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Alps Cup - July

ALPS HOCKEY CUP In Zell Am See, Austria

Experience an amazing summer vacation with your family and some great hockey in Europe!  2013 - 2015 AAA Levels

  • Tour Munich, Salzburg and Zell Am See
  • Seven nights hotel stay with breakfast every morning
  • North American and European Teams Participating
  • Set tour activities, meals, parties and more!
  • An amazing Summer Vacation built around hockey
  • five games guaranteed with additional ice for each team
  • Europeans have option of three of four night stays - see below
  • New WHC Event Featuring Teams from several countries
  • All-Inclusive packages available in a beautiful mountain town 
  • Flights on your own (see flight parameters below)
  • North American prospects CONTACT
  • European Prospects CONTACT

2026 Alps Hockey Cup for 2013 - 2015 AAA Players

Tournament Dates

– July 9–12 → 2013-born players

– July 12–15 → 2014-born players

– July 15–18 → 2015-born players 

North American tour and travel dates:

  • 2013 Level:  Depart North America on July 6th to Munich
    • Hotel stays July 7 - 14th
    • Depart Munich on July 14th
  • 2014 Level:  Depart North America on July 9th to Munich
    • Hotel stays July 10 - 17th
    • Depart Munich on July 17th
  • 2015 Level:  Depart North America on July 12th to Munich
    • ​​​​​​​Hotel stays July 13 - 20th
    • Depart Munich on July 20th​​​​​​​
  • All North American teams will have hotel stays in Munich, Germany and Zell Am See, Austria

Beautiful Town of Zell Am See

Player Registration For North Americans

Registration opens September 15th and all North American players/families register through this page and site.

Flight Parameters For North Americans

  • FLIGHTS ON YOUR OWN.  
  • More information coming soon.

North American Team Itineary

NORTH AMERICAN Itinerary 2013  
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Arrive Munich and stay near airport  - Group Dinner  
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Day trip to Salzburg then to Zell Am See  
Thursday, July 9, 2026 Practice and Kick Off Party  
Friday, July 10, 2026 Tournament - 2 games each  
Saturday, July 11, 2026 Tournament - 2 games each  
Sunday, July 12, 2026 Tournament - Finals NA Teams to Old Town Munich Hotel
Monday, July 13, 2026 Stay in Munich again and free afternoon  
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Depart Munich HI for ariport  
     
NORTH AMERICANS 2014  
Friday, July 10, 2026 Arrive and stay Old Town Munich + KO dinner   
Saturday, July 11, 2026 Stay in Munich  and free day  
Sunday, July 12, 2026 Practice and Kick Off Party Bus to Zell Am See in AM
Monday, July 13, 2026 Tournament - 2 games each  
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Tournament - 2 games each  
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Tournament - Finals Stop in Salzburg on way to Munich 
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Stay in Munich Area  
Friday, July 17, 2026 Depart Freising for USA  
     
NORTH AMERICANS 2015  
Monday, July 13, 2026 Arrive and stay near Old Town Munich +Dinner   
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Stay in Munich  and free day  
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Practice and Kick Off Party Bus to Zell Am See in AM
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Tournament - 2 games each  
Friday, July 17, 2026 Tournament - 2 games each  
Saturday, July 18, 2026 Tournament - Finals Stop in Salzburg on way to Munich 
Sunday, July 19, 2026 Stay in Munich Area  
Monday, July 20, 2026 Depart Freising for USA  

2014 Finnish Team in the Alps

Experience another highlight of international junior ice hockey at AAA level at the 2026 World Hockey Championships in Zell Am See, organized by European Sports Travel.

With Five exhilarating games assured, teams and fans alike will be captivated by the on-ice action. Enjoy comfortable stays at our partner hotels, receive warm welcome gifts for players and coaches, and embrace the camaraderie with tailor-made packages for enthusiastic supporters. Join us for unforgettable moments on and off the ice in the heart of the Austrian Alps.

Zell am See is an Austrian town on Lake Zell, south of the city of Salzburg. Its Romanesque St. Hippolyte Church has a distinctive tower added in the 15th century. Trails and lifts lead to the ski slopes of Schmittenhöhe mountain. Southwest, views from Gipfelwelt 3000 panoramic platform, at the top of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, take in Hohe Tauern National Park and the looming Grossglockner mountain.

2013, 2014, and 2015 age levels. Max of 8 teams per age division.

Player Application (click here)

Coaches/Teams Contact Tournament Directors (click)

Secure your spot, gather your friends and family, and be part of this extraordinary hockey tournament. The countdown has begun, and the world awaits the World Hockey Championships 2026 in Zell Am See

Best wishes
Bernd Brückler
Tournament Director WHC 

Tim Hawkinson

North American Director

Bernd Bruckler

European Director


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Website to use for scores, schedules, European Registration and more. NA teams use in July


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EUROPEAN TEAMS

World Hockey Championships 2026 Zell Am SeeFeatures 

European Director is BERND BRUCKLER (click to email)

EUROPEAN PACKAGES
1.  Coaches and Player’s Package:

  • Entrance into the 2026 World Hockey Championships
    • Five games (75 minutes) guaranteed at the Tivoli Hall 
    • Welcome gift for each player (water bottle, accreditation, etc...)
    • Welcome gift for each coach
    • All-Star Game
  • Accommodation in Zell Am See in one of our partner hotels
  • Breakfast every morning, either at the hotel or at the rink
  • Welcome Party with food and drinks included
  • Four meals include (lunch or dinner)
  • Guides to assist with all tour matters and issues

Prices Set By Your Coach and Team Based On Package Chosen: 

  •  per player (3 hotel nights) / per player (4 hotel nights)
  • per coach (3 hotel nights) / per coach (4 hotel nights)
  • Single room surcharge 3 nights 150,00€, for 4 nights 200,00€ per week


2.  Parents and Siblings Gold Package:

  • Entrance to all the 2026 World Hockey Championships
  • Accommodation in Zell Am See in one of our partner hotels
  • Breakfast every morning, either at the hotel or at the rink
  • Welcome Party with food and drinks included
  • Guides to assist with all tour matters and issues

Prices: 

  • per person for parents and siblings (3 hotel nights)
  • per person for parents and siblings (4 hotel nights)
  • Single room surcharge for 3 nights 150,00€, for 4 nights 200,00€ per week

Euro team timeline and deadlines are as follows:  

  • Taking applications September - December.
  • January 15, 2026: Small Team deposit due per Euro team
  • May 1, 2026: set team roster & supporters 
  • May 25, 2026: final payment due for all teams