Tux - Finkenberg Region

At the end of the Zillertal Valley, where the Tux Alps and the Zillertal Alps rise up above 3,000m, lies the high alpine Tux-Finkenberg region.

At the very end of the Zillertal Valley, where the peaks of the Tux Alps and the Zillertal Alps reach over 3000m into the sky, lies the Tux-Finkenberg holiday region. Its two municipalities, Tux and Finkenberg, are situated in the Tuxertal Valley, a 13km long side valley branching off the Zillertal Valley to the south-west near Mayrhofen. A steep and winding road leads from Mayrhofen through the valley and up as far as the ski resort of Hintertux at 1,500m crowned by the mighty Hintertux Glacier – the only ski resort in Austria which is open all year round.

Despite its excellent tourist infrastructure, the Tuxertal Valley is very much still part of the “old” Tirol. A good example is the hamlet of Gemais, which has barely changed in appearance since the 17th century. The cultural hub of the valley is the church village of Lanersbach. Here, just like in the other villages and hamlets, residents still celebrate ancient customs and farming traditions such as the annual procession in September which sees sheep and Haflinger horses brought down from the high mountain pastures to Finkenberg at the end of summer.

Hintertux Glacier: Austria’s only ski resort open all year round

This high alpine region offers much to see and do for outdoor enthusiasts. Skiers have the choice between the Penken mountain, the sunny Rastkogel resort, Eggalm and the Hintertux Glacier with slopes reaching up to 3,250m altitude. When spring comes and the snow melts, hikers and mountain bikers enjoy exploring the lush green meadows and steep rock faces. One highlight in the region is the Wasserfallweg in Hintertux, a hiking trail leading past caves, through canyons and over bridges to the thundering Kesselfall and Schraubenfall waterfalls. Guided tours are available through the Spannagelhöhle, at 10km in length the largest natural cave in the Central Alps.

 

At the very end of the Zillertal Valley, where the peaks of the Tux Alps and the Zillertal Alps reach over 3000m into the sky, lies the Tux-Finkenberg…

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The valley is home to two major ski resorts: Ski Zillertal 3000 and the Hintertux Glacier. While the former offers a wide range of pistes catering for all abilities, the latter is the only ski area in Austria open all year round., © Hintertuxer Gletscher
Ski resorts: snowy fun, icy glaciers

The valley is home to two major ski resorts: Ski Zillertal 3000 and the Hintertux Glacier. While the former offers a wide range of pistes catering for all abilities, the latter is the only ski area in Austria open all year round.



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With its ice chapel, ice stalactites and crystal chamber, the Nature Ice Palace deep in the Hintertux Glacier is a magical place. A walkway enables visitors to experience this unique underground site., © Tirol Werbung/Verena Kathrein
Magical: Nature Ice Palace in the Hintertux Glacier

With its ice chapel, ice stalactites and crystal chamber, the Nature Ice Palace deep in the Hintertux Glacier is a magical place. A walkway enables visitors to experience this unique underground site.



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Perched in a romantic side valley at 1,984 metres above sea level, the Jausenstation Stoankasern is a mountain hut serving traditional snacks and drinks between lush green meadows full of pink alpine roses. In summer visitors can watch the dairy farmers at work and see how cheese, butter and milk are produced., © Tirol Werbung/Krings Maren
Delicious snacks at the Jausenstation Stoankasern

Perched in a romantic side valley at 1,984 metres above sea level, the Jausenstation Stoankasern is a mountain hut serving traditional snacks and drinks between lush green meadows full of pink alpine roses. In summer visitors can watch the dairy farmers at work and see how cheese, butter and milk are produced.



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Truncated valleys, carved out by glaciers over time immemorial, alternate with dense woodlands spread over a total area of 422 square kilometres. Nestled in between are numerous traces of alpine culture: mountain huts, alpine farms and high mountain trails are all part of this vibrant natural and cultural landscape., © Tux-Finkenberg
Hiking through the Zillertal Alps Nature Park

Truncated valleys, carved out by glaciers over time immemorial, alternate with dense woodlands spread over a total area of 422 square kilometres. Nestled in between are numerous traces of alpine culture: mountain huts, alpine farms and high mountain trails are all part of this vibrant natural and cultural landscape.



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Ihr Ziel: Lanersbach 401, Tux, Österreich

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