Your Winter in Zillertal
You only feel it here
Introduction
A holiday in Zillertal feels a bit like visiting friends. This might be due to the many traditional, family-run hotels and inns. Or perhaps it is because visiting Zillertal is so effortless. Sitting at up to 3,250 m, with 80% of the region above 1,700 m, means skiing in Zillertal is possible well into April. Afterwards, just head to the Hintertux Glacier, it has the longest ski season in the whole of Austria.
No matter if you are looking for a challenging black piste, a leisurely one with stunning views or a beginner-friendly descent, you'll find your dream slope here. Love a bit of adrenaline? Head to the snow parks or go free riding. And if mindful activities are more your cup of tea, enjoy hikes, tobogganing or cross-country skiing.
In Zillertal, Mayrhofen offers 142km of varied pistes across two local mountains: the Penken, home to Austria's steepest groomed run (the Harakiri at 78% gradient) and the PenkenPark for freestylers, and the gentler Ahorn, great for families, with an early-morning EarlyBird session and the long ValleyRun descent. Together with neighbouring Finkenberg, Rastkogel and Eggalm, it forms the Mountopolis ski network – a great base for varied winter adventures.
The Zillertal lifestyle can best be described as a zest of life with a love for the outdoors and great food. Live in the moment and make memories for a lifetime.
Skiing season:
4 December 2026 - 11 April 2027
Why visit Zillertal
Zillertal is one of the most well-known winter regions in the Austrian Alps, yet it has retained its original traditional down-to-earth vibe. The pistes sit at up to 3,250 m here, with 80% of the region above 1,700 m, so you'll be guaranteed excellent snow conditions throughout the whole season.
A whopping 546 km of slopes, 4 ski regions and 180 lifts covered by the Zillertal Superskipass
142 km of pistes in Mayrhofen alone, including Austria's steepest groomed run (the Harakiri at 78% gradient), options for freestylers and families
High comfort due to modern lifts
Fun adventures away from the slopes for all ages, including winter hiking and snowshoeing, ski touring, and ice skating
The winter via ferrata Hochfügen with a 28-m suspension bridge
80 mountain huts close to the pistes, countless award-winning restaurants in the valley
Plenty of entertainment for the youngest guests: kindergartens, ski schools, and adventures in the snow
Family-run hotels instead of large chains
FAQs
Highlights in Zillertal you won't forget
Experiences on the slopes
Experiences away from the slopes
Events in Zillertal in winter
The Blue Hour
As the winter day slowly awakens or fades into night, the Zillertal reveals the magic of the blue hour. The sky bathes the snow-covered mountains in deep blue, giving the slopes, alpine huts, and villages a uniquely atmospheric glow. While snow groomers begin their nightly work, a winter hike or ski tour becomes an especially memorable experience in this peaceful setting. The blue hour embodies quiet beauty, a slower pace, and unforgettable winter moments in the Zillertal.
Top Hotels in Zillertal
Zillertal Tourismus GmbH
Gewerbegebiet Nord 1
6262 Schlitters
Phone: +43 5288 87187