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MAYRHOFEN

📍Mayrhofen, Tyrol, Austria

⬛ Steep & Deep🍺 Après Capital🎿 Park Rat👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser5 Days on Epic☀️ Year-round destination

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
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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INN
Innsbruck Airport
About 1–2 hours
drive time
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SZG
Salzburg Airport
About 2–3 hours
drive time
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MUC
Munich Airport
About 2.5–3.5 hours
drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Arriving by rail, change at Jenbach for the Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen. Choose your lift base before booking a transfer. The Penkenbahn is on the main street and the Ahornbahn is on Ahornstraße.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Gästehaus Pendl

inn · Mayrhofen area. Confirm the journey to your chosen lift.

Single rooms suit solo skiers who want privacy. Have breakfast at the guesthouse or use the shared kitchen, and dry your boots before the next ski day.

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🍳Shared guest kitchen🎿Heated ski room and boot dryer
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Shared guest kitchen, Heated ski room and boot dryer.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

ElisabethHotel

hotel · Central Mayrhofen

A good choice for an adults-only stay that combines ski days with time at the spa. Compare room layouts and check which meals your chosen rate includes.

luxury seekersfood loverscouples
💆Elisense spa
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about hot tub access, Ask about pool access, Ask about transfers, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Elisense spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Ask about hot tub access, Ask about pool access, Ask about transfers, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Sport & Spa Hotel Strass

hotel · Next to the Penkenbahn valley station

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel and walk next door for the gondola. For dinner and après, compare the partner venues, including a pizzeria and the ICEBAR.

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♨️Whirlpool🏊Sports pool💆Hotel spa
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Whirlpool, Sports pool, Hotel spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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Premium

MANNI das Hotel

hotel · Mountain railways described as next door

Its rooftop spa adds a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna facilities, and Zillertal mountain views to a location built for an easy village-and-mountain routine.

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♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool💆Spa
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Premium

Hotel Gasthof Brücke

hotel · Central Mayrhofen location next to ski lifts

Stay near the lifts and choose your pace after skiing. The hotel bar offers a quieter drink, and the property also hosts winter après-ski entertainment.

central village staysaprès-ski fanslift convenience
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Mayrhofen, compare a booked room or rental around Mayrhofen with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Dogs are not permitted on the Penken or Ahorn gondolas or on ski slopes. Mayrhofen village is pet-friendly with several dog-friendly hotels. Winter walking paths along the Zillertal valley accommodate leashed dogs.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →
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 setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

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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