Lodging

When considering an appropriate hotel or apartment in Mayrhofen, keep a few points in mind. First, the number of stars on a property only means you’ll pay more, and not always get more. Second, price is dictated less by proximity to lifts than by which bank of the Ziller river it sits on. Cross the bridge to the west bank and you’ll pay less—not just for lodging but food and drink as well. Third, for peace and quiet at night, avoid the route between Scotland Yard Pub, the Ice Bar and Nikki’s. Revellers wander between the bars, then stagger and sing later in the night.

These selections based on spoken Engish, amenities and then location.

Based on high season, per person/double occupancy with breakfast: €€€—more than €80; €€—€50–79; €—less than €50.

American visitors usually prefer the Hotel Neuhaus (6703; €€; photo left). Guests are treated to authentic Alpine motif lobbies, with nicely furnished rooms and an indoor pool. Visitors may watch a movie, go bowling, shoot pool or get a massage in the spa.

The Hotel Zillertaler Hof (62265; €–€€), a quiet and modern property, also features an indoor pool. With its venerable antiques and wood carvings on display, this inn emanates style. Rates don’t reflect the impressive list of amenities.

For a little extra room, try the Hotel Neue Post (62131; €; photo below right), with its airy, tastefully decorated lobby and generous-sized rooms. One of Mayrhofen’s earliest guest houses, it was recently remodeled and now includes sauna, whirlpools, solarium, extensive restaurants and dining rooms.

Hotel St. Georg (627920, fax 62792406; €€–€€€) has an indoor pool, and excellent rooms.

Apparthotel König (62235, fax 620665; €) is a good place to check out if you are traveling with four or five friends.

Pension Austria (62647, fax 6264711; €) is another inexpensive cozy place about 100 yards from the town center and the Pengenbahn.

If you want to be in the middle of the après-ski action head to one of these spots.

The Hotel Strass (6705; €€) prides itself in its historic furniture and decorations. But its prices are very up-to-date. Three other properties are also owned by the same family

Sporthotel Strass, Villa/Aparthotel Strass and Hotel Garni Strass. These are at the epicenter of the Ice Bar and Arena Disco.

Across the Ziller River is the Gasthof Brücke (62232; €), which is also a big après-ski attraction. It has a nice lobby and medium-size rooms with antique furniture and beautiful tiled floors. The Gasthof plays host to a decidedly younger crowd. Many skiers take a short stroll from here to the town’s only outdoor watering hole, Nikki Shirmbar.

Hintertux has several hotels right at the base of the glacier. If you’re intent on skiing and little else, they’re a good choice. Contact the Tux tourist board (A-6293 Tux-Lanersbach 472; 5287-8506, fax 05287-8508) for more information.

Hotel Rindererhof (05287-501, fax 50210; €€–€€€). has an excellent location right at the gondola going up to the glacier. Su-perb for the enthusiastic skier.

Hotel Neu Hintertux (05287-318, fax 318409; €€€) is almost as close to the lifts as the Rindererhof but more luxurious and has a swimming pool.

Badhotel Kirchler (05287-312; €€€) is beautiful, expensive and comfortable.

Pension Rosengarten (05287-87413, fax same; €€) is a comfortable, medium-priced spot in Lanersbach.

Contact the Tux tourist board (A-6293 Tux-Lanersbach 472; 5287-8506, fax 05287-8508) for more information.


Apartments, condominiums, flats
The quality of apartments varies. Some double as hotels in peak season and offer a long list of amenities; others are simple rooms. Prices vary dramatically. Some properties will charge €15 in peak season for a no-frills room, while others ask for €50 per night.

Usually, the farther from town they are, the less you’ll pay. The Ziller River remains an important natural boundary—on the west bank the cost of a room drops.

A directory of apartments is available from the Mayrhofen tourist office.