a loaded, valid ski pass, the Zillertal Arena ski buses are free.
• The Zillertal Arena offers 150 km of pistes, 52 lifts, and elevations up to 2,500 m.

Local Highlights You’ll Love

Winter Fun beyond the Slopes

• Illuminated toboggan run: A 7 km natural sledding track in Zell am Ziller—perfect for evening thrills.
• Zeller Freizeitpark: Ice-skating rink, indoor tennis hall, and bowling alleys for relaxed off-slope time.

Summer Scenery & Day Trips

• Zillertal Activcard: Your all-in-one summer ticket for mountain experiences from mid-May to mid-October.
• Zillertaler Höhenstraße: A panoramic road open roughly mid-May to end of October (snow permitting), nearly 50 km long, peaking at 2,133 m (Aribsjochkopf); €8 per car toll.
• Krimmler Waterfalls: A classic alpine outing.
• Murmelland Zillertal: A family-friendly stop kids adore.
• Stand-up paddling on Lake Achensee: Calm waters and big views.

Booking Essentials at a Glance

For quick answers and snippet-friendly clarity, here are the most-asked points:

• Where do Pension Klammerschneider guests check in? At the reception of Hotel Gasthof Untermetzger, Unterdorf 5, 6280 Zell am Ziller, 17:00–21:00.
• How far is Pension Klammerschneider from Untermetzger? About 200 metres.
• Is there parking at the pension? Yes, private parking is available.
• Do rooms have Wi‑Fi and cable TV? Yes—complimentary Wi‑Fi and cable TV in all rooms.
• Do any rooms have balconies? Yes, several rooms feature large balconies with mountain views.
• How is breakfast arranged? In summer, breakfast is in the main hotel; otherwise in the pension’s breakfast room. If not included, it’s €14 per person/day.
• Where is dinner served with half board? At Gasthof Untermetzger (about 200 m away) with a 3–4 course menu plus salad buffet.
• À-la-carte Stube opening: 18:00–22:00 during winter (mid-Dec–end Mar) and summer (mid-Jul–end Sep). External guests welcome.
• Weekly Thai buffet: Wednesdays from 18:00, €23 p.p. Reserve at info@hoteluntermetzger.at or +43 664 4179520.
• Wellness access: Sauna & Jacuzzi are by reservation and fee-based.
• Ski bus & lifts: Ski bus at hotel entrance; ~3 minutes to Rosenalmbahn. Free with a valid, loaded ski pass.
• Deposit & payment: 30% deposit required to guarantee your booking; the balance is due on arrival. Bank details for transfers: Raiffeisen Bank, IBAN AT95 3622 9001 0034 5553, BIC RZTIAT22229.

Practical Tips for a Smooth Arrival and Stay

• Head to Untermetzger first: Go straight to the main hotel reception for check-in before continuing to the pension.
• Plan your arrival window: Aim for 17:00–21:00 to keep things effortless.
• Reserve popular extras early: Book your wellness time slot and Wednesday Thai buffet in advance—both are guest favourites.
• Choose your meal plan wisely: Pension Klammerschneider offers Bed & Breakfast or Half Board; the main hotel’s à-la-carte Stube broadens options on flexible days.
• Leverage the ski bus: With a loaded ski pass you can ride free to and from the lifts—perfect for quick returns to the sauna.
• Bring the bikes: Use the coded bike garage, basic repair kits, and route books to explore the valley on two wheels.
• Mix seasons and experiences: In winter, try the 7 km toboggan run; in summer, the Zillertaler Höhenstraße and Zillertal Activcard unlock big views and easy logistics.

Conclusion: The Best of Both Worlds—Quiet Comfort and Central Convenience

Checking in via Hotel Gasthof Untermetzger gives you smooth arrivals, easy dining, and on-the-doorstep transport, while Pension Klammerschneider surrounds you with mountain calm and Tyrolean charm just 200 metres away. That’s living like a local: village-centre access when you want it, meadows-and-mountains serenity when you don’t.

Ready to plan your stay? Book online through the hotel website or contact the team at info@hoteluntermetzger.at or +43 664 4179520.

Looking for timing or deals?

• Promo & Last Minutes are available on the website.
• Gauder Fest package (3–7 October) starts at €500—reserve directly with the hotel.
• Summer 2026 stays can already be booked.

Your keys to Zell am Ziller—check in at Untermetzger, settle into Pension Klammerschneider, and make the valley your own.