Pension Nordstern

Stride the stepping stones, dip your feet into the Ahornsee lake and wander the family-friendly leisure trail on the Ahorn mountain. Most of the paths on this mountain are pushchair-friendly, and there’s plenty of spots to relax and enjoy the view while the children splash, climb and play. Young adventurers can also tick off their first summit at the Filzenkogel, which is around one hour from the top of the Ahorn lift.

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As well as all the family-friendly walking trails you’ll find on the Penken mountain (many of which are pushchair-friendly) you can take bikes on the lift, and there’s plenty of trails to explore. You can also try mountain scooting or discover one of the mountain play areas – one of them at Penkenjoch has an eight-metre-tall wooden bear.

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Water enthusiasts of all ages will love the Zillertal with its six outdoor pools and adventure bathing lakes throughout the mountains. Slides and splash pools at the Mayrhofen and nearby Hippach pools will delight families with young children.

At the adventure pool in Mayrhofen, there’s heaps of indoor and outdoor fun to be had, with slides, a crazy river, and multiple pools to enjoy, plus plenty of space for relaxing. It's the perfect activity on a summer holiday! A pleasant walk down the valley, following the river path will get you to the outdoor pool at Hippach, which is great fun for little ones with slides, a large pool, children’s pool, and grassy areas to run around. There's also the Ahornsee bathing lake at the top of the Ahornbahn lift where children can splash and play while parents relax and take in the view.

Marvel at the natural wonder of Krimml waterfalls set amidst the stunning Hohe Tauern National Park. Follow the path right next to the falls for fantastic photo opportunities of the 380 metre falls that cascade over three levels. A small National Park fee may be payable locally. This excursion is a half-day trip.

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With 1,300 kilometres of routes, the Zillertal is heaven for biking, whether on gravel, bumpy single-track trails or quiet mountain roads. Hire an e-bike and ride up into the Stilluptal to enjoy this picture-perfect private valley, or head to the more challenging single-track trails for some adrenaline-packed downhill action. The Penken Mountain’s FunSportStation is made for young thrill-seekers. There’s a bike park with mini electric motorcycles to play around on. If the children are into scooters, here’s where you can step it up a level by trying out the ‘mountain scooter’ that handles trickier terrain more like a mountain bike. The whole family can head out onto the trails on mountain scooters (once everyone’s got to grips with it).

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The River Ziller flows the length of the Zillertal, and provides plenty of opportunities for fun.

Get kitted out with a wetsuit and boots and hit the water on a family rafting adventure on the on the calmer sections, or try out river-tubing or canyoning. Explore the Zemmgrund canyon from within, abseil waterfalls, jump into pools and slide down the rocks - teenagers will love these action-packed activities.

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The most popular via ferrata are the routes to the Zimmereben Hut. There are different routes to suit all ability levels and some are a real challenge. You'll be rewarded with incredible views on your climb and you can tuck into a strudel and a coffee or beer at the hut when you reach the top. If the Zimmereben routes whet your appetite and you're keen for more, the route on the Gerlosteinwand is longer and lots of fun, with equally spectacular views - remember to take your own treats for the top though.

There’s playparks and adventure spots at all over the place in Mayrhofen and the Zillertal, which is great news for families with active young explorers. In the forest around Waldfestplatz there’s various wooden play areas and you can try crazy golf. Then head up the Ahorn or Penken mountains for more family adventures.

At the bottom of the Rosenalm lift in Zell am Ziller, there’s a big playground and summer toboggan, and at the top a huge wooden castle and adventure park. You could also try the high ropes course near Mayrhofen to test your head for heights and balance.