Mayrhofen

Village · Tyrol, 🇦🇹 Austria

Mayrhofen is the main village of the Zillertal in Tyrol, at the end of a narrow valley surrounded by the Zillertal Alps. It is a resort for skiing in winter and hiking in summer, with a lively centre.

The village is the end of the Zillertalbahn, a narrow-gauge railway that runs up the valley from Jenbach. Nearby, the Hintertux Glacier offers year-round skiing.

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When to visit

December to April is ski season, with the Hintertux Glacier open all year. June to September is best for hiking and cable car trips. April–May and October–November are quiet. Winters are cold and snowy. Summers are mild.

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like 1°) · extremes -12°–9°
-4° at night
12 rainy days
6 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -12°–11°
-4° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -9°–17°
0° at night
14 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

14° (feels like 12°) · extremes -3°–22°
5° at night
15 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–26°
9° at night
22 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

24° · extremes 8°–30°
14° at night
22 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–30°
15° at night
22 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–31°
15° at night
21 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good

21° · extremes 5°–27°
11° at night
16 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–23°
8° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -6°–17°
3° at night
14 rainy days
5 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -11°–11°
-2° at night
13 rainy days
5 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Top sights

Ahornspitze

SchwarzseeSchwarzsee is a lake of Tyrol, Austria.

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Panoramaplattform Zillertal

Mayrhofen

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Erlebnissennerei Schau-Bauernhof

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Erlebnisbad Mayrhofen

Mayrhofen is the village centre, with a main street, church and cafes.
Panoramaplattform Zillertal is a viewing platform with a view into the Zillertal.
Adlerbühne is the setting for bird of prey shows at the Ahorn.
Ahornspitze is a peak above the village and a popular summit hike.
Schwarzsee is a small lake in the Zillertal Alps, reached on a day hike.
Berliner Hütte is a mountain hut on the Berliner Höhenweg, a classic multi-day trail.
Erlebnissennerei Schau-Bauernhof is a farm and cheese dairy where you can see how mountain cheese is made.
Erlebnisbad Mayrhofen is a swimming pool complex for hot days.
Zsigmondyspitze is a peak for experienced alpine hikers.

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Mayrhofen Essentials

Mayrhofen serves as a central hub in the Zillertal Alps, defined by the Penkenbahn and Ahornbahn cable cars which provide access to high-altitude terrain. The area features the historic Berliner Hütte, a protected monument dating back to 1879, and the 2,973-meter Ahornspitze. Cultural and educational sites include the Adlerbühne falconry center, the Erlebnissennerei Zillertal dairy, and the Naturparkhaus, which details the region's mountaineering history and biodiversity.

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What to experience

Ride the Penken and Ahorn cable cars.
Ski the Hintertux Glacier at any time of year.
Take the steam railway up the valley.
Hike to a mountain hut.
Try canyoning in the Zillertal.

Tours & Activities

Mayrhofen — Map

Day trips

Tux is the valley of the Hintertux Glacier, about 30 minutes by car or bus.
Strass im Zillertal is on the valley floor, about 20 minutes by train.
Innsbruck is about 1 hour 15 minutes by train and bus.
Kitzbühel is about 1 hour 30 minutes by car.
Krimml Waterfalls, among Europe's tallest, are about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.

Where to explore

Tux and Strass im Zillertal are the closest preferred places in the Zillertal.

Getting there

By air: Innsbruck Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes by road. Munich and Salzburg are the other options.
By train: The Zillertalbahn runs from Jenbach to Mayrhofen in about 1 hour. Jenbach is on the main Innsbruck–Munich line. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Take the A12 motorway to Zillertal and then the B169 road up the valley.

Getting around

The village is small and walkable. Ski buses and local buses run through the valley. Cable cars leave from the village. Guest cards usually include local transport in summer.

Driving

A car is helpful for the side valleys and the Zillertal Alpine Road. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Parking in the village is metered. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Food & drink

Zillertal food includes Zillertaler Krapfen, cheese-filled pastries, and Kasspatzln. Dairy farms make mountain cheese. Many huts serve simple dishes, and local beer is brewed in the valley.

Dinner

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Snacks & street food

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Sweets & desserts

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drinks

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Safety & health

Mayrhofen is safe. Mountain weather changes quickly. Check forecasts and avalanche bulletins before going up. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

History

The Zillertal was settled by farmers and miners. The railway arrived in 1902 and brought tourism. Mayrhofen grew into a leading resort in the 20th century and the Hintertux Glacier lifts followed.