Excursions in Tux and the Zillertal Valley
At the glacier, you’ll find the Natur Eis Palast and the Spannagel Cave, as well as the Schlegeisspeicher reservoir and the golf course in Uderns. And if it rains, there’s plenty to do indoors in the Zillertal, from the water park to the gold mine.
On the Glacier
Natur Eis Palast: In the Middle of Summer, in the Ice
The Natur Eis Palast is a walk-through crevasse in the Hintertux Glacier, featuring icicles, frozen waterfalls, and a lake that you can explore by boat. The entrance is located at 3,250 meters, 3 to 4 minutes from the upper station of the Glacier Bus 3. The temperature inside remains at 0 degrees Celsius year-round, so you can visit in any weather.
Admission is by guided tour only and open to children ages 6 and up; the tour, which includes a boat ride, lasts about 70 minutes. The glacier cable car’s valley station is a three-minute bus ride from the hotel. The Zillertal Activcard is valid on the glacier only as far as the Sommerbergalm; for the ride up, the TUX³ Ticket is required.
Beneath the Glacier
The Spannagel Cave near the Spannagel House
The Spannagel Cave is located on the Hintertux Glacier, just below the Tuxer Fernerhaus station, right next to the Spannagelhaus. Its entrance was discovered in 1919 by the innkeeper at the time, and part of it has been open to the public as a tourist cave since 1994.
The tour lasts about an hour and takes place year-round. Allow at least 40 minutes for the train ride and the walk. You’ll receive a discount with the Zillertal Activcard.
Ice Storage Tank
At the Reservoir: Dam, Flying Fox, and Via Ferrata
The Schlegeis Alpine Road leads to the Schlegeis Reservoir; it is open from mid-May through the end of October for 19 euros per car, including daily parking. The dam is 131 meters high and 725 meters long, and you can see the inside during a guided tour. Guided tours take place daily and last about an hour.
If you like it faster, you can ride the Flying Fox 600 meters along the wall, climb the wall via the via ferrata, or let the giant swing drop you 30 meters into the depths. If you’d rather just look around, walk along the shore toward Pfitscherjoch.
Golf
18-hole course in Uderns
In Uderns, in the upper Zillertal, there is an 18-hole championship course located at an elevation of 550 meters. It is one of the Leading Golf Courses of Austria.
Games are played from March through November, with the Zillertal Alps serving as the backdrop.
Rainy-Day Activities
When It Rains: Six Indoor Outings
The Natur Eis Palast and Spannagel Cave are great options no matter the weather. For rainy days in the valley, we’ve put together a list of six destinations, most of them in Mayrhofen and around Zell am Ziller.
With the Zillertal Activcard, you'll receive discounts at the water park, the adventure dairy, and the BrauKunstHaus.
Mayrhofen adventure pool
300 m² of water area, a 101-meter-long giant slide, and a 65-meter-long whitewater slide. Plus a sauna and steam room.
Zillertal Adventure Dairy
Here you can see how hay milk is turned into cheese, with tastings, a demonstration farm, and a 10-meter-tall milk jug with a slide. The shop offers over 30 varieties of cheese.
BrauKunstHaus Zillertal Beer
A tour of the brewery, followed by a tasting. The beer served at the Berghaus also comes from this brewery.
VISORIUM
Escape rooms, laser tag, adventure golf, and VR experiences for all ages. Children 12 and under play in their own play area.
Goldschau Mine
Take a guided tour of the old gold mine, ride the scenic train back, and finish up with a tour of the cheese factory, including a small tasting. Sturdy shoes are recommended.
Ginzling Nature Park Visitor Center
The “Hidden Treasures” exhibition, spread over two floors, showcases the geology of the Zillertal Alps, as well as rock crystals and garnets. There is also a movie theater, a café, and a play and bouldering area. Ginzling is located along the route to the Schlegeis Reservoir.
Inside the house
And if you don't want to go outside at all: the Alpin Spa
Spanning 1,500 m², the facility features a 32-degree panoramic indoor pool, five saunas, and a natural swimming pond. For hotel guests, access to the entire Alpin Spa is included in the room rate.
In addition, there are the regular activities from the weekly wellness program, such as Aquapower with Celine in the Panorama Pool and the salt scrub in the brine steam room.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Excursions in Tux
What can you do in Tux when it rains?
At the glacier, the Natur Eis Palast and the Spannagel Cave; in the Zillertal, the water park, the interactive dairy, and the VISORIUM in Mayrhofen; the BrauKunstHaus and the Goldschau mine near Zell; and the Nature Park Center in Ginzling. And at the hotel, the Alpin Spa awaits with a panoramic indoor pool and five saunas.
How do I get to the Natur Eis Palast?
Take the Hintertux Glacier Cable Car to the Gletscherbus 3 mountain station at 3,250 meters; from there, it’s a 3- to 4-minute walk. Entry is permitted only with a guided tour and for visitors ages 6 and up. The Zillertal Activcard is valid on the glacier only up to the Sommerbergalm.
Where is the Spannagel Cave located?
At the Hintertux Glacier, just below the Tuxer Fernerhaus station, right next to the Spannagelhaus. The guided tour lasts about an hour; allow at least 40 minutes for the cable car ride and the walk.
What can you do at the Schlegeis Reservoir?
Take a guided tour to see the inside of the 131-meter-high dam, ride the Flying Fox 600 meters along the dam, hike the via ferrata, or jump off the giant swing. The Schlegeis Alpine Road costs 19 euros per car, including day parking.
Is the Zillertal Activcard valid for these attractions?
For the glacier cable car to the Sommerbergalm. You’ll receive a discount with your ticket at Spannagel Cave, the adventure dairy, the adventure pool, and the BrauKunstHaus. Tolls and parking are not included.