Mayrhofen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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This Tyrolean treasure features some of Zillertal Valley’s best ski slopes, year-round glacial skiing and a dynamic après-ski scene with plenty of clubs and bars.

Mayrhofen is Austria’s gateway to the stunning ski slopes of Zillertal, or Ziller River valley, in between the Penken and Ahorn mountains. The ski resort offers runs for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Discover the snowboard fun park, the steepest marked run in Austria and exciting village nightlife. In summer, try scenic hiking, mountain biking and hang gliding.

Visit the Tyrolean village to explore the lively resort center. Hit the shops or the ski rental stores to get fully equipped for your activity of choice, if you didn’t bring your own gear. At the village, book ski school classes to prepare for the diverse ski runs on Mayrhofen.

Discover a range of slopes from beginner to expert. Mayrhofen is widely known for its selection of short, steep runs, perfect for experienced skiers looking to practise their downhill technique. Advanced skiers can explore miles of black runs, including the renowned Harikiri, the steepest groomed run in Austria that inclines at a fearsome 38-degree angle. The nearby Hintertux glacier offers ski slopes throughout all seasons.

Enjoy Mayrhofen’s other exciting activities. Try a trip on a Ski-Doo or go snow tubing, tobogganing and ice skating. Paragliding, horse riding and snowshoe hiking are also available.

Mayrhofen is almost as famous for its après-ski activities as it is for its slopes. Afternoon drinks in a mountaintop hut can turn into an exciting night out at the gondola station bars and village dance clubs. Visit Mayrhofen in early spring to experience Snowbombing, the biggest music festival in the Alps.

Mayrhofen has two major gondola cable cars that reach the peaks of Ahorn and Penken. In total, Mayrhofen has 53 lifts spanning 83.2 miles (134 kilometers) of marked slopes. Purchase a super ski pass to access all gondolas and lifts in the Zillertal. Mayrhofen is easily accessible via train from Vienna, Milan and Munich. The ski season runs from December until April.

Neuhaus Zillertal Resort
Neuhaus Zillertal Resort
4 out of 5
202 Am Marktplatz, Mayrhofen
The price is AU$403 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$403
per night
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Congress Zillertal - Europahaus Mayrhofen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (40 reviews)
"Excellent all round. Lovely clean hotel and surrounding areas. Pristine accommodation with friendly and attentive staff. Lots of options for food and drink with an option to swap a half board for a fondue and an unbelievable breakfast option. Sensational spa too, which was an added bonus"

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

Neuhaus Zillertal Resort
Hotel Gasthof Brücke
Hotel Gasthof Brücke
4 out of 5
Ahornstraße 850, Mayrhofen, Tirol
Stay at this 4-star ski guesthouse in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ahornbahn Gondola and Penkenbahn Gondola ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (40 reviews)
"Awesome half-board dinner."

Reviewed on 12 Sep. 2024

Hotel Gasthof Brücke
Alpenresort Thanner
Alpenresort Thanner
4 out of 5
Fischerstraße 502, Mayrhofen, Tirol
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Penkenbahn Gondola ...
Alpenresort Thanner
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Alpenresort Thanner
Alpenresort Thanner
4 out of 5
Fischerstraße 502, Mayrhofen, Tirol
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Penkenbahn Gondola ...
Alpenresort Thanner
110m² vacation apartment in a quiet location in the wild and romantic Zillertal valley
110m² vacation apartment in a quiet location in the wild and romantic Zillertal valley
Mayrhofen
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Naturparkhaus and Eberwald Ski Lift ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Sehr schönes Appartment
"Wir waren mit fünf Erwachsenen und einem Hund für 1 Woche zum wandern und Ski fahren im Apartment Bergblick. Es war ein wirklich toller Aufenthalt. Wir konnten uns jederzeit bei Fragen an die Vermieter wenden. Das Apartment liegt etwas abseits von Mayrhofen, ist aber kein Problem, da die Skibus-Haltestelle ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

110m² vacation apartment in a quiet location in the wild and romantic Zillertal valley
Vacation accommodation in the middle of the Zillertal mountains
Vacation accommodation in the middle of the Zillertal mountains
Ginzling
Stay at this apartment in Mayrhofen. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Naturparkhaus and Eberwald Ski ...
10/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Well equipped apartment, with very attentive hosts - in fabulous location
"Ginzling - unlike some of the nearby towns - remains an authentic, likeable and calm village. It's a fabulous base for walking the zillertarel alps. We hired a car but didnt really need it as there are many walk from the door and a regular bus service between mayrhofen and the lake at the very end ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2024

Vacation accommodation in the middle of the Zillertal mountains
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Somewhat disappointed with its commerciality. It is not a typical tyrolean small town, and has become dominated by hotels and souvenir shops. Local walking opportunities and public transport are excellent. No grocery shops open on Sunday.