Mayrhofen at a glance
- Ideal for
- Variety: 546 km of the Zillertal for 2 days or more
- Good skiers: the Harakiri, 78% gradient
- Families: children born in 2021 or later go free
- Less suitable if
- Small budgets: €82 a day, no low season
- Everything on skis: the Ahorn is not linked to the Penken
- Late-season skiing: closes on 11 April
Weather, snow and webcams in Mayrhofen
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Mayrhofen
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
What to do in Mayrhofen besides skiing
Mayrhofen piste map and ski area
Beginners: learner areas at the Ahorn, Penken, Mösl and Horberg · lessons from age 5
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Mayrhofen lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Mayrhofen · 1 day | €82 | €37 |
| Superskipass · 6 days | €399 | €179.50 |
| Superskipass · 3 days | €241 | €108.50 |
| Mayrhofen · 1 day from 12pm | €61.50 | €28 |
2026-2027 prices · Single price all season · for 2 days or more, whole Zillertal (546 km) · free if born in 2021 or later · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Mayrhofen
Book your skis before you go
- 2 Skiset shops in Mayrhofen, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (Sport Manni, 2 shops) and Snowrental (5, including Bründl at the foot of the Ahorn and the Penken)
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 1 day (3 hours) | €100 |
| Children's group lessons ages 5-12, 5 days (3 hours) | €280 |
| Private lesson, 2h | from €173 |
Group lessons from age 5; KinderLand Horberg and ÜbungsLand with magic carpets for beginners. · Supervised lunch for children: €18 a day (Snowsports Mayrhofen).
When to ski in Mayrhofen
Best time: January to March
Getting to Mayrhofen
On site
Dursterstraße 225, 6290 Mayrhofen
Where to eat and unwind in Mayrhofen
Pilzbar on the Penken, then Ice Bar, Brück'n Stadl and Happy End
Restaurants in the resort
Burgers, fries and milkshakes
📍 Hauptstraße, centreMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
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Frequently asked questions
When does Mayrhofen open?
The Penken opens on 4 December 2026 and closes on 11 April 2027. The Ahorn is open from 12 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.
How much is the lift pass in Mayrhofen?
A day pass costs €82 (€37 for a child born between 2012 and 2020). A 6-day Zillertaler Superskipass costs €399 (€179.50 for a child).
What does the Zillertaler Superskipass cover?
For 2 days or more, it is valid across the 4 big ski areas of the Zillertal, 546 km and 180 lifts, Hintertux glacier included, with the ski buses.
Do children ski for free?
Yes, children born in 2021 or later, accompanied by an adult who pays for their pass.
What is the Harakiri?
A Penken run whose gradient reaches 78% according to the operator. Reserved for very good skiers.
How do you get to Mayrhofen without a car?
By train to Jenbach, then the Zillertalbahn or a bus every 30 minutes to Mayrhofen. Innsbruck airport is about 50 km away.
Sources and method
Resort profile: mayrhofen.at, assets.contenthub.dev, winter.intermaps.com, wikidata.org
Lift passes: assets.contenthub.dev, zillertal.at
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com
Getting there: mayrhofen.at
Restaurants and activities: mayrhofen.at, tirol.at
Webcams and reports: api.panomax.com, mayrhofen.at
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: GeoSphere Austria and Land Tirol (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Eiswind, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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