Looking for somewhere to escape for the weekend with your sweetheart? Search no further! Straight out of a fairy tale, the Mayrhofen ski resort is a picturesque jewel in the heart of the Zillertal Valley. Authentic Tyrolean architecture and a magnificent array of après-ski bars and restaurants make it the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. You’ll be amazed by the sheer beauty of the Austrian Alps - spend a day exploring the pistes together before capping it off with a night in the mountainside White Lounge Igloo Village.
This might be a miracle of modern innovation, but forget the technical details and just enjoy the ride in this cosy cocoon with spectacular views. It doesn’t get much more romantic than seeing the Zillertal Alps spread out before you in all their early-morning majesty as you slowly ascend above the clouds.
We all know the real reason you’re together is because you’re both passionate about skiing. For the ultimate couple’s experience, head to the backcountry and do some off-piste skiing, just the two of you. Another way to beat the crowds is by exploring the mountain on cross-country skis, where the only noise will be the chirping of birds in the forest around you. Looking for more of an adrenaline rush? Prove your worth with some exhilarating competition at the Vans Penken Park or on the infamous Harakiri piste - because nothing is more romantic than tumbling face-first for over a kilometre before coming to a stop wrapped in each others’ arms...
Stop off at the Schneekarhütte with its characteristic twin glass pyramids for a regionally inspired midday meal, or share an après-ski drink with a panoramic view on the outside terrace. It is also possible to stay overnight at the Schneekarhütte; this rustic alpine lodge makes a cosy setting for a romantic evening and offers first-on-the-slopes access the next morning so you don’t have to waste a minute of your holiday.
Of course, the ultimate way to spend a romantic weekend is with an overnight stay at the White Lounge Igloo Village, located 2000m above sea level at the top of the Ahornbahn Gondola. Tuck into a fondue dinner at the Freiraum Bistro before enjoying a night-time hike and a cuddle around the campfire. With the mountain almost to yourselves, curl up together in the snug sleeping bags. To top it off, easy access to the pistes means you can enjoy virgin snow the next morning before anyone else arrives on the mountain.
Another way to end your day is at one of Mayrhofen’s many spa facilities. Treat your aching muscles to a relaxing massage or kick back in the jacuzzi. On hot days discover the views from the sun terrace. If it’s a little chillier, the Finnish sauna offers a co-ed option that will keep you nice and toasty. All of these things, of course, are geared to help your body prepare for another day of skiing tomorrow!
Enjoy your ski holiday at Mayrhofen! Need some inspiration? Snowplaza has you covered.
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
