Hintertuxer Gletscher — Attraction in Tux

The Hintertux Glacier, located in the Zillertal Valley of Tyrol, Austria, is truly unique as Austria's only year-round ski resort. This means you can hit the slopes even in the middle of summer! But it's much more than just skiing; it offers a wide range of activities for all seasons and ages. Here's a breakdown of what the Hintertux Glacier offers: Year-Round Highlights: Skiing and Snowboarding: With perfectly groomed pistes available 365 days a year (weather permitting), it's a paradise for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. There are specific areas like the "Familypark Hintertux" for beginners and freestylers, and the "Betterpark Hintertux" for more advanced riders. Nature's Ice Palace (Natur Eis Palast): This is a spectacular natural gem discovered inside the glacier. Visitors can explore a fascinating cave system with magical ice stalactites, giant sparkling ice crystals, frozen waterfalls, and even take a boat ride on a glacier lake deep beneath the ski slopes. It's accessible all year round, regardless of the weather, with a constant temperature of 0°C. Spannagel Cave: Europe's largest accessible marble cave, offering guided tours where you can explore tunnels and shafts. Panorama Terrace: Located at 3,250 meters, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, a perfect spot for photos. Summer Specifics (July 2025 onwards): Luis' Glacier Bug Park: Europe's highest adventure playground at 3,250 meters, featuring a snow carousel, tubing track, baby lift, and a photo station – all in real snow, even in summer! Children up to 10 years old often ride for free to this park. Hiking: Extensive network of well-marked hiking trails for all abilities, from leisurely family walks to challenging summit tours. The "Glacier Bug & Marble Run Safari" is a fun themed trail for families. Glacier Picnic: A unique experience to enjoy a picnic amidst the stunning glacier scenery. Glacier Action Activities: For adrenaline seekers, there are opportunities for cave trekking, challenges in the Nature's Ice Palace (like ice swimming or ice climbing), and guided ascents of peaks like the Olperer. Other Valley Activities: While not directly on the glacier, the surrounding Tux Valley offers a plethora of summer activities, including: Pepis Kinderland & Klettergarten: Playgrounds, climbing walls, and low ropes courses for children in the valley. Almspielerei Eggalm: An adventure area with water ponds, rafts, and bouldering walls. Fun Sports: Tandem paragliding, tubing, high rope parcours, horse riding, bridge swinging, flying-fox, minigolf, and summer toboggan runs. Rafting and Canyoning: Adventures in the local rivers and gorges. Archery Course: A 3D archery course in Hintertux. Winter Specifics: Ski & Glacier World Zillertal 3000: In winter, the Hintertux Glacier combines with other ski areas like Eggalm, Rastkogel, Finkenberg, Penken/Mayrhofen, and Ahorn, offering a massive 206 km of slopes with a single ski pass. Ski Schools: Numerous ski schools in Tux and Finkenberg offer lessons for all ages and skill levels, ensuring beginners get a fun and effective start. Whether you're looking for adventurous glacier exploration, thrilling winter sports, or family-friendly summer fun, the Hintertux Glacier provides a memorable experience in the heart of the...

The glacier can be accessed from the third leg of the lift. On each leg you get out and change lifts. At the very top is a small playground where kids can slide down a small hill on snow rings (this is free). I recommend bringing rain or snow pants for the kids even in the summer. The panorama terrace there has great views but I missed some information panels on how the glacier is affected by climate change. I also did the hike up to the nearby mountain top but wouldn't do it again or recommend it. It wasn't very safe. Don't take your kids. We went to the restaurant on the second lift level which seemed overpriced and just ok quality wise. On the first level there is a 2h hike to go on where the kids can try out several marble runs and learn about the glacier world. It was an expensive day but something to try out once. I definitely wouldn't spend money on a ski pass in August. The runs looked sad and not...

Very little snow this year. Lots of ice and water. The instructors are just guides, really not well trained like in Italy or Switzerland. Strength training and service levels of the instructors need to be improved. If one has fallen they do precious little accept tell you to get up and ski down! Italy and Switzerland instructors are masters of their trade. Hintertux instructors need much higher levels of training both personally and professionally. One of the key instructors showed very little patience for our 9 year old... it did not go unnoticed by us but we tolerated him b/c there were not that many english speaking instructors. They do know how to ski well but it's definitely not their passion... more a part time job out of necessity. It definitely took away from the ski experience. Probably will not return to Hintertux to ski in tne summer as there are so many better service oriented...