Hintertux = Wintertux
At 3.250 m the winter season just starts earlier
Hintertux Glacier stands for snow fun all year round and has the longest skiing seaon in Austria. While other resorts are still in summer mode Hintertux Glacier starts to dress up in white in early autumn and entices people to take their skies out of the cellar and carve into the winter season.
From December, the Hintertux Glacier unites with the Eggalm Bahnen, Rastkogel Bahnen, Finkenberger Almbahnen, Penken/Mayrhofen and Ahorn to form the snow-sure Ski- & Glacier World Zillertal 3000.
Off the slopes, a visit in the Nature’s Ice Palace and/or the Spannagel Cave, two unique natural gems, are among the best Highlights in the Ziller Valley all year round!
We have got you covered also if you would like to enjoy hiking during indian summer. The summer season at the Eggalm, around the Penkenjoch and at Sommerberg in Hintertux is not over jet. The cable cars are still open and offer easy access to the wonderous hiking paradise in the Zillertal.
No matter if on skies or by foot, indian summer in the Tux Valley in Zillertal is one of the most beautiful times of the year.
Come by and see yourself.
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Snow fun and glacier adventures all year round at
Hintertux Glacier
Skiing at
Hintertux Glacier
Skiing and snowboarding on the Hintertux Glacier starts earlier than in other places. Especially in early autumn, when the season elsewhere hasn’t even started, the Hintertux Glacier allready offers skiing possibilities amids breathtaking views.
One of the best
snowparks in the alps
The Betterpark Hintertux is the highest and snowsurest freestyle spotsof Austria and rated as one of the best snow parks of the alps. As freestyle-enthusiast you can expect perfect jumps, an ever changing jib setup and a halfpipe within your run.
The perfect view
from the Panorama Terrace
Breathtaking views can be enjoyed all over the mountain, but the Panorama Terrace, which can be reached by our cable car Gletscherbus 3, is a very a special place. At
3,250 m you are at the highest point of the Ziller Valley that can be reached via cable car. You are above most surrounding mountain peaks and have a view that last from the Dolomites to the Zugspitze. You can also take a picture at our Fotopoint with the Olperer in the background.
Family fun
at Hintertux Glacier
The Hintertux Glacier is an ideal destination for the whole family especially in summer. In the Sommerberg hiking region little conquerers can explore and learn about the natural habitat of a glacier in the Glacier Bug & Marble Run Safari amids blossoming alpine meadows. On the mountain top at 3.250 m Luis' Glacier Bug Park awaits you with lots of snow for snowball fights, a snow tyre carousel and a tubing run. As you can see a fun day full of contrasts awaites you at Hintertux Glacier.
Discover the Inside
of Glacier and Mountain
At Hintertux Glacier you have the unique opportunity to see how the glacier and the mountain look from the inside. At the Nature's Ice Palace you see huge ice formations build by natural forces over centuries. You can even go on a boat ride 30 m below the ski slope. The biggest cave and only marble cave in the central alps, the Spannagel Cave, is located near the Tuxer
Fernerhaus (2,660 m) and is just one cable car ride away. Here you can see how natural forces of water and geological processes formed the cave system which you can visit today. Don`t miss it.
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glacier day
Panorama Terrace
Nature's Ice Palace
Spannagel Cave
Culinary highlights at Hintertux Glacier
Glacier Bug & Marble Run Safari
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Can`t wait for alp aventures at the
Eggalm Bahnen
Almspielerei
The ultimate adventure playground on the Eggalm invites all little hiking friends to exciting adventures! No matter if you are at the pulling boat, the raft or at the "Kneippstation" - the water pond can be explored in many ways. The Almspielerei can also be perfectly combined with a hike to collect the stamps for the hiking rally.
Eggalm Hiking Rally
Guessing, puzzling and discovering nature - with the Eggalm Hiking Rallye, even the smallest mountain enthusiasts can be inspired to go hiking. Pick up the puzzle pass at the ticket office at the valley station and the puzzle can begin. With three collected stamps you even get a small gift at the valley station!
Boulder wall
The modern climbing wall offers various levels of difficulty, where climbers of all abilities can safely showcase their mountaineering prowess!
Hiking tours
Whether you are looking for leisurely tours for the whole family or challenging peaks - the Eggalm has something to offer for everyone!
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Truly great experiences at the
Finkenberger Almbahnen
Truly great experiences at the
Finkenberger Almbahnen
Pepis Kinderland
The 8 m tall "Penkenpepi" offers various attractions for children of every age. A playground with a climbing wall, a distorting mirror and a wendy house - on three levels are a lot of possibilities. But there is also a lot to discover around Pepi: a sand play area, a jumping air cushion, balancing paths and much more. Immerse yourself in Pepis world!
Pepis Klettergarten
In Pepis Kinderland there is another highlight: Pepis climbing garden. In this low ropes course your skills can be tested without any danger. Exciting adventures are guaranteed!
Pepis Schaukelparadies
The third attraction in Pepis Kinderland: Pepis Schaukelparadies. For all those who want to go higher, there are six different swings to choose from!
Capella Granata
The Capella Granata was built in 2013 and is perfect for those looking for a little peace and quiet. The shape of the chapel is reminiscent of garnet, which is native to the Zillertal mountains.
Hiking & biking
Whether comfortable hiking tours for the whole family or challenging bike routes, in Finkenberg there is something for everyone.
Panorama circular trail with action
Ride up with the Finkenberger Almbahnen cable car and walk in an easterly direction to the top station of the Kombibahn Penken. Whether mountain scooter tours, funballz, motor skills course or e-trail parcours: It quickly becomes obvious who has coordination skills and strong nerves at the Funsportstation on Mount Penken, where action lovers of all ages can discover unusual and thrilling fun!
- Walking time: 30 minutes
- Opening times summer 2023: will be disclosed once fixed
Funride Finkenberg
No matter if you are on your way with BMX, mountain bike, longboard, inline skates, scooter or a balance bike - the pump track at the valley station in Finkenberg offers the possibility for everything that rolls. Here you can fine-tune your riding technique as well as your reaction time, action is guaranteed.