A summer full of active recreation
In summer, all visitors can enjoy a breathtaking scenery.
For hiking - mountaineering - climbing, cycling - mountain biking, paragliding - rafting - canyoning, flying fox ... come to the Zillertal, experience a majestic world!
Well-developed hiking areas, which are easily accessible by cable car and open up the view of the Zillertaler Alpenhauptkamm with its more than 55 three-thousand meter peaks, are juicy mountain meadows, abandoned hiking trails, wildly romantic valleys and mountain lakes in all colors, from crystal clear to deep black.
With the 10 cable cars in the Zillertal you can tackle it comfortably and relaxing or active and adventurous.
The wide range of guided theme hikes through the 422 km² Zillertal Nature Park, which extends at altitudes of 1000 to 3509 m above sea level, only provides a small insight into the unique terrain and the species-rich fauna and flora.
Rental services from bicycles to mountain bikes and e-bikes make it easy for cycling enthusiasts and beginners to find the right model for a sporting outing on the approximately 1.200 km of marked bike trails.
A must for anyone who also wants to venture into the mountains in other ways and would like to take home unforgettable memories are the many active sports - caynoning, rafting,... or paragliding, that are offered around mountain and water.
Adventure pool, tennis courts, amusement park with beach volleyball and basketball court and the skate bowl, miniature golf, climbing trails for families and professionals, enjoyable places to marry and relax, shelters and mountain inns complete the incomparable summer enjoyment in the heart of Tyrol.
A winter full of restful adventure
Deep snow-covered mountain slopes, imposing peaks, dreamlike scenery wrapped in wintery white, a play of colors in which the landscape and the sky radiate to the bet and a profound calm in a trigger - that's how the winter presents itself in the Zillertal.
With this impression, it goes into the gondola and up into the paradise for skiers and snowboarders. Here, winter sports enthusiasts of one of the best and most modern ski resorts in the Alps open - the ski resort Mayrhofen with the ski swing into the area Rastkogel Eggalm.
There is an altitude of 630 to 2500 m, with 142 km of pistes and 60 top-modern lifts, a ski spectacle with 100% snow reliability for beginners and advanced.
In the whole Zillertal you can choose from 544 km of slopes and 180 cable cars and lifts up to 3250 m of sea level!
From the practice country, to the award-winning fun park or the steepest slope in Austria, everyone gets their money's worth. Come an visit
Mountopolis - ski pass rates, slope maps, opened slopes...!
Ski school, snowboard school and ski kindergarten for beginners from 3-99 years offer the optimal conditions for safe and skilful downhills.
Professionals looking for more will find the non plus Ultra in the Zillertal Superskipass, which includes around 600 km of pistes. And everything can be reached for free by ski bus and shuttle train.
Cross-country ski trails (35 km) and cleared hiking trails through the beautiful winter landscape, snowshoeing, ski touring and -guiding, skating rink, curling, indoor pool and sauna, tobogganing, winter magic and 'Hüttengaudi' the winter holiday in the largest town in the Zillertal are a unique experience.
The four reasons - reservoir to glacier
Four side valleys extend from Mayrhofen, also known as the 'Four Reasons'.
Magnificent mountain peaks, waterfalls, lush mountain meadows, reservoirs or a glacier accessible by cable car.
Numerous hiking options and cycle paths offer an insight into the wild and romantic side valleys.
*The Tux Valley with the Hintertux Glacier - Austria's only year-round ski area and the Natural Ice Palace and the Spannagel Cave.
*The wild and romantic Stillup Valley with a reservoir and numerous waterfalls.
*The Zemmgrund with the village of Ginzling, the Schlegeis reservoir & Schlegeis 131, nature park and countless alpine pastures and shelters.
*The Zillergrund, over which the town of Brandberg towers at the beginning and whose valley ends with the Zillergründel reservoir.
Golf
In Uderns, approx. 20 km from Mayrhofen
This 18-hole championship course extends over 65 hectares and offers a spacious practice facility with covered tees and short game area. As well as a large chipping area and PGA golf school with a modern clubhouse.
Krimml Waterfalls
The Krimmler Waterfalls are Europe's highest cascade falls and rush foaming and roaring down the valley with an impressive drop of 380m. Together with the 'WasserWunderWelten' visitor center, they are one of the most visited sights in Austria.
Tyrolean Farm Museum
True-to-original farms from the various valleys of North, East and South Tyrol on a spacious museum site invite you on a journey back in time to the traditional life of the farmers.
A great collection of equipment and architecture that will not let the farming of that time be forgotten.
Zillertal Alps Nature Park
Nature conservation - from the valley floor to the highest peak at over 3500 m above sea level on around 422 km².
Themed hikes from May to October provide an insight into the various themes surrounding life in the nature park.
The heart of the park is the nature park entrance in Ginzling.
Zillertal High Alpine Road
The Zillertaler Höhenstraße is one of the most beautiful alpine roads in Austria and offers a wonderful drive down into the valley at around 600 m to a height of 2020 m. The toll road can be driven by your own car and motorbike, by bus or, if you prefer, by mountain bike or racing bike.
Fireworks Wood Experience World
Experience the fascination of wood with all your senses. Everything about wood, from biology to art & culture, everything made of wood can be found here. Final tours through one of the most modern and economical BioMasseHeizKraftWerk.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
The visitor highlight in Tyrol. Art has many faces! A water-spouting giant, wonder chambers that ignite a beacon of imagination, a play tower and many other highlights await visitors.
Schwaz silver mine
The "mother of all mines" promises you an exciting tour into the world of the Middle Ages and the rough life of the miners. To start with, an adventurous ride on the mine train into the mountain.
customs, art and culture
The people of Zillertal have already proven that they know how to celebrate through numerous festivals and events linked to centuries-old traditions. But sports and festivals, as well as cultural highlights and artistic exhibitions are also part of the daily routine in Zillertal. Event calendar
ErlebnisSennerei Zillertal
Tyrol's first experience dairy. A 6000m² dairy operation that is completely transparent for visitors, with on-farm sales, a show farm, a milk bar and a restaurant with a spacious, covered terrace, as well as a unique event and music program.
Planetarium Schwaz
Uncover the secrets of space. The Planetarium is a multimedia entertainment, cultural and educational facility that brings the knowledge of the stars and planets to people of all ages with a great program.
Tratzberg Castle
The historic castle, not far from the Zillertal, offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to experience the unique history of the imperial castle up to the Renaissance palace through virtual reality tours and audio play tours.
Zillertalbahn
A lovely original, the narrow-gauge railway to the Zillertal. The popular train has been steaming through the valley for over 100 years.
Braukunsthaus
The finest Tyrolean beer culture since 1500 - experience Tyrolean beer culture with all your senses.
You can get an insight into the oldest Tyrolean private brewery in the adventure world of the Braukunsthaus in Zell am Ziller. Multimedia tour and tasting of beer specialties.
