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Ski vacation with children in Pitztal

Family fun in real winter - the highest of Tyrol

The Pitztal offers a magical winter experience: snow-covered villages, clear winter air, white forests, majestic mountain peaks and plenty of snow. Thanks to its altitude, it is one of the most snow-sure and varied vacation destinations in the Alps.

Families in particular appreciate the valley with its mixture of relaxing tranquillity, manageable size and lively village life with fun and action for the kids. Enjoy the many advantages of the Pitztal with your family and create memories together.

Winter in the Pitztal - I feel alive there

Welcome to the Pitztal - your alpine insider tip

For families looking for the finest winter sports, nature and relaxation in the mountains

Here, in one of the most beautiful, snow-sure and wildest side valleys in Tyrol, nestled between glaciers and snow-covered peaks, you will find the ideal place to experience all kinds of winter sports together, recharge your batteries as a family and relax in uniquely beautiful, high alpine nature. Because our Pitztal is still a real insider tip for young and old - adventurers and connoisseurs alike. Here you can experience authenticity, warmth and the right amount of deceleration and relaxation.

Eine Gruppe Kinder winkt beim Kinderskikurse mit der Skischule Hochzeiger mit den Stöcken.
Free Pitzi ski lessons

Family friendliness is a top priority in the Pitztal. Children staying in the Pitztal with their family have the opportunity to attend a free beginner's 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 areas.

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Snow start weeks 2025

Top packages for your winter start on the Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee and the Hochzeiger cable cars. Valid from three nights from Monday to Friday from 1 to 19 December 2025.

Book now and secure up to -50 % winter start bonus.

The openings in the Pitztal ski areas

Experience unforgettable winter moments with the family in the Pitztal!

  • Special rates for families and children in the Pitztal ski areas
  • Competent children's ski schools with trained professionals and kindergarten
  • Family-friendly ski resorts with snow parks, toboggan runs, playgrounds, themed trails and child-safe lifts
  • Special accommodation: family hotels and children's hotels

Ski resorts in the Pitztal

Family vacation Pitztal - Pure natural snow enjoyment

The varied Pitztal ski areas offer both beginners and advanced skiers a snow-sure skiing Eldorado. So you can spend cosy days skiing with the whole family. Ambitious parents will also get their money's worth. While the children take part in ski courses or have fun in the childcare centre, they will find plenty of challenges on the demanding slopes.

Das Cafe 3440 auf dem Pitztaler Gletscher bei Sonnenaufgang.
Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee

>> Austria's highest glacier ski area
>> Guaranteed snow from September to May
>> Wide natural snow slopes

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

>> Sun-kissed, family-friendly and snow-sure
>> breathtaking 360 degree mountain panorama
>> traditional huts and accommodation on 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 - Mandarfen practice lift, Piller ski lift and Galtwiesen lifts - offer ideal conditions for families and beginners. With gentle slopes and a relaxed atmosphere, they provide children and beginners with an easy introduction to skiing.

Family highlights in the Pitztal

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 areas have come up with something special for children: the "Pitzi Free Pass" - a great winter offer for Pitztal guests.

On the Hochzeiger, children up to the age of 10 ski for free when accompanied by a parent, and on the Pitztal Glacier and Rifflsee, children up to the age of 8 ski for free.

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Ski schools

At the ski schools in Pitztal, children not only learn how to ski, but are also well looked after by our ski instructors. Experienced ski instructors show ski fans of all ages how to ski safely on the slopes. The ski schools also offer 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 at the ski resort Hochzeiger, children learn how to behave safely on the slopes. Together with Uniqa and Sunkid, the Hochzeiger Bergbahnen have developed a concept to promote awareness of piste rules and safety on the slopes. Pitzi, the mascot of the Pitztal, accompanies the children on the piste rules course at the Zirbenbahn. Here, the 10 FIS rules are explained and learned 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

The mountain station of the Glacier Express is the perfect starting point for adventures together. The spacious sun terrace of the Kristall glacier restaurant is the perfect place to relax while the children have fun tubing, sliding and playing in the snow. The restaurants not only offer a great atmosphere, but also inexpensive children's menus.

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Family ski region Pitztal

Are you planning a winter vacation in Pitztal with your family? Then you'll find everything you need here! The Hochzeiger is a certified family ski area with child-friendly ski schools, flexible equipment and special childcare offers. Have fun in adventure parks and funslopes - and benefit from attractive family rates on ski passes.

Book family accommodation for your vacation in Pitztal directly online!

Whether children's hotel, cozy guesthouse or charming vacation apartment - Tyrolean hospitality is lived in the Pitztal. The family-run businesses are passionate hosts and ensure a carefree family vacation.

Blick aus einem Hotelzimmer mit großen Fenstern auf die verschneite Pitztaler Bergwelt.

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