Travel guide Hochfügen
Up into the mountains - to Hochfügen
Hochfügen is located in the north of Austria, near Innsbruck in the Zillertal. You can reach your accommodation by car on the A171 motorway via Innsbruck or via
Kufstein. At Wiesing, turn towards Zell am Ziller and follow the route to your holiday home. For arrival by train, take the express train to Jenbach and change there to the Zillertalbahn. It will take you to the village. The nearest airport is in Innsbruck. Book a cosy accommodation with sauna in the best location or a mountain hut in nature according to your personal wishes and your varied dream trip in the beautiful holiday resort can begin.
The weather for your time in the Zillertal
The weather in Hochfügen is influenced by the continental climate. Due to the mountain location, summers are relatively cool but pleasant for hiking. Average temperatures range from 16°C to 19°C. In winter, the ski area benefits from snow reliability and not too cold temperatures. With average temperatures of 5°C to -10°C, the months from November to March are the best time to travel for a
ski holiday in Hochfügen. In summer, head to the nearest lake for a refreshing swim, and in winter, hit the slopes with your loved ones!
Well catered for on the slopes, while hiking and walking
The accommodations in Hochzillertal and Hochfügen are well equipped with everything needed for self-catering. Almost every house offers a kitchen or pantry that can be comfortably used by several people. On your tours to Fügenberg or Fügen, you will find numerous offers such as restaurants, alpine huts or ski huts that spoil you with snacks or hearty specialties. In addition to traditional cuisine with Kaspressknödeln, roast and sauerkraut, the innkeepers serve international dishes and gourmet creations in various establishments. On the alpine pastures, you can get warming soups, portions for children and hearty snacks that provide you with energy for skiing and tobogganing. In the village, you can stop at the restaurants of the hotels. The popular Zillertalerhof inn is casual and rustic, where you can comfortably end the day. If you value particularly high-quality dishes and want to dine out in style, you should make a detour to
Kitzbühel. Whether you rent a house or an apartment with a kitchen, your stay during the holidays here is pure relaxation!
Fun and games for your children
When you book a holiday apartment in Hochfügen for the whole family, you get a perfect base for eventful days in the snow, spectacular hikes and adventures. Whether with a pet or dog or without - the hiking trails are beautiful and suitable for idyllic extended walks in nature. The Hochfügen ski area offers suitable descents for every level with ski schools and well-maintained slopes. The large adventure thermal spa in
Fügen invites you to relax and romp in the warm water. In
Kaltenbach, a natural high ropes course requires courage and skill. The Schleier waterfall near Hart offers a fascinating natural spectacle. In summer, you can hike with your children to the Devil's Bridge at Finkenberg or to the nature park house in the mountaineering village of Ginzling. A special experience is a ride on the steam-powered nostalgia train in the Zillertal. In addition to Kaltenbach and Fügenberg, there are many other possibilities for excursions with young and old during your trip in the immediate vicinity of your holiday accommodation in the best location. The magnificent Hochzillertal invites you to an unforgettable journey.
These places in the Zillertal are a must-see
From your holiday apartment in Hochfügen, you can explore the most beautiful sights in the Zillertal, such as the Schlitters, Laimach and Talbach waterfalls or the entire Zillertal Alps nature park. In the nature park community of Brandberg, you can discover native orchids and mountain meadows. On a tour along the Zillertal High Road, a fantastic panoramic view of the mountains and valleys of the region unfolds, changing with every bend. The Zillertal is ideal for a
holiday with a dog in Hochfügen. Take your pet with you on hikes and enjoy the loyal companion. Visit the gold show mine in
Zell am Ziller and learn how the precious metal was mined here. A historic silver mine can be admired in Schwaz. Near the village of Hintertux, you can visit the Spannagel Cave with its colourful marble formations. In the winter season, everything in Hochfügen revolves around skiing, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding. The slopes in the village offer a total of more than 80 kilometres of trails. If that's not enough, you can make a detour to the Zillertalarena. This largest ski area in the Zillertal has 143 kilometres of slopes and 52 lifts to the varied ski slopes. This allows more than 85,000 people per hour to be transported up the mountain. The trails in the idyllic nature are perfect for cross-country skiers.