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 centre. 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 kilometres) 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 ₹18,820 per night from 6 May to 7 May
₹18,820
₹21,207 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Congress Zillertal - Europahaus Mayrhofen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"Everything about the Neuhaus was perfect!!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Penkenbahn Gondola ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Alles in allem absolut hervorragende Unterkunft. Mein absolutes Highlight neben der Lage zu den Skiliften war der Saunabereich. Dieser befand sich zwar im anderen Gebäude. Dieses ist jedoch durch eine Verbindung unterhalb der Straße in Sekunden zu erreichen."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

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 Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Penkenbahn Gondola ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Alles in allem absolut hervorragende Unterkunft. Mein absolutes Highlight neben der Lage zu den Skiliften war der Saunabereich. Dieser befand sich zwar im anderen Gebäude. Dieses ist jedoch durch eine Verbindung unterhalb der Straße in Sekunden zu erreichen."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Alpenresort Thanner
Black Eagle Luxury Appartements
Black Eagle Luxury Appartements
4.5 out of 5
Einfahrt Mitte 422, Mayrhofen, Tirol
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mayrhofen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hauptstraße ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Fantastic Place
"Beautiful Decor. Spotlessly clean. Great location. Easy check in and check out. Great communication. I really couldn’t fault it and would recommend in an instant."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

Black Eagle Luxury Appartements
Resort Schrofenblick
Resort Schrofenblick
4 out of 5
Burgstall 373, Schwendau, Tirol
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Schwendau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Zimmereben Fixed-Cable Route and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Clean and convinient
"Steid in this property for 6 nights for skiing trip with my teenagers. The property is modern, spotlessly clean and has a very good location. Ski bus stops by the property which makes it very convenient to get to the slops. We stayed in 2 bedrooms apartment which was spacious and convenient. Quite ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025

Resort Schrofenblick
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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Reviews of Mayrhofen

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5/5 - Excellent

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I love this place and have returned many times to experience the culture and skiing

3/5 - Okay

Karen

The skiing was excellent but the town itself has lost its quaintness and become more about bars and drinking. It was quite noisy at night. We did go for a lovely walk through the woods and along the river which was fantastic. Summer would be great.

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