Why not ski Mayrhofen this winter. Ski holidays in Austria are perfect for all abilities, whether beginner or advanced. Read about skiing and snowboarding in Austria with goski.co.uk.
Where
One of Austria's top teaching destinations, ski Mayrhofen in the beautiful Ziller Valley. Linked with Rastkogel, Finkenberg and Egglam ski areas as part of the Zillertal 3000 area, there are over 150 kms of piste to choose from. Access is easy - the resort is just an hour from Innsbruck, three hours drive from Munich airport.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
630m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
157 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
5 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
0 / 0% |
Intermediates
22 / 42% |
Advanced
27 / 52% |
Experts
3 / 6% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
50 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
180 / 60ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
22 km |
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On the slopes
Ski Mayrhofen in Austria and you get access to two mountains, the Penken-Horberg, linked to the Rastkogel-Eggalm, and the smaller Ahorn. Beginners will enjoy the Ahorn, which has plenty of gentle blue runs, or the Penken nursery slopes. Intermediates will find the long runs on Rastkogel, and Eggalm to their tastes, while experts can attempt the suicidal Harakiri run, at 38 degrees (78%), the steepest in Austria. Boarders, meanwhile, will want to head straight for the revamped Vans Penken Park.
Ski area :
If you ski Mayrhofen you are also in the ski region of Zillertal 3000 along with the following resorts; Finkenberg, Gerlos, Hintertux, Mayrhofen, Zell am Ziller
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Off the slopes
It's not just the skiing and boarding that's great - when you're done for the day, you can choose from 74 restaurants and 18 cafes spread across this ski resort, serving a wide range of food, everything from variety from traditional Tyrolean food to popular international dishes. The après-ski scene is lively, with 14 bars, 3 discos and even a casino to keep you busy until the wee small hours. You will have a great holiday here!
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Good for confident intermediates or Advanced skiers and boarders looking to warm up
- Snow more reliable than usual in the Tirol, plus the snow guarantee of the Hintertux glacier nearby
- Lively après-ski but easily avoided if you prefer peace
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- Often long queues for the gondola to Penken, which is inconveniently sited for many visitors
- Slopes can be crowded - especially lower down the mountain
- No runs back to the village from Penken, the main area of slopes
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Tourist Office
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