10 km south of Zell am Ziller and Gerlos lies a mountain village Mayrhofen(Mayrhofen) www.mayrhofen.at/, which is one of the largest resorts in Austria.
Almost entirely dependent on tourism, it cannot boast of the special aesthetics of its neighborhoods or national flavor, but it remains an ideal place for a mountain holiday. Gondola Penkenbahn(from the end of May to the beginning of October and from December to April it works all daylight hours, the cost of the climb is 9.3 euros, round trip - 14.4 euros) climbs the slopes Penken massif from the terminal at the southern end of Hauptstrasse, providing access to numerous routes and trails across three valleys. The Ahornbahn gondola (from mid-June to early October and from December to April; prices are the same) takes you from the southeastern edge to the opposite side of the valley to peak of Ahornspitze(Ahornspithu, 2973 m) with an excellent viewing platform and the same variety of routes. The main ski areas here are - Mount Ahorn with many trails for beginners and Penken with numerous short runs, but more experienced skiers will certainly choose the difficult "black" slopes Hintertux Glacier, lying 20 km to the southwest, or no less interesting slopes Tuxertal glacier, on which skiing is possible until the beginning of summer.
Ski holiday
In total, here, along the slopes of a small basin at the confluence of Ziller and Zemmbach, there are 159 km of ski slopes (27% “blue”, 59% “red” and 14% “black”) with altitudes from 600 to 2500 meters. Together with the year-round trails of the Tuxertal glaciers (Tuxertal, 10 km to the southwest) and Hintertux (9 km to the southwest), as well as the slopes of the resorts Finkenberg (1 km southwest), Rastkogel (6 km northwest) and Eggalm (6 km to the southwest) this gives almost 300 km of a wide variety of trails with a maximum altitude of 3250 meters!
There are three main ski areas in Mayrhofen. Slopes Ahornspitze(2973 m) are recommended for beginners and skiers with little experience, and the longest route here is 5.5 km, and it leads directly to Mayrhofen. Region Penken(Penken) on the slopes of Mount Penkenjoch (2095 m) is more suitable for experienced skiers. The pistes here are mostly "red", as in the adjacent ski areas Pinkenberg and Hippach, halfway between Mayrhofen and Zell am Ziller. And the southwestern region Finkenberg offers short but quite steep slopes with a southern exposure, most interesting in high season.
The slopes are great for freeride Gerenta(Gerent), professionals will also appreciate the steepest track in Austria - Harakiri(in some sections its slope is 78%!), and fans of long routes will certainly be interested in the “around the world” Höhenmeterfresser Runde, which is a whole chain of sequentially located lifts and slopes with a total length of about 46 km.
All this is served by 53 modern lifts, and here is the longest cable car in Austria - the Ahornbahn (from mid-June to early October and from December to April, it operates all daylight hours; the cost of the lift is 9.3 euros, round trip - 14.4 euro), leading from the south-eastern outskirts of Mayrhofen to the Ahornspitze peak (Ahornspitze, 2973 m) with an excellent viewing platform and the same variety of routes of all types. The Penkenbahn gondola (open all daylight hours from late May to early October and December to April at the same prices) climbs the slopes of the Penken massif from a terminal at the southern end of Hauptstrasse, providing access to numerous routes and trails across three valleys.
For cross-country skiing enthusiasts, there are more than 30 km of marked trails in the vicinity of the resort. There is a snowboard park Burton Park Mayrhofen, special areas for carving and powder, several ski schools and kindergartens, 3 discos, many rental offices, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. There are more than 60 km of hiking trails, most of which are actively used in winter, there are several tennis and squash courts, 4 swimming pools plus two swimming pools with hydromassage and a waterfall, two water slides, several saunas and baths, an outdoor skating rink, a paragliding club and aeronautics, bowling alley, fitness center and other elements of modern recreation infrastructure.
Tourist passes
The Zillertaler Superskipass winter pass system provides access to all ski lifts in the Zillertal valley and the Tuxertal glacier (4 days - 118 euros; 7 days - 185 euros). There is also a shortened version only for the Zillertal Valley (1 day - 32.5 euros, three and a half days - 103 euros), a subscription to the Hintertux Glacier (1 day - 35 euros, 3 days - 94 euros, 6 days - 165 euros) and other options. Moreover, the Zillertaler Superskipass includes free travel on all types of public transport (except taxis) in the Zillertal Valley and even by rail from Jenbach to Mayrhofen. However, local buses are not particularly pedantic, and they finish their journey quite early - at 19.00-19.30.
You can use the separate Mayrhofen Lift Pass, which is valid for the lifts of the Mayrhofen ski area only (Ahorn, Penken, Rastkogel and Eggalm). A one-day ski pass will cost approximately 41.5 euros for an adult, 33 euros for a teenager and 18.5 euros for a child aged 6 to 13 years, a seasonal one - 467, 375 and 210 euros respectively.
Skiing season is from December to early - mid-April.
How to get there
The nearest airports are (51 km) and Munich (146 km). Further along the Inntalautobahn (Inn Valley Motorway, A12) and the B169 federal highway, you can reach the slopes of the southern part of the Zillertal by bus or taxi. You can also travel by train via Jenbach (21 km on the modern A12 highway).
Around the city
Valleys fan out south of Mayrhofen Zillergrund(Zillergrund), Stillupgrund(Stilluppgrund, river Stillup-Bach), Cemmgrund(Zemmgrund, Zemmbach river) and Tuxertal(Tuxertal, Tuxbach river). Served by regular buses from Mayrhofen train station, they all have their own set of trails, hiking trails, mountain huts, lakes, rivers and other beauty spots.
Growing up from a small alpine village located between the slopes of Ahorn and Penken. Skiers come here with a variety of needs. Young people are attracted by the vibrant nightlife, and families will appreciate the conditions created here for children. The resort is located low, only 600 m above sea level, this will not affect the well-being of the children in any way. In addition, there are many children's ski schools and kindergartens in Mayrhofen.
The neighboring villages of Ramsau, Hippach and Finkenberg are quieter than Mayrhofen. There are not so many noisy bars and discos here. Ramsau and Hippach, located opposite it, are a real paradise for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Around them there are more than 200 km of well-trodden trails, illuminated in the evenings. Finkenberg's bonuses include the highest amount of sunshine in the region and stunning views of the Hoer-Dachstein mountain range.
How to get to Mayrhofen
The closest international airports to Mayrhofen are Innsbruck (65 km), Salzburg (150 km) and Munich (170 km).
From Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport to Mayrhofen can be reached by taxi in an hour and 150-180 EUR. A budget option is to take a bus to the railway station in Innsbruck (3-4 EUR, 20 minutes) and then take a train with a transfer in Jenbach (15-24 EUR, from 1 hour 20 minutes). A bus from Innsbruck with a transfer to Schwaz Steinbrück takes about 2 hours (20-24 EUR). Prices on the page are as of September 2018.
A taxi from Salzburg Airport to Mayrhofen costs 220 EUR, the journey takes 2 hours 10 minutes. A train trip with 1-2 transfers will take at least 2 hours 40 minutes and cost 42-64 EUR.
Munich airport is popular due to the large number of flights and cheap, compared to Innsbruck and Salzburg, air tickets from Russia. A taxi to Mayrhofen costs from 282 EUR, the journey takes 2 hours 10 minutes. For a train ticket you will have to pay 37-56 EUR and spend at least 3 hours on the road with 1-2 transfers.
The best option is to order a transfer from any airport to Mayrhofen from the Austrian transport company Four Seasons Travel (office site in English). Cost: from Innsbruck 66 EUR round trip, from Salzburg - from 145 EUR, from Munich - 54-79 EUR.
Trains run from Vienna to Mayrhofen: ticket 60-103 EUR, 1 change, travel time from 5 hours 10 minutes.
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Areas and resorts of Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen is the center of the Mayrhofen-Hippach ski region in North Tyrol. This typical alpine town with restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues is filled to capacity with skiers in winter. Directly from the center, you can take the Ahornbahn cable car up to the Ahorn ski area with gentle blue slopes, well suited for beginners and parents with children. Nearby is the station of the Penkenbahn cable car, which goes to the extensive Penken ski area. Here is the steepest route in Austria, number 34, with a slope of 78%, known as “harakiri”.
The main attraction of the quiet town of Hoarberg, north of Mayrhofen, is the Horbergbahn cable car, which allows you to climb to the Penken ski area without queues even during rush hours.
A good alternative for lovers of challenging trails is the village of Finkenberg, 4 km south of Mayrhofen. It has its own ski area with a cable car to the top and there are no queues for the lift.
Standing on opposite banks of the Zembach River, 5 km north of Mayrhofen, the villages of Hippach and Ramsau attract lovers of silence with pastoral views and low prices. Directly from Ramsau, the Ramsberglift cable car leads to a ski area with slopes of any difficulty level.
Transport
Thanks to the developed system of city ski buses, running from 8:00 to 17:40 at intervals of 15-30 minutes, you can get to the lower stations of the Ahornbahn, Penkenbahn and Horbergbahn cable cars from almost anywhere in Mayrhofen. A single ticket costs 2.70 EUR. Most routes pass through the train station, from where you can get to any ski area in the Ziller Valley by train or bus.
The ski bus routes do not pass through the villages of Finkenberg, Hippach and Ramsau.
The Mayrhofen - Jenbach train runs 27 times a day from 5:37 to 19:48. It covers a distance of 32 km in 52 minutes, the ticket price depending on the destination is 9 EUR. The bus from Mayrhofen to Jenbach departs once an hour, travel time is 1 hour 5 minutes, ticket price starts from 7.40 EUR.
Parking at the resort is free, but there is a clear shortage of spaces in the center. Those who are going here by car should pay attention to the availability of parking at the chosen hotel. Free public parking is available at the Horbergbahn, Finkenberger Almbahn and Ramsberglift cable car stations.
A taxi ride within the Mayrhofen-Hippach region will cost 10-25 EUR, a taxi in Jenbach will cost 75-95 EUR.
Maps of Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen trails
Mayrhofen has the longest cable car, the steepest slope in Austria, 159 km of pistes and 3 main ski areas. The Ahorn slope is recommended for beginners and skiers with little experience, Penken - for experienced athletes and professionals. In half an hour you can reach the year-round ski area on the Tuxer glacier. For cross-country skiing enthusiasts, there are more than 30 km of marked trails in the vicinity of the resort.
Slopes of Penken and Ahorn
The best skiing is on the Penken slope, where there is a gondola lift. It will be especially interesting for skiers in the area of the Penkenoich peak (2095 m), from where you can return to the city by gondola or along the red slopes - to the towns of Finkenberg and Hippach, and then get to the hotel by bus. The long red track in Finkenberg is also considered interesting. There are virgin trails on the Gerent slope, and children can enjoy easy trails in the Eilsenalm area.
The Ahorn slope is not as extensive as Penken. Its advantage is that all its pistes descend directly to Mayrhofen.
Snow parks
Snowboarders won't be bored here either: Burton Park Mayrhofen offers a lot of fun for all fans of snowboarding and freestyle skiing. The park is equipped with everything necessary for excellent skiing, in addition, it has its own 4-chair lift. There are areas for professionals, amateurs and beginners, a half-pipe, rails, and jumps. The center of the park is two parallel tracks with three jumps: the first is small, the second is 15 m long and the third is big air.
Skiing in Mayrhofen
Ski pass
Ski passes in Mayrhofen vary - valid from a few hours to two weeks of skiing in all ski areas of the Zillertal. There are only three types of tariffs - adult, teenager (up to 18 years old) and children (up to 14 years old). Children under 6 years of age travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
The Mayrhofen ski pass for one day for adults/teenagers/children costs 53.50/42.50/24 EUR respectively and is only valid in the Mayrhofen-Hippach region. The Zillertal Super Ski Pass gives access to all Zillertal ski lifts. 4 days on any slopes of the valley will cost 184.50/147.50/83.00 EUR, and 10 days of skiing over two weeks - 415.50/332.50/187 EUR.
Having a ski pass gives you the right to free travel by all types of public transport (ski bus, bus, train) in the Ziller Valley. The only condition is that the passenger must be dressed like a skier and hold skis or a snowboard in their hands.
The used ski pass can be kept as a souvenir or returned to the ticket office in exchange for 2 EUR.
Mayrhofen Hotels
The towns of Mayrhofen, Finkenberg and Hippach-Ramsau may look small, but they can accommodate up to 15 thousand guests at a time. There are expensive luxury hotels, high-quality “three rubles”, and small family boarding houses with budget accommodation.
4* hotels mean excellent service, swimming pools, spa centers, saunas, gyms and other little things that are pleasant to the heart of a sybarite. However, during the ski season you have to pay for all this from 160 EUR per room. Three-star hotels, as a rule, do not have spas or other glamorous tinsel. But thanks to reasonable prices - from 125 EUR - they offer the optimal balance between comfort and cost of living.
The most common categories of housing at the resort are guesthouses (from 70 EUR) and apartments (from 126 EUR). The latter are especially popular among large youth companies.
Shopping
Food prices in stores are higher than in Moscow, but not prohibitive. Supermarkets are open on weekdays until 18:30, on Saturdays until 17:00, Sunday is a day off. The only place where you can buy at least some groceries on Sunday is the gas station shops (open 24 hours a day). However, it is about 1.5 times more expensive.
The cost of sports equipment in Mayrhofen is the same as in Moscow. You can look for models from past collections at discounted prices. During the pre- and post-season, there are sales with very significant discounts.
On Saturday mornings, it’s worth checking out the farmers’ market, whose stalls are literally bursting with Tyrolean speck, sausages, dried and smoked sausages. It’s not easy to understand this abundance, but the thin, mouth-watering Landjegr sausages are definitely worth a try. And at the same time, buy Murmeltier Salbe warming ointment based on marmot fat - an excellent remedy for sprains and sore throat.
From mid-November until the end of December, Waldfestplatz is transformed into a fabulous Christmas market - one of the best in Austria - with cute trinkets, hot mulled wine and traditional Christmas baked goods.
Ladies going to the Munich Oktoberfest can take a closer look at the traditional Tyrolean “dirndl” costume, which is very beautiful, but, alas, not particularly necessary in the rest of life. But a blouse from him in the style of “a waiter’s dream”, with an immodest neckline, will certainly not be lying around in the closets. Another classic of the genre is crystal souvenirs from Swarovski and Mozartkugeln sweets. These handmade marzipan balls in a chocolate shell are strikingly different from those sold in regular stores. Those who are tired of Mozart's profile will certainly be pleased with the painted wooden dolls. One of the most original is a nutcracker doll, exactly like one from Hoffmann’s fairy tale.
Snowboarding in Mayrhofen
Cuisine and restaurants of Mayrhofen
The number of restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, pastry shops and snack bars in the resort is approaching a hundred. The interior of most of them is made in traditional Tyrolean style - with an abundance of wood, dark ceiling beams, branched antlers, old photographs and waitresses in national costumes. All ski areas have cafes where you can have lunch and warm up with mulled wine, while at the same time admiring the surrounding views and soaking up the sun on the outdoor terrace.
Pay tribute to local cuisine - pork with bacon and potatoes or venison with mushrooms and lingonberries in a frying pan.
The most popular and noisy establishment in Mayrhofen is the Ice Bar near the lower Penkenbahn cable car station, favored by the international crowd. However, the language barrier does not prevent the gathered choir from chanting Tyrolean songs and dancing right on the tables.
Coffee and cake in a pastry shop will cost 5-7 EUR, a glass of beer in a bar - from 4-5 EUR, lunch in a cafe on the slope - 15-20 EUR, a signature dish in a restaurant - 25 EUR.
The Gasser Butcher Shop is a great place to try out all the different flavors of Mayrhofen's deli meats without breaking the bank. You can eat at the counter inside or at a table outside. To quench your hunger and thirst, 5-10 EUR is enough here.
Haute cuisine at the resort is represented by the Sieghard restaurant in Hippach. It is awarded two "chef's hats" (similar to Michelin stars), received from the authoritative restaurant guide Gault et Millau. A 5-course gourmet menu with wine costs from 100 EUR.
Entertainment and attractions
Very interesting is the Brandberg watermill near the Mühlbach stream, which was built in the 18th century and was used until the 50s. last century. You can also visit one of the distilleries in the region, where you can learn about the origin of schnapps and try this drink, or even buy a liter or two. Continuing the culinary theme, it is worth going on an excursion to the Zillertal cheese factory (Hollenzen, 116). At 11 production sites with a total area of 6000 sq. m in the first cheese factory in Tyrol, open to visitors, guests will see how milk is processed and turned into cheese.
The Strasser Hausl estate with its charming old-world atmosphere is located near Hippach in the Zillertal. It is interesting for its unusual story of the Strass children, who glorified the song “Silent Night, Holy Night” throughout the world. They will tell you more about this during a tour of the estate.
The tall spire of the parish church of the Virgin Mary stands out clearly against the backdrop of the mountains. The church burned several times and its baroque interior dates back to the 18th century. Nearby is the oldest attraction of the resort - the Marienbrunn fountain, which has been regularly supplying the residents of Mayrhofen with the purest alpine water for 7 centuries. Another fountain with the self-explanatory name “Europe” appeared at the resort only in 1956. Its 6 jets falling into a stone bowl symbolize the 6 states that in 1951 joined the European Coal and Steel Community.
From Mayrhofen train station you can take a retro trip along the Zellertal Railway, built in 1902, one of the oldest narrow-gauge railways in service (website in English). Puffing and releasing clouds of steam, the locomotive pulls several red carriages behind it. Each passenger has the opportunity to look into the driver’s cabin and choose a carriage according to his taste: an open “convertible” or a “crystal carriage” with its own bar, decorated with 62 thousand crystals and 68 Swarovski figures. The speed is only 35 km/h, which allows you not only to feel like a nostalgic traveler, but also to admire the landscapes passing outside the window.
For lovers of active recreation, the resort offers travel along mountain trails, guided ascents, horseback riding in the arena, paragliding, sledding, bowling alley, billiards, squash, and hot air balloon flights. There is a cinema, an “aqua arena” (two swimming pools with hydromassage and a waterfall, two water slides, several saunas and baths), outdoor skating rinks, indoor courts, discos.
4 things to do in Mayrhofen
- After descending from the dizzying route No. 34, buy a T-shirt with the proud inscription “I survived hara-kiri.”
- Try the taste of Zillertal brand beer in the famous Speak Easy bar.
- In the middle of winter, plunge into summer at the Erlebnisbad water park.
- Paragliding over the Zillertal Valley.
Mayrhofen for children
As a rule, from December to mid-March, the outdoor skating rink, which is located near the water park, is filled in Mayrhofen. There is also an artificial skating rink with an area of 1500 square meters. m, where you can ride at above-zero temperatures. Ticket prices: adults 6.60 EUR, youth (16-18 years old) 4.50 EUR, children 3.30 EUR, skate rental - 4.50 EUR.
The kids will also enjoy sleigh rides. One slide is located next to the Wiesenhof guesthouse. The second - Gerlosstein - is from Heinzenberg. This is the longest natural slide in the Ziller Valley - its length is 7 km. You can get there on the Gerlossteinbahn lift, and rent a sled in one of the sports shops.
Also in Mayrhofen there is the Erlebnisbad water park with slides, a sauna, or go to the solarium-grotto (website in English). There is also free parking and plenty of restaurants.
Weather in Mayrhofen
The climate of the Ziller Valley, as well as the entire Tyrol, is influenced by the warm, dry foehn wind, which blows most often during the transition seasons. Winter is usually snowy and long; snow can fall at the end of October. The ski season at the resort lasts from late November to early April, but global warming may make adjustments. Skiing on the Hintertux Glacier is possible all year round.
The coldest and snowiest month is January. The closer to spring, the more likely avalanches are to occur. The Tyrolean spring is cool and windy, and even in early May the weather can be changeable. Summers are warm, with really hot days and sometimes heavy, short rains.
Austria has long occupied a leading place among ski resorts. Mayrhofen is considered the second most popular in this region. It is located in the Zillertal valley at the point where it is divided into smaller ones - Zemmgrund, Zillergrund, Stillupgrund and Tuxertal.
The latter is famous for its glacier and the resort of Hintertux. This entire area is usually called Mayohofen-Hippach. It includes small towns: Mayrhofen, Hippach, Brandberg, Ginzling, Ramsau and Schwendaua.
Ski pass prices in 2019
The cost of a ski pass depends on the age of the visitor and the amount of time spent on the slopes:
- one ascent and descent for adults and teenagers - 20.90 euros, for children - 10.50 euros;
- 1 day for adults - 53.50 euros, for teenagers 42.50 euros, for children 24 euros;
- 11 hours for adults - 46.50 euros, for teenagers - 37 euros, for children - 21 euros;
- 12 hours for adults - 38 euros, for teenagers - 30.50 euros, for children - 17 euros;
- 14 hours for adults - 29.50 euros, for teenagers - 23.50 euros, for children - 13.50 euros;
- 1.5 days before noon for adults - 78 euros, for teenagers - 62.50 euros, for children - 35 euros;
- Refundable day ticket for adults - 56 euros, for teenagers - 44.50 euros, for children - 25 euros.
Operating mode
The skiing and snowboarding season in ski centers lasts:
- from December 1, 2018 to April 22, 2019 - Penkenbahn and Horbergbahn;
- from December 15, 2018 to April 22, 2019 Ahornbahn.
The lifts operate daily from 08:00 to 17:00. Last ascent at 16:30. They close earlier when weather conditions worsen.
Trails
There are three main skiing and snowboarding areas in Mayrhofen: Penken, Ahorn, Horberg. The slopes of Mount Penken are suitable for athletes with an average level of training, and for beginner skiers, Ahorn is easier. The elevation changes here are from 2500 to 630 meters.
The total length of pistes in Mayrhofen is 139,000 meters. The longest of them is 12,000 meters.
Of these, 40 kilometers are “blue” tracks, 63 kilometers are “red” and 33 kilometers are the most difficult “black” ones. Many of them have night lighting for riding in the dark. Tourists are lifted to the top of the slopes by special equipment: chairlifts, rope tows and cable cars. There are a total of 58 units of different types.
The skiing season starts in December and ends in mid-April. All slopes, pistes and hiking trails are continuously monitored and maintained. The alpine natural landscapes around amaze with their beauty.
How to get there
The ski resort of Mayrhofen is located in the south of Austria, near the border with Italy. The nearest major city is Innsbruck, from which you can reach by public transport, car or taxi. There is also a connection with Munich, where a large number of flights arrive from Moscow.
From Innsbruck
There are no direct flights to Mayrhofen, so tourists arriving from other countries must use the airports of the country's nearest transport hubs. Innsbruck Airport is located 75 kilometers from the resort. There you can rent a car and continue your journey via the A12 and Zillertal Str./B169 to Mayrhofen. The trip takes about one hour.
The village itself is easy to get around in 40 minutes, so you won't need a car to get around the resort. Near the Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof train station you can take intercity bus number 8330, which goes along the route Innsbruck - Jenbach - Mayrhofen.
From Munich
Munich Airport is located 197 kilometers from Mayrhofen. When leaving it, you need to move south along the A8 highway. The journey will take about two hours.
There are also trains from Munich to Jenbach, where there is a transfer to the Zillertal Line. Departure from the east station - Bahnhof München Ost. The journey takes 1.5 hours.
Trains
The starting station of the Zillertal Railway is located in the city of Jenbach, so when using public transport to travel around Austria, you must first get to this point. Distance between stations Jenbach - Mayrhofen i. Z. is 32 kilometers. The route runs through picturesque alpine meadows and slopes. If you are planning a holiday in the Penkenbahn ski center, then you need to leave earlier, at the Ramsau i.z-Hippach station.
Taxi
From Munich or Innsbruck, you can order a transfer from KiwiTaxi to quickly and conveniently get to the ski resort of Mayrhofen.
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The Austrian ski resort of Mayrhofen is located in the Tyrolean lands and belongs to a major ski tourism center - the Ziller Valley. The relatively low location of the town (about 650 m above sea level) contributes to a milder climate and oxygen-rich air. In our material, read about the main attractions of the resort and, of course, get acquainted with the ski slopes.
Resort attractions
Mayrhofen or Mayrhofen attracts tourists all year round, despite the short snow season - from late November to April. In summer, all entertainment continues to operate; for lovers of hiking, there are 45 km of beautiful well-groomed paths; you can fully enjoy the Tyrolean beauties and Alpine meadows.
Mayrhofen in summer
And the main reason for coming to the resort in the low season is the opportunity to ski on the snowy slopes of the glacier located in the Tuxertal valley all year round.
Another attraction of the resort, besides the glacier, is an old working train that travels around the area twice a day.
For vacationers there are many opportunities to have an interesting time: a water park, spa salons, baths and saunas, sledding and sledding, shopping.
Mayrhofen pistes and slopes
The Mayrhofen ski resort has gained major fame thanks to its wonderful slopes and slopes, the total length of which is more than 150 km, and the longest of them is about 7 km long. Both professionals, beginners and children will find a suitable descent here. For beginners, Mount Ahorn is suitable, for those who are confident on skis and snowboards - the slopes of Mount Penken, but for real extreme sports enthusiasts, the steepest and most dangerous trail in Austria is reserved - Harakiri, which has a slope of 78%. There are about 50 ski lifts in the town of Mayrhofen, but there may be a queue on the most popular slopes, so it makes sense to arrive early.
If you still have the energy to visit bars and discos, this will not be a problem. Mayrhofen's nightlife is its calling card. Partygoers have been gathering here for decades not only to hit the slopes, but also to socialize and have fun in a noisy company until the early hours.
The resort is considered inexpensive by European standards; the opportunity to have a wonderful vacation for reasonable money only adds to its popularity.
Mayrhofen has the longest cable car, the steepest slope in Austria, 159 km of pistes and 3 main ski areas. The Ahorn slope is recommended for beginners and skiers with little experience, Penken - for experienced athletes and professionals. In half an hour you can reach the year-round ski area on the Tuxer glacier. For cross-country skiing enthusiasts, there are more than 30 km of marked trails in the vicinity of the resort.
Slopes of Penken and Ahorn
The best skiing is on the Penken slope, where there is a gondola lift. It will be especially interesting for skiers in the area of the Penkenoich peak (2095 m), from where you can return to the city by gondola or along the red slopes - to the towns of Finkenberg and Hippach, and then get to the hotel by bus. The long red track in Finkenberg is also considered interesting. There are virgin trails on the Gerent slope, and children can enjoy easy trails in the Eilsenalm area.
The Ahorn slope is not as extensive as Penken. Its advantage is that all its pistes descend directly to Mayrhofen.
Snow parks
Snowboarders won't be bored here either: Burton Park Mayrhofen offers a lot of fun for all fans of snowboarding and freestyle skiing. The park is equipped with everything necessary for excellent skiing, in addition, it has its own 4-chair lift. There are areas for professionals, amateurs and beginners, a half-pipe, rails, and jumps. The center of the park is two parallel tracks with three jumps: the first is small, the second is 15 m long and the third is big air.
Ski pass in Mayrhofen
For a comfortable stay, it is recommended to purchase a ski pass in advance. This is a modern travel document valid on the ski lifts of the world's ski resorts. So, by presenting your skipass at the entrance, you don’t have to worry about paying the fare every time. This simplifies your vacation and eliminates unnecessary hassle.
Its cost is determined by several factors:
- age – discounts for children and teenagers, but it is necessary to present an identity document;
- time of use (morning hours are more expensive than evening hours);
- number of days (a week pass is much more profitable than a two-day pass);
- number of trips;
- region of action.
If you are planning to visit this ski resort in Austria, then you need to clarify whether the Mayrhofen ski pass is included in the tour price. Many tourism operators now issue lift passes by default. It can also be issued very quickly on the spot.
The following types of passes are valid at the Mayrhofen Resort:
- Skipass Mayrhofen – applies to the areas of Mayrhofen, Finkenberg, Rastkohelm, Eggalm. Purchased for up to two days.
- Superskipass – valid throughout the entire Ziller Valley, including Hintertux Glacier. Purchased for a period of two days.
Ski passes are valid not only on ski lifts, but also on public transport (provided you are wearing ski equipment and have skis or a snowboard with you).
Skipass is a chipped plastic card for contactless operation. You can keep it as a souvenir of the time spent, or you can return it. For returning an undamaged card to the cashier, a refund of the deposit amount of 2 euros is provided.
Skipass Mayrhofen
During the winter period 2018-2019, the Mayrhofen ski pass costs:
- Skipass Mayrhofen for 1 day: €53.5 adults, €42.5 teenagers, €24.0 children;
- SuperSkipass for 2 days: €105.5 / €84.5 / €47.5;
- SuperSkipass for a week: €291 / €232.5 / €131.
superskipass-zillertal
Current prices are always posted on the official website www.mayrhofen.at.
The website provides an interactive map of the Mayrhofen trails in 2D and 3D format. This allows you to clearly see and better remember the terrain of the ski resort, the terrain and the location of the slopes.
Resort Mayrhofen: route map
Detailed route map of Mainhorfen
Resort trails with descriptions
Weather in Mayrhofen
The climate of the Ziller Valley, as well as the entire Tyrol, is influenced by the warm, dry foehn wind, which blows most often during the transition seasons. Winter is usually snowy and long; snow can fall at the end of October. The ski season at the resort lasts from late November to early April, but global warming may make adjustments. Skiing on the Hintertux Glacier is possible all year round.
The coldest and snowiest month is January. The closer to spring, the more likely avalanches are to occur. The Tyrolean spring is cool and windy, and even in early May the weather can be changeable. Summers are warm, with really hot days and sometimes heavy, short rains.
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The start of the ski season is just around the corner! So, it’s worth thinking about which resort you should visit. And to make it easier to consider the options, just remember about Austria - about its delicious beer, the chic Viennese ball and the breathtaking spirit of the mountain peaks! The unique resort of Mayrhofen is already preparing to welcome tourists. But what do you need to know before you set off to conquer new heights?
From the very beginning of December until the end of April, the resort opens its doors to those wishing to ride the slopes. This wonderful place is located in, where it is considered one of the most popular.
Mayrhofen is distinguished by its strict customer focus: both athletes and tourists will find something to keep them busy. All hotels, establishments, as well as the slopes, ski lifts and cable cars of Mayrhofen are within easy reach.
Mountain landscapes that will take your breath away, wonderful slopes overgrown with fir trees, Austrian-style well-groomed paths - true alpine nature will not leave anyone indifferent. And as soon as you get tired of admiring the views, the entertainment masters will get down to business: shops, themed restaurants, cozy cafes, nightclubs, where there is a place for everyone.
The resort in the Ziller Valley is equally suitable for professionals and beginners alike. Experienced instructors are happy to put everyone on skis. There are also a couple of masters who give snowboarding lessons. For walking there are 45 km of hiking trails.
Mayrhofen is also famous for its sights:
For those who save their time and protect their feet, a tourist train runs past the main attractions. But despite all the beauty of the surroundings, Mayrhofen is still a ski resort.
Look at the photos of the Mayrhofen resort in Austria:
Resort Features
In Mayrhofen there is a slope that proudly bears the title of the steepest in Austria. The longest cable car is also found here.
Skiers have 159 km of pistes at their disposal. Of these, 45 km are trails for beginners, 94 km for intermediate levels and 20 km for professionals. 5.5 km is the length of the longest route.
Mayrhofen is divided into three parts: Ahorn, Penken, Tuxer. The first is recommended for beginner skiers, and the second for those who have devoted a long time to this kind of sport. Tuxer is a glacier that is open for skiing throughout the year.
On the slope Penken The gondola lift is working. They say that the skiing is best there and they especially recommend the descent near one of the peaks - Penkenoich(2095 m). You can return in several ways - by ski lift or by taking the roads to the nearest towns ( Finkenberg and Hippach). From there, take a warm bus to your hotel. Near Finkenberg There is a “red” trail that is interesting for experienced skiers.
Slope Ahorn inferior Penken in scope, but it has an important advantage! The slopes of this slope are directed directly to the resort.
Mayrhofen will also be interesting for snowboarders. There is a special area for them - Burton Park Mayrhofen. The park has everything for a self-respecting snowboarder: “experience” zones (for those who know how, those who think they can and beginners), rails, jumps, two parallel tracks in the center and a lift.
Mayrhofen, ski resort piste map:
How to get to the resort of Mayrhofen in Austria
Today, many travel companies sell ready-made ski tours to Mayrhofen. However, you can go there on your own. Below we will tell you how to get to Mayrhofen.
By plane. The easiest way is to fly to and then drive to the resort. The distance from the airport to Mayrhofen is 75 km.
By train. For those who cannot travel by plane, there is an option to travel by train. Jenbach station, which is a large railway junction, receives trains from many cities in Austria. In less than an hour you can enjoy the comfort of the ski resort. The cost of a one-way ticket is only 5.9 euros.
Prices and services in Mayrhofen
Food prices in Mainhorfen are high, but not too steep. All stores are open until 18:30 during the working week, on Saturday - until 17:00 and Sunday - closed. In this case, there are small shops near gas stations that operate around the clock. However, prices there are almost twice as high.
Prices for sports equipment are quite reasonable. There is a system of impressive discounts on models from past collections. Well, of course - sales!
Ski pass on the territory of Mayrhofen will be 47 euros for adults, 37.50 for teenagers, 21 for children.
Valid from the beginning of the opening until March outdoor skating rink. Ticket price: adults - 4–5 euros, teenagers - 3 euros, children - 2.5 euros.
Also open at the resort aquapark, which will delight both adults and children. The entrance ticket will cost approximately at 15 euros.
The staff throughout the resort stand out for their wonderful work, carrying out their tasks unobtrusively and sensitively.
Of course, there are many more hotels and inns in Mayrhofen, but we will highlight four hotels:
- Hotel NeuePost. For those who like to treat themselves to delicious food, there is an excellent restaurant and a wonderful wine cellar at their disposal. Cozy rooms are best suited for a relaxing family holiday.
- Hotel Jaegerhof. The hotel's rustic style goes well with the Tyrolean cuisine served there. A pleasant holiday not only for the tourists themselves, but also for their pets.
- Hotel Berghof. It is the most suitable place for family leisure. The hotel provides babysitting services, and since the Berghof is located in the center, there are a lot of restaurants, ski lifts and other entertainment within walking distance.
- Hotel Neuhaus. A hotel for a more relaxing holiday. The winter garden and fireplace room are ideal for warm gatherings with a glass of wine.
In addition to hotels, you can rent a private house, chalet or apartment in Mayrhofen. It is better to check their prices upon arrival.
Everyone who visits Mayrhofen will find something to suit their taste. Colorful views, interesting trails, cozy restaurants and a sea of emotions against the backdrop of the Austrian mountain spirit!
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