Ski holidays with children in the Pitztal Valley

Here, in one of Tyrol’s most beautiful, snow-sure and wildest side valleys, nestled between glaciers and snow-capped peaks, you’ll find the ideal place to experience winter sports in all their forms, to recharge your batteries as a family and to relax in uniquely beautiful, high-alpine surroundings. After all, our Pitztal is still a real hidden gem for young and old alike – adventurers and connoisseurs alike. Here you’ll experience authenticity, warmth and just the right balance of slowing down and relaxation.

Experience unforgettable winter moments with your family in the Pitztal!

Special rates for families and children in the Pitztal ski resorts
Expert children’s ski schools with qualified instructors and a nursery
Family-friendly ski resorts with snow parks, toboggan runs, playgrounds, themed trails and child-safe lifts
Special accommodation options such as family hotels and children’s hotels

Zwei Skifahrer in roter und schwarzer Skikleidung stehen auf einer sonnigen, schneebedeckten Piste mit weitem Blick auf ein beeindruckendes Bergpanorama im Hintergrund.

Skiing

Zwei Personen mit Kindern rodeln unter einem klaren blauen Himmel die schneebedeckte Rodelbahn am Hochzeiger im Pitztal hinunter.

Tobogganing

Zwei Kinder und ein Erwachsener laufen fröhlich durch den tiefen Schnee in der Nähe einer Holzhütte.

Winter & Snowshoeing

Zwei Personen skilanglaufend auf einer verschneiten Strecke, umgeben von sanften, weißen Hügeln. Der Mann trägt eine orange Jacke, die Frau eine blaue Jacke.

Cross-country skiing

Eine Pferdekutsche fährt bei einer Pferdeschlittenfahrt in Winterlandschaft im Pitztal.

Horse-drawn sleigh ride

Der zugefrorene Fischteich Piller ist im Winter ein Eislaufplatz.

Ice skating

Ein Eiskletterer im Pitztal beim Abstieg von einer Eiswand.

Ice climbing

Die Riffelseehütte im Skigebiet Rifflsee.

Mountain huts & alpine pastures

Freeride courses with the Hochzeiger Ski School

Ski schools

A person wearing red ski clothing and a helmet is standing on a snow-covered mountain, skis in hand, looking out over a spectacular alpine landscape with snow-capped peaks.

Rental shops & shops in the Pitztal valley

Ski hire & shops

Family highlights in the Pitztal valley

Ein Junge mit einem schwarzen Helm und einer bunten Jacke posiert im Schnee. Er hält ein Plüschpanda und zeigt mit dem Finger auf seinen Mund, um zu schweigen.

Free Pitzi ski lessons

Family-friendliness is a top priority in the Pitztal. Children staying in the Pitztal with their families have the opportunity to attend a free beginners’ ski course. Children up to the age of 5.99 can take part in free children’s ski courses on selected dates in the Pitztal ski resorts.

Ein Kind fährt mit einem Mann durch die Funline im Skigebiet Hochzeiger.

Pitzi Free Pass

Families and children are very welcome in the Pitztal! That’s why the Pitztal ski resorts have come up with something special for children: the “Pitzi Freipass” – a fantastic winter offer for visitors to the Pitztal.

At Hochzeiger, children up to the age of 10 travel free when accompanied by a parent; at the Pitztal Glacier and Rifflsee, children up to the age of 8 travel free.

Zwei Personen stehen nebeneinander auf einem verschneiten Hang. Die Sonne scheint, der Himmel ist blau. Beide tragen Skikleidung mit Helmen und Skibrillen.

Ski schools

At the ski schools in the Pitztal, children not only learn to ski, but are also well looked after by our ski instructors. Experienced ski instructors teach skiing enthusiasts of all ages how to navigate the slopes safely. The ski schools’ wide range of activities also includes snowboarding, cross-country skiing, freeriding and many other courses.

Eine Familie führt in Schussfahrt über eine familienfreundliche Piste im Skigebiet Hochzeiger im Pitztal.

Pitzi’s Slope Rules Trail

On the ‘Piste Rules Trail’ in the Hochzeiger ski resort, children learn how to behave safely on the slopes. Hochzeiger Bergbahnen, in collaboration with Uniqa and Sunkid, has developed a programme to raise awareness of the rules of the slopes and safety whilst skiing. Pitzi, the Pitztal mascot, accompanies the children along the ‘Rules of the Slopes’ trail by the Zirbenbahn. Here, the 10 FIS rules are explained and learnt step by step.

Ein Kind fährt mit seinen Eltern bei strahlender Sonne eine familienfreundliche Piste am Pitztaler Gletscher mit den Ski hinab.

Winter fun for young and old alike

The mountain station of the Gletscherexpress is the perfect starting point for shared adventures on the Pitztal Glacier. You can relax wonderfully on the spacious sun terrace of the Kristall glacier restaurant, whilst the children have fun in the Kinderland tubing, sliding and playing in the snow.

Pitztal Family Ski Resort

Are you planning a winter holiday in the Pitztal with your family? Then you’ll find everything you need right here! The Hochzeiger is a certified family ski resort with child-friendly ski schools, flexible equipment hire and special childcare services. Have fun in adventure parks and on fun slopes – and take advantage of attractive family rates on ski passes.

Ski resorts and practice lifts in the Pitztal valley

The varied ski resorts in the Pitztal valley offer both beginners and advanced skiers a ski paradise with guaranteed snow. This makes it the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day’s skiing with the whole family. But ambitious parents will also find plenty to enjoy. Whilst the children take part in ski lessons or have fun in the childcare facilities, parents can find plenty of challenge on the demanding runs.

Das Cafe 3440 auf dem Pitztaler Gletscher bei Sonnenaufgang.

Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee

>> Austria’s highest glacier ski resort
>> Guaranteed snow from September to May
>> Wide natural snow slopes

Skifahrerin auf sonniger Piste im Skigebiet Hochzeiger im Pitztal vor atemberaubender Bergkulisse.

Hochzeiger Mountain Railways

>> Sun-drenched, family-friendly and with guaranteed snow
>> Breathtaking 360-degree mountain panorama
>> Traditional huts and accommodation right by the ski slopes

Der Skilift Mandarfen Liiegt direkt im Ort Mandarfen und ist ideal für Familien und Skineulinge.

Ski lifts for families

The three ski lifts – the Mandarfen beginners’ lift, the Piller ski lift and the Galtwiesen lifts – offer ideal conditions for families and beginners.

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Whether it’s a children’s hotel, a cosy guesthouse or a charming holiday flat – Tyrolean hospitality is very much alive in the Pitztal. These family-run establishments are run by passionate hosts who ensure a carefree family holiday.

A view from a hotel room with large windows out over the snow-covered mountains of the Pitztal valley.

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