Skiing in Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm
Kaltenbach, Ried and Stumm sit side by side in the central Zillertal and in practice form one base: Kaltenbach provides the gondola to the big high-altitude ski area above the village, while Ried and Stumm provide the village charm and the quiet places to sleep. With the valley-wide pass you ski the full network of 628 kilometres of pistes and 146 lifts from here, between 565 and 2946 metres. Recent winters saw snow depths of up to 158 centimetres. The three villages lie within cycling and bus distance of each other on both sides of the Ziller river, with the valley train as the connecting thread. We list 8 accommodations across this cluster, 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 Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm
Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm10.0Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Ferienwohnung Thanner
Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm10.0Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Haus Holaus
Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm9.1Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Gästehaus Braunegger
Kaltenbach - Ried - StummZillertal, Oostenrijk
Chalet Neuhaus
Kaltenbach - Ried - StummZillertal, Oostenrijk
Ferienhäusl Hubert und Staller
Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm9.8Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Appartements Kaltenbach
Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm7.5Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Schmiedhof
Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm7.3Zillertal, Oostenrijk
Pension Erlerhof
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The ski area from Kaltenbach, Ried and Stumm
The gondola in Kaltenbach is the starting point: it takes you straight up to the large, high ski area above the village, with wide pistes, fast lifts and terrain well over 2000 metres. From Ried and Stumm you are there in a few minutes by car or ski bus.
The Zillertal valley pass additionally opens the complete network: 628 kilometres of pistes and 146 lifts between 565 and 2946 metres, including the areas at Fügen, Zell am Ziller, Mayrhofen and the glacier. That way you combine a fixed home mountain with day trips through the whole valley.
Snow reliability in these villages
The villages sit on the low valley floor, so snow in the streets is not guaranteed outside midwinter. The ski area above, however, lies largely at altitude, where pistes are dependable all season; the valley network reaches 2946 metres and recent winters recorded up to 158 centimetres of snow.
Snowmaking in the areas above Kaltenbach is among the most extensive in the valley. In December and March only the run back down needs watching; the gondola solves that, and the glacier at the back of the valley provides absolute certainty.
The villages themselves
Kaltenbach is the functional core with the base station, supermarkets and rental shops; Stumm, across the Ziller, is the most atmospheric of the three with its village square, church and historic buildings; Ried sits quietly in between. Together they offer everything you need without tourist crowds.
Après-ski is limited to a few venues around the base station and convivial village cafes; for nights out you drive to Zell am Ziller or Mayrhofen. The mood is one of ordinary Tyrolean village life, with hosts who know their guests personally.
Who is this village cluster for
These three villages suit families and groups who want to pair a large, high ski area with a quiet, affordable home base. The starting price of 599 euros per person and the choice of 8 accommodations make it one of the valley's better value picks.
Beginners find practice terrain at altitude, reached by gondola; intermediates nearly have enough with the home mountain alone; advanced skiers use the valley pass for the full 628 kilometres. Only those who put nightlife first should choose a livelier village further up.
Practical: getting there and booking
The villages lie about twenty minutes from the Inntal motorway, a day's drive from the Netherlands or Belgium, almost entirely on motorways. The Zillertalbahn stops in this part of the valley and ski buses run between the villages and base stations; a car is convenient but not essential.
With us you book from 8 accommodations starting at 599 euros per person. For Christmas and February, book several months ahead; January and March offer more space and better prices, with hardly any loss of quality thanks to the high ski area.
Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm on the map
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📷 Gemeinde Uderns: Uderns, Zillertal - Uderns Golfplatz
📷 Gemeinde Uderns: Uderns, Zillertal - Uderns Golfplatz
📷 Gemeinde Fugen › West: Erlebnistherme Zillertal - Spieljochbahn Mittelstation
📷 Gemeinde Fugen: Fügen - Therme Fügen
📷 Gemeinde Fugen: Neuhütten
📷 Gemeinde Fugen › South
📷 Gemeinde Rohrberg: Fichtenschloss Rosenalm
📷 Marktgemeinde Zell am Ziller: Zell am Ziller, Zillertalarena - Fichtenschloss, Fichtenschloss auf der Rosenalm
FAQ about Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm
How much piste can you ski from Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm?
From Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm you reach the Zillertal ski area with around 628 km of marked pistes and 146 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm cost?
Accommodations in Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm start from around €579 per person; Nivosola compares 8, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Kaltenbach - Ried - Stumm?
Yes. Recent winters in Zillertal reached a maximum snow depth of around 158 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
What is the difference between Kaltenbach, Ried and Stumm?
Kaltenbach has the base station and the practical facilities, Stumm is the most atmospheric village with a historic square, and Ried sits quietly in between. They are minutes apart and function as one destination.
How high is the ski area here?
The area above Kaltenbach lies largely above 2000 metres and the Zillertal valley network reaches 2946 metres. That keeps the pistes dependable all season, even when the valley is green.
Are these villages suitable for beginners?
Yes, the practice terrain sits at altitude and is reached by gondola, with ski schools at the base station. The wide, calm pistes above the village make pleasant learning ground.
How quiet is it here?
The villages themselves are quiet, with at most some buzz around the base station after skiing. For après-ski and nights out you drive ten to twenty minutes to Zell am Ziller or Mayrhofen.