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Hintertux
Spend 1–2 days in Hintertux for glacier skiing or summer hikes; arrive by bus from Mayrhofen or car via A12.
Hintertux is a small Alpine village centred on the year‑round Hintertux Glacier. One full day covers the main lifts and a short hike; add a second day for the ice cave or nearby waterfalls.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for hiking and glacier melt runs
- avoid Late March–May (unpredictable snow) – check lift opening times
- Airports
- INN · MUC · SZG
- Nights
- 1
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- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hintertux112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hintertux, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; mountain rescue (140) reachable; watch weather changes on the glacier.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 122 fire · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportINN Innsbruck Airport (≈ 90 km (56 mi)).INN Innsbruck Airport (≈ 56 mi (90 km)).
- Getting aroundPost‑bus from Mayrhofen (≈ 15 min) runs hourly; car via A12 → B169; wheel chains required in snow.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealAlpine snack (e.g., Kaiserschmarrn)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Metro or bus ridePost‑bus ticket Mayrhofen ↔ Hintertux€12–15 (≈ US$14–18)
- Budget bedApartment (self-catering, up to 4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (3-star hotel), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room (3-star hotel), a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- INN Innsbruck Airport (≈ 90 km (56 mi)) · MUC Munich Airport (≈ 230 km (143 mi)) · SZG Salzburg Airport (≈ 160 km (99 mi))INN Innsbruck Airport (≈ 56 mi (90 km)) · MUC Munich Airport (≈ 143 mi (230 km)) · SZG Salzburg Airport (≈ 99 mi (160 km))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Avoid*
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Avoid: Mar–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Hintertux: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
8 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
7 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Post‑bus from Mayrhofen (≈ 15 min) runs hourly; car via A12 → B169; wheel chains required in snow.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Schraubenfall waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈ 20 min round trip
Walk from village centre, 10 min uphill
Free, open year‑round
Natureispalast ice cave
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min total
Shuttle from glacier base, 5 min ride
Check opening schedule (seasonal)
Spannagel Cave
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 1 h including tour
Guided tour from village, 15 min drive
First 500 m only, tickets required
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Alpenhof
Village centre, close to lifts
Sport Vital Hotel Central
4‑star, Lanersbach, near ski area
Hotel Tirolerhof
Refurbished 2012, near Eggalm and Rastkogel
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–70 (≈ US$65–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–110 (≈ US$100–130) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (3-star hotel)1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Post‑bus Mayrhofen ↔ Hintertux (return)2 × €12 | €24 |
| Glacier ski‑pass (1‑day)2 × €55 | €110 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €222 per person per day, bed included | €444≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Alpine snack (e.g., Kaiserschmarrn) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Glacier lift ticket (full day) | €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) |
| Post‑bus ticket Mayrhofen ↔ Hintertux | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Chain requirement on snow/ice roads; check local traffic notices.
- Glacier lift opening varies with weather – verify on the official site.
- High altitude: sunburn and dehydration even in summer.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 122
- Ambulance
- 144
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire122
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Post‑bus Mayrhofen → Hintertux: ≈ €12 one‑way, 15 min
- Glacier ski‑pass (full day): ≈ €55
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hintertux. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Feb for snow; Jul–Aug for hiking and glacier melt runs · avoid Late March–May (unpredictable snow) – check lift opening times · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a ski‑pass for the Hintertux Glacier (check prices).
- Consider a car rental in Innsbruck for flexible mountain‑road access.
Sources
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