Mayrhofen, Austria - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-28

Mayrhofen is a vibrant ski town in the Zillertal valley, renowned for its snowy slopes in winter and stunning alpine scenery in summer. It's a perfect destination for winter sports enthusiasts, hikers, and outdoor activity lovers, offering a lively atmosphere and numerous entertainment options.

Top things to do in Mayrhofen

Things to do in Mayrhofen include Hintertux Glacier, Zillertal Arena, Gerlos Pass. Here are 10 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 5-day itinerary for Mayrhofen

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Day 1

Stops
9
  1. 1
    HungerburgbahnFunicular
    100 m (🚶 3 min)
  2. 2
    Court ChurchOld Town
    100 m (🚶 3 min)
  3. 3
    Cathedral of St. James
    50 m (🚶 2 min)
  4. 4
    Golden RoofMuseum · Old Town
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  5. 5
    Helbling HousePalace · Old Town
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  6. 6
    MaximilianeumMuseum
    300 m
  7. 7
    St. Anne's ColumnVictory column · Maria-Theresien-Strasse
    400 m (🚶 5 min)
  8. 8
    TriumphpforteTriumphal arch
    3.9 km (🚶 57 min / 🚌 23 min)
  9. 9
    BaggerseeLake
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Day 2

Stops
8
  1. 1
    StadtturmTower
    150 m (🚶 2 min)
  2. 2
    Alpinist Association Museum
  3. 3
    Alpine Club MuseumMuseum
    1 km (🚶 14 min)
  4. 4
    ArmouryMuseum
    1.2 km (🚶 22 min)
  5. 5
    Alpenzoo InnsbruckZoo · Hungerburg
    650 m (🚶 19 min)
  6. 6
    Seegrubenbahn
    2.7 km (🚶 50 min / 🚌 20 min)
  7. 7
    Hafelekar
    750 m (🚶 11 min)
  8. 8
    Cosmic Radiation Research Station
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Day 3

Stops
8
  1. 1
    Graßmayr Bell Museum
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  2. 2
    Wiltener BasilikaChurch
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  3. 3
    Stift Wilten
    300 m (🚶 8 min)
  4. 4
    Tiroler KaiserjägermuseumMuseum
  5. 5
    Imperial Hunters Museum
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  6. 6
    Tyrol Panorama MuseumMuseum
    200 m (🚶 5 min)
  7. 7
    Bergisel Ski JumpWilten
  8. 8
    Tirol Panorama with KaiserjägermuseumMuseum · Wilten
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Day 4

Stops
8
  1. 1
    Tyrolean Folk Art MuseumArt museum · Old Town
    150 m (🚶 2 min)
  2. 2
    Hofkirche
    200 m
  3. 3
    Tiroler LandesmuseumMuseum
    550 m
  4. 4
    Casino Innsbruck
    350 m (🚶 6 min)
  5. 5
    Riddle Room
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  6. 6
    Escape Game Innsbruck
    700 m
  7. 7
    Anatomical MuseumMuseum
    1 km (🚶 17 min)
  8. 8
    Botanical GardenBotanical garden
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Day 5

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Tramway Museum
    2.1 km
  2. 2
    Lake LansLake
    2.1 km (🚶 35 min / 🚌 14 min)
  3. 3
    Chamber of Art and Curiosities, Ambras Castle
    100 m (🚶 4 min)
  4. 4
    Ambras CastleCastle
    2.2 km
  5. 5
    Room Escape PerplexxX
    450 m (🚶 8 min)
  6. 6
    Play The Game
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Mayrhofen?

Hintertux Glacier, Zillertal Arena, Gerlos Pass, Penkenbahn, Schlegeis Dam, Ahornbahn and 4 more. Hintertux Glacier: A year-round ski resort with stunning panoramic views and a natural ice cave.

What can you do in 5 days in Mayrhofen?

Day 1: Hungerburgbahn, Court Church, Cathedral of St. James, Golden Roof. Day 2: Stadtturm, Alpinist Association Museum, Alpine Club Museum, Armoury. Day 3: Graßmayr Bell Museum, Wiltener Basilika, Stift Wilten, Tiroler Kaiserjägermuseum. Day 4: Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, Hofkirche, Tiroler Landesmuseum, Casino Innsbruck. Day 5: Tramway Museum, Lake Lans, Chamber of Art and Curiosities, Ambras Castle, Ambras Castle.

Which areas should you explore in Mayrhofen?

The itinerary for Mayrhofen runs through Old Town, Maria-Theresien-Strasse, Hungerburg and Wilten.

Which museums are worth visiting in Mayrhofen?

Museums worth visiting in Mayrhofen: Golden Roof (Old Town), Maximilianeum, Alpine Club Museum, Armoury, Tiroler Kaiserjägermuseum and Tyrol Panorama Museum.

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