Mayrhofen

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Mayrhofen showing snow, a small town or village and landscape views
Mayrhofen showing snow, a small town or village and landscape views
Mayrhofen featuring tranquil scenes, hiking or walking and mountains
Mayrhofen featuring snow, a house and night scenes
Mayrhofen showing a gondola and snow
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
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Congress Zillertal - Europahaus Mayrhofen ...
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
Great spa

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Neuhaus Zillertal Resort
Ferienhof Oblasser

Ferienhof Oblasser

3 out of 5
Hochstegen 835 Mayrhofen Tirol
Book a stay at this spa B&B in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ahornbahn Gondola and Penkenbahn Gondola ...
Ferienhof Oblasser
ElisabethHotel Premium Private Retreat

ElisabethHotel Premium Private Retreat

4.5 out of 5
Einfahrt Mitte 432 Mayrhofen Tirol
The price is ¥57,279 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
¥57,279
¥64,174 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hauptstraße and Congress Zillertal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Beautiful hotel in Mayrhofen. Conveniently located for biking and hiking.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

ElisabethHotel Premium Private Retreat
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.
Detached chalet with garden close to ski lift

Detached chalet with garden close to ski lift

Mayrhofen Tyrol
Stay at this chalet in Mayrhofen. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Penkenbahn Gondola and Ahornbahn Gondola are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Schönes Familienhaus in schöner Lage in der Nähe der Gondel, Supermarkt zu Fuß erreichbar. ...
Schönes Familienhaus in schöner Lage in der Nähe der Gondel, Supermarkt zu Fuß erreichbar. Die Einrichtung des Hauses und der Inhalt der Küche sind für die Anzahl der Personen berechnet, es fehlte uns an nichts. Eine kleine Reparatur, die notwendig war, wurde sofort durchgeführt. Angenehmer Kontakt ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Detached chalet with garden close to ski lift
Vacation accommodation in the middle of the Zillertal mountains

Vacation accommodation in the middle of the Zillertal mountains

Ginzling Tir.
Stay at this apartment in Mayrhofen. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Naturparkhaus and Eberwald Ski Lift ...
10/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt und wurden sehr warm und herzlich empfangen und aufgenommen. Die Unterkunft war sauber, ordentlich und mehr als perfekt für die Tage, die wir dort verbracht haben. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Vacation accommodation in the middle of the Zillertal mountains
Quietly located home with lots of privacy

Quietly located home with lots of privacy

Mayrhofen Tyrol
Stay at this vacation home in Mayrhofen. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Congress Zillertal - Europahaus Mayrhofen and Hauptstraße ...
7.6/10 Good! (11 reviews)
Sonnst war alles perfekt die Lage perfekt sogar Wetter war super
Sonnst war alles perfekt die Lage perfekt sogar Wetter war super

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024

Quietly located home with lots of privacy
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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Mayrhofen is a very nice town with special appeal to skiers and hikers. For our trip the town was a staging area for hut-to-hut hikes and it served that purpose very well.