Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Active holidays in the Zillertal 365 days a year
Hotel Zillertal for holidays in Kaltenbach in Tyrol
The Explorer Hotel Zillertal in Tyrol is the perfect accommodation for hiking, biking, or skiing in the Zillertal. Whether summer or winter, this activity hotel in Kaltenbach is the perfect base for all your activities.
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The best deals in the Zillertal
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Bike Camp Zillertal
✔ May 22-24, 2026
✔ Mountain biking
✔ With the pros from the Mountainbike Racing Team
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 3 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ From 1 night
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Holidays in spring, summer, autumn and winter in your hotel in the Zillertal
In summer, you can explore the mountains on 400 km of marked hiking trails during your holiday in the Zillertal and cycle 250 km around Kaltenbach by road bike, mountain bike, or e-bike. Not far from your accommodation, at the Hochzillertal valley station in Kaltenbach, you'll find the Hochzillertal Bike Trail and the pump track. At over 100 meters, it's one of the longest pump tracks in Austria. The Hotel Zillertal is perfectly equipped for athletes.
Perfect for families, the Spieljoch Adventure Mountain in Fügen features a water play park, a Flying Fox for an adrenaline rush, a barefoot path for all the senses, and a show mine. On hot days, you can jump into one of the many swimming lakes or outdoor pools in the Tyrol region. For all those who love climbing, there's a climbing hall and a spectacular high ropes course at the Zillertal Adventure Park.
If you want to be weather-independent during your Zillertal vacation, then visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds (30 minutes), the Alpine Dairy Adventure (16 minutes), the Gold Mine (13 minutes), the Vitalberg Tyrolean Shale Oil Adventure Museum (30 minutes), or the Zeiss Planetarium Schwaz (20 minutes).
Holiday in Kaltenbach in the Zillertal, Tyrol
Your highlights for your holiday in the Zillertal:
Spieljoch Adventure Mountain
The Spieljoch in the Zillertal is not only known for the longest, snow-covered valley run in the entire Zillertal, but also as an adventure mountain for the whole family. What can you discover here on your vacation in Tyrol? We'll tell you all about it.
Natural Ice Palace in Hintertux
How about a boat tour on a glacial lake 30 meters below the ski slope? Okay, it might sound a bit strange at first, but it's actually possible at the Natural Ice Palace in Hintertux in the Zillertal Valley—a destination for the whole family.
Zillertal High Alpine Road
The 48 km long Zillertal High Alpine Road is known as one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Austria and can be reached from five municipalities.
Olpererhütte
Looking for a scenic hike during your summer vacation in Tyrol? How about the tour to the Olpererhütte, 2,389 meters above the Schlegeis reservoir in the Zillertal?
Ski holiday in a hotel in the Zillertal
The two ski areas of Hochfügen-Hochzillertal and Spieljoch offer 110 kilometers of slopes and 47 lifts at an altitude of 2,300 meters and are just a few minutes' walk from the hotel in Kaltenbach! Off-piste, you'll discover cross-country ski trails, cleared winter hiking trails, toboggan runs, and ice skating rinks.
Skiing and snowboarding in Tyrol 365 days a year
In the Hintertux Glacier ski area, with its modern cable cars and lifts, just half an hour from your accommodation in the Zillertal Valley, you can ski and snowboard year-round on groomed slopes. Hit the slopes in the morning, then dip into the lake in the afternoon—that's only possible in Austria's beautiful Zillertal region.
Our tour tips around Kaltenbach in the Zillertal:
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3 summit round trip
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Bike tour to the Kapaunsalm in the Zillertal
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E-bike tour to the Stillup reservoir
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Hirschbichlalm - Crystal Hut
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Hochfügen high-altitude trail at the Explorer Hotel Zillertal
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Kaltenbach-Hochzillertal high-altitude trail
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Almluft snack bar
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Talbach via ferrata
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Ried cross-country ski trail in Fügen-Kaltenbach
More fun and action is not possible
Paragliding: Zillertal Flight School
A holiday in the Zillertal valley – and what better way to get an overview of a holiday region?! That's right: with a paragliding flight!
Krimml Waterfalls
The Krimml Waterfalls are among the largest waterfalls in Europe and are a unique natural spectacle that should be on your "must-see" list during your holiday in the Zillertal.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens
The Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Austria and should be on your itinerary during your holiday in Tyrol.
Hintertux Glacier
Skiing or snowboarding 365 days a year?! It's possible on the Hintertux Glacier in the Zillertal Valley, because the Hintertux Glacier is Austria's only year-round ski area.
Adlerbühne Ahorn
Do you know where Europe's highest bird of prey sanctuary is located? In the Zillertal Valley, more precisely on the Ahorn mountain, just a few minutes' drive from your hotel in Kaltenbach.
Murmelland at the Kaltenbach ski hut
In the Marmot Land on the Zillertal High Road, marmots can be observed up close and animals can be petted and fed in the petting zoo – perfect for a holiday in the Zillertal with children :)
Children's climbing garden at Spieljoch
Family vacation in the Zillertal Valley - what can you do there with children? We have THE tip: the children's climbing garden at the Spieljochbahn cable car in Fügen.
Natural bathing lake Schlitters
The town of Schlitters is located at the entrance to the Zillertal Valley. You'll pass through here when you drive to the Explorer Hotel Zillertal in Kaltenbach. The Schlitters swimming lake provides the perfect place to cool off during your summer vacation in Tyrol.
Zillertal Activity Center
For you, a holiday in the mountains means a cool mix of action, adventure, and relaxation? Then you're in good hands at the Zillertal Activity Center.
Paragliding: Stocky Air
During your holiday in the Zillertal, experienced professionals will take you up in the air and show you the Tyrolean mountains from above.
Crystal Park at the Spieljochbahn
"Discover through play" is the motto at the Spieljoch mountain station in the Zillertal and an absolute recommendation for your family holiday in Tyrol.
Summer in the Zillertal Arena
When you hear "Zillertal Arena," you immediately think of winter holidays and skiing? You're not entirely wrong, but there's so much to experience in the mountains around Zell am Ziller in summer too.
Rich breakfast buffet for athletes
lockable bicycle cellar & sports locker
Washing area & workbench including tools
Biking tips on the website & Explorer Wall
washing machine
Bike rack in front of the house
"My favorite training camp is at the Explorer Hotel Zillertal"
Simon Gegenheimer
MTB World Champion 2021
Always included in your holiday in the Zillertal
Breakfast buffet
Choose from 70 fresh, high-quality, and predominantly regional products. The highlight is the do-it-yourself egg frying station.
Sports Spa
With Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation room and fitness area with strength and cardio equipment.
Bike and Ski Area
You will find lockable sports lockers, a workbench, a washing area, as well as tour suggestions and tips for ski courses, and much more.
E-charging stations in the Zillertal
There are four public charging stations in the building complex's underground parking garage. Parking in the underground garage is subject to payment.
Free Wi-Fi
Explorer guests can surf the internet for free via Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
Videos from the Zillertal
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Hike to Kellerjoch (2,344 m): Magnificent panoramic mountain in the Zillertal
Magnificent MTB tour in the Zillertal - Wiesenalm Trail in the Zillertal Arena
Expert tip: How do I find the right skis?
Skiing in the Zillertal Arena: Largest ski area in the Zillertal in Austria
Cool down and stretching: The best exercises after mountain sports
Trail running technique: The correct use of poles
Trail running in the Zillertal: Scenic mountain tour to Kreuzjöchl (2,280 m)
Zillertal High Alpine Road with racing bike: Grandiose panoramic road in Austria
Magnificent ski tour in the Zillertal: Rastkogel (2,762 m) near Mayrhofen
Can we master the harakiri? Skiing in Mayrhofen in the Zillertal
Achensee in Austria: Awesome gravel bike tour to the "Tyrolean Sea"
Achensee in Austria: Awesome gravel bike tour to the "Tyrolean Sea"
Alps & Views - 5 beautiful hikes in Austria!
These 10 ski resorts in Austria are a must-see!
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