Mayrhofen

By · Tyrolen, 🇦🇹 Österrike

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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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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Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -12°–9°
-4° på natten
12 regndagar
6 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -12°–11°
-4° på natten
11 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

9° (känns som 6°) · extremvärden -9°–17°
0° på natten
14 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Helt okej

14° (känns som 12°) · extremvärden -3°–22°
5° på natten
15 regndagar
8 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Bra

20° (känns som 19°) · extremvärden 4°–26°
9° på natten
22 regndagar
7 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

24° · extremvärden 8°–30°
14° på natten
22 regndagar
8 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
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UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

25° (känns som 26°) · extremvärden 10°–30°
15° på natten
22 regndagar
10 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
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UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Helt okej

25° (känns som 26°) · extremvärden 10°–31°
15° på natten
21 regndagar
11 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
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UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

21° · extremvärden 5°–27°
11° på natten
16 regndagar
11 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Bra

17° (känns som 15°) · extremvärden 1°–23°
8° på natten
13 regndagar
9 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 7°) · extremvärden -6°–17°
3° på natten
14 regndagar
5 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -11°–11°
-2° på natten
13 regndagar
5 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

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Berliner Hütte

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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Upplevelser att prova

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.

Turer och aktiviteter

Mayrhofen – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

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

Resa dit

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.

Ta sig runt

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.

Bilkörning

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.

Mat och dryck

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.

Middag

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.

Mellanmål och gatumat

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.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

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.

Drycker

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.

Säkerhet och hälsa

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.

Historia

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.