Mayrhofen resort guide

How big is Mayrhofen?

Mayrhofen has 136 trails served by 52 lifts — 23rd for trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 16th of the 33.

How high is Mayrhofen?

The lifts run from 2,067ft at the base to 10,663ft at the top, a vertical of 8,596ft. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 2nd highest, with the 2nd biggest vertical.

The base is below 3,281ft, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Mayrhofen good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Mayrhofen 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 Mayrhofen?

Over the last ten winters Mayrhofen has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 28 to May 13, about 168 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 44in, 28in of new snow and 3.7 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Mayrhofen?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Innsbruck (INN), 25 mi away in a straight line. Bolzano (BZO), Italy is 55 mi, Salzburg (SZG) is 68 mi. 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 ticket at Mayrhofen?

A 6-day adult Zillertal Superskipass costs €399 for 2026/27, or €67 a day. For value it ranks 8th of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.