About Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen sits at the head of the Zillertal valley in Tyrol, Austria – one of the most accessible and varied ski destinations in the Eastern Alps. With Hintertux glacier next door offering year-round skiing, and a village atmosphere that balances lively après-ski with genuine Tyrolean character, it draws skiers and hikers in equal measure across both winter and summer. A direct private transfer from the airport is by far the easiest way to start your trip.
AlpRoads provides fixed-price private transfers to Mayrhofen from Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, and beyond. No shared coaches, free ski equipment transport, door-to-door delivery.
Skiing in the Zillertal
Mayrhofen itself sits unusually low for a ski resort at just 630 metres above sea level, but its ski area – accessed via two main gondolas from the village – reaches 2,500 metres on the Penken and Ahorn mountains. The resort is part of the broader Zillertaler Alpen ski region, which, when combined with the Hintertux glacier, amounts to an enormous 665 kilometres of connected ski terrain across the valley.
The Penken is the heart of Mayrhofen’s skiing: a wide, varied mountain with runs for every level and a dense network of lifts linking to the Finkenberg, Rastkogel, and Eggalm areas. Advanced skiers head for the Harakiri – Austria’s steepest groomed run, at a punishing 78% gradient. It is served by its own drag lift and is a rite of passage for strong skiers visiting the resort. The Ahorn mountain, reached by its own gondola, is gentler terrain well-suited to families and beginners.
Hintertux Glacier
The most important asset in the Zillertal for serious skiers is the Hintertux glacier, located 20 kilometres up the valley from Mayrhofen. It is one of only a handful of glaciers in the Alps that offers skiing every month of the year, and its 86 kilometres of runs above 2,660 metres are reliably excellent regardless of the season. Day trips from Mayrhofen to Hintertux are very popular; a free ski bus connects the valley resorts.
The Zillertal Superskipass covers Mayrhofen, Hintertux, and all other linked areas in the valley, making it the sensible choice for a week’s stay.
The Village
Mayrhofen’s village is lively and well-equipped. The après-ski scene revolves around the famous Ice Bar and several other popular venues close to the Penken gondola base. Restaurants range from traditional Tyrolean Stuben to modern international dining. The village centre is walkable, and accommodation ranges from small family-run guesthouses to four-star hotels with spa facilities.
Summer in Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen’s appeal is not limited to winter. The Zillertal is one of Tyrol’s finest hiking valleys in summer, with an extensive network of marked trails, mountain huts, and via ferrata routes. The Zillertaler Höhenstrasse ridge road offers spectacular panoramic views across the Alps. Mountain biking, white-water rafting on the Ziller, and paragliding are popular summer activities. AlpRoads provides summer transfers for hikers and outdoor travellers as well as ski groups.