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Making Memories in Mayrhofen; Fun for all the Family

Family holidays are what memories are made of and if you’re a family who enjoys a more adventurous theme to your holiday, you should really consider the Austrian mountain town of Mayrhofen. Tucked away in the Zillertal Alps, the resort is well known for its reputation as a ski resort but there is as much to do here off the slopes as there is on the slopes, which makes it great if families want to split their time on and

Top Foodie Restaurants to Try in Mayrhofen

The ski resort of Mayrhofen is not only renowned for its fantastic slopes and classy boutiques and hotels – the gastronomic scene in this town is a true foodie’s paradise. There are countless restaurants that will leave you with wonderful memories and eager to book a table for the next day! The traditional cuisine is hearty, rich and so varied that every member of your party will find something that suits them. Warming and atmospheric, the restaurants themselves provide wonderful

Make Time for a Couple’s Getaway in Mayrhofen

Nowadays we are spoilt for choice when it comes to planning our weekend getaways, and choosing the perfect place for you and your loved one can be tricky. However, I personally believe there’s nothing more romantic than a winter wonderland. Cuddling in front of a crackling fire, wandering through the powder-soft snow, dining on delectable delights… a weekend on the slopes ticks all the boxes. For a real fairy-tale experience, the Mayrhofen ski resort is a personal favourite: a crowning

A Guide to Mayrhofen Ski Resort, Austria

The superb ski resort of Mayrhofen in Austria caters to all abilities – providing adrenaline-lovers with their steep slope fix and allowing the less daring members of the family to chill out and enjoy some other attractions. The resort offers eight different snow sports areas, so beginners, experts, freestylers and even snowboarders can explore the fantastic pistes. Snowy Fun for All Mayrhofen is widely-known for being the home of the incredible Harakiri piste – the steepest in the whole country.

Top Springtime Activities in Mayrhofen

If the only things you think of when you imagine the Alps in Austria are skiing, snowboarding and, of course, a wild après-ski scene, then you might be surprised to find out that there’s as much going on here in the spring as there is in the winter. Once the snow and ice has melted, the mountains offer a range of spring/summer activities which will get your pulse racing as quickly as a downhill skier! Mountain Mayhem at Ahorn and

Family Skiing in Mayrhofen

Arranging family ski holidays will always be stressful, but especially when you have a large and boisterous brood to consider. I think that selecting the right resort is crucial in this circumstance, as there are some family-orientated resorts that can take the stress out of these trips whilst ensuring that it is fun and valuable for everyone. What’s the best resort for this, you ask? I think it’s Mayrhofen in the pretty Austrian province of Tyrol. Here, you will find excellent family accommodation, skiing for all abilities, a welcoming atmosphere and a host of alternative activities and facilities designed to

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Après-Ski Fun in Mayrhofen

After surviving the Harkiri run, the steepest marked run in Austria, you’ll need a few stiff drinks and an enthusiastic audience to tell your war stories to. That’s just what you can enjoy in Mayrhofen, where the après-ski and thriving nightlife is renowned amongst British skiers. For many winter sports enthusiasts (or even casuals), après-ski is a crucial element of a successful skiing holiday. It is then you will soak up the atmosphere, have a laugh, make new friends and enjoy a few beverages. Located in the Tyrolean Alps (a hotspot for winter sports), Mayrhofen is a never-ending party on

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Partying on the Slopes of Mayrhofen

Sixteen years ago a group of promoters from Manchester organised an après-ski entertainment event in the French resort of Risoul. Who’d have ever thought that music, skiing and partying would prove such a winning combination? The following year the venue for the event moved to Villars in Switzerland where the ‘Bomb Comp’ was selected as Europe’s best snowboard competition. It operated alongside ‘Snowbombing’, offering a crazy week of fun on the slopes in association with live music which attracted more than 3000 revellers. Word of the event was out and in 2004 the event moved to Les Arcs in France

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Skiing in Austria: Kitzbuhel, Mayrhofen and Ischgl

For many Europeans over a certain age it was the Austrian skier Franz Klammer who not only put Austria on the map but also presented skiing as an activity we really ought to try. He won the downhill gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck and was a fixture in our living room in the winter months of the late 1970s as we cheered him on during the weekly BBC TV programme ‘Ski Sunday’. This experience was a key influence in nagging my parents to take us to Austria for our first holiday abroad a few years later

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