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Hintertux Glacier

The Hintertux Glacier in Austria's Tux Valley is Europe's premier year-round ski destination. It features an elevation range from 1,500 to 3,250 meters, a 1,750-meter vertical drop, and 64 kilometres of well-groomed, snow-sure slopes serviced by 21 modern lifts.

Snow-sureSummer skiing
64km
Total piste
21
Lifts
1500–3250m
Elevation
3 Oct – 25 Jul
Season
Opens 3 Oct
1500m3250m
Weather · data from WeatherAPI.com

Right now — 15:45

18°
Sunny
Feels like 15°
Humidity 45%
Pressure 1015 mb
Wind 3 m/s, gust 3 m/s
Visibility 10.0 km
Sunrise 06:41 AM
Sunset 07:40 PM
Tue 8 Sept
7°/18°
Sunny
Wed 9 Sept
5°/11°
Light rain shower
Thu 10 Sept
7°/12°
Light rain shower
Elevation & snow reliability

Snow report

Elevation range
1500m – 3250m
Snow-sure
Yes — Open almost year round
Season
03.10.2026 – 25.07.2027 (Opens 3 Oct)
Opening hours
08:15-16:0
Trip planning

Best time to visit

The best time to visit the Hintertuxer Gletscher for full-area skiing is December to mid-April, when the glacier links with the broader Zillertal 3000 area for 206 km of slopes. For reliable glacier-only snow, crisp spring conditions, or off-season summer training, October–November and April–May are ideal.

Typical conditions

Historic snowfall by month

Approximate cm of snow, typical for this resort.

77
Jan
45
Feb
51
Mar
54
Apr
40
May
7
Jun
90
Nov
52
Dec

Webcams

Glacier

Ski runs — 64km total

0/1 open
17.2km
27% of total
Easy
35.1km
55% of total
Intermediate
11.7km
18% of total
Difficult

Lifts — 21 total

5/11 open
6
Gondola
6
Chair lift
7
T-bar / button
1
People mover
8er Sommerberg
Gletscherbus 1
Gletscherbus 2
4er Fernerhaus
Gletscherbus 3

Ski map

Piste & lift data © OpenStreetMap / OpenSkiMap.org
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Ski pass prices

PassAdultYouthChildren
Winter Day Pass€82.00€65.50€37.00

Trip cost estimator

Trip cost estimator — Hintertux Glacier

What will this trip actually cost?

Adjust the trip details below — the estimate updates using real pass prices, typical rental rates, and current-season accommodation data.

5
6
2
Yes, for all adults
Ski pass
€82.00/day × 5 days × 2 adults
Ski & boot rental
~€39.00/day × 5 days × 2 adults
Accommodation
~€140.00/night · High
Flights
Varies by departure city & dates
Estimated total
€2,050.00
excl. flights · 2 adults · 6 nights
This is an estimate, not a quote. Pass and rental prices are pulled from current listings; accommodation reflects typical High pricing for this resort and may vary by exact dates and property. Flights aren’t included — use the link above to check live fares from your departure city.

Ski rental

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Ski holiday

Flights, transfers and a catered chalet in Hintertux Glacier, booked as one package with Skiworld.

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Accommodation

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Frequently asked questions

+How big is the Hintertux Glacier ski area?

Hintertux Glacier has 64km of piste served by 21 lifts, with a vertical range from 1500m to 3250m.

+How much does a day ski pass cost at Hintertux Glacier?

An adult day pass costs €82.00 in the main season. A child's pass is €37.00.

+Is Hintertux Glacier snow-sure?

Open almost year round

+Can you ski at Hintertux Glacier in summer?

late May through early July

+When is the Hintertux Glacier ski season?

The current season runs from 3 October 2026 to 25 July 2027.

+When is the best time to visit Hintertux Glacier?

The best time to visit the Hintertuxer Gletscher for full-area skiing is December to mid-April, when the glacier links with the broader Zillertal 3000 area for 206 km of slopes. For reliable glacier-only snow, crisp spring conditions, or off-season summer training, October–November and April–May are ideal.

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