Winter in
Zillertal
Skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, and much more.
White landscapes as far as the eye can see. You never forget this view, this moment! What do you have to do for it? Quite simple... Come to the Zillertal and head for our snow-assured and multi-award-winning ski areas such as the Zillertal Arena, Hochzillertal, Mountopolis or the Hintertux Glacier. Time flies on hundreds of perfectly groomed slopes. And if you really want to take to the skies, the region's freestyle parks know how to thrill any boarder or freestyler. There is also a wide range of activities for families. Toboggan run, ice rink, snow tubing, cross-country skiing,...
Pure variety!
Snowy slopes
Winter magic in Zillertal
Tobogganing, cross-country skiing,...
Sensational leisure enjoyment
Away from the ski slopes, a lot of real highlights are waiting for you. For example the Gerlosstein toboggan run - the longest natural toboggan run in Austria. It's 7 km long and a real joy to ride! The perfectly prepared cross-country trails (only 500m from the Englhof) are a delight for skaters and traditionalists alike. Children enjoy the ice skating rink at the Zell leisure park (also in the immediate vicinity) or the snow tubing track in the Zillertal Arena. If the weather is bad, you can visit the Erlebnistherme Fügen (thermal bath) or enjoy our in-house wellness area.
We will be happy to give you even more tips!
Winter paradise
Wherever you look
Ski pass & ski bus
Englhof is the ideal starting point
The free ski bus stops directly in front of our hotel and takes you to the local skiing area Zillertal Arena. You can easily reach other skiing areas with the Zillertalbahn from Zell train station (walking time 5 minutes). Order your ski pass at the Englhof and save yourself long waiting times at the lift ticket offices. In the morning after your arrival the ski passes are ready for collection at the reception and can be paid together with your room bill sometime during your stay. This way you can start straight into skiing fun without any stress!
Any questions? Please get in touch with us!
An overview
Discover the Zillertal
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowtubing
- Paragliding
- Tobogganing
- Cross-country skiing
- Winter hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Ice climbing
- Ski tours
- Thermal spa
- Tennis (indoor)
- Concerts & events
- Much more
In winter, a visit to our Alpine Spa is definitely worthwhile!
Snow, ice, winter magic
- Winter holidays in the Zillertal -
Questions & Answers
Our FAQs leave no questions unanswered
The Zillertal Arena is the largest ski area in the Zillertal and stretches from Zell am Ziller via Gerlos and Königsleiten to Hochkrimml. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy around 150 kilometres of pistes and 52 modern lifts and cable cars, with runs for a wide range of ability levels. This makes the Zillertal Arena a varied ski area for families, leisurely skiers and more experienced skiers and snowboarders alike.
The free ski bus stops directly outside Hotel Englhof and takes guests conveniently to the Zillertal Arena ski area. The hotel also offers a ski pass service at reception, allowing guests to obtain their ski passes directly on site and start their day on the slopes without long waits at the lift ticket office.
In addition to the Zillertal Arena, the Zillertal offers several other major ski areas, including Hochzillertal-Hochfügen-Spieljoch, Mountopolis near Mayrhofen and the Ski & Glacier World Zillertal 3000 with the Hintertux Glacier. Altogether, the Zillertal features four large ski areas with around 546 kilometres of pistes and 180 lifts. Zell am Ziller railway station is only about a five-minute walk from the Englhof, making it convenient to reach other winter sports areas throughout the valley.
Yes. Groomed cross-country skiing trails are located around 500 metres from Hotel Englhof. Zell am Ziller offers various trails for both classic cross-country skiing and skating. This makes it easy to combine a winter holiday at the Englhof with both alpine and cross-country skiing.
A special winter experience is the Gerlosstein toboggan run near Hainzenberg. At around seven kilometres long, it is the longest toboggan run in the Zillertal and is also floodlit for evening runs. The Gerlosstein cable car takes you comfortably up to around 1,650 metres above sea level.
Away from the ski slopes, the Zillertal offers plenty of opportunities for a varied winter holiday. Activities include winter hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, ice skating, snow tubing, ski touring and many other winter experiences. On days when the weather is less favourable, the Erlebnistherme Fügen or the Alpine Spa at Hotel Englhof provide relaxing alternatives.