Excursions & Attractions in the Zillertal

Family holidays in Tirol – there’s so much to discover. Tirol offers an abundance of activities for the whole family. Here is a roundup of our tips for exciting excursions and attractions in the surroundings.

Fancy an action-packed day out? Abenteuerland Gerlos has something for everyone: High ropes course with 95 stations and 31 flying foxes, tree houses, forest playground with suspension bridge and trampolines, 3D archery course, a versatile mountain bike practice trail with pump track and much more!

A magical place high above Zell boasting castle grounds on an area of 5,000 m², four walk-in towers, adventure playground and much more.


Austria’s highest waterfalls are an attraction for the whole family, featuring multimedia exhibitions, a water playground and much more.

Located at 2,000 meters above sea level, the Ahorn Eagle’s Stage is the highest elevation birds of prey station in Europe with space for up to 800 birds.

Learn how fresh milk is processed into hay milk cheese, butter and yoghurt. Visit the show farm and treat yourself to regional and seasonally-inspired delicacies from the dairy kitchen.

Gerlos’ water sports paradise, the Durlassboden reservoir, is perfect for swimming, chilling, barbecuing, playing, surfing, and canoeing.

Tirol’s capital boasts a medieval old town of narrow cobbled streets and colourful buildings along the banks of the River Inn. Discover the Golden Roof, Ferdinandeum, Congress Center,  Landestheater, Schloss Ambras, Berg-Isel Schanze, Hungerburgbahn, Hofburg.

Experience the unique world of the alpine flora and fauna. Ten interesting stations take you on a tour through the National Park Hohe Tauern. A highlight for nature lovers.

Explore the Zillertal with the historic steam-powered locomotive. An unforgettable experience for rail enthusiasts.

Top Holiday Offers

Mountain Summer Highlights

  • Free use of cable cars in Gerlos and Königsleiten
  • Free hiking bus directly in front of the hotel
  • Free hire of hiking poles & rucksacks
  • Berg Aktiv & Bike Aktiv programme
  • Summer programme for children