Ski Opening in the Zillertal Arena
Start of the winter season in Gerlos, Tirol
Winter sports enthusiasts can’t wait to make their first turns on the vast slopes of the Zillertal Arena in Tirol. Many pistes have already been prepared and numerous on-mountain restaurants and huts are looking forward to your visit.
Spend wonderful skiing holidays in Tirol during the season opening. Our hotel which is located right in the middle of the ski area Zillertal Arena has a direct exclusive connection to the gondola lift in Gerlos. Our guests enjoy an easygoing at-home atmosphere, finely appointed rooms and suites, relaxing wellness and an excellent cuisine.
Unlimited and snow-sure winter sports
The largest ski area of the Zillertal, the Zillertal Arena, boasts more than 143 km of slopes accessed by 52 lifts. The ski area spreads from Zell am Ziller via Gerlos in the centre to Krimml-Hochkrimml and Wald-Königsleiten. High altitudes up to 2500 metres and top modern snow-making systems make the ski area 100% snow-sure from December to April.
At a glance – skiing in the Zillertal Arena:
- 143 kilometres of pistes – 43 km blue, 89 km red, 11 km black
- 52 ski gondolas and lifts
- Snow-making capability on 320 ha
- Free ski bus
- Longest downhill pist in Austria – 1930 metres elevation loss in one descent
- Children’s paradise with 10 ski and snowboard schools and family ski area Gerlosstein
- Children’s discount over 50%, youngsters’ discount -20%
- More action: Arena Snowpark and halfpipe in Gerlos, action park Kreuzwiese in Zell & fun park Hochkrimml
- 31 on-mountain restaurants and umbrella bars
- Free Wi-Fi at various lift stations and restaurants
- iZillertal Arena APP – out and about with the useful guide
Top Winter Offers
Ski Holidays at the Gaspingerhof
- Underground connection to gondola lift “Dorfbahn Gerlos”
- Doorstep skiing from & to the hotel
- Free ski bus every 15 minutes directly at the hotel
- Ski pass sale at the hotel reception
- Ski depot in the building of the Dorfbahn Gerlos
Ski Area Zillertal Arena
- High-altitude skiing on 1300 – 2500 metres
- Snow-sure from December to April
- 143 kilometres of pistes – 11 km black, 89 km red, 43 km blue
- 52 gondolas and lifts | 320 ha pistes with snow making capability
- Kid’s paradise with 10 ski & snowboard schools, family ski area
- 31 on-mountain restaurants, huts & umbrella bars