Hintertux Glacier Ski Resort

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Hintertux Glacier, Austria
Hintertux Glacier, Austria's only skiing for 365 days of the year.
Fantastic on & off-piste skiing on Hintertux Glacier.
Fantastic on & off-piste skiing on Hintertux Glacier.
Swift access to Hintertux summit at 3250m.
Swift access to Hintertux summit at 3250m.
Sommerberg at Hintertux, great facilities, piste trails, freeride & funslopes..
Sommerberg at Hintertux, great facilities, piste trails, freeride & funslopes..
Quality cold smoke at Hintertux.
Quality cold smoke at Hintertux.
Hintertux can be accessed by rail and bus via the Zillertalbahn.
Hintertux can be accessed by rail and bus via the Zillertalbahn.
1.200m of skiable vertical is on the upper mountain, linked to Sommerberg by a 6-seater chair
1.200m of skiable vertical is on the upper mountain, linked to Sommerberg by a 6-seater chair
Glorious freeride from Tuxerjoch
Glorious freeride from Tuxerjoch
Sommerburg restaurant panorama at Hintertux.
Sommerburg restaurant panorama at Hintertux.
Excellent Hintertux Glacier cuisine at the Spannagelhaus.
Excellent Hintertux Glacier cuisine at the Spannagelhaus.
The bar in the Tuxer Fernerhaus is a great place for a drink.
The bar in the Tuxer Fernerhaus is a great place for a drink.
Sommerberg
Sommerberg's wide open groomed piste & fun slopes.
Gefrorene Wand has skiing every day off the year on the glacier
Gefrorene Wand has skiing every day off the year on the glacier
The Larmstange 2 chairlift serves the steepest piste trails at Hintertux
The Larmstange 2 chairlift serves the steepest piste trails at Hintertux
The spectacular Lärmstange rocky peak is the backdrop for fun powder descents at Hintertux Glacier.
The spectacular Lärmstange rocky peak is the backdrop for fun powder descents at Hintertux Glacier.
Fresh powder in the resort 4 days after the last storm below the Lärmstange
Fresh powder in the resort 4 days after the last storm below the Lärmstange
Backcountry access at Hintertux includes this ridge from Tuxerjoch.
Backcountry access at Hintertux includes this ridge from Tuxerjoch.
Enjoy some apres drinks at the Hohenhaus Tenne.
Enjoy some apres drinks at the Hohenhaus Tenne.
Several hotel options exist at the base of the ski resort at Hintertux.
Several hotel options exist at the base of the ski resort at Hintertux.
'Wintertux' is the home of winter!

Hintertux Glacier Ski Resort

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Hintertux Glacier

Hintertux Glacier3.5/55
Hintertux Glacier3.5 out of 5 based on 5 reviews
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Best Powder in Austria
Wagner Custome Skis

Nearby Ski Resorts

Hochzillertal
Mayrhofen
Zillertal Arena

Hintertux Maps & Stats

    Hintertuxer Gletscher Ski Trail Map
  • Hintertux Glacier Trail Map
  • Vertical (m)
    1,500m - 3,250m (1,750m)
  • Average Snow Fall
    7 - 10m+ (Unofficial)
  • Lifts (21)
    6 Gondolas / cable cars
    6 Chairs

    Zillertal - 180 lifts
  • Opening Times & Dates
    Skiing every day of the year
    8:00am to 5:00pm
    Summer Season - May to Oct
    Winter Season - Oct to May
  • Terrain Summary
    Runs - 60km (on-piste)
    Longest run - 10 km
    Advanced - 9%
    Intermediate - 58%
    Beginner - 33%

    Zillertal - 542km
  • Lift Pass Price
    Day Ticket 23/24
    Winter Season
    Adult - €72.50
    Child - €33
    Child u/6yr - Free
    2 days+ = Zillertal Super Ski Pass
    (Valid in all Zillertal valley ski resorts)

    Summer Season
    Hintertux only (2023)
    Adult - €59
    Child - €26
    Child u/6yr - Free
    Zillertal 3000 Trail & Piste Map
  • Zillertal 3000 Trail Map
    Zillertal Super Ski Pass Resorts Map
  • Zillertal Super Ski Pass Validity Map

Hintertux Glacier Ski Resort Austria

Hintertux Glacier is Austria's only 365 day a year ski resort (& let's face it, one of only two across the world). Cheekily referred to as 'Wintertux', being able to ski with the assistance of lifts all year could be a blessing or a curse. After skiing Hintertux, we conclude it is a blessing.

Hintertux Glacier ski resort has everything for the Powderhound - an expansive off-piste, cold temperatures, reliable snowfall & when the weather is feral, access to nearby Mayrhofen, Zillertal Arena & the superb Hochzillertal. Makes for an incredibly attractive skiing destination!

Pros & Cons for Hintertux Glacier Ski Resort

Pros

  • Snow sure for the world’s best skiing on 365 days of the year (so how good must it be!).
  • Superb snow quality, groomed terrain & alpine off-piste.
  • Uncrowded.
  • Off-piste snow is untracked for days after a storm.
  • Great value multi-day lift pass price which includes all the Zillertal ski resorts.
  • Excellent on-mountain restaurants.
  • Beautiful ski-in hotels right at the resort base in the valley.
  • Glorious views from the top.

Cons

  • Exposed in poor weather (wind, extreme cold or poor visibility).
  • Snowboarders & small children may find the many long T-bars on the glaciers challenging.

Pro or Con (depending on your perspective!)

  • No major full-service village at the base.
  • Not super family-friendly (compared to nearby resorts!).

Skiing & Snowboarding, Lifts & Terrain

Hintertux Glacier has an excellent range of high alpine terrain to suit all levels of skier except rank beginners and small children. In winter, Hintertuxer Gletscher has a skiable vertical of 1,750m, with at least 1,300m of it skiable on-piste in one hit, with longer options off-piste. That's enough to satisfy the hardiest ski freaks. Fresh lines lay unsullied for days after a storm.

Check out the ski trail map for Hintertux below.

Hintertux Glacier Ski Trail Map
Hintertux Glacier Ski Trail Map

The terrain is suitable for snowboarders, with the caveat that you will need to be able to ride T-bar surface lifts on the glacier sections of the resort to get the full Hintertux experience. Long, wide groomed pistes, some challenging off-piste & freeride routes, an excellent valley run & ‘fun slope’ provide ample challenge & entertainment for everyone. A new chairlift replacing the now defunct Lärmstange double chair for season 22/23, will make skiing the nearby off-piste routes easier, but also busier!

For detailed information on ski lifts & terrain, see our Hintertux Lifts & Terrain page.

Summer Skiing at Hintertux Glacier

Hintertux Glacier ski resort offers skiing every day of the year. In summer (from late May to mid-October), a total of 10 lifts operate on 20km+ of slopes. The longest run during the summer season is over 2km.

Interlinked with Zillertaler SuperSki

The Hintertux Glacier ski area has an interlinked lift pass with all the ski resorts in the Ziller (and Tuxer) valley via the Zillertaler SuperSkiPass. Any local ski pass purchased for 2 days or more allows unfettered access to the nearby ski areas of Mayrhofen, Zillertal Arena and Hochzillertal. Anyone skiing for more than one day at Hintertux should get a Zillertaler SuperSkiPass as it provides the best value and diversity of skiing options. The Zillertaler SuperSki Pass opens up access to the valley’s massive 542km+ of ski trails.

See the Zillertal Super Ski Pass resorts map.

Snow & Weather

The Hintertux Glacier’s location, high altitude and northerly aspect guarantee excellent snow depth and quality, especially above 2,000m. Snow making ensures high traffic areas and the Schwarze valley run is well covered whilst mother nature sorts out the rest. With no trees, the upper mountain is very exposed in poor weather, but in sunshine is absolutely glorious. The valley trail 1A & its off-piste variants offer well sheltered descents in all weather.

Where is Hintertux Glacier Austria?

Hintertuxer Gletscher is in the Tyrol region of south-western Austria, approximately 25km southeast of Innsbruck as the crow flies (or more usefully - about 87km by road or road/rail!). By car it takes about 1½hr to reach the base of the ski resort at Hintertux from Innsbruck & significantly longer by the combination of train & bus.

Gateway airports for are Innsbruck (INN) Austria, Munich (MUC) Germany & even Zurich (ZRH) in Switzerland. Search & book all airport transfers.

For more detailed information on the best ways of getting there, see the Travel to Hintertux page.

Hintertux Glacier Accommodation

There are some serious choices to be made when skiing the Hintertux Glacier resort. Do you stay in nearby Mayrhofen, a larger town with its lively après scene, the smaller town of Tux further up the valley, or near the base of the lifts at Hintertux.

Search & book all Hintertux Glacier ski accommodation.

If planning on skiing Hintertux Glacier for several days, it is best to avoid the valley bus rides up from Mayrhofen & stay near the lift base at Hintertux. Three exceptional hotels are next to the lift base, all with spas & 'ski in' convenience from the fabulous Schwarze Pfanne valley run. Each is worthy of consideration - the Hotel Gletscher & Spa Neuhintertux, Hotel Der Rindererhof & Gletscherhotel Hintertuxerhof

For more information, see our Best Places to Stay at Hintertux page.

Facilities, Ski Rentals, Lessons & Guiding

The resort base area and the nearby hamlet of Hintertux have a range of full-service hotels and facilities that cover most eventualities. Each hotel has quality restaurants and bars, small markets, ski rentals, clothing, and other equipment. Any services not available are only short bus ride away at Tux or Mayrhofen.

Ski rentals are available in all the Hintertux villages. Tux is central to the entire upper Zillertal & a convenient place to get equipment. Receive a discount when you search & book via our Hintertux Ski & Snowboard Rental page.

A massive number of ski instructors, ski schools & guides ply their trade in the Hintertux Glacier ski resort & surrounding Zillertal. To narrow down the field, get more information & options on our Zillertal Ski Lessons & Guiding page.

Après Ski

The best après in the Tux valley is right across from the lift base at in the Hohenhaus Tenne - a classic barn conversion. It will fulfill all one’s Austrian après ski dreams. Bring your drinking goggles, your dancing shoes (ski boots!) & singing voice!

Reviews

The Powderhounds reviewed Hintertux Gletscher several seasons ago & had a super time. We returned in late January 2022 to ski it after a huge winter storm. We were incredibly impressed with the quality of snow, amount of fresh lines & lack of crowds. Click on the review link in the left column (or top of the page if on a mobile) to read the various reviews!

See how Hintertux Glacier and the other Zillertal ski resorts compare to the rest of the Austrian ski resorts on the Austria ski resort ratings page, or compare to the rest of Europe on the European ski resort ratings page.

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Tours in or near Hintertux Glacier

Single-Base, Multi-Ski-Area Tours

Austria Innsbruck Freeride Tour
HOSTED & GUIDED MULITI-RESORT TOUR
7 Days | 6 Nights | 5 Days Snowboarding | 7 Ski Resorts
Ability: Intermediate to Expert
Based in Innsbruck, this trip is for intermediate to advanced (or better) snowboarders taking in some of the best ski resorts in the Austrian Alps. Join the "fixed date" tour with your own group, come alone & meet new friends or fully customise a private tour.
Price p/p From price based on single-share room occupancy on a 7 day tour.
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*Displayed price may vary due to currency fluctuations.
USD 2,538
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