Snowreporter Jolanda

Live from the snow: your daily dose of Zillertal

Skiing in spring? Today we are heading to the Ski- & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000!

Hello,

Today I am reporting from the Ski- & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000, and I'll say it right away: Spring is anything but the end of the season here – it's high season!

The Hintertux Glacier is not only the centrepiece of this ski resort, but also the ski resort in Austria with the most snow-sure slopes. Here, you can enjoy superlative skiing in spring: plenty of snow from the winter and the high altitude of the glacier ski resort ensure ideal slope conditions. This is not only the highlight of this ski resort, but also the guarantee of perfect snow conditions well into spring.

My tip: make the most of glacier spring!

When it already smells like spring in the valley and the first meadows are turning green again, one of my absolute favourite times of year begins in the Tux-Finkenberg holiday region.

What makes spring in the Ski- & Glacier World Zillertal 3000 so special is not only the Hintertux Glacier, but also the Glacier Spring. A series of events that combines spring skiing with music, culinary delights and a whole range of interesting activities. I have browsed through the programme for you and picked out my highlights:

28 March 2025 – BBQ brunch at the Spannagelhaus with Adi Bittermann

Culinary delights meet mountain air: barbecue world champion Adi Bittermann will spoil you with the finest BBQ in the middle of the snow – plus sun, panoramic views and lots of moments of pure pleasure.

11 April 2025 – Hintertux Glacier Open Air

Live music at 2,100 metres above sea level! The summer mountain becomes a stage

From the end of March, the best of the glacier spring activities start:

• Early Bird Skiing: anyone who has experienced sunrise on the mountain knows that getting up early is worth it. Empty slopes, perfect firn, and then a leisurely breakfast – it doesn't get much better than that.
• Technical tour and behind-the-scenes look at the Tuxer Fernerhaus: How does a ski resort work at 2,660 metres above sea level? This tour gives you exclusive insights.
• Tuxertal–Wipptal tour: Off-piste fun – guided by professionals, with breathtaking views.
• Pistenbully Test Area: Finally behind the wheel yourself – a childhood dream come true.
• Easter egg hunt in the snow: families can take part in an interactive challenge and win great prizes.
• Glacier ski safari: explore the entire ski resort with experienced guides.
• Opening of Betterpark Hintertux: From 26 April to 9 June, the legendary park on the Hintertux Glacier is open with a varied setup.
• Zillertal Välley Rälley: The last tour stop of the Zillertal Välley Rälley on 3 and 4 May 2025 in Betterpark Hintertux. At this finale of the renowned snowboard contest tour, the overall winners will be crowned and the new Kings & Queens of the Välley will be honoured.

The crowning finale on 26 April 2025 – Christina Stürmer MTV unplugged:

For the season finale, none other than Christina Stürmer will be performing. An exclusive unplugged concert in the middle of the glacier world – goosebumps guaranteed! A highlight you definitely shouldn't miss.

You can find more information about the individual events here.

More than just skiing – my spring moment

To be honest, I was surprised myself the first time how special skiing can be in spring. That moment when you take the first gondola up early, the air is still clear and fresh, and you make your first turn in perfectly groomed firn snow – priceless.

What do I love most? The contrast. Being active in the morning – whether it's on a glacier safari, early-bird skiing or one of the other great activities – and then at lunchtime or in the evening, going to one of the great events. It's exactly this mix that does it for me.

So, anyone who has never been to Zillertal in spring should know that they are missing out! Pack your sunglasses, put on plenty of sun cream and enjoy this special time of year when winter is slowly giving way to summer, but we are still in the middle of the skiing season.

Maybe I'll see you on the panorama terrace or on the glacier tour – I'm definitely still out and about a bit ;-)

So, see you next time!

Your Jolanda