Mayrhofen Ski Resort Guide
Mayrhofen, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 139km |
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
| Resort Height | 630m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
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Mayrhofen
The ski area of Mayrhofen is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 630m, with 139km of marked runs.
Summary
Mayrhofen is part of the Zillertal ski area with access to 489km of downhill skiing, with 91 marked pistes, served by a total of 177 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Mayrhofen itself (139km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Zillertal ski resorts of Hippach and Tux - Finkenberg. Mayrhofen is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Hippach.
With ski lifts as high as 2,500m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Mayrhofen is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Mayrhofen.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Harakiri'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mayrhofen?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 19 November.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 989m | Snow to 769m |
Ski Area Stats
Mayrhofen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 33km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 27 | 66km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | 40km |
| Downhill Total Length | 139km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 58 | |
Zillertal Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 44 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 37 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 489km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 177 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Mayrhofen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 630m |
| Resort Altitude (Mayrhofen) | 630m |
| Max Vertical | 1,870m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Mayrhofen has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Mayrhofen
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Ski Lessons in Mayrhofen
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Mayrhofen Ski Schools and Mayrhofen Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Mayrhofen?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Schwaz, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mayrhofen is Innsbruck Airport, 58 minutes drive away.
Munich, Salzburg, Bolzano and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 58 ski lifts are able to uplift 60,450 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 109km of ski runs, with 147 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Mayrhofen open?
Open from : 6 December 2024.
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Mayrhofen Webcams
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