Winter holiday in the Zillertal

Amazing landscapes, perfectly groomed slopes and cross-country skiing trails as well as numerous excursion destinations in the surrounding area: all this awaits you on your winter holiday in the Zillertal Alps! When you are not in the mountains, you can enjoy a relaxing stay in a luxury holiday apartment at the Sieghard Suites in Mayrhofen. Our apartments offer pure comfort with a modern-alpine style and high-quality furnishings that leave nothing to be desired. Whether you prefer downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, winter hikes or excursions on your holiday – you will find numerous activities here.

Hiking and skiing holidays in Austria

Discover the beauty of Tyrol in the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. From the valley to the peaks, the region offers fantastic landscapes that you can explore on a winter hike, ski tours or cross-country skiing trails. If you are on a family holiday in the Zillertal, there are also numerous options open to you. You will find a wide range of sporting activities, excursion destinations and more for children and adults alike. In our deluxe holiday apartments at the Sieghard Suites you can sit back, relax and spend time with your loved ones after exciting days in the mountains. The apartments with modern-alpine architecture and luxury furnishings are the perfect retreat.

Skiing und Snowboarding

Zillertal, as the largest ski center in the world is made for limitless winter sports. 180 state-of-the-art lifts bring you quickly and comfortably from 580 meters to 3.250 meters above sea level.

During your skiing holiday in the Zillertal, there are numerous slopes with different levels of difficulty available to you. From wide carving slopes, on which beginners or families can ski or snowboard in a relaxed way, to challenging deep snow slopes: on 544 kilometres of pistes, you are guaranteed to find the ideal run! Snowboard fun parks, ski kindergartens and permanent race and speed tracks complete the offer. In addition, you will find many mountain restaurants and cosy ski huts where you can spend genial hours with family, friends or your partner. The slopes are spread over four large ski areas (Link to map):

Ski Touring

Experience untouched winter landscapes and snow- a shiny sea of 1000 diamonds. You can experience this sight on a guided ski tour through the Alps of Zillertal.

Ski tours take you through untouched winter landscapes up to the mountain peaks. Experienced guides will show you the most beautiful corners of the Zillertal. In the end, you will descend on skis over untracked slopes. You can book both beginner and advanced courses to explore the varied landscape of the Zillertal on skis with our outdoor and action partner Mountain Sports.

Hiking

Want to enjoy the nature of Zillertal off-piste, trails and groomed trails? A hike with snowshoes makes it possible. Discover untouched winter landscapes, snow-covered forests and animal tracks that get lost in the snow.

Deeply snow-covered forests and fantastic views – discover the beauty of the Zillertal on a guided winter hike! The hikes take you away from the pistes and cross-country trails through untouched nature to the most amazing spots of the region. You can choose between easy, medium and difficult tours. Snowshoe hikes are also part of the Mountain Sports offer. You can rent snowshoes directly on site.

Cross-country Skiing

Cross-country skiing clears the head and demands the whole body – there is no better whole body workout in beautiful surroundings. Experience the winter landscape of the Zillertal on more than 100 track kilometers.

Cross-country skiing is the perfect choice if you want to do a gentle whole-body workout in breathtaking surroundings. You can take care of your muscles and joints and clear your head on more than 100 kilometres of cross-country trails. There are perfectly groomed trails for both classic and skating styles, so there is a suitable route for every cross-country skier. Our tip: You will find snow-sure cross-country skiing trails all winter long in Gerlos and Lanersbach. Our favorites:

Tobogganing

Children love it, adults even more! A fun factor of ten is guaranteed for the whole family, but also for ambitious luge athletes when tobogganing in the Zillertal. Because what could be nicer than doing a toboggan run with the family through the snow-covered winter landscape in the biggest ski area of the Zillertal?

Action and fun for the whole family as well as for ambitious lugers await you on tobogganing runs! If you want your winter holiday to be fast paced, you can try out one of the 14 toboggan runs in the Zillertal. On a total length of 45 kilometres, you can toboggan down into the valley on spectacular rides. A special highlight: toboggan runs with a length of 28 kilometres are illuminated in the evening. Our favourites:

Thermal baths and indoor swimming pool

If you feel like warmth after an active day on the mountain you’re exactly right in the Zillertal: Sweating in the sauna, relaxing in the clear, warm water of the pool, a relaxing massage of the stressed muscles – numerous wellness offers let you forget the troubles of the everyday life and those of a busy day alike.

In addition to many sporting activities, the Zillertal also offers relaxation. Enjoy wellness and spa landscapes in the Erlebnistherme Zillertal, which offers a mix of relaxation, wellness and action. Or you can spend pleasurable hours in the warm water of the indoor pool at the Erlebnisbad Mayrhofen. The stress of everyday life is soon forgotten in the sauna or during a massage.

Excursion Tips

The extensive range of activities on offer during your winter holiday in the Zillertal is rounded off by a great choice of excursion destinations in the surrounding area. Add a little variety to your stay with visits to the numerous sights:

Winter holiday with your child

Exciting experiences in a fairytale snowy landscape – in the Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region, families can experience a fantastic winter holiday full of adventures and fun. On and off the slope, there are plenty of activities for you and your children. There is something for all ages here.

Whether it’s skiing or tobogganing, horse-drawn sleigh rides or exploring spectacular ice caves – Mayrhofen and the surrounding area are teeming with great activities that will make your holiday an unforgettable experience. During this trip, your children will never be bored and certainly won’t be able to wait to return to the Zillertal.

Ski holidays with children

Winter fun for the whole family – that’s what awaits you on a skiing holiday with your children in Mayrhofen. Discover the wide range of offers from the Mayrhofen cable cars and explore the various slopes on the Ahorn and Penken.

Whether you and your children are just starting with winter sports or are already real pros – there are plenty of experiences for young and old in the ski areas around Mayrhofen. The fun takes centre stage on the FunRides, where you can tackle various more or less challenging obstacles. Meanwhile, little winter sports beginners are in good hands in the children’s ski schools in the care of experienced ski instructors. A perfect place for your family holiday in winter!

Winter holidays in the Zillertal – book luxury accommodation now!

From downhill and cross-country skiing on perfectly groomed pistes and trails to relaxing in the thermal spa or spending quality time together in a luxury apartment – every day is a pleasure during your winter holiday in the Zillertal. Book your accommodation at the Sieghard Suites right away or send us a non-binding enquiry. We look forward to welcoming you!