Excursion tips

Attractions in Zillertal

The Zillertalbahn

The nostalgic steam train between Mayrhofen and Jenbach invites you to go on a leisurely excursion through the Zillertal. As the old steam locomotive with its historic train cars makes its way along the tracks huffing and puffing, you will feel as if you've been transported back to another world. Discover the Zillertal on the Zillertalbahn.

Zillertalbahn

Mountain Lifts in Zillertal

Up, up and away – and that doesn’t stop in summer! During summertime, 12 mountain lifts will be open. That means, there’s no need to make long, arduous uphill hikes to reach your day’s destination amid the peaks of the Zillertal mountains. And don’t forget: the Zillertal ActivCard allows you to ride the lifts up and down our mountains for free!

Mountain lifts in Zillertal

Kaltenbach Amusement Park

Kaltenbach Adventure & Amusement Park in Zillertal promises fun and nerve-tingling excitement for the whole family: whether rafting or canyoning with the pros of Outdoor Center Zillertal or the exciting challenge courses at the Zillertal High Ropes Center – you are guaranteed no end of variety.

Kaltenbach Amusement Park

Zillertal gold mine

The starting point is the cheese dairy and the wildlife park in Hainzenberg.

Head downhill to the tree trunk carving workshop and to the mineral exhibit. Continue to the folk heritage museum and to the "Maria Rast' pilgrimage church. Then make your way through the forest to the gold mine.

Gold mine

Krimml Waterfalls

Europe's highest waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern National Park

Our tip: drive over the Gerlospaß (Krimml waterfalls) – Paß Thurn – Kitzbühel – Ellmau (Wilder Kaiser) – Kufstein – Zillertal (round-trip ca. 180 km)

Krimml Waterfalls

Nature's Ice Palace on the Hintertuxer glacier

Interesting ice formations, mysterious ice crystals in a setting surrounded by legend at an elevation of over 3,000m - experience Nature's Ice Palace!

Immerse yourself in the glistening world of ice and let yourself be enchanted!

Nature's Ice Palace

Zillertaler Höhenstraße

Rewarding excursion with gorgeous panorama. Daily except for Saturday, you can start your trip right from the hotel starting at 10:00 am.

Marmot Land Zillertal is also a great excursion for the whole family.

Zillertaler Höhenstraße

Lakes and Swimming Pools in Zillertal

In Zillertal, countless man-made and natural lakes, reservoirs and pool facilities invite you to soak up the sun and have fun in and around their refreshing, wet waters. Surrounded by magical alpine scenery, your day of swimming is certain to bring unforgettable enjoyment for big and small alike.

Swimming facilities

Arena Fun

Alpine Slide and Bag Jump: in the Zillertal Arena, there is so much to experience. With the help of the Arena Coaster in Zell am Ziller, you can even go “sledding” here in summer. The Bag Jump, which involves leaping from a high platform into a gigantic air pillow, is also definitely not for the weak-of-heart!

Arena Fun

Feuerwerk Fügen

Tour through Austria's most modern and most economical biomass heat and power station. An attractive excursion destination and exceptional location!

Stop by and experience the fascination of wood!

Feuerwerk Fügen

Schlegeis reservoir & hike

Wonderful ride along the Schlegeis alpine road. The reservoir is an ideal starting point for hikes. Our tip: a loop trail around the reservoir is an easy hike without steep inclines.

Schlegeis reservoir

Spannagelhöhle

Go on a torch-lit tour through 500 meters of this cave system. You will gain fascinating insights into the mountain's interior.

In the Spannagelhöhle, you will see stalactites, crystals, and colorful marble.

Spannagelhöhle

Abenteuer-Erlebnispark Kaltenbach mit vielen Attraktionen

Attractions in Tyrol

Achenseebahn lift

If you would like, you can take a ride on the over 120 year old Achenseebahn in Jenbach. The cog railway will take you 7 km up the mountain to the Seespitz on the Achensee. With a gradient of up to 16%, the old narrow-gauge railway really works up a sweat. Once you have arrived at the top, you can take a ride on the steamboat across the Achensee.

Achensee

Schwaz silver mine

Experienced how silver was mined over 500 years ago – Schwaz was the largest mine in the Middle Ages!

The mine railway will take you into the mountain followed by a tour, where you will learn about the hard work of the miners in the Middle Ages.

Schwaz silver mine

Innsbruck

Visit Innsbruck - the state capital and site of the Olympics. The most important attractions: Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), Ottoburg, Habsburg, the Butterfly House, Hofgarten, Triumphpforte (Triumphal Arch), the Olympic ski jump, Alpenzoo, Schloß Ambras, bell foundry, city tours...
Distance: ca. 50km

Innsbruck

Schloss Tratzberg Stans

One of Europe's most beautiful late Gothic palaces - room after room, you can marvel at treasures from over 500 years of history. Interactive tours and children's tours make a visit to this palace an experience for the whole family.

Schloss Tratzberg Stans

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Crystal Worlds in Wattens – a world of light and imagination!

A place devised by André Heller full of glistening works of art and magic! Experience the enchantment!

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Wolfsklamm Gorge, Stans

The Wolfsklamm gorge is one of the most beautiful gorges in the Alps. The 1-hour hike over bridges and gorges, past waterfalls, and along the roaring Stallenbach starts right at the parking lot.

Wolfsklamm Gorge, Stans

Rattenberg

Rattenberg is the smallest town in Tyrol and the so-called "glass town". Kisslinger Kristall-Glas - visit to a glass-blowing and glass-cutting workshop (the visit is free)

Kisslinger Kristall-Glas