Adventure holiday

Adventure in Family Holidays in Tyrol

100% adventure in a family vacation in Austria! Especially for kids and teens, the thrilling experiences and adrenaline rush with their parents are something truly special. An unforgettable adventure vacation in the Tyrolean Alps simply has to include destinations full of action and natural wonders!

Fichtenwelt on the Rosenalm

Fichtenschloss in the Zillertalarena

Fichtenschloss | Adventure & Nature at its Best on Rosenalm
Explore the four accessible towers, the treetop walkway, or let loose in the climbing and sliding towers. Build in the Fichtenwichtelbauhütte, unwind in the hammock forest, and grill your own food at the Wichtel-Grill.

Fichtensee | Splash Fun at 1,700 m
The Fichtenweg takes you directly to the lake with a viewing platform, boat rental & relaxation spots. Enjoy stand-up paddleboarding, jump platforms, and the Wichtelbucht for the little ones – the perfect spot for a family break in the Zillertal!

Nature, Play & Relaxation – The Fichtenwelt as the most popular Family Destination in Tyrol!

Fichtenwelt Overview Map

Mutter und Kind rutschen im Familienurlaub mit Schwimmring auf roter Wasserrutsche

Erlebnistherme Zillertal in Fügen-Kaltenbach

Swimming Pool with Water Slide Paradise in the Zillertal...

Black Hole Water Slide – The longest slide in Western Austria! 14 meters high, with lightning effects, disco lights, and transparent sections.
Who can get the best time on the Reifenrutsche? – The perfect slide fun for the whole family! Ride alone or together, with light strips that add extra speed.

Beach Feeling in the Zillertal | Wave Pool – Get the beach vibe with a gentle entry and waves that start every full hour. Ideal for swimmers and little bathers!

Erlebnistherme Zillertal – The perfect spot for family adventures, even on rainy days. In summer, combine your water fun with the outdoor pool in Fügen. For a summer vacation in Tyrol, the Zillertal offers beautiful lakes and swimming pools for unforgettable moments with the whole family!

Canyoning for families

Family Canyoning: Nature Meets Adventure! Why slide in indoor pools when nature offers breathtaking pools and jumps? The Family Canyoning Tour by the Freiluftakademie takes you and your little adventurers through natural gorges – without abseiling, but with plenty of fun, thrilling jumps, and slides! Naturally, you’ll be provided with high-quality cold protection and safety equipment.

Photo Spot in the Zillertal – The Blue Lagoon – A magical place in the heart of nature, offering stunning views and unforgettable moments for all children, teens, and teenagers.

Duration: 3 hours (approx. 2 hours tour) | Age: from 6 years (with an adult)
What to bring: Swimwear, towel, glasses strap

Pure Adrenaline! The Zillertal is the perfect place for an exciting adventure holiday in the Tyrolean Alps. Here, numerous action and sport opportunities, as well as breathtaking destinations for the whole family, await!

High Ropes Course Gerlos

Experience the newly expanded high ropes course in Gerlos with 100 stations, including 21 Kidslines for the little ones and 36 Flying Fox lines for adrenaline junkies! After a brief introduction, you can test your skills on ropes, wire cables, and tree trunks at heights of 10 to 15 meters. For children aged 105 cm and above, there is a special course with 21 kid-friendly stations at a height of 5 meters, designed to playfully enhance their sense of balance. Thanks to the Smart Belay safety system, accidental detachment is virtually impossible – your safety is guaranteed!

The Zillertal High Ropes Course in Kaltenbach is the perfect alternative outing, just a stone’s throw away from our family hotel in Tyrol. For children, teenagers, and teens, the Zillertal offers exciting climbing gardens and a cool climbing hall – ideal for action-packed adventures, even on rainy days during your family vacation.

Arena Coaster - Zillertal Arena

Sledging fun in the Zillertal – pure action and adventure! The Arena Coaster is one of the most popular coasters in Tirol – the alpine roller coaster offers an exciting experience over 1,450 meters with waves, steep curves, and jumps. Not only the kids will be thrilled by the fast ride – the 360° and 540° loops provide pure adrenaline!

Right next to it, the adventure playground awaits – a true paradise for children and families. With the new Bagjump attraction, where jumps onto a giant air cushion guarantee thrills, fun is guaranteed! Discover many more exciting playgrounds in the Zillertal during your family vacation in Tirol.

FunSportStation Penken

Ready for an extraordinary adventure? Surrounded by a spectacular mountain backdrop, the FunSportStation at Penken offers thrilling experiences for all action fans! Explore the mountain on the BergRoller Tour and feel the adrenaline rush as you roll down the slopes. The motor skills course challenges your agility and balance, providing fun for all ages – with 12 stations to master!

The highlight? The E-Trial Course – this is where true skill, coordination, and nerves of steel are put to the test! For the little ones, there’s the BergSpielplatz with Virginia’s treehouse, swings, a climbing tower, slides, and a water playground – the perfect place for fun and action for the whole family.

Nature Ice Palace - Hintertux Glacier

Nature Ice Palace – A fascinating natural wonder in the Hintertux Glacier, discoverable all year round! Accidentally discovered in 2007, the palace offers an unforgettable adventure for both young and old. Without special equipment, you can experience the breathtaking ice formations up close – a must-see for every explorer!

35 meters below the ski slope, you'll find winding tunnels that lead to impressive icicles, sparkling crystals, frozen waterfalls, and the world's deepest research shaft in a glacier. A highlight is the Tux Giant – an impressive ice sculpture that especially fascinates children and teenagers.

Family tip: The Extended Tour takes you through two loops of the Nature Ice Palace, including a boat ride on the glacier lake. An extra highlight: Stand-Up Paddleboarding 30 meters below the ski slope on the glacier lake – a unique experience for the whole family!

Spieljoch - der Erlebnisberg im Zillertal

Der Erlebnisberg Spieljoch bietet unvergessliche Abenteuer für die ganze Familie! Mit der ausgezeichneten Spieljochbahn, der besten Sommer-Bergbahn Österreichs, gelangst du bequem zum einzigartigen Wasserspielpark am Berg, wo sich Groß und Klein so richtig austoben können. Ob beim Holz-Dämme bauen, Floß fahren oder beim Balancieren über das kristallklare Wasser an der Nepalbrücke – hier wird Kindheit neu erlebt!

Für noch mehr Spaß gibt es den Gipfel-Barfußweg, einen Kinderklettergarten und einen Streichelzoo, der das Naturerlebnis perfekt macht. Die spektakuläre Bergkulisse lädt außerdem zum Bergwandern in der Ersten Ferienregion Zillertal ein. Wer den Adrenalinkick sucht, kann mit den FatRollern und Mountain Carts die 5,5 km lange Downhill-Strecke erobern - das Zillertal hat für Kinder, Teens und Jugendliche viele spannende Ausflugsziele mit Adrenalinkick im Abenteuerurlaub zu bieten!

FAQ

What adventures await families in the Zillertal?

Families in the Zillertal can look forward to a holiday full of variety, nature and action. Whether it is fun in the water at the Erlebnistherme Zillertal with its waterslides, exciting moments in the high ropes course, thrilling rides on the Arena Coaster or extraordinary mountain adventures, a family holiday here is guaranteed to be anything but boring.

Is canyoning in the Zillertal suitable for families with children and teenagers?

Yes, the Zillertal offers special canyoning experiences for families who want to enjoy an outdoor adventure together. Providers such as Freiluft Akademie and Actionclub Zillertal offer a Family Tour Light, which is an ideal introduction to canyoning. The Blue Lagoon is also a stunning photo spot in the Zillertal and makes this nature experience a real holiday highlight for teenagers as well.

Where can families find a particularly beautiful high ropes course in the Zillertal?

A real highlight for families is the high ropes course in Gerlos, located right next to the forest adventure playground. With around 100 stations and 36 flying fox lines, it offers plenty of variety, movement and excitement surrounded by nature. It is perfect for families who want to share memorable experiences during their holiday.

What makes the Arena Coaster in the Zillertal so attractive for families?

The Arena Coaster is a thrilling roller coaster located on the valley floor in the Zillertal, making it especially easy and convenient to reach. In summer, the experience can be perfectly combined with a bike tour through the Zillertal or a day by the water. Another practical advantage: no mountain lift ticket is required, which makes this family outing especially simple and flexible.

What is a truly special adventure for families in the Zillertal?

One extraordinary experience is the Nature Ice Palace at the Hintertux Glacier. Inside this fascinating ice cave, visitors can even go stand-up paddling on a glacial lake 30 metres below the ski slope. This unique adventure is one of the most spectacular experiences in the Zillertal and is sure to remain a lasting family memory.