Penkenbahn, Mayrhofen
Summer By cable car up the Penken, with play and sports facilities
Zillertal
Mayrhofen
Well-known village at the end of the Zillertal, with Penken and Ahorn
Mayrhofen lies at the end of the main Zillertal, where the valley branches into smaller side valleys, among them the Tuxertal and the Zillergrund. It is one of Tyrol's best-known holiday resorts, with a lively centre full of shops, cafés and restaurants. The village sits much lower than Gerlos or Hintertux, so it is pleasant to visit even outside the peak season.
The resort draws visitors in every season and has two mountains of its own. The Penken, almost 1,800 metres high, has an action area with a summer toboggan run, a mountain playground and giant balls for walking across the reservoir. On the Ahorn, at about 2,000 metres, the Ahornbahn is Austria's largest cable car, and the plateau has a walking loop with viewing platforms and a birds-of-prey show. In summer the lifts run roughly from late May or early June until early or mid-October; in winter Penken and Ahorn form part of the ski area.
For families staying in Niederau, Mayrhofen is a good day trip of about an hour and five minutes by car. Combine a ride on a mountain lift with a walk and a visit to the village. Check the current operating times beforehand.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 65 min.
- RegionZillertal
- Best forSuits families and active guests looking for one place with plenty of choice.
What to see and do
- The Ahornbahn, Austria's largest cable car, up to the Ahorn plateau at about 2,000 m.
- On the Ahorn a pushchair-friendly walking loop with viewing platforms over the Zillertal and Stilluptal, plus a birds-of-prey show.
- The action area on the Penken (almost 1,800 m) with a summer toboggan run and a mountain playground, among other things.
- Walking in the side valleys around Mayrhofen, for example towards the Zillergrund.
- Strolling through the village with its shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Skiing and snowboarding on Penken and Ahorn in winter.
From Niederau
About 65 minutes by car from Niederau: via Wörgl, along the A12 to the Zillertal exit, then along the Zillertaler Straße (B169) to the end of the valley.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Alm walk above Mayrhofen, Ahorn
Summer Flower-rich alm route at about 2,000 metres above the Zillertal
Rafting on the Ziller
Summer By rubber raft with a guide down the river
Canyoning in the Zillertal
Summer Climb, swim and jump through gorges with a guide
Frequently asked questions
Is Mayrhofen feasible as a day trip from Niederau?
Yes, the drive takes roughly 65 minutes each way via Wörgl and the Zillertal.
Which mountains and lifts belong to Mayrhofen?
Penken (almost 1,800 m) and Ahorn (about 2,000 m), served by the Penkenbahn and the Ahornbahn. In summer they run roughly from late May/early June to October; check current times.
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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