Mayrhofen

Mayrhofen is one of those places that is just extremely easy to get to; the transfer from Innsbruck takes no more than an hour. When you get there, close to 2000 meters fall height of the Austrian Alps open up in front of you, with a maximum height of 2500 meters. Just because the fall height is a large number it doesn't necessarily mean that the distance to ski is always long. With its 39 degrees, Harakiri in Mayrhofen is Austria's steepest pisted slope. Fortunately, the ski area is large and there are plenty of places to go for both beginners and experienced skiers, both prepared slopes and off-piste.

Mayrhofen is also the largest village and a short drive to the only ski area in Austria that is open all year round, Hintertux. Summer skiing is offered on the Hintertux Glacier. A glacier that stretches all the way up to 3250 meters. To get there you need to jump on a bus, which should not be a problem as buses are always running when Hintertux is open.