Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000 is formed by the ski areas Hintertuxer Gletscher, Mountopolis by Mayrhofner Bergbahnen, Finkenberg, Eggalm and Rastkogel. Together they offer 204 km of slopes, all of which can be skied with the same ski pass. A large part is interconnected and you can also use the free ski bus. The slopes reach up to 3,250 metres in altitude, making Ski & Glacier World Zillertal 3000 one of the most snow-sure ski areas in Austria. You can even ski all year round on the Hintertuxer Glacier.
Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000 stretches from the Zillertal to the Tuxertal and includes the villages of Hippach, Schwendau, Mayrhofen, Finkenberg, Tux Vorderlanersbach, Tux-Lanersbach and Hintertux. Mountopolis, the adventure world of the Mayrhofner Bergbahnen, forms the heart of the ski area, with the Ahorn (1,965 m) on one side and the Penken (2,095 m) and Horberg (2,278 m) on the other. From here, you can ski straight to the Rastkogel (2,500 m) and cross over to Eggalm (2,300 m). You can then take the free ski bus to the Hintertuxer Gletscher (3,250 m). The slopes are between 630 and 3250 metres above sea level. Ski & Glacier World Zillertal 3000 is 100% snow-sure and offers fun in the snow all year round. This is unique in Austria! Winter sports enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find extensive opportunities for winter sports here.
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Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000 is incredibly snow-sure, thanks to the presence of the Hintertuxer Gletscher. Here you can ski 365 days a year! The slopes are located between 630 and 3250 metres above sea level.
Mountopolis, the adventure world of the Mayrhofner Bergbahnen, is the largest ski area in Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000 with a total of 142 km of slopes. It includes the Ahorn, Penken and Horberg, but is also directly connected to the Rastkogel and Eggalm. This means that winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy all kinds of fun day trips on skis. The ski area is accessible from Hippach, Mayrhofen and Finkenberg and offers something for everyone. From beautiful wide slopes for beginners to the challenging Harakiri. With a gradient of 78%, this is one of the steepest groomed slopes in Austria. On the other side of Mayrhofen lies the Ahorn, with around 13 km of slopes, also part of the Mountopolis. In our opinion, this ski mountain is a real insider tip, as it is never really crowded. You will also find a beautiful 5.5 km long valley descent here. For freestylers, the PenkenPark is a must, and for children there are several fun children's areas. A nice mountain hut for a break is easy to find, and after a day of skiing there are plenty of options for après-ski in Mayrhofen.
The Hintertuxer Glacier is located in the Tuxertal, a side valley of the Zillertal. This is one of the five glaciers in Tyrol where you can ski. From the village of Tux, at an altitude of 1,500 metres, you can take the Sommerberg and Gletscherbus I up to the ski area. Unique to the Hintertuxer Glacier is that the ski area is open all year round. The entire ski area covers around 64 km - in summer this number is around 10-20 km. In addition to great slopes, the glacier ski area also has several highlights. The Betterpark Hintertux snow park is one of the best in the Alps and you can also visit the Natureispalast. Here you can even go stand-up paddleboarding under the glacier ice! There is also a beautiful practice slope with the Flohpark Hintertux children's area at the bottom of the Schwarze Pfanne valley descent, and there is no shortage of cosy mountain huts and piste restaurants. After a day of skiing on the Hintertuxer Glacier, you can enjoy some après-ski at the Hohenhaus Tenne.
The Rastkogel ski area is located on a beautiful, sunny plateau on the slopes of the 2,762-metre-high mountain of the same name. Here you will find numerous beautiful blue beginner slopes, as well as several red and a few black runs – around 28 km in total. Children and beginners can head to the Lämmerbichl practice area, and there is also a fun children's slope. Rastkogel is also a real insider tip for ski tourers and freeriders. The ski area is directly connected to Mountopolis and Eggalm, but can also be reached from Tux-Vorderlanersbach with the Rastkogelbahn. Eggalm is small but beautiful and offers wonderful slopes with stunning panoramic views of the Zillertal and Tux Alps. Here you can ski on the slopes of the 2,395-metre-high Grüblspitze - on around 22 km of slopes. The Eggalm children's park, located at the Eggalmbahn mountain station, is free of charge and especially designed for children. Both Rastkogel and Eggalm offer plenty of options for a break.
Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000 is an ideal destination for families with children. All ski areas have fun children's areas. We have listed them below:
There are also numerous fun slopes, children's slopes and ski movie slopes, and there is plenty to do off the slopes.
Those who like to alternate skiing or snowboarding with winter hiking, but also those who prefer not to go on the slopes at all, will find numerous beautiful winter hiking trails in Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000. Here you will find an extensive network of winter hiking trails and routes for snowshoe hikers, both in the Zillertal and Tuxertal valleys and at high altitude. For example, there is a beautiful route on the Ahorn to the 2,227-metre-high Filzenkogel, and the Penkenjoch Rundwanderweg is also highly recommended. The latter also takes you along the beautiful BergWaldWeg between the Finkenbergbahn and Penkenbahn.
With over 200 km of slopes, you can enjoy numerous beautiful ski tours in Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000. A first tip is the Gletscherrunde, the longest ski tour in the Zillertal. This route is over 60 km long and covers more than 15,000 metres of altitude difference. You ski on the Hintertuxer Glacier, but also on the Eggalm, Rastkogel and in the Mountopolis. A beautiful tour to discover the ski area! The Mountopolis also has all kinds of fun routes, such as the HöhenmeterFresser Runde (with a certificate at the end!), the XXL Runde, the Familien Runde Ahorn and Fun + Action Runde, including the Harakiri, the PenkenPark and FunRide Gerent.
All ski areas in the Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000 can be skied with the same ski pass, the Zillertaler Superskipas. This ski pass not only gives you access to the Hintertuxer Gletscher, Eggalm, Rastkogel and Mountopolis, but also to the Zillertal Arena, Hochzillertal-Hochfügen and Spieljoch. With 548 km of slopes, the Zillertal is one of the largest ski valleys in the world.
