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Summer family vacation Pitztal

Unforgettable moments for young and old on the highest of Tyrol

You hike with your children across lush meadows, with majestic mountains rising in the background. You have a picnic by a clear mountain lake and experience exciting adventures while climbing or biking. This is a family vacation in Pitztal - the perfect vacation with children in the mountains. You will experience peace and relaxation in untouched nature and create unforgettable moments. Discover summer vacations in the Pitztal now - with family-friendly accommodation and the attractive range of summer mountain lifts.

Your insider tip for a family summer in the Pitztal

Here, in one of Tyrol’s most beautiful side valleys, nestled between glaciers and imposing peaks, you’ll find: freedom, relaxation and tranquillity.

Our top 5 experiences for families

1. Action at Zirbenpark Hochzeiger
Sliding, climbing and romping about: at Zirbenpark, everything revolves around the ‘Queen of the Alps’. The adventure playground at Hochzeiger offers fun and action for the whole family.

2. Rafting on Lake Riffl
Cast off at 2,232 metres! A raft trip on the emerald-green Rifflsee is a real highlight. Whilst the parents enjoy the glacier panorama, the kids feel like captains on Europe’s highest raft.

3. Café 3,440
Enjoying cake above the clouds! Take the Wildspitzbahn cable car up to Austria’s highest café. The cantilevered terrace offers a fantastic view of over 50 three-thousand-metre peaks. A ‘summit victory’ with absolutely no effort, guaranteed to amaze your children too.

4. Thrills at the XP Adventure Park
At the high ropes course in Jerzens, courses at dizzying heights await you. Children from 90 cm tall can embark on the climbing adventure. The courses, which vary in difficulty, also offer a challenge for teenagers and adults.

5. Piller Moor nature walk
The family-friendly walk along the moor nature trail delights young and old alike. On pram-friendly boardwalks, you can discover rare plants and carnivorous species in a fun way. From the viewing tower, you’ll enjoy a fantastic panoramic view

A hassle-free holiday with the Pitztal Summer Card

Your pass for the perfect summer holiday, with free mountain railways, free entry and plenty of discounts. Available exclusively from partner businesses

Fotopoint mit einem Herzrahmen aus Holz auf der Ahrweiler Höhe mit Blick über Arzl

Make the most of the Pitztal Summer Card

The Pitztal Summer Card is your ticket to a total of 15 special experiences and great bonus partners. The absolute highlight is free use of the mountain railways on the Pitztal Glacier, Rifflsee and Hochzeiger, as well as at our neighbours on the Kaunertal Glacier, in Imst and Fendels.

Book accommodation for your family holiday in the Pitztal valley directly online!

Family-run hotels, cosy guesthouses or charming apartments – Tyrolean hospitality is alive and well in the Pitztal valley. The first-class accommodation providers are passionate hosts who ensure a carefree family holiday in the summer.

Eine Familie entspannt sich in einer alpinen Landschaft. Zwei Erwachsene und drei Kinder sitzen auf Felsen, umgeben von grünen Bäumen und schneebedeckten Bergen im Hintergrund.

Family-friendly accommodation



Wasserfläche des Badeteiches im Pitztal
Swimming

Take a dip in the Pitztal - refreshment for the whole family. Enjoy crystal-clear water, child-friendly swimming pools, bathing ponds and mountain lakes. A special kind of nature experience for young and old.

Eine Hand überreicht zwei Lifttickets an der Bergbahnkasse der Pitztaler Gletscherbahnen.

Free rides for small children & attractive family rates

On the Hochzeiger, small children born in 2021 or later ski for free, while children born between 2011 and 2021 pay an attractive children's rate. Even better: with at least two paying children, all other children ride for free! There are also great family rates on the Pitztal Glacier and Rifflsee. Children born in 2018 or later ride for free and there are reduced prices for children born between 2011 and 2017.

Bad weather tips for your family

Events Pitztal

A typical house in a natural environment with rocks in the background. The area is green and surrounded by trees.

08/13

Highlight hike

Imst Tourismus, Imst

08/13

A mountain house on rocky terrain, surrounded by impressive mountains. The landscape is rugged and untamed, with few patches of snow.

08/13

Glacier hike to the Braunschweiger Hut

Pitztaler Gletscher, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

08/13 - 08:30 o'clock - 8 hours

A smiling girl is lying relaxed on the back of a horse. In the background, wooden houses and a green environment are visible.

08/13

Children's Riding Camp

Stillebach, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

08/13 - 09:00 o'clock - 3 hours

A beautiful house with a wooden facade and balcony, surrounded by green grass and trees. In the background, mountains are visible.

08/13

At Schrofen – History you can touch

Steinbockzentrum, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

08/13 - 10:30 o'clock - 1 hour 30 minutes

A beautiful landscape with a river flowing through green meadows. In the background, majestic mountains and a cloudy sky can be seen.

08/13

Mountain bike tour through the Pitztal

Infobüro Mandarfen, St. Leonhard im Pitztal

08/13 - 10:35 o'clock - 4 hours

An idyllic house by the river, surrounded by green trees and mountains. The sky is cloudy, creating a serene atmosphere.

08/13

Bilderausstellung in der Handwerksmühle Ritzenried

Handwerksmühle Ritzenried, Jerzens

08/13 - 14:00 o'clock - 4 hours