Family holidays in Austria
Together in the Hotel Kaltenbach
Perfect infrastructure for families with children. Spend a relaxing family holiday with us in the Zillertal. Sport, fun, nature and recreation in every form offer the right thing for all ages! Your family will feel at home - guaranteed!
Family Holidays in the Zillertal
Family bliss in spring
Nature awakens from its winter slumber, with lush meadows and blooming fields inviting you to outdoor adventures. As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it’s the perfect time for a relaxed and enjoyable family vacation in spring! In the Zillertal, a family-friendly holiday region awaits, offering unforgettable spring breaks for both young and old. The first warm rays of sunshine beckon you to explore the forests and meadows. How about a family bike ride along the Zillertal cycle path, leading to idyllic swimming lakes or cool playgrounds?
There’s so much to discover in spring. The sun draws the whole family outside, igniting a desire for movement and adventure. Even on rainy days in the Zillertal, boredom is kept at bay with our exciting activity program – our indoor play areas for kids and teens ensure that good moods are guaranteed at our popular family hotel in the Zillertal!
Summer vacation with kids
Where to go for a family vacation in the summer – to the beach or perhaps to the mountains of Tyrol? In the Tyrolean mountains, an unforgettable holiday awaits, where the best memories are made effortlessly. Whether young explorers, budding athletes, or the tiniest adventurers – there are endless experiences for our younger guests. How about a thrilling descent on an Alpine Coaster? Pure action is guaranteed with 10 state-of-the-art summer cable cars that offer endless mountain adventures for the whole family. The Zillertal is 100% geared towards family holidays. Make nature your stage!
- Ahorn Enjoyment Mountain – Here, eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons captivate with spectacular aerial acrobatics. At the AdlerBühne Ahorn, spectators can enjoy impressive birds of prey shows.
- Spieljoch Adventure Mountain – Adrenaline awaits with the Flying Fox, and for the grand finale, the cool Monster Rollers promise endless downhill fun and true summer vibes.
- Fichtenwelt Rosenalm – On hot summer days, Fichtensee is the perfect destination. Refresh yourself with a dip in the cool water or glide across the lake on a stand-up paddleboard – guaranteed cool summer fun!
The Zillertal – always there for you, whether on the mountains, in the woods, or at a popular family hotel in the Zillertal. Das Kaltenbach is your perfect holiday home for an unforgettable summer vacation with the whole family!
Family vacation during the autumn holidays
As soon as the summer holidays are over, the next vacation is just around the corner. Where is it still pleasantly warm in October? A family vacation in autumn has its own unique charm:
The days grow shorter, rain becomes more frequent, and the sun hides behind the clouds. However, the golden autumn in the Zillertal invites you to enjoy extensive hikes and bike rides through breathtaking mountain landscapes – perfect for savoring this colorful season with your family! The autumn holidays provide the perfect opportunity to take a deep breath and fully enjoy the fresh mountain air. The numerous hiking trails and mountain tours in the Zillertal offer carefree hours in nature. Together with our host and mountain guide Stephan, you can recharge your energy during family hikes and embark on both small and large adventures with your children.
Biking is also a highlight in autumn. Whether it’s action-packed bike & hike routes, challenging gravel and MTB tours with teenagers, or relaxed bike rides along the Ziller with the little ones – the Zillertal provides the ideal conditions for an active autumn holiday with the whole family!
Family ski resorts in the Zillertal
Thanks to the elevation of the Zillertal ski resorts – ranging from 630 meters to 3,250 meters above sea level – the skiing conditions are optimal, allowing for skiing well into April.
With 548 perfectly groomed kilometers of slopes and 180 state-of-the-art lifts, every skier and snowboarder will be in their element. Whether on wide panoramic runs, family-friendly tracks, or sporty valley descents, the Zillertal offers ideal conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. For those seeking adventure, numerous snowparks, funlines, and exciting freeride routes provide all the action. A delightful day on the slopes is guaranteed, and with the Hintertux Glacier, the Zillertal offers the longest ski season in Austria.
Experience the thrill of skiing firsthand in the four large ski resorts of Zillertal:
- Hochzillertal in Kaltenbach (only 350 meters from the nature hotel)
- Zillertal Arena in Zell am Ziller
- Mayrhofner Bergbahnen and the Mountopolis experience world
- Ski & Glacier World Zillertal 3000 with the Hintertux Glacier
On your winter holiday, you can go directly from your room to the slopes – the ski lift and pistes are right next to our nature hotel in Kaltenbach. The perfect ski day starts right at the doorstep!
Which season is ideal for a family vacation in the Zillertal?
The Zillertal is an ideal destination for a family vacation all year round. Located at an altitude of about 550 meters above sea level and surrounded by majestic mountains in the Zillertal Nature Park, it offers not only breathtaking landscapes but also a particularly pleasant climate. The wide valley, with the Ziller River and stunning mountain panoramas, makes the Zillertal one of the most renowned and popular holiday destinations in Austria – no matter the season.
What family-friendly highlights does the Zillertal offer for an excursion?
The Zillertal offers families a wide range of experiences to suit every taste, with something for both the young and the young-at-heart. From spring to the golden autumn, highlights include the Fichtenwelt in the Zillertal Arena, the impressive Nature Ice Palace at the Hintertux Glacier, and the Adlerbühne in Mayrhofen. Adventure lovers will especially enjoy the Erlebnisberg Spieljoch, where nature and breathtaking mountain views await the whole family. Whether it's for little explorers or big adventurers, the Zillertal always has something new to offer.
Why spend a family holiday at Das Kaltenbach?
For a family holiday, Das Kaltenbach, a popular aparthotel in the Zillertal, is the ideal vacation home. It combines privacy and luxury, with modern, spacious family apartments and the comfort of a premium 4-star hotel in Tirol. Parents can enjoy tranquility and space while experiencing the top-notch facilities and service of an exclusive family hotel.