Family holiday in the Zillertal in autumn
Autumn holidays with children in the Zillertal
When the forests turn golden, the mountain air becomes crisp and fresh, and the sun lights up the peaks in warm colours, the Zillertal shows its most beautiful side.
Autumn in Tux is the perfect season for families who want to enjoy nature, tranquillity, and shared adventures together.
While colourful autumn landscapes fill the valley, the Hintertux Glacier already offers the first snow experiences of the season – this unique combination is what makes an autumn family holiday in the Zillertal so special.
“Autumn gives families the most beautiful colours and the most valuable time together.”
Hintertux Glacier & TUX³ Ticket
Discover the mountains in autumn with the TUX³ Ticket
The TUX³ Ticket is perfect for families who want to explore the mountains around Tux in autumn at their own pace. This popular 3-mountain ticket offers easy access to hiking trails, adventure parks, and mountain playgrounds throughout the Tux Valley.
✓ Eggalm cable car – just a 2-minute walk from the hotel
✓ Finkenberg Almbahnen with Almspielerei & Pepi’s Kids’ Land
✓ Hintertux Glacier with early snow experiences in autumn
✓ Stunning panoramic trails, cosy mountain huts & crystal-clear views
✓ Colourful nature & family-friendly adventure trails in the Tux Valley
Autumn traditions
The cattle drive in the Tux Valley – experience tradition up close
The traditional cattle drive is a truly special experience for the whole family. Colourfully decorated cows, traditional music, and living local traditions make this day a highlight of any autumn holiday.
In addition to regional specialities and Tyrolean delicacies, visitors can enjoy a cosy village festival with entertainment, traditional crafts, and a warm, authentic atmosphere.
- Finkenberg Cattle Drive Festival with sheep & horses: Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Hintertux Cattle Drive: Saturday, 26 September 2026
- Hintertux Oktoberfest: Friday 25 – Saturday 26 September 2026
- Dornauhof Cattle Drive in Finkenberg: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Autumn hikes in Tux
The best time of year for hiking
When the forests around Tux-Finkenberg turn vibrant shades of gold and red, the mountains reveal their most impressive side. Mild temperatures, clear visibility, and a wide range of family-friendly trails make autumn the perfect season for hiking.
✓ Hintertux – Bichlalm | easy | 5 km | approx. 2 hrs | 220 m elevation gain | circular walk | family-friendly
✓ Tux-Lanersbach Mill Trail | easy | 7.3 km | approx. 2 hrs | circular walk
✓ Central Tux Valley Loop | easy | 4.5 km | approx. 1.5 hrs | circular walk
✓ Tuxbach Adventure Trail with TUX Worlds | easy | 10 km | approx. 3 hrs | stroller-friendly
✓ Höllensteinhütte – Grieralm | moderate | 9 km | approx. 3 hrs 45 mins | 650 m elevation gain
✓ Stoankasern – Junsbergalm | moderate | 11 km | approx. 4 hrs | 650 m elevation gain | hiking taxi available
✓ Hintertux Schraubenfälle Waterfall Trail |moderate | 3.5 km | approx. 2 hrs | circular walk
✓ Junssee | moderate | 4.7 km | approx. 2.5 hrs | 775 m elevation gain
✓ Eiskarsee | moderate | 12.8 km | approx. 4.5 hrs | 290 m elevation gain
Golden autumn days for the whole family
Whether it’s relaxed walks, mountain adventures by cable car, or exciting family excursions – the Tux Valley offers unforgettable autumn days for families. To make it even more special, the Hintertux Glacier already brings the first taste of winter in autumn – an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
We look forward to welcoming families to Tux this autumn.
Places to visit for families
Adventures in the golden autumn
In case of bad weather, we also recommend: Natur Eis Palast & Spannagel Cave on the Hintertux Glacier, Mayrhofen Indoor Water Park, Haus steht Kopf (Schwaz), Bawa in Fügen, as well as Tratzberg Castle and Kufstein Fortress.
Bad weather programme
Family fun even in the rain
Indoor-Highlights
✓ Natur Eis Palast
✓ Spannagel Cave
✓ Mayrhofen Indoor Water Park
✓ The Upside-Down House (Schwaz)
Fun & Action
✓ Visorium Mayrhofen
✓ Bawa Fügen
✓ Kaboom Kaltenbach
✓ FeuerWerk Fügen
✓ Alpenzoo Innsbruck
Culture & Sights
✓ Swarovski Crystal Worlds
✓ Zillertal Regional Museum
✓ Tratzberg Castle
✓ Kufstein Fortress
✓ Schwaz Silver Mine
✓ The Golden Roof, Innsbruck
September 12, 2026 – Alpine cattle drive in Finkenberg
September 25 & 26, 2026 – Hintertux Oktoberfest
September 26, 2026 – Alpine cattle drive in Hintertux & at the Dornauhof in Finkenberg
The cattle drives in the Zillertal are among the most beautiful fall events in Tyrol and offer a special experience for families, couples, and nature lovers.
Yes – the Hintertux Glacier offers Austria’s longest ski season and is one of the first ski resorts to open in autumn. This makes an autumn holiday in the Tux Valley particularly appealing to families and winter sports enthusiasts who want to enjoy perfect snow conditions and skiing in Tyrol from early on.
Yes – the Activcard is valid until 26 October 2026 and, in autumn, offers not only access to mountain railways but also free entry to swimming pools and free use of public transport. For families wishing to explore the whole of the Zillertal, it is an attractive addition to the TUX³ Ticket.
The Zillertal offers plenty of alternatives for bad weather – from the Natur Eis Palast and the Spannagel Cave on the glacier, to the Visorium in Mayrhofen, the Mayrhofen Indoor Water Park and Haus steht Kopf in Schwaz, right through to historic attractions such as Tratzberg Castle, Kufstein Fortress and the Swarovski Crystal Worlds. You can find an overview in our bad-weather programme above.
The Tuxbach Nature Trail with TUX-Welten (10 km, easy, suitable for pushchairs) offers stunning views of larch forests in autumn. The Hintertux–Bichlalm circular walk (5 km, easy) is ideal for families with young children.
Family Vacation Deals in the Zillertal Fall
When the larch trees glow golden
When the larch trees glow golden
✓ from 1 night including full board
✓ Special Family Package with higher children reductions
✓ example price for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 6 &…
