Winter Attractions

The Best Tips for Your Winter Vacation in the Zillertal

Within a radius of about 50 km, there are plenty of options for day trips during your winter vacation. We’ve listed some particularly interesting destinations for you here. Many of these suggestions also make for excellent alternatives should the weather not be so great.

Museum on Widumspfiste in Fügen

The museum focuses on the history of the Zillertal singing families and the resulting spread of the Christmas carol “Silent Night” throughout the world, as illustrated through pictures and documents. On three additional floors, you’ll find exhibits on art, customs, traditional crafts, and the region’s extensive mining and metallurgy section.

Fügen Demonstration Cheese Factory

At the demonstration cheese factory of the Zillertal Heumilch Sennerei, you can experience the production of the unique sliced cheese, Hochfügener Almkäs, Fügen Emmental, and Graukäs. The adjacent museum illustrates what cheese-making looked like 100 years ago. It’s impressive to see how simple the tools and equipment used to make cheese in the past were.

Zillertal Adventure Spa

Fun and relaxation await you in this aquatic wellness world in Fügen: a wellness and relaxation area, an outdoor pool, and—at 133 meters—a water slide that’s not only spectacular but also the longest in Western Austria. Another highlight for water lovers is the inner-tube slide.

Visorium Mayrhofen

Adventures across 2,000 m² in the heart of Mayrhofen, featuring puzzles, games, and fun in a laid-back atmosphere. Escape rooms, laser tag, and adventure golf offer the chance to discover the Zillertal and its unique features from a new perspective. No matter the weather, this indoor recreation center provides entertainment for the whole family. Thanks to cross-thematic areas, there’s something for every age group.
Through entertainment and various activities, visitors learn interesting facts about the Zillertal—think “edutainment.” In addition to the valley’s sights and unique features, the facility also shares unique stories and legends that we Zillertalers have experienced for decades and have been able to pass on to the next generation. These not only shape the region but also define who we are.

Erlebnis-Sennerei Zillertal

Learn all about the traditional yet modern processing and refinement of hay milk! Every day, fresh hay milk from about 400 alpine pastures and mountain farms is processed at the ErlebnisSennerei Zillertal. Spanning 6,000 m² and featuring various stations, you can witness the production of cheese, yogurt, butter, and more in the glass-walled production area—and even sample the results! A visit to the demonstration farm is also exciting, especially for children.

Rattenberg

The charming medieval atmosphere of Austria’s smallest town is a must-see. Guided city tours, sightseeing, and events—this small glassblowing town offers a wide variety of attractions. A special tip for your next winter vacation in Tyrol: Be sure to visit the famous Rattenberg Advent, a peaceful, traditional Advent market far removed from the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds Museum

While on vacation in the Zillertal, don’t miss a visit to the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. In the 17 “chambers of wonders” at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds, internationally and nationally renowned artists, designers, and architects interpret crystal in their own unique ways, creating fascinating, sparkling spatial and experiential concepts. Other highlights for children include the play tower and the playground.
More information about the Crystal Worlds can be found on the Crystal Worlds website.

Innsbruck, the State Capital

The Gothic Old Town boasts one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval city centers in all of Austria. The Golden Roof, the Hofburg, the Hofkirche—the list of sights is long. Ambras Castle, located above Innsbruck, is of great cultural and historical significance. The Old Town offers plenty of shops and highly recommended restaurants for strolling and shopping.

Spannagel Cave on the Hintertux Glacier

Beneath the Spannagelhaus on the Hintertux Glacier lies the entrance to an underground adventure. With a length of 10 km, the Spannagel Cave is Tyrol’s most significant cave. It offers an impressive glimpse into the high-alpine karst formations of the glacial regions year-round.

Achensee Boat Tours

Embark on an exciting panoramic cruise on Lake Achensee aboard a steamboat operated by Achensee Boat Tours. Enjoy relaxing hours on Tyrol’s largest lake, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.