Winter Holidays in Tirol

Discover the Zillertal beyond the ski slopes

Looking for to experience winter away from the ski area? The Zillertal Arena offers an abundance of outdoor winter activities beyond the ski slopes. Explore the snowy landscape on foot or on snowshoes or discover the scenic side valleys on cross-country skis. Various natural toboggan runs and ice rinks provide fun for the whole family.

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Winter Hiking in Tirol

Snowflakes are falling and no sound disturbs the winter idyll. Just hear the snow crunch under your feet and discover the quiet beauty of winter on 25 km of winter hiking trails in the vicinity of the Gaspingerhof, for example in the romantic side valleys.

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Snowshoeing & Ski Touring

Snowshoeing tours through the winter scenery are a unique experience. Take a leisurely tour in pristine powder snow, through romantic forests past frozen mountain streams. Ski tourers and backcountry skiers will find perfect conditions in Gerlos. Our tip: Every Monday and Wednesday ski touring enthusiasts meet at the mountain hut “Arbiskogelhütte” in the Gerlosstein ski area.

Winter Activities

The Zillertal Arena offers many fun activities beyond the ski slopes. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

If you like winter fun, you should not miss a day out on the toboggan runs in Gerlos. The Gerlossteinbahn gondola takes you to the starting point at an elevation of 1,650 metres. At 7 kilometres long, this family-friendly descent is the longest toboggan run of the Zillertal and illuminated until 1.00 at night.

How about taking a leisurely spin on the ice? In Gerlos, the floodlit ice rink next to the tennis court is open daily from 16.00 to 22.00 for ice stock sports. A highlight is the weekly guest tournament on the ice rink in Krimml. In winter, the leisure park Zell is transformed into a 1,800m² ice paradise for ice skating, ice hockey and ice stocks sports.

Cuddle up beneath warm blankets in the horse sleigh and let the strong Noriker and Haflinger horses pull you through the wintry scenery of the Zillertal. A unique romantic experience for lovers and an unforgettable excursion for the whole family.

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