Hippach
A Zillertal village with a lift into the Zillertal 3000 ski area
Region
Zillertal
A large, well-known valley with Mayrhofen, Hintertux and plenty of mountain experiences.
The Zillertal is one of the best-known valleys in Tyrol and lies south of the Inn valley. The valley is about 47 kilometres long. Villages such as Fügen, Kaltenbach, Zell am Ziller, Gerlos, Mayrhofen and Hintertux lie along the Ziller river. The valley is known for its mountains, its glacier and its music and traditions.
For families it is a large area with plenty of choice. A narrow-gauge train, the Zillertalbahn, runs between Jenbach and Mayrhofen, and cable cars take you up for walks or skiing. Hintertux is known for its glacier ski area, with about 62 kilometres of pistes up to over 3,250 metres, where according to the lift operator skiing is possible all year. Mayrhofen is a lively village with plenty of places to eat and views. The Zillertal 3000 ski area links the glacier and the lifts of Mayrhofen, among others.
From Niederau the Zillertal is about an hour by car, depending on destination. The far end near Hintertux is further. For a day trip it is wise to choose one village or one mountain. Check opening times and weather beforehand.
What to see and do
- Mayrhofen as a lively village with cable cars
- Hintertux with a glacier ski area (about 62 km of pistes)
- Zell am Ziller and Fügen as villages in the valley
- Gerlos as a pass village towards Salzburg
- Zillertalbahn: narrow-gauge train between Jenbach and Mayrhofen
From Niederau
From Niederau you drive to the Inn valley and follow the road towards Jenbach, where the valley begins. Then you follow the road along the Ziller to the south. A train also runs from Jenbach. Approximate driving time one hour, depending on the place.
Places in this region
Finkenberg
Village at the entrance to the Tux valley, close to Mayrhofen
Tux
Municipality in the Tux valley with Lanersbach and the Hintertux Glacier
Aschau im Zillertal
Quiet Zillertal village with a castle, camping and the Höhenstraße
Ried im Zillertal
Village with a Way of the Cross, baroque church and game park on the Höhenstraße
Uderns
Village in the lower Zillertal with a golf course and Finsingbach waterfall
Stumm
Small village opposite Kaltenbach with a manor and swimming area
Fügen
Main village of the lower Zillertal with Spieljoch and the Erlebnistherme
Kaltenbach
Zillertal village with Hochzillertal, the Murmelland and the Höhenstraße
Zell am Ziller
Zillertal brewery and gold village with the Gauderfest and Zillertal Arena
Gerlos
Mountain village at about 1,250 m on the road over the Gerlos Pass
Mayrhofen
Well-known village at the end of the Zillertal, with Penken and Ahorn
Hintertux
Glacier village at the head of the Tuxertal, with skiing all year
Frequently asked questions
Is the Zillertal too far for a day trip?
No, the first villages can be reached in about an hour. Better to choose one destination.
Can I go on the glacier in summer?
At Hintertux this is often possible, but it depends on the lifts and weather. Ask beforehand.
Can I take the train to the Zillertal?
Yes, the Zillertalbahn runs from Jenbach in the Inn valley to Mayrhofen. From the Wildschönau it takes some planning; check the timetable.
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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