Austria - Ziller Valley

Stunning Tyrolean scenery, its waterfalls and majestic snow-capped peaks are legendary! A journey on the Zillertal Railway, a cruise on Lake Achensee, Krimml Waterfall, Kitzbuhel, Innsbruck, Mayrhofen and the Hintertux Glacier

Austria - The Ziller Valley

Nestled within the awe-inspiring Austrian Alps, the Zillertal valley stands as a paradise for winter sports devotees, especially celebrated for its expansive ski areas, including Mayrhofen, Zillertal Arena, Hochzillertal-Hochfügen, and Hintertux Glacier. The Zillertaler Höhenstraße is one of the most beautiful alpine roads in Austria and the starting point for numerous mountain hikes.

The small holiday, peaceful and scenic resort Stumm is typically Austrian with the late Gothic parish church dedicated to St Rupert housing some striking pieces of art and Stumm Castle, surrounded by a lushly planted park in the heart of the village, with it's square considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Tyrol.

In summer, the Stumm Swimming Pool provides refreshment on hot summer days.

In the summer, visitors can enjoy the Erlebnistherme Zillertal Spa complex, go-karts, mini-golf, and the outdoor swimming pool provides a welcome visit to cool down on warm summer days.

Your Holiday Includes:

Channel Crossing

1 Night - Saarbrucken Germany

6 Nights - Hotel zum Pinzger Stumm

1 Night - Germany Rheinland

Breakfast - 8 Mornings

Dinner - 8 Evenings

Included Highlights

Mayrhofen
Hintertux
Innsbruck
The Olympic Ski Jump
Achensee Steam Cog Railway
Cruise - Lake Achensee
Pertisau
Krimml Waterfall
Kitzbuhel

Optional Experiences:

Gondola Ride - Hintertux

Optional Experiences payable in resort.

Notification of Boarding Times:

Departure Times/Itinerary/Luggage Labels will be forwarded approximately 10 days prior to departure.

Day 1

Our journey takes us south to the Kent coast and our late morning crossing to France. We make our way into Germany and our overnight Hotel. Our dinner is a set menu this evening.

Day 2

This morning, after breakfast, we continue our journey into the heart of Austria and to the village of Stumm in the Ziller Valley. This traditional Tyrolean resort is our base for the next 6 nights.

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Day 3

Today we visit the charming resort of Mayrhofen, a picturesque alpine village, the largest in the Valley, followed by a scenic journey to the mountain resort of Hintertux, Austria's only all year round ski resort. Experience a ride on the Gondola, affording fabulous views of the Zillertal Alps Nature Park and as far as the Zugspitze, Dolomites and even the Großglockner, Austria's highest mountain to witness the skiers on the Glacier (Optional).

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Day 4

We take the Achensee Steam Cog Railway, the oldest of its kind in Europe and still in constant use. It hauls itself 7km puffing up the mountain where our steamer awaits to ferry us across to beautiful Pertisau on the lake shore for free time.

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Day 5

We journey today along the Inn Valley for our visit to Innsbruck. You’ll see the Wilten Monastery and the Olympic Ski-Jump. Continue into Innsbruck, famed for its copper-tiled 'Golden Roof'. Don’t forget to stop for coffee and cake in one of the many cafes in the Old Town.

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Day 6

We journey over the Gerlos Pass into the Hohe Tauern National Park to discover the Krimml Waterfalls the highest in Austria at 380m. Hear the roar and feel the spray on your face of the most powerful waterfall in Austria and one of the mightiest waterfalls in Europe. Enjoy time for lunch before we continue to the fashionable resort of Kitzbuhel. One of the most famous and exclusive ski resorts in the world, it is frequented primarily by the international high society and home to the world's most notorious and dangerous downhill racecourse for men, called the "Streif"

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Day 7

A day at leisure to relax and enjoy Stumm. Soak up the sunshine, swim in the pool or take one of the many scenic walking paths into the hillsides above the village.

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Day 8

Sadly today we have to bid farewell to Austria, as we commence our journey across the border and into Germany for our overnight stay.Our dinner is a set menu this evening.

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Day 9

A hearty breakfast before we make our way to the coast and our afternoon crossing back to the shores of England. We arrive home mid-evening.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Your Hotel

Hotel zum Pinzger

Situated in the heart of the Ziller Valley in the village of Stumm. The hotel is traditionally furnished in tyrolean wooden style, serving traditional home cooked tryolean cusine using local ingredients. The bedrooms are bright and all feature a balcony to soak up the scenic surroundings. There is also an outdoor terrace, perfect for relaxing with a drink and features a Spa and Wellness with sauna. A new addition is the outdoor pool available in the Summer months.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Burntwood	The Wych Elm Pub Bridge Cross Road Burntwood
Cannock	The Bus Station Cannock
Hednesford	The Bus Stop Outside Tesco Victoria Street Hednesford
Lichfield	The Bus Station Lichfield
Rugeley	The Bus Station Rugeley
Stafford	Outside the Police Station Eastgate Street Stafford
Sutton Coldfield	McDonalds Lower Parade Sutton Coldfield
Tamworth	Assembly Rooms Corporation Street Tamworth