422 square kilometres of pure nature await you in the Nature Park Zillertal Alps, almost 40 percent of the valley. Over 9,000 animal species can be observed here, and there are about 500 species of butterflies. And more than 1,300 plant species thrive splendidly.
Powder & Paradise
Discover the most beautiful lines in Zillertal during the Ride & Shoot Days together with professional snowboarder Werni Stock and photographer Tom Klocker at the Hintertux Glacier.
When adventure calls
The new Albert Adler Tour on the Ahorn is fun for the whole family. Where giant rolls, snow tunnels and obstacle courses turn children into action heroes.
Gliding boldly into culinary delight
14 international culinary arts in 14 huts. The Ski Food Festival in Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach and at the Spieljoch in Fügen guarantees an unforgettable culinary experience.
Eternal love in the eternal ice
A romantic gondola ride, a panoramic view on the sun terrace, a marriage proposal at the summit – for a “Yes!” on the Hintertux Glacier.
Stars in the floodlights
Night skiing with Stephan Eberharter and Markus Kröll. When two Zillertal greats and a perfect piste are in the spotlight in the Hochzillertal ski area in the Fügen-Kaltenbach holiday region, action is guaranteed.
A hint of Hollywood
Ramp clear! A stuntman from the US film metropolis once did a test jump during the development of the landingbag. Today in the Zillertal Arena every jump artist can be a small star.
Skiing fun for all the family
Zillertal is the perfect place for big and small to jointly discover the meaning of true fun on the slopes! After all, the Ski- & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000 offers skiing delights.
Arena Champions
Whether the Speed Check, SkiMovie or Photopoint, several fun and spectacular areas await your discovery on Zillertal’s pistes.
The first track
The Zillertal mountains in the morning sun and a pristine piste that sparks feelings of happiness. Anyone taking the early gondola up Mount Ahorn, is treating themselves to unforgettable moments.
Pizza on the Piste
Not one you can eat though, but one that gets you to turn well. How children learn to ski with this simple technique and lots of fun in the Zillertal Arena.
Stepping back in time
Romantic tranquillity and a little history: the “Zeitreise” (“Journey through Time”) winter hiking trail on the Penken takes you through both stunning Zillertal mountain scenery.
Winter Magic Ginzling
The mountain village, where cross-country skiing, hiking and tobogganing turn into a fabulous outdoor experience.
Like clouds
Conquer new paths with newly developed snowshoes. If you are looking for secret places, special views and exercise as an experience, you should hike through the snow in Zillertal.
The Mystical Forest
Dive into the enchanting world of the “Glocke” on a magnificent summer’s day. The fauna and flora in the High Alps Nature Park Zillertaler Alps take us back to an era long before our time.
When freedom calls!
The ibex can be found on many coats of arms and is today regarded as a symbol of the Alps. To keep it that way, over the last four years, young ibex have been reintroduced to the Zillertal Alps.
A snowball with a beak
The ptarmigan is an almost invisible bird that causes surprise high up in the Alps and to which Zillertal is dedicating its own research project.
When freedom calls!
The ibex can be found on many coats of arms and is today regarded as a symbol of the Alps. To keep it that way, over the last four years, young ibex have been reintroduced to the Zillertal Alps.
Full steam ahead through Zillertal
Charming romance and relaxed nostalgia: the classic steam train takes you on a relaxed yet impressive journey along the 119-year-old Zillertalbahn railway through spectacular scenery from Jenbach to Mayrhofen.
The spice of life
Enzianhof on Gerlosberg has been producing the finest speck for four generations. With the most important ingredients: Tradition, time and love.
Carvings for all eternity
Thomas Rauch has a unique talent for an ancient craft: he turns deer antlers into beautiful little pieces of art. Here, he talks us through his method.
The precious elixir of bees
Colonies of bees all over the world are fighting to survive, whereas the life of Maya the Bee and her friends in Zillertal is just a picnic! This is due to environmentally friendly farming methods.
The Cheese Emperor
At an altitude of 2,000 meters, embedded in a wild and romantic landscape, award-winning mountain cheese made from the milk of happy cows matures on an alpine pasture.
An attractive homecoming
When the nights start to get longer and the days shorter, it’s the end of the summer for the cattle on the remote pastures. The return of the cattle is marked with an impressive celebration in Zillertal.
Beer wins
Tradition meets modernity, and quality meets variety. Beer has been brewed in the Zillertal for more than 500 years. The art of good taste has been a family affair for 16 generations.
Dreamer and Rebel
From Barcelona to Berlin into Zillertal. The painter Anton Unai followed the artistic call that came from the mountains and continues to live his vision of poetry, provocation and a better world here.
Second Home Zillertal
Born in Kenya, raised in Austria, on her way to the top of the world in
the snows of Hintertux. The story from Sabrina Simader's heart.
A quiet guardian of wild animals
The snow conceals the food for wild deer under a thick white blanket. That’s why hunters like Hermann Egger are underway in Zillertal to supply them with food.
Freedom at your feet
Jogging in the mountains. And because Zillertal is ideal for this trend sport, it’s natural that one of the world’s best trail runners comes from Mayrhofen: Markus Kröll.
Forestry explorations
If you look at Zillertal through Palmira Deißenberger’s eyes, it is hard to see the woods for the trees. After all, it is her job to map and analyse the legendary 4,500 hectares of forest in the valley!
The rebellious vintner from Zillertal
Can you even grow wine in Zillertal? Despite other people’s doubts, Maria Pfister believed so, put it to the test and is now Zillertal’s only vintner – with her own wine tavern. A truly delectable story!
The nativity crib as an expression
200 years ago, the Emperor of Austria attempted to ban the nativity crib, but the people in Zillertal found a way to thwart this plan.
The colourful Tiroler Adlerin
Margret Schiestl is a Zillertal superwoman and has made a dream come true with her fashion label. Her trademark has long been known far and wide.
Zillertal
Welcome to Zillertal! Where sun, snow and well-being become the meaning of life and where great freedom tempts you to let go.
Zillertal Newsletter
Our newsletter provides you with great information about the Zillertal. Get the best seasonal tips, information from the ski resorts and about the summer mountain railways and much more.
Hosts in Zillertal
Find the right accommodation for your perfect winter holiday in Zillertal – from cosy private rooms to luxury five-star hotels.
Getting to Zillertal
Zillertal is located in the west of Austria and is the widest of the side valleys on the south side of the Inntal Valley. Get to Zillertal safely and comfortably.
