Forecast today: Clear skies
Weekly programme, social hour, and contact details
The town itself has something for everyone, including families and those looking to party. Try and stay as close to the Penkenbahn as possible for the easiest access to the slopes, but don’t worry if you’re further out as the bus system in the valley is very good.
The 139km of local slopes are best suited to intermediates, but there are some good challenges above Finkenberg and in the Harakari, Mayrhofen claims to have the steepest groomed slope in Austria. There are some good beginner areas, both at the top of the Penkenbahn and on the Penken summit itself. Add in the rest of the Zillertal resorts – including Fügen, Kaltenbach, Zell am Ziller and the Hintertux Glacier – and the ski area becomes even more impressive.
You do have to ride up the mountain to access the beginner areas, but this does mean that they are snowsure as the resort itself is at a lowly altitude of 630m. Once up the mountain however and there are some fantastic beginner areas – including Pepis Kinderland on the Penken summit, the Übungsland Penken at the top of the Penkenbahn. The gentle blues on the Ahorn are also recommended for beginners and this sector is usually quieter.
Most of the Penken is suitable for intermediates and there is some great cruising across the mountain. The slopes of Eggalm are also well worth exploring and here it’s possible to notch up 1000 vertical metres via piste 77.
Of course there is the 78% Harakari piste, which rightly has a reputation as a very steep and challenging run. Elsewhere the blacks are much less intimidating, but there is some great off piste in the area following fresh snowfall. Advanced skiers will want to clock up the miles by visiting as many of the other resorts in the Zillertal as possible – but note that none of the resorts offer serious challenges for experts.
Even as the village has grown, the buildings have stayed traditional in design and for its size it is quite attractive. The steep valley makes for impressive scenery but it does mean that in mid-winter the town is often in the shade.
Crucially the valley road bypasses the village so the centre is very quiet, albeit not completely pedestrianised.
There are some great family-friendly hotels in Mayrhofen and childcare in the resort is reportedly very good. Although the learning areas are up the hill, they are excellent, and it means you can head off skiing straight after dropping the kids off at ski school. The Erlebnisbad swimming complex is very popular on bad weather days.
Mayrhofen has a great reputation for après. It all kicks off at the top of the Penkenbahn in the Pilzbar and unlike in most resorts, the download down the gondola makes for a safe return afterwards. Revellers then pour off the gondola into Ice Bar and Bruck’n Stadl where the table dancing kicks off. We’d also recommend Mike’s Sportsbar – it is very popular with Brits and has live sport on big screens. Snowbombing, one of the biggest events in the Alps, is hosted here every spring, attracting the likes of Liam Gallagher and The Prodigy.
Different areas operate different opening times across Mayrhofen resort:
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| Max temp | 4.5°c | 4.5°c | -1°c | 3.5°c | 3.7°c | -0.8°c | 2°c | 2°c | -1.7°c | 2.3°c | 2.6°c | -1°c | 2.9°c | 3°c | -0.8°c | 3.6°c | 3.8°c | -0.6°c | 3.8°c | 4°c | -0.2°c | 1.4°c | 1.6°c | -2.1°c | 3.2°c | 3.4°c | -0.5°c | 3.2°c | 3.2°c | -0.6°c |
| Min temp | -3.6°c | -1°c | -3.1°c | -4.1°c | -0.8°c | -3.4°c | -3.9°c | -1.7°c | -2.9°c | -3.3°c | -1°c | -2.2°c | -2.5°c | -0.8°c | -2.3°c | -2.3°c | -0.6°c | -2.3°c | -2.5°c | -0.2°c | -1.7°c | -1.9°c | -2.1°c | -2.9°c | -3°c | -0.5°c | -2.2°c | -2.4°c | -0.6°c | -2.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.6°c | 1.9°c | -4°c | -4.1°c | 3.1°c | -0.8°c | -3.9°c | -0.7°c | -1.7°c | -3.3°c | 2°c | -1°c | -2.5°c | 2.6°c | -0.8°c | -2.3°c | 3.2°c | -0.6°c | -2.5°c | 1.3°c | -0.2°c | -4.9°c | -1.9°c | -5°c | -3°c | 2.8°c | -0.5°c | -2.4°c | 2.8°c | -0.6°c |
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| Max temp | 4.5°c | 4.5°c | -1°c |
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| Feels like temp | -3.6°c | 1.9°c | -4°c |
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| Max temp | 3.5°c | 3.7°c | -0.8°c |
| Min temp | -4.1°c | -0.8°c | -3.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.1°c | 3.1°c | -0.8°c |
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| Max temp | 14°c | 16.2°c | 7.9°c | 12.4°c | 13.6°c | 7.4°c | 10.8°c | 12°c | 6.8°c | 11.2°c | 12.8°c | 7.2°c | 11.6°c | 13°c | 7.3°c | 10.5°c | 12.3°c | 6.6°c | 13°c | 14.4°c | 7.9°c | 10°c | 11.6°c | 6°c | 11.4°c | 12.9°c | 7.3°c | 11°c | 12.1°c | 6.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.2°c | 7.9°c | 3.6°c | 1.9°c | 7.4°c | 3.5°c | 2.2°c | 6.8°c | 3.3°c | 1.8°c | 7.2°c | 3.8°c | 2.7°c | 7.3°c | 4.4°c | 3.2°c | 6.6°c | 3.8°c | 2.6°c | 7.9°c | 4.3°c | 2.8°c | 6°c | 3°c | 2.1°c | 7.3°c | 4.2°c | 2.8°c | 6.4°c | 3°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.1°c | 13°c | 7.4°c | 1.7°c | 11.6°c | 7°c | 2°c | 10°c | 6.3°c | 1.7°c | 10.4°c | 6.8°c | 2.5°c | 11°c | 7.1°c | 3.1°c | 10°c | 6.3°c | 2.4°c | 12°c | 7.5°c | 2.6°c | 8.7°c | 5.7°c | 2°c | 10.5°c | 6.9°c | 2.6°c | 10.3°c | 6.2°c |
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| Feels like temp | 1.1°c | 13°c | 7.4°c |
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| Max temp | 12.4°c | 13.6°c | 7.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.9°c | 7.4°c | 3.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.7°c | 11.6°c | 7°c |
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 24/02/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | No information | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 130 cm |
| Lower piste depth | No information | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 61 out of 61 |
| Resort opening date | Fri 05 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 12 Apr 2026 |
Updated 04/03
Spring has spring in the Austrian alps, with fine, dry and bright conditions dominating across the region minus a few flurries of cloud over the western reaches.
Temperatures will enter a spring freeze-thaw cycle, with overnight lows dropping the freezing line to below 1,500m, before they rise again to 2,500m in the midday sun.
This stable cycle is set to continue well into the new week, although there is a slight chance of a few flurries of snow in the middle of the week; it remains too far out to say for certain.
Meet your Rep using the details below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 27 December 2025 and 20 March 2026, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Mayrhofen now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Married with two grown up daughters. I have been skiing for over 30 years and love to travel miles on skis preferably to a great lunch venue. I will tackle any piste and reasonable off piste always taking into consideration those I am skiing with and everyone's safety. I particularly like skiing in the soft snow just off the piste where conditions are often best. I successfully completed the Ski Leader Programme in December 2016.
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