Summer Vacation FAQ

• Pleasant temperatures: It gets pleasantly warm during the day, and at night the fresh mountain air provides a pleasant cool down—perfect for a restful night’s sleep.
• Rare heat waves: Temperatures above 33 degrees? That’s more of an exception here—your summer vacation will stay relaxed.
• Lush green mountain landscape: Less rain than in the Alpine foothills, but enough moisture to keep the mountains beautifully green even in the height of summer.
• Natural microclimate: Our young forest right next to the hotel ensures fresh air and pleasant temperatures—you won’t need air conditioning here.

The perfect climate for your summer vacation in the Zillertal—and with the Zillertal webcam, you can take a peek into the Zillertal anytime and start looking forward to your stay now!

• The Zillertal Activcard is the perfect discount card for your vacation from late May through early October. It offers you numerous discounts and makes your stay in the Zillertal even more enjoyable:
• One round-trip ride per day on any of the 10 summer mountain railways in the Zillertal of your choice.
• Free use of most public transportation in the region.
• We’d be happy to advise you on-site about whether purchasing the Zillertal Activcard is worth it for you. That depends both on your planned activities and the current weather conditions.
• Important to know: Unlike in many other vacation regions, the Summer Card is not included in the local tourist tax in the Zillertal. The reason for this is the significantly lower local tourist tax in the First Vacation Region in the Zillertal compared to other vacation destinations.

The Zillertal Activcard—your perfect companion for the summer. Take advantage of its benefits and discover the diversity of our vacation region in the Zillertal!

• Cycling and Swimming: The Zillertal Bike Trail winds through the sunny valley and is perfect for leisurely bike rides. Numerous lakes and swimming pools offer both refreshment and fun for families with babies and toddlers.
• Mountain Railways and Adventure Parks: Modern summer mountain railways make it easy to ascend into the mountains, where family-friendly hikes and nature-based adventure parks await guests. These offer exciting experiences for children and create unforgettable moments in nature, featuring the most beautiful playgrounds in the Zillertal and great vacation options for families with babies.
• Hikes and Water Sports: The Zillertal offers a wide range of hiking trails for all skill levels. Stand-up paddleboarding and canyoning in the Blue Lagoon make for an adventure-filled vacation in Tyrol—perfect activities for families seeking action and adrenaline during their summer vacation.
• Rainy-Day Outings: Even when the weather is bad, there are plenty of rainy-day destinations in the Zillertal to keep children and teens entertained.
• Activities at the Nature Hotel: At the hotel, guests can enjoy a pool, an indoor play area, and a forest playground, which make the stay even more varied for the whole family.

• Bringing Your Own Bike: Bringing your own bike (road bike, gravel bike, or e-bike) is very popular and a great idea for a biking vacation in the Zillertal, especially for the beautiful bike-and-hike tours from spring through fall
• Bike Depot: We offer what is arguably the most beautiful bike depot in Tyrol, equipped with 22 bike lifts from Biohort and charging stations for e-bikes.
• Bike Rental: High-quality Corratec bikes are available for our guests to rent (for a fee). We have bikes in various sizes for children.
• E-Bike Rental: For anyone who’d like to try an e-bike, we offer high-quality models for rent through our partner Sport Stock (just 350 meters away).
• Bike maintenance: A washing station and a repair area are available to help you keep your own bike in top condition.
• Secure Storage: Your bike trailer will be safely stored in a dedicated area on our premises.

1. The Zillertal, with its wide valley floor and five side valleys, is one of Austria’s most beautiful hiking regions. Here you’ll find a wide variety of hiking trails—ranging from leisurely strolls to challenging mountain hikes—and here are our top picks for the best hikes in the Zillertal!
2. For an active vacation with mountain hikes, we recommend traveling by car or using the summer cable cars. Stephan, our local mountain guide, offers the best on-site advice and looks forward to accompanying you on a guided hike.
3. Good gear is essential—especially comfortable hiking boots and weatherproof clothing. As a hiking hotel in Tyrol, we provide our guests with hiking poles, backpacks, and snow spikes for hikes in late winter or during sudden winter weather.
4. Tip: For all athletes and active travelers planning a hiking vacation in Tyrol, we especially recommend spring and fall. During these seasons, we offer attractive package deals at our sports hotel, such as the “Mountain Fire” package and the “Fall Adventure” during the golden fall in the Zillertal.

Travel stress-free on your summer vacation! To help you pack lighter and save space in your station wagon or SUV, our family hotel offers a wide range of high-quality equipment for children and babies. Before your arrival, please let us know your needs for the little ones so we can make your vacation even more enjoyable:

• Strollers or buggies: You don’t need to bring your own—we lend out high-quality strollers free of charge.
• Child carriers: We provide child carriers for enjoyable hikes in the mountains.
• Cycling with children: The Zillertal Cycle Path is a real highlight for families. We offer Corratec children’s bikes in 16-inch and 20-inch sizes.
• Self-service laundry room: Our laundry room at the family hotel is especially convenient for families with children and babies—so you can always stay flexible and stress-free.

In addition to our Game Zone with great games and an attractive outdoor area at the family hotel, there are numerous exciting activities that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping and give you a thrill:

• Canyoning and rafting: Action is guaranteed! For an unforgettable adventure, we recommend the Freiluft Academy, which ensures a perfect vacation experience.
• Nature experience on the Hintertux Glacier: At 3,250 meters, the natural ice rink awaits you—a fascinating and unique nature experience.
• Via ferrata routes in the Zillertal: The Schlegeis 131, in particular, with its Flying Fox, Giant Swing, and many other attractions, is an absolute highlight for teens.
• Monster Roller Downhill: The downhill rides on Monster Rollers at Spieljoch are also popular with young guests—great fun for the whole family.

• Mayrhofen, the most famous town in the Zillertal, offers excellent shopping opportunities and is only 17 km from Kaltenbach.
• In addition to Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest town, and the district capital of Schwaz, Innsbruck—which has hosted the Olympic Games multiple times—is a particularly worthwhile destination for a city break and shopping trip in Tyrol.
• Our region in the Zillertal is home to numerous cultural attractions that allow you to discover and experience Tyrolean traditions even while on an active vacation.