Holiday in Zillertal

What makes Zillertal special as a destination?

The Zillertal, located southeast of Innsbruck, is one of the most famous and frequently visited alpine valleys in Tyrol. Stretching approximately 30 kilometers from Strass im Inntal to the Hintertux Glacier, it offers an overwhelming year-round program for mountain enthusiasts, families, and connoisseurs. In winter, four major ski areas — the Zillertal Arena, Mayrhofen-Hippach, Spieljoch, and the Hintertux Glacier ski and glacier area — together provide over 530 kilometers of slopes, making the Zillertal the largest ski association in the country. The Hintertux Glacier, as Austria's only year-round ski area, allows skiing even in high summer at altitudes over 3,000 meters. The après-ski scene, especially in Mayrhofen and Gerlos, is legendary. In summer, the Zillertal unfolds its full hiking potential: The Berliner Höhenweg, one of the most beautiful multi-day tours in the Alps, leads through the Zillertal Alps from hut to hut over six to eight days. The Zillertal Alps Nature Park protects an untouched mountain world with glaciers, waterfalls, and a rich wildlife. The Zillertalbahn, a historic steam narrow-gauge railway from 1902, nostalgically chugs through the entire valley. Culinary delights in the Zillertal include over 150 managed alpine huts, Zillertaler Graukäse, and Zillertaler Krapfen. The annual Gauder Fest in Zell am Ziller is Tyrol's largest spring festival.