Season at a glance
estimated from history + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 1 Jan - 31 Mar (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (15 Aug) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening ~4 Dec (est.).
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 1,565 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 10 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
15 Aug 06:42| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top · 2,500 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 1,565 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +24° / +17° |
| Valley · 630 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 15 Aug 2026, 06:42 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Mayrhofen is the liveliest resort in Austria's Zillertal valley, pairing a bustling village and famous apres-ski with a large, high-altitude ski area. Its terrain splits across two mountains: the sunny Ahorn plateau, a gentle beginner area, and the Penken, packed with intermediate and expert runs. The Penken is also home to the Harakiri, Austria's steepest groomed piste at a punishing 78 percent gradient.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
via Windy.com · refreshed ~10 minWebcam imagery: Windy.com webcams, refreshed about every 10 minutes. Tap a webcam to watch it live on Windy.com.
Getting there
nearest airport: Innsbruck (INN), 74 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer · from Munich (MUC) | 2 h 15 min | fixed / vehicle | Driver meets you at MUC arrivals; fixed price per vehicle, luggage and ski gear included. pre-booked airport transfer from Munich |
| Rental car · from Innsbruck (INN) | 1 h 10 min | rental + fuel | 74 km from Innsbruck. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Innsbruck (INN) | 1 h 55 min | budget option | train 5 to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, train RJ 88 to Jenbach Bahnhof, train ZB1 to Mayrhofen Bahnhof (2 changes). |
| From Salzburg (SZG) | 2 h | varies | 170 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Munich (MUC) | 2 h 15 min | varies | 195 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Mayrhofen lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonThe transfer link goes to TransferBnB, which we operate. Partner links for the other slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Mayrhofen
Is Mayrhofen open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 11 of the last 15 winters Mayrhofen had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (1,565 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 52 cm. The lifts themselves open ~4 Dec (estimated). (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
How high is Mayrhofen?
The base sits at 630 m and the lifts reach 2,500 m, with most skiing around the 1,565 m mid-mountain level.
How do I get to Mayrhofen from Innsbruck Airport?
Innsbruck (INN) is the nearest airport at 74 km, about 1 h 10 min by road. Public transport takes about 1 h 55 min with 2 changes. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Mayrhofen?
Mayrhofen has not confirmed its 2026/27 dates yet. Based on past seasons we estimate opening around 4 Dec and closing around 11 Apr; both dates are estimates until the resort announces. (season dates checked 15 Aug 2026)
How reliable is the snow at Mayrhofen in January?
Very: in 14 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 88 cm. (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), GeoSphere Austria (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.