Winter Holidays in Tux - Hintertux
An experience in white. Five idyllic villages line one of the most beautiful high valleys in Tyrol - TUX. The impressive end of the valley is the Hintertux Glacier, Austria's only and most attractive year-round ski area.
HINTERTUX GLACIER... 3000 M ABOVE THE SEA
The most modern cable cars and lifts await you, taking you to the ski area without any waiting times. With 86 perfectly groomed powder snow slopes, a 12 km long valley run and 100% snow guarantee from October to May, the Hintertux Glacier is not just a destination for skiers; a superlative snow park with superpipe, kickers, rails and boxes makes snowboarders and freeskiers' hearts beat faster. Special highlights are the panoramic terrace at 3250 m, which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding three-thousand-meter peaks, and Nature's Ice Palace - a naturally grown glacier crevasse made accessible to visitors.
Testers from SKIAREA have chosen the Hintertux Glacier as the “best glacier ski area in the world”.
SKI & GLACIER WORLD ZILLERTAL 3000
Zillertal 3000 – 227 km of groomed slopes in the four snow-sure ski areas of Hintertux Glacier, Eggalm, Rastkogel, Finkenberg/Penken – a dream for every winter sports fan. The most modern lifts and cable cars connect the individual ski areas, such as the 150er Tux (Penken/Finkenberg - Sonnenplateau Rastkogel) or the new and unique “6y Lattenalmbahn”, a 6-seater chairlift with weather protection hoods and heated seats (Rastkogel - Eggalm). There are 30 rustic places to stop for a leisurely break or to party during après-ski.
GLACIER TOUR
Overcome 15,000 meters of altitude and 72 km of downhill slopes with all levels of difficulty on the glacier tour through all 4 ski areas.
FUN ON THE SLOPES WITH SKIS OR SNOWBOARD
An altitude of 3,250 m ensures lasting snow cover and white winter landscapes without any harm to Nature. A special attraction: the "Glacier Tour"! With its 72 km of slopes and 15,000 m difference in altitude, it is a fascinating challenge for a day-long trip!
227 km of slopes and 59 lifts with a transport capacity of 98.840 people per hour offer a new snow experience every day without waiting periods and with a guaranteed snow cover throughout the year, the powder snow guarantee from October to May, and the downhill slopes to Hintertux, Lanersbach and Vorderlanersbach make Tux one of the leading skiing areas of the Alps.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - SKATING
The range of activities includes cross-country skiing, with a 14-km-long classical track from Vorderlanersbach to Madseit and a 14-km-long skating track inJuns/Madseit. Please observe the arrows indication the direction of the track!
The track is prepared by the tourist office Tux-Finkenberg instand and can be used free of charge.
BEYOND THE SLOPES
Have you explored the many opportunities beyond the slopes? The beautiful landscape invites you to discover Nature in white - whether on a sledge or a sleigh!
Access to all lodges by taxi is possible.
On all sledge tracks attention must be paid to local traffic. Please also observe the track opening hours!
ICE-SKATING - CURLING
Experience "Fun on Ice" on the large natural ice rinks in Lanersbach! Whether you want to do some turns on the ice yourself or simply watch the children, fun for everyone is guaranteed! There is something for everybody! The traditional curling is a great way to spend fun hours off the slopes. 4 curling rinks in Lanersbach offer fun action, whether during the day or in the evenings, alone or in the company of friends!
WINTER HIKING PATHS
The 68 km of winter hiking paths are an exciting challenge for everybody, especially the ones up to the Eggalm, the Penken, or the Sommerbergalm - the reward is a fun time at the lodges there with mountain panoramas and local specialities. Those who want to comfortably enjoy the view, can take the ski lift to the mountain stations. Hiking is movement training; muscles and tendons are strengthened, and the circulation and bloodflow are increased.