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Hintertux Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Skiable all year
  • Visit Nature’s Ice Palace
  • Near Mayrhofen

Great for

  • Snow sure
  • Quiet resort
  • Short transfers

Ski Holidays in Hintertux

No other Austrian ski resorts are open for skiing 365 days of the year (in fact not many on the planet are), making Hintertux something special. Down the road from Mayrhofen and with a quiet village of its own - knock-out views, glacier excursions and stupendously good snow make this a brilliant base in the Zillertal Valley.

  • Flight Time
  • 2 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Hintertux Stats

Top Altitude
3250m
Bottom Altitude
1500m
Resort Altitude
1500m
Total Piste
60km / 270 ha
Longest Run
12km
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
1950m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
Yes

Meaning ‘behind Tux’, Hintertux is one of the villages that make up the Tux area – small but swimming in Tyrolean charm. It has its own handful of hotels and guesthouses, with another gaggle of 4* hotels up at the base station (a 10-15-minute walk from the village).

There’s a reason a lot of people opt for the base station over the village – it’s moments from a socking great glacier, where 60km of slopes and glorious views of the Großglockner, Zugspitze and Dolomites await.

Between them, the village and base station have their fair share of places to sleep and eat. If you’re looking for somewhere with more activities and nightlife though, you’re better off staying down the valley in Mayrhofen. One of Austria’s greatest ski towns, it’s just half an hour’s drive away, and the après ski bars and festivals are some of the most famous in the skiing world. Mayrhofen hogged the bulk of the spotlight until Hintertux was used as the filming location for Ed Sheeran's music video 'Perfect', shooting this resort to international stardom.

Others choose to stay somewhere in between – the villages of Finkenberg and Tux aren’t quite as quiet as Hintertux, but hold onto that traditional, cosy feel that the Austrian alps are loved for.

Wherever you decide to stay, the Hintertux glacier and wider Zillertal 3000 area are yours to roam. Innsbruck’s the nearest airport, about 90km or 1.5 hours away, while train travellers can stop at Mayrhofen then make the final 19km leg of the journey via bus or car.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Hintertux Transfer Times

Innsbruck 1.5 hour
Munich 2.5 hours
Salzburg 2.5 hours

The nearest airport to Hintertux is Innsbruck at 90 km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Hintertux?

Some find that Hintertux has more than enough to enjoy, while others like to make the most of the proximity to nearby resorts and set off to explore. The Zillertal 3000 ski pass includes access to the glacier as well as Tux, Finkenberg and Mayrhofen, where legendary runs like the Harakiri await.

Which other ski resorts are near to Hintertux?

The nearest ski resorts to Hintertux include Mayrhofen, Finkenberg, Zillertal Superski.

Ski Area Facts

LocationZillertal, Austria
Established1949
Downhill60km / 270 ha
Lift Pass€242 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

15km29%

Intermediate Skiing

35km67%

Advance & Expert Terrain

2km (black runs) 8km (ski touring)19%

Snowboarding Trails

60km / 270 ha100%

What is Hintertux like for Beginner skiers?

First timers can get to grips with the basics in the Flea Park, where the easy to use lifts and gentle slopes are usually free to access. The Olperer blue runs at the top of the area are some of the most scenic we’ve skied, while the Kaserer drag lift serves more gentle runs. Further down, Tuxerjoch is a lovely long run down to the Sommerbergalm – stop for a rewarding hot chocolate before taking the Rasmoos drag for blue #15.

What is Hintertux like for Intermediate skiers?

For red run skiers and snowboarders, the 6km Schwarze valley run (#1) leads all the way back to base – ski it mid-morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the traffic of people heading back for lunch and supper. There are plenty of runs to enjoy all over the ski area, from Gefrorene Wand and Kaserer well above 3000m.

What is Hintertux like for Advanced skiers?

The local area only has one black piste – Sonnenhang – a wide, steep slope where you can really build up speed. But that’s not your lot if you’re an advanced skier. Look into the off-pistes trails.

What is Hintertux like for snowboarding?

For freestylers, Betterpark features some of the nation’s highest obstacles up at 3200m above sea level, with five lines including pro, medium, easy and jib lines.

What is Hintertux like for off-piste skiing?

The Lärmstange freeride trails open from October to May, served by their own double chairlift and without a grooming machine in sight.

Hintertux Restaurants

The restaurant offering on the Hintertux Glacier is varied. You will find alpine coziness and an impressive panorama at over 3000 m in the Gletscherhütte. At the Spannagelhaus, you will be served alpine cuisine in a modern atmosphere. The Tuxer-Fernerhaus is the "centre" of the ski resort and features a wait-staffed restaurant as well as a self-service area - there is something for everyone here.

Hintertux Après Ski

Starting from the top (altitude-wise) at 2660m, Tuxer Fernerhaus has a self-service and a la carte restaurant for both those who want to grab and go and those who want to sit and be served. Wrap your fingers around a Glühwein by the fireplace or head out to the panorama bar’s sun terrace and drink in the views from a deckchair. Spannagelhaus at 2351m has a glorious outdoor seating area, where Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian pancakes) are a must-try. Further down at 2100m, the Sommerberg Arena’s a good spot for après ski, with a DJ and party atmosphere.For a livelier après atmosphere, spend an afternoon in Mayrhofen which is home to the legendary Scotland Yard Pub and Bruck n’ Stadl bar.

Hintertux Activites for Non-skiers

There are some truly unique activities in this neck of the woods – head inside the glacier to ‘Nature’s Ice Palace’ from the Gletscherbus 3 top station to see ice stalactites and frozen waterfalls. The Spannagel Cave’s the highest publically-reachable cave on the continent and the biggest mountain cave system in the Central Alps – well worth touring.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

There are supermarkets and specialist food shops, a chemist, post office and so on but retail therapy is confined to sports and souvenir shops. If you are very keen to shop, Mayrhofen has many a good selection of retail outlets and Innsbruck is a beautiful, medieval town with a wide range of interesting boutiques and large department stores.

Best Time to Visit Hintertux

When you’re in a ski area famed for being open all year long, it really depends what kind of atmosphere you’re looking for. The north facing slopes make spring skiing conditions wonderful, but you can also expect the ski area to be busier with skiers from lower nearby resorts flocking here for better snow. When Mayrhofen has its advent events and festivals on, the Hintertux villages make for a much quieter base, which can be brilliant if you prefer quiet evenings and long ski days.

What's Hintertux like at Christmas?

Spend a white Christmas in Hintertux, exploring the Ice Palace and enjoying a quiet getaway in the Zillertal.

What's Hintertux like in the New Year?

Look out for fireworks and feel on top of the world above 3000m as you see in the New Year in Hintertux.

What's Hintertux like in Half-Term?

A quiet village base and superb snow history make for a marvellous Half Term in Hintertux.

What's Hintertux like at Easter?

Not many ski resorts have better spring snow conditions than you’d find over Easter in Hintertux .

Hintertux Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Hintertux snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Hintertux snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Hintertux snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Sunny skies Today
  • Cloudy skies Sunday
  • Cloudy skies Monday
  • Partly cloudy skies Tuesday
  • Moderate snow Wednesday
  • Moderate snow Thursday
  • Current snow depth at top
    184 cm
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  • Current snow depth at base
    25 cm

Families wanting a quiet base and good quality slopes will love Hintertux. While away hours in the Glacier Flea Park, where tubing and a bouncy castle keep sprogs happy, overlooked by an expertly placed sun terrace for parents. Take the brood into ‘Nature’s Ice Palace’ and wow them with icy stalactites, a glacial lake and frozen waterfalls, or show them one of Europe’s biggest and highest caves – the wondrous Spannagel. The hotels in the base station are convenient for little legs, who can reach the lifts without too much legwork. If your youngsters are experienced skiers, take them on a safari of the surrounding resorts covered in the Zillertal 3000 pass. And if that hasn't convinced your teens, the fact that Ed Sheeran filmed his ski-themed music video 'Perfect' here might do the trick...

Groups who prefer a smaller, quieter base than lively neighbour Mayrhofen might find that Hintertux ticks the boxes. Better yet, you’ve got one of Austria’s most snow sure mountains on your doorstep, letting you all enjoy some of the best snow conditions in the Alps. The 60km ski area is far from the biggest around, but it’s brilliant if you like somewhere you can quickly get familiar with and easily meet with friends throughout the day. Non-skiers have natural wonders inside and outside the glacier to explore, with easy access to nearby towns and villages.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Hintertux

Maximum and minimum adult Hintertux lift pass prices ranged from €193 to €193 for 6 days access to the Hintertux ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Hintertux holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price N / A N / A N / A
6 Day Price €88 - €88 €193 - €193 N / A
Age Range 6 - 14 N / A N / A

Getting to Hintertux

Most of our ski holidays to Hintertux packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Hintertux from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Hintertux from the UK?

Flights from London take about 2 hours to Innsbruck, Salzburg. This table shows approximate transfer times to Hintertux from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Innsbruck 90 km 1 hour 30 minutes
Munich / München 230 km 2 hours 30 minutes

How long does it take to drive to Hintertux from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

How long is the transfer from nearest Austria train station to Hintertux?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Hintertux transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Mayrhofen 18 km 18 minutes

Hintertux Maps

Hintertux piste map
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Going to Hintertux under your own steam

For independant travel to Austria, compare accommodation only with Hintertux self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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