Skiing in Aschau
Aschau im Zillertal is a small, quiet village in the middle section of Tyrol's Zillertal, on the sunny side of the valley. It has no major lift of its own, but sits in the middle of one of the largest ski valleys in the Alps: the valley-wide ski pass gives you 628 kilometres of pistes and 146 lifts, spread across areas between 565 and 2946 metres. The base stations of the surrounding areas are a few minutes away by car or ski bus. Recent winters saw snow depths of up to 158 centimetres. Aschau is the choice for anyone who wants the Zillertal without the bustle of the famous names. We list 5 accommodations, from 599 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Aschau
Aschau7.7Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Appartement Anna
AschauZillertal, Oostenrijk
Apart Dahuam
AschauZillertal, Oostenrijk
Apart Dahuam
Aschau6.8Zillertal, Oostenrijk
First Mountain Hotel Zillertal
AschauZillertal, Oostenrijk
Apart Kunterbunt
Aschau7.9Zillertal, Oostenrijk
VAYA Zillertal
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Skiing from Aschau
Aschau sits strategically between the big Zillertal areas: within ten to fifteen minutes you are at the base stations around Kaltenbach or Zell am Ziller, and the areas at Fügen and Mayrhofen are within easy reach too. The valley pass unlocks all of it: 628 kilometres of pistes and 146 lifts.
The valley's ski terrain runs from 565 to 2946 metres, with glacier terrain at the head of the valley on top. You can ski a different area every day without changing accommodation; the ski bus and the valley train make that workable without a car as well.
Snow reliability around Aschau
The Zillertal scores well: its areas reach 2946 metres and recent winters recorded up to 158 centimetres of snow. The higher sections of the valley's ski areas are reliable all season, and the glacier at the back of the valley counts as an absolute guarantee.
The valley floor itself is low, well under a thousand metres around Aschau, so village-level snow is changeable in December and March. That hardly matters: the lifts quickly take you above the snow line, and snowmaking in the Zillertal areas is among the most extensive in Tyrol.
The village of Aschau
Aschau is a village of the calm kind: a church, a few gasthofs and restaurants, farms and many regulars who come back precisely for this. It sits on the sunny side of the valley, slightly raised above the valley floor, with wide mountain views.
Après-ski is almost absent; for a night out you drive to Zell am Ziller or Mayrhofen. The mood is one of quiet evenings, good kitchens and personal hospitality. For anyone who associates the Zillertal with crowds, Aschau proves the valley has its silent corners too.
Who is Aschau for
Aschau suits families, couples and small groups who want the full Zillertal by day and calm by night. With a car the village is a flexible base: a different ski area every day on the same pass.
Beginners can stay here but travel to the surrounding base stations for practice terrain; that works, though a village with its own nursery slope is easier for a very first week. Advanced skiers and mileage hunters, on the other hand, are superbly served: 628 kilometres of pistes within reach. With 5 accommodations from 599 euros per person, the supply is small and personal.
Practical: getting there and booking
The Zillertal branches directly off the Inntal motorway, so Aschau is reachable from the Netherlands or Belgium in a day's drive, almost entirely on motorways. A train and ski buses also run through the valley, so you can reach the ski areas without a car.
With us you book from 5 accommodations starting at 599 euros per person. Outside school holidays Aschau is rarely full and prices are friendly; for February and Christmas, book several months ahead. A week is the minimum here to really exploit the valley's variety.
Aschau on the map
Webcams · Aschau
📷 Gemeinde Rohrberg: Fichtenschloss Rosenalm
📷 Marktgemeinde Zell am Ziller: Zell am Ziller, Zillertalarena - Fichtenschloss, Fichtenschloss auf der Rosenalm
📷 Zell am Ziller: Zillertalarena - Rosenalm
📷 Zell am Ziller: Zillertalarena - Rosenalm
📷 Zell am Ziller: Zillertalarena - Rosenalm
📷 Zell am Ziller: Zillertalarena - Rosenalm
📷 Gemeinde Uderns: Uderns, Zillertal - Uderns Golfplatz
📷 Gemeinde Uderns: Uderns, Zillertal - Uderns Golfplatz
FAQ about Aschau
How much piste can you ski from Aschau?
From Aschau you reach the Zillertal ski area with around 628 km of marked pistes and 146 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Aschau cost?
Accommodations in Aschau start from around €579 per person; Nivosola compares 6, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Aschau?
Yes. Recent winters in Zillertal reached a maximum snow depth of around 158 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
Does Aschau have its own ski area?
No, Aschau has no major lifts of its own. The village sits centrally between the Zillertal areas; with the valley pass you ski the full network of 628 kilometres of pistes and 146 lifts.
How high can you ski from Aschau?
The Zillertal areas reach 2946 metres, with glacier terrain at the back of the valley on top of that. Snow-sure skiing is therefore within reach from Aschau all season.
Is Aschau suitable for beginners?
It can work, but the practice terrain is at the base stations of the surrounding areas, so you travel a little each day. For a very first ski week, a village with a nursery slope on the doorstep is more practical.
How quiet is Aschau?
Aschau is among the quietest villages in the Zillertal; après-ski and evening bustle are almost entirely absent. The lively towns of Zell am Ziller and Mayrhofen are a short drive away whenever you want them.