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Mayrhofen Resort Guide
Resort Information
In a magnificent position at the head of the Ziller Valley, and encircled by the spectacular scenery of the Zillertaler Alps, Mayrhofen is one of the Tirol's prettiest and liveliest resorts. Rustic wood-panelled bars and easy-going pavement cafés line the village streets, where craft shops are filled with ornate wood carvings and folklore fashion. Throughout the summer there are festivals of folk-singing and dancing, as well as colourful processions and brass-band concerts, keeping the wealth of local traditions very much alive.
Walking
Mayrhofen is a perfect village for a walking holiday, with beautiful scenery spreading out along the Zillertaler Alps, including some National Park areas. In all there are over 200kms of marked walking paths and many huts to stop in along the way for refreshments. From early June-September you can also use the summer lifts, including the Penken cable car and the spectacular Ahorn cable car - the biggest in Austria. You can pre-book your walking map and we'll deliver it to your house before you travel. The map is Mayr 33 and includes a booklet of walk descriptions in English. The Tourist Office in Mayrhofen also organise a weekly programme of guided walks.
Walking Map
| Walking Map | Mayr 33 1:35K | Price: |
| Pre-bookable | with English guidebook | £6.95 |
Activities
Mayrhofen offers a superb range of things to do from tennis, minigolf and swimming (indoor and outdoor pools and swimming lakes) to more adventurous activities. You can also explore the valley on horse back with a trekking tour from the local stables.
Mountain biking & CyclingThe area has over 800km of mountain bike routes and you can take your bike on the Penken gondola. A number of activity operators in resort offer guided mountain bike tours (local charge). If you'd prefer to explore a more gentle route, the tourist office organise a weekly guided cycle tour along the Ziller River with a local guide who will tell you more about the area.
| Pre-bookable bike hire | Half day | Full day |
| City bike | £9 | £14 |
| Mountain bike | £13 | £17 |
| Helmet | £2 | £2 |
| Child prices on request |
| Pre-bookable activities | |
| Family rafting (6yrs+) | £24 |
| River rafting (12 yrs+) | £42 |
| Introduction to rock climbing (8yrs+) | £22 |
| Introduction to canyoning (6yrs+) | £24 |
| Intermediate canyoning (12yrs+) | £42 |
| Paragliding (8yrs+) | £92 |
Summer skiing and snowboarding is possible on the Hintertux glacier at the head of the Ziller valley (weather and conditions permitting). A bus service runs from Mayrhofen to the Glacier. Equipment hire and private tuition available locally (no group tuition). If you intend to ski please check the Glacier opening dates (it is closed for approx. 4 weeks in June. 2008 dates TBC).
| Lift pass prices | |
| 1 day | £22 |
| 6 days | £103 |
| 4 days out of 6 | £83 |
Insurance: Please make sure you take out Crystal Active or equivelant holiday insurance before travel if intending to take part in these activities.
