Zillertal Arena is a ski resort in Austria with 150 km of pistes and 52 lifts. Skiing reaches up to 2 500 m above sea level and the village sits at 580 m. Accommodation with lift pass included can be booked directly, you arrange your own travel there.
Zillertal Arena is the largest connected ski area in the Zillertal valley, spanning five villages: Zell am Ziller, Gerlos, Königsleiten, Hochkrimml and Krimml-Wald. With 150 km of pistes and 52 lifts, the area offers a great variety of terrain to suit all levels, with a focus on family-friendly and intermediate runs.
Skiing in Zillertal Arena is characterised by wide, sunny slopes above the tree line with magnificent views over the valley. The area lies on the border between Tyrol and Salzburgerland, and this unique location means you literally cross the state boundary while skiing. Königsleiten and Gerlos sit higher up and have better snow reliability, while Zell am Ziller is the valley's main village with the most facilities.
Zillertal Arena has invested heavily in modern lifts in recent years, with fast gondolas and heated chairlifts that keep skiing comfortable even on cold days. The connections between the different sections are smooth, and you can easily ski from Zell to Königsleiten and back in a single day.
Families do particularly well in Zillertal Arena thanks to the many gentle beginner slopes, child-friendly facilities and relaxed atmosphere. Après-ski can be found especially in Zell am Ziller and Gerlos, though the vibe is more low-key than in neighbouring Mayrhofen.
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Zillertal Arena has 150 km of pistes and 52 lifts spread across five villages. The terrain suits beginners and intermediate skiers, with plenty of broad blue and red runs. More experienced skiers will find challenges at Kreuzjoch and Königsleiten. The ski area stretches from 580 m in Zell am Ziller up to 2,500 m, with the best snow conditions in the higher areas around Gerlos and Königsleiten.
Piste map for Zillertal Arena
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Best time to travel to Zillertal Arena
January and February offer the best conditions. March brings sunnier days, but the low altitude of Zell am Ziller (580 m) means the lowest pistes can lose their snow. The higher areas around Königsleiten hold their snow well into April.
How to get to Zillertal Arena
You arrange your own travel, and many drive their own car. Taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and arriving at Calais, it's roughly 1 153 km to Zillertal Arena, around 12,6 hours of pure driving time through France. Remember that studded tyres are banned in France and Germany.
Zillertal Arena is suitable for
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Suitable to some extent
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Good snow reliability
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See prices for ski holidays in Zillertal ArenaFrequently asked questions about Zillertal Arena
Zillertal Arena links five villages: Zell am Ziller, Gerlos, Königsleiten, Hochkrimml and Krimml-Wald. They all share the same lift pass and are connected by lifts and pistes. The area stretches across the border between Tyrol and Salzburgerland.
Yes, Zillertal Arena is an excellent choice for families. The area has plenty of wide, gentle pistes, children's areas and ski schools in every village. Zell am Ziller has a fun park area specially designed for children and beginners.
Yes, the Zillertal Superskipass gives access to all the ski areas in the Zillertal valley, totalling 546 km of pistes. This includes Zillertal Arena, Mayrhofen/Penken, the Hintertux glacier and Hochfügen-Hochzillertal.
The ski area stretches from 580 m in Zell am Ziller up to 2,500 m. The best snow conditions are found in the higher areas around Gerlos and Königsleiten, which hold their snow well into April.
