Skiing in Hippach
Hippach lies in the rear part of Tyrol's Zillertal, just a few kilometres from Mayrhofen, on the sunny side of the valley. The village shares its surroundings with neighbouring Schwendau and Ramsau and benefits fully from the location: the lifts of the big ski area above Mayrhofen are around the corner, and with the valley-wide pass you ski a total of 628 kilometres of pistes with 146 lifts, between 565 and 2946 metres. Recent winters saw snow depths of up to 158 centimetres. Hippach itself has stayed small and villagey: you get the big ski areas without the crowds and prices of the famous neighbour. We list 3 accommodations, from 695 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Hippach
Hippach8.7Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Gasthof Christlwirt
Hippach8.8Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Hotel Alpina
HippachZillertal, Oostenrijk
Wellnesshotel Neue Post
Hippach9.1Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Panoramahotel Schwendbergerhof
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Skiing from Hippach
From Hippach you are within minutes of a base station of the large ski area that spreads above Mayrhofen and the surrounding villages; the mountainside on Hippach's own flank of the valley is one of its entry points. With the Zillertal valley pass you additionally command the complete network: 628 kilometres of pistes and 146 lifts between 565 and 2946 metres.
Terrain in this corner of the valley is sporty, with plenty of intermediate and demanding descents. The glacier at the back of the valley and the areas around Kaltenbach and Zell am Ziller fill the week effortlessly.
Snow reliability around Hippach
The valley floor is low at Hippach, so snow around the village itself is changeable in December and March. The ski terrain above climbs quickly, though: the areas in this corner reach well over 2000 metres and the valley network up to 2946 metres, with the glacier terrain at the back of the valley as the ultimate reserve.
Recent winters recorded up to 158 centimetres of snow. Combined with the Zillertal's large-scale snowmaking, the main pistes stay reliably open from early December into April; only the lowest valley runs demand patience at the season's edges.
The village of Hippach
Hippach is a quiet village with a church, a few shops and restaurants, and accommodation mostly run by families. Together with Schwendau and Ramsau it forms a ribbon of hamlets on this side of the valley, with Mayrhofen as the lively centre a short hop away.
Après-ski barely exists in the village; for that you visit the neighbour. The atmosphere is one of ordinary Tyrolean village conviviality, sun terraces on the mountainside and evenings that fall quiet early. Many guests combine that deliberately: sleep in the calm, party on demand.
Who is Hippach for
Hippach is ideal for anyone who wants the big ski terrain around Mayrhofen without sleeping in the middle of it: families, couples and small groups who value calm and a personal place to stay over nightlife on the doorstep.
Intermediate and strong skiers get the most out of the location; beginners can stay but make a short trip to the practice terrain. With 3 accommodations and prices from 695 euros per person, the supply is limited but usually cheaper than comparable addresses in Mayrhofen itself. A car is handy, not essential: ski buses link the villages.
Practical: getting there and booking
Hippach lies at the back of the Zillertal, about three quarters of an hour from the Inntal motorway; from the Netherlands or Belgium it is a full day's drive. The Zillertalbahn and ski buses open up the valley for those arriving without a car.
With us you book from 3 accommodations starting at 695 euros per person. The small supply means booking early for Christmas and February. January and March offer more space and better prices, and with the high ski areas and the glacier nearby you sacrifice hardly any ski quality.
Hippach on the map
Webcams · Hippach
📷 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 Hippach
How much piste can you ski from Hippach?
From Hippach you reach the Zillertal ski area with around 628 km of marked pistes and 146 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Hippach cost?
Accommodations in Hippach start from around €821 per person; Nivosola compares 4, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Hippach?
Yes. Recent winters in Zillertal reached a maximum snow depth of around 158 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How far is Hippach from Mayrhofen?
Mayrhofen is just a few kilometres away; by car, ski bus or the Zillertalbahn you are there in minutes. Many guests sleep in Hippach and use the facilities and lifts of the big neighbour.
How high can you ski from Hippach?
The Zillertal network reaches 2946 metres and there is glacier terrain at the back of the valley. Snow-sure pistes are therefore within a short journey from Hippach all season.
Is Hippach suitable for beginners?
Beginners can certainly stay here, although the practice terrain is at the base stations and in the higher parts of the area. The ski schools in this corner of the valley are used to all levels.
How quiet is Hippach?
Hippach is noticeably quieter than Mayrhofen: no après-ski streets, just villagey evenings. You decide when to seek out the neighbour's liveliness, a few minutes away.