Mayrhofen Ski Resort

The ski resort Mayrhofen is the gate to 142 kilometers skiing terrain and boasts over 60 lifts. Definitely enough to even entertain athletic skiers for several days.

The action-packed Penken mountain features an area that is oriented to the needs of skiers and boarders that love to challenge themselves. It has Austria´s steepest trail for experts with pitches of up to 78 degrees. This is really nothing for the faint hearted! Find excellent features that will give you an adrenaline rush and six different areas that challenge every snowboarder and freestyler at Vans Penken terrain park. Thanks to the separate chairlift Sun-Jet just above the Pro-area, the terrain park is exceptionally easy accessible. Moreover, you can head towards the race slopes where you can measure your time and compete against other speed lovers.

The Ahorn is sure to serve up smiles with being THE mountain for skiing on the more leisurely side. The wide carving trails are great for families, beginners and skiers who´s first priority is enjoyment. The 5,5 kilometer long slope that descends into the valley should still not be underestimated. The Ahorn boasts a race slope as well. Even riding up Austria´s biggest gondola can be a special experience. The 40 square meter gondola  has a capacity for 160 guests to get a ride up to the peak.

The action and enjoyment circuits help to get to know every part of the ski resort: The high-altitude tour stretches from one summit to the next and is connected by black and red trails only. Hit the Harakiri run, show off your skills in Vans Penken terrain park and measure your speed on one of the race slopes during the fun & action circuit. If you are up for a longer tour, go and check out the XXL circuit that covers Penken, Horberg, Rastkogel, Eggalm, Harakiri slope and the breathtaking panorama slope. There is also one that is perfect for beginners by featuring only blue trails so that you can practice your first curves. The family circuit Ahorn has a race slope for beginners and you can rest in between at the Igloo village White Lounge.  

Freeride skiers and snowboarders love the varied off-piste terrain, which includes powder-filled bowls and drops in the area of Wanlspitzes and Unterbergalm. At SAAC camps you are attended by specially instructors and mountain guides who will do everything to give you important background information and helpful insider tips to make your freeride experience a pleasant one.

At the Ahornbahn top station you´ll find mountain huts for a break. Relax, recharge and enjoy the view of the Alps with little snacks, cake and coffee. Restaurant Horberg will leave you tempted for a break as well. It is located at the mountain station of Horbergbahn at Penken. Perfect for lunch time! It also welcomes with an apres-ski bar so you can just stay here for after ski hours to celebrate your successful ski day. Or end your day in the Igloo village White Lounge. Look for comfy sun chairs, lounge music and cool drinks right here.

Adrenaline junkies expects a gradient of 78 percent on the Harakiri trail (Austria´s steepest run!) at Penken mountain. That will even make the best skiers think twice. Take home your own action shot from the Harakiri photo shooting every Friday from 1 to 3 pm.

The 5,5 km (3,4 miles) long slope that descends in the valley is really challenging. It also gives you a unique view of the Zillertal.

In addition to skiing, a winter hike on the AlbertAdler trail on the Ahorn is well worth it.  Nothing stands in the way of a toboggan ride in the ski area either. Among other things, there is the PistenBock on the Ahorn, which provides a very special tobogganing experience and lots of fun for young and old alike.  

Those who are particularly adventurous can try their hand at ice climbing on the numerous ice waterfalls. You can learn the techniques from experienced professionals and it is also possible to take part in guided tours. You can go ice skating and curling on the artificial ice rink in the center of Mayrhofen.

The town of Mayerhofen has a number of bars lining up on the main road: For example the Harakiri Bar Mayerhofen- ´the steepest bar in Zillertal´. It invites for a night cap and dancing until the crack of dawn accompanied by great DJs. Don´t be surprised if you walk right into a motto party. There´s never a shortage of live music at Mo´s Cafe and special events keep the apres-ski scene full of surprises. The Ice bar is an other hot spot for apres-ski fans.

By train:
If you come by train, get out at train station Jenbach. From here, take the train Zillertalbahn or busses to Mayerhofen.

By car:
Take the Inntal freeway A 12 and exit at Zillertal. Continue on the main road B169 for about 30 kilometers to Mayrhofen.

Parking is available at the base stations of Ahornbahn or Horbergbahn in Mayrhofen and Schwendau/Hippach. Unfortunately there are no parking options at Penkenbahn.