Hintertux Glacier – Year-Round Ski Area
There's only one place in Austria where you can ski 365 days a year: the Hintertux Glacier. At up to 3,250 metres altitude, the eternal ice guarantees snow reliability all year round. As a mountain guide who has spent countless days here, I'll show you why the glacier is more than just a ski area.
Skiing on the Roof of Tyrol
The glacier ski area offers 60 kilometres of piste at altitudes between 1,500 and 3,250 metres. In summer, skiing is concentrated on the upper sections – perfect conditions for racing teams and ambitious skiers who don't want to interrupt their training. In winter, the descents open all the way to the valley. The Gefrorene Wand (Frozen Wall) at 3,250 m is the highest skiable point – the view across the Alps is breathtaking.
The Nature Ice Palace
Hidden inside the glacier is a natural ice cave – the Nature Ice Palace. On a guided tour, you discover ice stalactites, frozen lakes and waterfalls in a world of blue ice. The temperature is a constant -0.5°C regardless of the season. A fascinating experience for all age groups.
Freeride and Deep Snow
For freeriders, the Hintertux Glacier is an El Dorado. Away from groomed pistes, wide powder slopes await – especially after fresh snowfall. Important: never go off-piste without avalanche equipment and local knowledge. Guided freeride tours offer safety and the best lines.
"When you stand at 3,250 metres with the Alps at your feet, you forget everything else. The glacier has a power that you have to feel."
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