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MAYRHOFEN

📍Mayrhofen, Tyrol, Austria

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Photo: Vašek Vinklát · CC BY 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
6,135 ft*
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Skiable terrain
880 acres*
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Avg snowfall
197 in*
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Lifts
61

Skischule SMT Mayrhofen

Office at Hauptstraße 456, Mayrhofen. Children’s school on Penken

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsKids Programs

Mayrhofen Total offers ski and snowboard lessons, with a children’s ski school on Penken. Its booking office is in town on Hauptstraße.

Why we like it

Families can arrange a lesson before taking the lift. Ask the office where your group will meet on Penken and allow time to get there from town.

Best for:

Children learning on PenkenSki and snowboard lessons
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website+43 5285 63939

Sport Stock

Dorf 141, Finkenberg

RentalsBoot FittingTuning

Sport Stock in Finkenberg rents skis and snowboards, fits boots and services skis, boards and bindings. The shop is a useful stop for visitors starting in Finkenberg.

Why we like it

Pick up rental equipment or arrange a boot fitting on Dorf before skiing from Finkenberg. Contact the shop directly to discuss work on gear you already own.

Best for:

Finkenberg pickupBoot fittingSki and snowboard service
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, rentals, boot fitting, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website+43 5285 62039

Action Club Zillertal

Office at Hauptstraße 458, Mayrhofen

Off Piste GuidingSki Touring

Action Club Zillertal arranges ski and snowboard tours and freeride guiding from its Mayrhofen office. Contact the club about a suitable outing for your dates and experience.

Why we like it

Speak with the club before choosing a route. Ask where the guide will meet your group and which touring and avalanche equipment to bring.

Best for:

Guided freeridingSki or snowboard touring
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, off piste guiding, ski touring.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website+43 5285 62977

Bründl Sports – Penkenbahn Valley Station

Hauptstraße 472, Penkenbahn valley station, Mayrhofen

RentalsSales

Bründl rents equipment at the lower Penkenbahn station in Mayrhofen. The shop also sells winter gear and offers heated lockers for skis and boots.

Why we like it

Choose the valley station when reserving if you want to collect your equipment before boarding the gondola. You can arrange a locker there for a multi-day stay.

Best for:

Penkenbahn pickupOvernight equipment storage
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, rentals, sales.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website+43 50 83 88 2156
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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Mayrhofen Zillertal, Mayrhofen-Hippach

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Hiking and climbing on Ahorn and Penken, mountain biking, scenic gondolas and family mountain play areas.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.mayrhofen.at/en/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
61
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Ahorn valley descent ↗The long valley run is aimed at experienced skiers, distinct from Ahorn’s learning slopes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Harakiri and Devil’sRun ↗Harakiri reaches a 78% gradient and the operator suggests trying Devil’sRun first. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Epic Zillertal partner access ↗Eligible passes receive five consecutive days across participating areas. A pass and photo ID are presented at a ticket window. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Erlebnisbad Mayrhofen ↗The destination lists admission for the indoor swimming pool and sauna. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

MANNI the Hotel *** - Your hotel in the center of Mayrhofen i. Zillertal ↗MANNI’s site identifies a four-star hotel in the middle of Mayrhofen, says mountain railways are next door, lists rooms, studios and a suite, and describes a rooftop outdoor pool, whirlpool and sauna world. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel in Mayrhofen Zillertal | Hotel Gasthof Brücke ↗The operator identifies a four-star Hotel Brücke in Mayrhofen, calls its location central and next to the ski lifts, and describes both the hotel bar and daily winter après-ski parties. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ElisabethHotel | Rooms and suites ↗Adults-only hotel in central Mayrhofen offering individual room and suite categories, the Elisense spa and on-site dining. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sport & Spa Hotel Strass ↗Central rooms and suites beside the Penkenbahn. The spa includes a sports pool and whirlpool. Breakfast is at the hotel and dinner choices include partner restaurants and the ICEBAR. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Gästehaus Pendl | Rooms and facilities ↗Mayrhofen guesthouse with single, double and multi-bed rooms, shower, toilet and balcony. Facilities include breakfast, a shared guest kitchen, lounge and heated ski room with boot dryer. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mayrhofen Tourism – SMT ski school ↗The tourism office identifies Mayrhofen Total by its SMT name and the Hauptstraße 456 office. It lists ski courses, snowboard lessons, and a children's school on Penken. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sport Stock Finkenberg ↗Sport Stock rents skis and boards, fits boots, services equipment and checks bindings. The business is at Dorf 141 in Finkenberg with phone +43 5285 62039. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bründl Sports Penkenbahn valley station ↗The shop at Hauptstraße 472 offers ski rental and equipment lockers directly at the Penkenbahn lower station. Its direct number is +43 50 83 88 2156. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Action Club Zillertal winter activity listing ↗The Mayrhofen operator offers ski and snowboard tours and freeriding. Its town office is at Hauptstraße 458 with a direct phone contact. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mayrhofen Tourism freeriding ↗Mayrhofen's official tourism site lists Actionclub Zillertal as a local freeride provider. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Fine Alpine Dining at Zillertalerhof ↗The hotel restaurant welcomes outside guests and combines Alpine cooking with Mediterranean and East Asian influences. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Strass | ICEBAR ↗Hotel Strass in Mayrhofen runs the ICEBAR for winter après, with DJs and drinks at its Hauptstraße address. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Strass | Location ↗The hotel lists ICEBAR at its Mayrhofen property at Hauptstraße 470, next to the Penkenbahn. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mayrhofen tourism | Wirtshaus zum Griena ↗This historic former farmhouse in Dorf Haus has old parlors and serves Tyrolean food. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mayrhofen tourism | Brück’n Stadl ↗Winter DJs and dancing are part of the Brück’n Stadl tradition in Mayrhofen. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Mayrhofen winter prices and operating dates ↗

    Penken/Horberg December 4–April 11; Ahorn/Mösl December 12–April 4. Snow dependent.

  • Mountopolis Summer Highlights | Mayrhofner Bergbahnen ↗

    Hiking and climbing on Ahorn and Penken, mountain biking, scenic gondolas and family mountain play areas.

  • Mayrhofen Mountopolis mountains ↗

    The first-party Mayrhofen Mountopolis mountains page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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