History of Zellhof until 1970

Zellhof originally was a peninsula in the Trumer sea. A settlement was founded during the Bronze age (the ringed wall can still be seen in the Zellhof forest) . Celts, Batavians and Romans have occupied the site during the course of history. In the area of the three lakes – Mattsee, Trumersee and Grabensee – , a cloister was founded in the year 770 by the Duke Tassilo III.

From 1697 onwards the small Zellhof church developed into a place of pilgrimage called “Maria Zellhof”, due to the statue of the Holy Virgin and the curative Spring “Gnadenbrundl” at the Grabensee. An inn with the name “Gasthof Zellhof” was founded and became a welcome place to stop for the homeward-bound pilgrims.

  • Until 1939: “Gasthof Zellhof” and farming.
  • 1939: Takeover of the Zellhof estate by missionaries.
  • 1946: Founding of the home for young people with social problems.
  • 1955: The cow shed and barn, both over 100 years old, burn down.
  • 1955: Building of the road around the lakes.
  • 1960: Building of the furniture factory (Tischelerei).
  • 1965: The Austrian Army rents a part of the Zellhof
  • 1965: Takeover of the agricultural activities at Zellhof by the Wimmer family.
  • 1970: The old scout guild of Salzburg 9 becomes partner tenant and takes over the house “Stöckl”.

History of Zellhof from 1970 

  • 1970: The old scout guild of Salzburg 9 becomes partner tenant and takes over the house “Stöckl”. First renovation works in the Stöckl.
  • 1972: The regional council of the Salzburg scouts steps in as full tenant for the complete estate
  • 1973: Takeover of the entire Zellhof estate excluding the farm, campsite expansion
  • 1974: Renovation of the Leiten-Mühle in the Werfenweng, installation of the toilets and washing facilities in the Roßstall
  • 1975: Connection to the sewage system and the water cleaning installation
  • 1977: Relief initiative for the earthquake-hit area of Friaul, Salzburg regional camp (“SALAZA 77”)
  • 1979: Renovation of the water pipelines– 1st part, expansion of the Herrenhaus with showers, toilets and sick rooms, International Camp “Begegnung 1979”
  • 1980: Installation of the central heating system in the Herrenhaus, organisation of relief deliveries to Poland
  • 1981: Expansion, maintenance and supervision of the youth hostel in the Hohenwerfen Castle (until 1991)
  • 1982: Relief initiatives for the earthquake hit areas in southern Italy
  • 1983: Renovation of the water pipelines – 2nd part, International hiking camp “Begegnung 1983”
  • 1984: Co-development of the European Camp Staff Program, co-Development of “Where to stay in Europe”
  • 1987: Salzburg Regional Camp Pingza – Zellhof organizes the Technical Team
  • 1991: Building of the Waschhaus, entrance into the European Scout Center Network
  • 1992: New boat jetty , help with relief transports to Rumania
  • 1993: Taking up and integration of 31 Bosnian refugees
  • 1994: UNHCR prize-holder, International Hiking Camp “ Begegnung 94”
  • 1995: UNHCR prize-holder, takeover and adaption of the Tischlerei, organisation of relief deliveries to Bosnia
  • 1996: UNHCR prize-holder
  • 1999: Renovation of the sanitary facilities, foundation of the Zellhof Friends/Support Association in Austria
  • 2000: Foundation of the Zellhof Friends/Support Association in Germany, 30 Years Zellhof Jubilee festival
  • 2002: International Hiking Camp “Begegnung 2002”
  • 2003: Founding of the association „Pfadfinderdorf Zellhof“
  • 2004: Renovation of the Stöckl, building of the new water tank
  • 2005: Beginning of the renovation of the Saustall
  • 2006: Member of the Goose Network
  • 2007: Renovation of the Saustall completed
  • 2009: Modernisation of the heating system
  • 2010: Renovation of the sanitary facilities in the Herrenhaus, celebration of 40 Years of Pfadfinderdorf Zellhof
  • 2012: Renewal of the shingles of the Rossstall, renovation of the sewerage system
  • 2013: Renovation of the roof of the Herrenhaus, Zellhof is recognised officially as a SCENES Centre by WOSM, replacement of the roof of the recycling centre,
  • 2014: Renovation of the roof of the Stöckl, floor of the Shop new tiled
  • 2015: Modernisation of the bedrooms of the Stöckl, renovation of the roof and back wall of the Flugdach, four refugee families are accommodated Stöckl
  • 2016: Replacement of the warm water system for the campsite showers, awarded the quality mark of the PPÖ with *** tents
  • 2017: Extensive tree maintenance works around the carpark and lower football field, gravel laid on the carpark
  • 2018: Replacement of the roof of the Bathing hut, repair of the roof of the Waschhaus, Hosting Goose Manager Conference
  • 2019: Renovation of the Herrenhaus kitchen
  • 2020: Corona-Virus: 80% loss of bookings, construction of a well on the village square
  • 2021: Modernisation of the teams’ bathrooms in the Herrenhaus, repairs to the wooden jetty
  • 2022: Celebration of the 50th +2 anniversary of Pfadfinderdorf Zellhof, once again a fully booked season, 12 new fruit trees on the campsite planted
  • 2023: European Centre Managers Conference
  • 2024: Complete renovation of the showers and the installation of accessible sanitary facilities in the Wash House, SCENES recertification by WOSM

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