Mountopolis - Mayrhofen/Hippach Ski area

With the "Zillertaler Superskipass", you can enjoy 541 kilometres of slopes in the Zillertal Arena, at the Mayrhofner Bergbahnen (Mountopolis), in the Ski & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000, in the Hochzillertal – Hochfügen – Spieljoch ski area, and in the Wildkogel-Arena in Bramberg. Numerous freeride areas and snow parks complement the first-class range of slopes. The ski resorts are superbly connected by a free bus and train shuttle service. For several years now, the Zillertal Arena has also offered a free Wi-Fi network across its ski resorts. So not only can you glide across the snow-covered slopes and enjoy the sunshine, but you can also share your experiences and highlights directly with your loved ones back home (see Ski Region).

With the Penken and the Ahorn, Mayrhofen offers you 142 kilometres of skiing fun, 8.7 kilometres of ski routes and almost everything a sports enthusiast could wish for: challenging black runs on the Penken – the famous "Harakiri", with a 78 per cent gradient, impresses even the pros – as well as wonderfully wide slopes for beginners and carvers on the Ahorn. The spectacular Penken Park is regarded as an international hotspot for all freestylers.

The circuit suggestions provided by the lifts are perfect for exploring the ski mountains around Mayrhofen. Experienced skiers might, for example, choose the "HöhenmeterFresserRunde", on which they cover a total of 13,000 metres of vertical ascent. Another option is the Fun + Action circuit, which takes you not only to the Harakiri but also to the popular PenkenPark and the ski resort’s race runs. For leisure skiers and families, the Penken beginners’ circuit and the Ahorn family circuit are more suitable. Apart from the challenging run down to the valley, the Ahorn, with its wide, sunny slopes, is considered the perfect terrain for leisure skiers, beginners and families anyway.

The entire ski resort is linked by 45 lifts and 16 magic carpets, including Austria’s largest gondola, the Ahornbahn. On the Penken Kombibahn, you can even choose whether you’d prefer to travel in the gondola or on the chairlift. Numerous snow cannons also ensure 100 per cent snow coverage across the ski area.

Another special highlight is the Hintertux Glacier, part of the "Zillertaler Superskipass" lift pass network: Thanks to its size and challenging slopes, it ranks among the best glaciers in the Alps. At altitudes ranging from 1,500 to 3,250 metres, Austria’s only year-round ski resort offers 64 kilometres of groomed slopes, 20 modern lifts and, as the highlight, a twelve-kilometre-long run down to the valley.

Après ski in Mountopolis - Mayrhofen/Hippach

Snowpark Mountopolis - Mayrhofen/Hippach: PenkenPark

In Mayrhofen, a very special highlight awaits fans of extreme sports and creativity: the "PenkenPark", one of the best snow parks in Europe! Five perfect areas and a fantastic crowd have earned the park a reputation that it more than lives up to. The Pro Area, Advanced Area, Medium Area, Medium Jib Area and Kids Area promise a brilliant time on the mountain for riders of all ability levels.

The park’s entrance is situated at an altitude of 1,800 metres between the 2,000-metre peaks of Rastkogel and Horberg. The park also features its own 4-seater chairlift, the "Sunjet", and runs directly above the Pro Line, so you can marvel at the pros from above. Special events and competitions are held here regularly.

Further variety is provided by the FunRide Ahorn with its FamilyPark, the AlbertAdler Tour and the FunRide Gerent, featuring plenty of child-friendly obstacles, waves, steep bends and spirals.

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