Event Fever Meets Spring Skiing in Mayrhofen in Zillertal

Starting in February, ski fans in Mayrhofen can look forward to an event-packed second half of the season, with a diverse mix of cool events, exciting sports offerings, winter fun, and alpine lifestyle. For the second time, the toughest festival in the Alps, Full Metal Mayrhofen, returns to the Zillertal and transforms the Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region into the loudest winter stage of the international metal scene.

Just a few days later, DJs and live acts from the legendary Snowbombing Festival will take over the huts and slopes of Mayrhofen, with highlights including acts like Maribou State and Hybrid Minds. In the award-winning PenkenPark, events such as the PenkenBattle, Zillertal Välley Rälley, the UK freestyle championships, The Brits, and many more bring top-tier freestyle action to the mountains.

Event Highlights at a Glance:

• Full Metal Mayrhofen – March 23–28, 2026: Headbangers and skiers unite! This one-of-a-kind festival delivers hard-hitting sound and turns the Mayrhofen-Hippach region into the alpine hotspot for heavy metal. More info here.
• Altitude Comedy Festival – March 30–April 3, 2026: A comedy experience like no other – cutting-edge humor meets alpine scenery! A world-class lineup guarantees belly laughs on the mountain and in the valley. More info here.
• Snowbombing Festival – April 6–11, 2026: A mix of world-renowned music acts, premium club sounds, and unforgettable parties both on and off the mountain makes Mayrhofen once again the beating heart of the global festival scene. More info here.

PenkenPark Event Highlights:

• PenkenBattle – February 7, 2026: The battle of the year! Whether you’re a rookie or a pro, this slopestyle competition includes FIS scoring, a groms division, and an open category – organized in cooperation with Ski and Snowboard Austria and Freeski Innsbruck. More info here.
• The Common Line by Lucas Beaufort – March 21–22, 2026: A community-driven event – part of a global art and inspiration tour with stops in Whistler, Laax, Avoriaz, Summit at Snoqualmie, Levi, Oslo, Asahikawa, and Nanshan – bringing snowboarding back to its roots. More info here.
• The Brits – UK Freestyle Championships – March 28–April 4, 2026: Unmatched freestyle action! The UK’s top riders compete for medals in snowboarding and freeskiing across disciplines such as slopestyle, big air, streetstyle, ski cross, and snowboard cross. More info here.

Top Winter Sports Conditions in the Mountains, Spring Vibes in the Valley

While spring-like temperatures in the valley invite lively celebrations, the mountains of Mayrhofen offer perfect winter sports conditions until the end of the season – ideal for skiing, winter hiking, tobogganing, and more. This unique mix of action, springtime vibes, and a packed event calendar keeps winter exciting and full of variety right up to the last day.

Operating hours Winter 2025/26*:

• Operating hours Penkenbahn / Horbergbahn:
  until April 12, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
• Operating hours Ahornbahn:
  until April 12, 2026, from 7.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
• Operating hours Möslbahn:
  until April 6, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

*Subject to change

Mountopolis

Snow guarantee

With 89 % of the slopes located above 1,700m in altitude on average across the region and state-of-the-art snowmaking technology, perfect conditions are not left to chance but are guaranteed. Here, winter sports are as dependable as the mountains themselves, and they don’t just deliver snow, but also the perfect setting for your winter adventure.

Dimension & diversity

142km of slopes across the extensive ski area of Ahorn, Penken, Finkenberg, Eggalm, and Rastkogel. 61 lifts, to take you wherever you want to go, and a range of slopes that caters to everyone, from easy riders to steep slope legends. Blue, red, or black slopes? FunRide, ValleyRun, ExerciseArea, or snow park. You want it. Mayrhofen have got it!

Top tip: Tackle Harakiri – Austria’s steepest slope experience!

State-of-the-art facilities

Faster ascents mean you can enjoy it all for longer: glide over the valley in comfortable cabins and straight into the world of Mountopolis with the 3S Penkenbahn, or Austria’s largest cable car, the Ahornbahn, engineering highlights that perfectly combine panoramic views and adventure.

Early bird advantage

The Ahornbahn opens at 07.30a.m. throughout the entire winter season, for all those wanting to keep up with the early bird.

Top tip: tackle the freshly groomed ValleyRun Ahorn first thing in the morning.

Away from the slopes

Mountopolis isn’t just a skier’s paradise, and there’s good reason for that. Winter hiking in fresh powder snow, tobogganing with friends, indoor play zones for the little ones, or close encounters with majestic Birds of Prey at Eagle’s Stage Ahorn turn even non-skiing days into a memorable experience here.

AlbertAdler Adventure World & Family fun

Mountopolis’ mascot, AlbertAdler, children’s favourite and selfie star,  is guaranteed to put everyone in a good mood. Whether you meet him in person during AlbertAdler on Tour sessions on Mount Ahorn and Penken, play with Albert’s friends in the AlbertAdler PlayWorld, or join him on Albert’s Penken Tour, there’s no getting away from this entertaining eagle!

One valley, one ticket

Your Joker: the Zillertal Superskipass. This grants you limitless access to all ski areas in Zillertal, encompassing 548km of slopes with 180 lift facilities.

 

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