Zillertal
Feel the freedom

White slopes, bright sun rays and tasty food in a post-card perfect mountain setting - This is Tirol's Zillertal!

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: Its snow reliability and short lift waiting times mean you won’t have to worry about a thing. Plus, there’s always a cosy hut nearby.

Zillertal is one of the leading winter sports destinations in the Alps. No matter if you are looking for a challenging black piste, a leisurely descend with stunning views or a beginner-friendly descent, you'll surely 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 amidst unspoiled nature.

The Zillertal lifestyle can best be described as a zest of life with a love for the outdoors, great food, and centuries old traditions that are still celebrated to date.

Live in the moment and make memories for a lifetime - That's what winter holidays in Zillertal are like!

Facts & Figures
Lifts180
Slopes546 km
Cross-country trails113 km
Winter hiking trails460 km
Altitude580 - 3,509 m
Highest point for skiingHintertux glacier 3,250 m

Skiing season:
5 December 2025 - 12 April 2026

Zillertal Superskipass
3-day pass from £ 200

Winter dreamone resort, endless fun
Why visit Zillertal
  • A whopping 546 km of slopes, 4 ski regions and 180 lifts covered by the Zillertal Superskipass

  • 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

  • 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

By plane:
The closest airports are Innsbruck (50 km), Salzburg (150 km) and Munich, Germany (170 km).

By train/bus:
Take a train to Jenach (direct train from Innsbruck: 20 min, Salzburg: 1:30 min or Munich: 1:30), then a local train or shuttle to your final destination.

By car:
From the east: Take the A1 motorway to Salzburg, then cross through Germany, continue on the A12 to the Zillertal exit and then take the B169 into Zillertal.

From the west: Take the A12 motorway to the Zillertal exit, then the B169 into Zillertal.

Zillertal is a leading family destination in the Alps. It offers a great mix of adventure, recreation and relaxation for all ages and is particularly beloved for its fun and exciting family experiences. There are ski schools for all ages, fun slopes, kids' areas in snow parks, kindergartens for the youngest and a total of 48 km of toboggan runs.

The Zillertal Super Ski Pass is the ultimate ticket to skiing fun in Zillertal. It is valid from early December to mid-April on all 548 km of slopes and 180 lifts in the four ski areas Hochzillertal-Hochfügen-Spieljoch, Zillertal Arena, Mayrhofen Bergbahnen – Mountopolis, Ski & Glacier World Zillertal 3000.

Experiences on the slopes

Experiences away from the slopes

Culinary delights

Love food? You’re at the right place! Zillertal has 80 mountain huts, serving up all the Austrian classics right next to the slope, as well as award-winning gourmet restaurants and Tyrolean inns in the valley.

Family restaurant with playground for the little ones, traditional hut with a large sun terrace for a quick lunch or elegant multi-course dinner for a date night, Zillertal has it all.

Let us entertain you

Insider's Tip

Eagle Stage Ahorn

Take a break from skiing and discover the Eagle Stage on the Ahorn, right next to the slopes, with its impressive bird of prey displays. The ride up is an experience in itself: With the new SkyRide on the Ahornbahn—Austria's largest aerial tramway—you'll literally float up to the sunny plateau!

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Get in touch

Zillertal Tourismus GmbH

Gewerbegebiet Nord 1

6262 Schlitters

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