Ski holiday in the Zillertal Tyrol's top ski resorts right on the hotel doorstep

Nestled between 55 majestic three-thousand metre peaks, the Zillertal extends amidst the impressive mountain landscape of the Tux Prealps, the mighty Tux Main Ridge and the imposing Zillertal Alps – the ideal backdrop for a first-class ski and snowboard region!

And right in the centre is the Gartenhotel Crystal
The Spieljochbahn valley station is just a four-minute walk away and takes you directly to the family-friendly ski area. If you want to go higher, the free ski bus takes you to the Hochfügen-Hochzillertal ski area in just 20 minutes. The Hintertux Glacier can also be easily reached in around an hour.

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Ski advantages for guests What makes us so special as a ski hotel

The very best location
Only a 4-minute walk to the Spieljochbahn, ski bus stop right outside the front door, ski hire only 50m away.

One ski pass for the whole Zillertal
4 large ski areas, 180 lifts and more than 500 kilometres of pistes. Ski pass (from 2 days) available directly at the hotel reception.

Service First for skiers
Sale of ski passes directly at reception, toboggan hire (subject to availability)

Ski cellar
Each room has a heated ski locker for your skis, helmets, ski boots and gloves in our ski depot.

Offers for your skiing holiday in Austria Attractive ski arrangements & ski packages with included ski pass

Christmas at Zillertal

22.12.-25.12.2025
3 nights with a Christmas programme
from 459 € per person
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New Year's Eve at Crystal

27.12.2025-03.01.2026
7 nights with New Year's Eve gala and festive programme
from 1.274 € per person
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Mountain winter in the Zillertal

10.01.-12.04.2026
7 nights with 6-day super ski pass
from 1.322 € per person
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4 Tyrolean ski resorts Within a radius of 1 hour

Directly from the hotel

The Hochzillertal-Hochfügen-Spieljoch ski area offers perfect conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. Over 114 km of pistes, 43 state-of-the-art lifts, freeride routes and cosy huts guarantee fun for everyone. Enjoy fantastic descents and breathtaking views! Click here for the interactive Hochfügen-Ski piste map.

Approx. 20 min with the ski bus

With 150 kilometres of pistes and 52 modern lifts, the Zillertal Arena is the largest ski area in the Zillertal. Up-to-date information on open lifts in Zell, Gerlosstein, Gerlos, Königsleiten and Hochkrimml ensure a perfectly planned skiing holiday. Click here for the interactive Zillertal Arena piste map.

Approx. 30 min with the ski bus

Mayrhofen is your winter paradise! On 142 kilometres of pistes and with 61 modern lifts in Ahorn, Penken, Finkenberg, Rastkogel and Eggalm, perfectly groomed slopes for every level await you – surrounded by majestic three-thousand metre peaks and magnificent views. Click here for the interactive piste map Mayrhofner Bergbahnen.

Approx. 1 hour with the ski bus

The Hintertux Glacier offers Austria's longest ski season with 204 km of perfectly groomed pistes and 65 modern lifts. Enjoy panoramic descents from 3,250 m to 2,100 m or test your skills in the Hintertux Betterpark, the highest freestyle spot in the country.

One ski pass for the whole Zillertal More skiing is not possible

The Zillertal Superskipass is valid for the entire Zillertal and offers access to 548 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes and 180 lifts in the four large ski areas. Wide panoramic pistes, family-friendly runs, challenging downhill runs, snow parks, fun lines and spectacular freeride routes offer skiing pleasure at its best. And with the Hintertux Glacier, Austria's longest ski season awaits all those who love skiing.

You can get your ski pass from us at the hotel reception or you can buy it directly with your online booking. Please also find out about our ski packages with multi-day ski passes already included.

And after the ski day ... Relax and enjoy!

Space for relaxation

Space for relaxation

Adults only area with two-storey atrium spa including sauna, saltwater pool & relaxation rooms as well as the crystal spa with indoor pool invite you to relax.

to the wellness area
Garden time

Garden time

There is plenty of space for your holiday dreams on 4,400 m². Our extensive garden with green pool is also a natural paradise in winter.

Discover the garden
Local enjoyment

Local enjoyment

Delicious natural cuisine with ingredients from the Zillertal. Fresh & seasonal produce from our own garden.

Zillertal natural cuisine