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Attractions and family outings in and around the Wildschönau · Summer
Hintertux Glacier
Glacier visit and skiing on snow, even in midsummer
The Hintertux Glacier at the head of the Tuxertal is one of the few places in Austria where you can ski all year round. In summer part of the slopes on the glacier are open, high enough for snow to remain. Even if you do not ski, you can ride the cable cars up for the view over the icy landscape.
A well-known sight is the Natur Eis Palast, an accessible glacier crevasse at about 3,250 m with ice crystals and frozen waterfalls, where the temperature stays around freezing. The entrance is a few minutes' walk from the top station of Gletscherbus 3. A day here makes a special change during the summer holiday, but it does call for the right clothing.
Place: Hintertux
- DurationA full day
- CostSki pass and ticket prices vary; check beforehand
- DistanceAbout 1 h 15 min by car
- SeasonYear-round
- LocationHintertux, Zillertal
Tips
- Wear warm clothes, gloves and a hat even in summer; it is freezing up there.
- Sunglasses and sun cream matter on the glacier.
- Combine the glacier visit with the Natur Eis Palast if you do not want to ski.
Practical
From Niederau it is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car, via the A12 and through the Zillertal to the end of the Tuxertal. There is parking at the valley station.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
Can you really ski at Hintertux in summer?
Yes, part of the slopes on the glacier stay open in summer, depending on snow conditions.
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Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
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