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Ski resort in Austria
Photo: Günther J. Wolf at de.wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Hintertux im Zillertal is a ski resort in the Tuxer Valley of Northeast Tyrol, Austria. With a beautiful glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher), skiing is possible 365 days a year.
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Schraubenfallklamm, Hinter-Tuxbach, Hintertuxer Wasserfälle
Impressive waterfall in a canyon.
An ice cave in the Hintertux glacier, known since Roman times.
Spannagelhöhle
A 10-km-long cave system, at an elevation of 2,686 m the highest cave in Europe. It is one of the rare large caves in the Alps, since the crystalline rock isn't favourable for cave formation. The first 500 m of the cave can be visited by guided tour only, there is also a museum inside one of the chambers as well as a gift shop.
A water reservoir/dam tucked between mountains that are over 3,200 m tall.
At the foot of the Hintertuxer Glacier, right in the heart of Tirol, in one of the most beautiful areas in Austria, awaits an unforgettable holiday in the Alpenhof.
The 4 star Sport Vital Hotel Central lies in the beautiful village of Tux Landerbach in Zillertal valley.
The 4 star Hotel Tirolerhof was totally refurbished in 2012 and lies directly at the local ski resorts of Eggalm and Rastkogel in the village of Tux-Lanersbach.
A popular hiking destination, with a short bridge with epic view of Schlegeisspeicher and the surrounding mountains.
By train
Express rail station Jenbach/Tirol, Zillertal railway (train or bus) to Mayrhofen; There is a post bus traffic-connection Mayrhofen - Hintertux.
By plane
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Innsbruck · International · INN
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