10 things you definitely should have experienced in summer…

1) A further highlight awaits 25 m below the perfectly groomed pistes. Nature’s Ice Palace, with its ice crystals of up to 70 cm, impressive sparkling ice formations and icicles measuring up to 8 m will weave their magic spell over all visitors.

2) True to the slogan, „365 days of the year“ skiers and boarders will also find slopes to carve and enjoy all summer long.

3) The Zillertal Valley is home to 55 three thousand metre peaks and magnificent panoramic views stretching from the Zugpitz to the Großglockner can be experienced from the Panorama Terrace at 3.250 m above sea level.

4) 3 times a week tours can be made into the eternal ice with a mountain guide. Discover fascinating facts on glaciology and the surrounding mountains on this guided glacier hike.

5) The Spannagelhöhle Caves are a protected natural monument and house an amazing array of stalactites, crystals and marble seams as well as a legion of bats, who more than happy to introduce themselves to you during a tour or trekking expedition in the caves.

6) Share your fun with others. Show us your favourite holiday pictures on the Hintertuxer Glacier’s pages on Facebook, MySpace or under www.hintertuxergletscher.at.

7) The glacier mascot, LUIS, is waiting to meet adventure hungry glacier heroes at his glacier playgrounds at the Sommerberg and Gefrorenen Wand.

8) The Sommerbergalm at 2.100 m is an ideal starting point for all kinds of walks, ranging from challenging mountain tours to refreshing hikes amongst the waterfalls, or just watching the marmots at play.

9) Cyclists discovered Hintertux way before the Zillertal Bike Challenge made it even more popular. Pedal towards the sky on a network of well maintained cycle trails.

10) What could be nicer after a lovely hike or successful ski day than winding down with a glass of something nice on the sun terraces at the Sommerbergalm or Tuxer Fernerhaus restaurants?