How big is Hintertux?
Hintertux has 60 pistes served by 20 lifts — 30th for pistes of the 33 resorts we track in Austria.
Hintertux resort guide
Tyrol, Austria
Year-round glacier skiing in the Zillertal
Hintertux at a glance
60
Pistes
20
Lifts
3,250m
Top
1,500m
Base
1,750m
Vertical
INN
Nearest airport, 31 km
25% beginner45% intermediate30% advanced
Hintertux Glacier offers year-round skiing, making it one of the most reliable ski destinations in Austria.
Your questions about Hintertux, answered
How high is Hintertux?
The lifts run from 1500m at the base to 3250m at the top, a vertical of 1750m. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 2nd highest, with the 13th biggest vertical.
Is Hintertux good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Hintertux split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 29% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Austria.
On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
When is the ski season at Hintertux?
Over the last ten winters Hintertux has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 17 November to 5 June, about 202 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 140cm, 72cm of new snow and 3.9 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Hintertux?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Innsbruck (INN), 31km away in a straight line. Bolzano (BZO), Italy is 74km, Salzburg (SZG) is 128km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Hintertux?
A 6-day adult Zillertal Superskipass costs €399 for 2026/27, or €67 a day. For value it ranks 10th of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Hintertux
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- InnsbruckINN31 km · major airport
- BolzanoBZO74 km
- SalzburgSZG128 km · major airport
Travel time to Hintertux
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 973 km
- Transfer by road
- 40m · 42 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 30m
- Fly to Bolzano (BZO)
- Flight
- 1h 55m · 1,023 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 30m · 100 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 25m
- Fly to Salzburg (SZG)
- Flight
- 2h · 1,050 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 40m · 173 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 40m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Hintertux lift pass 2026/27
€3996-day adult Zillertal Superskipass · ≈£343
€67 per day · 7.5 km of piste per € · #10 of 33 for value in Austria
92value scoreOutstanding value
Hintertux piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Hintertux. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Hintertux has 60 pistes and 20 lifts, running from 1,500m to 3,250m.
Why go to Hintertux
- Year-round glacier skiing
- Excellent snow reliability
- High-altitude skiing
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good for all skill levels
- Beautiful mountain scenery
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent for lower slopes
- Can be foggy in winter
- Long transfer times
- Limited beginner terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Hintertux by ability
Beginners
Hintertux has limited beginner terrain but offers excellent ski schools. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Hintertux offers extensive intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will love Hintertux! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and year-round glacier skiing.
Our take on Hintertux
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: hintertuxergletscher.at
More on Hintertux
- Hintertux snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Hintertux snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Hintertux lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in AustriaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Austria
Ski resorts near Hintertux
Distances are straight-line, not by road.