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ERSTE FERIENREGION FÜGEN-KALTENBACH

Fügenberg - Hochfügen im Zillertal

Enjoying nature – pure recreation at your holiday in the Zillertal!

With its densely forested mountain scenerey, Fügenberg/Hochfügen is an absoulutely idyllic hiking and recreation paradise in summer and a fantastic winter wonderland with a special skiing and snowboarding experience at altitutes of up to 2,500 m in your winter vacation in the Zillertal.

The municipality of Fügenberg with its three districts Fügenberg, Pankrazberg and Hochfügen is situated on an impressive mountain slope overlooking Fügen.
Fügenberg, which has a population of 1,400, is the highest village in the First Holiday Region Fügen-Kaltenbach. Rising from 600 metres to an elevation of 1,600 metres above sea level, the municipality offers breathtaking panoramic views and is a desirable holiday destination for hikers and skiers .

In the district of Hochfügen you will find the highest hotel village of the Zillertal. Guests staying at one of the five hotels will find ski lifts directly at their doorstep . In Hochfügen the landscape is still unspoilt , large colourful forests entice visitors to take leisurely walks. Fügenberg with its two districts boasts a splendid mountain panorama in summer and in winter and is a secret tip for nature-lovers and those seeking tranquillity. In the districts of Fügenberg and Pankrazberg beautiful hiking and walking trails surrounded by untouched nature await you. The villages are perfectly located so you can start your hiking day in summer directly from your holiday accommodation! The skiing area Hochfügen is the freeride hotspot of the Zillertal and one of the best backcountry skiing regions in Europe . Numerous untouched slopes, high altitudes of up to 2,500 metres above sea level and easy-access terrain make off-piste skiing in Hochfügen a unique experience. Backcountry skiers can prepare for the winter season during special off-piste camps which are held in Hochfügen during the winter, for example by Stumböck Skireisen. During the courses, skiers can improve their technique and most importantly, learn avalanche safety .

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SUMMER

Whether in winter when tobogganing, on the cross-country trail or in summer when hiking and swimming, the first holiday region in the Zillertal always has the right activity for every taste on offer!
Numerous activities and day-trip destinations ideally complete your summer vacation around Fügenberg/Hochfügen and in the whole first holiday region in the Zillertal. As ideal starting point for hikes in the Zillertal, Fügenberg/Hochfügen offers numerous well-marked hiking trails across most diverse degrees of difficulty. Enjoy a great round golf on the golf course in Uderns, get exercise when Nordic Walking or also when climbing and swimming in the refreshing bathing lakes of the region. To ensure an eventful holiday together with your entire family, the fun and spa paradise of Erlebnistherme Zillertal and the exciting high wire garden in the adventure park are on offer in the Zillertal.

Plan your individual leisure activity around Hochfügen by means of the interactive hiking map. Here you can find all information around your planned tour, such as height profile, length and approximate time - also available for an easy and quick direct download.

WINTER

In winter, Hochfügen is the perfect starting point for breath-taking holidays in the snow-secure Hochfügen-Hochzillertal skiing area. Snowshoe hikes and skiing tours offer skiing enthusiasts numerous varied off-piste tours with different degrees of difficulty. The toboggan run Hochfügen is even illuminated at night and invites you and your family to test your tobogganing skills on a speedy run amidst the snow-decked winter scenery. Special experiences such as PistenBullytours or carving privately on perfect slopes are guaranteed in the skiing area Hochfügen-Hochzillertal .

Hochfügen is, however, not only famous for its secure snow conditions in winter, but also fascinates guests with luxurious 4-star hotels and offers the 3-star Alexander restaurant to gourmets and connoisseurs in winter. The impressive mountain panorama of the Zillertaler Alps accompanies you during your winter vacation and when enjoying one of the many exciting activities around Fügenberg/Hochfügen .

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HIGHLIGHTS IN FÜGENBERG/HOCHFÜGEN

Childrens programme

Every day another experience! With our summer childrens programme we offer lots of fun and action in your family vacation in the Zillertal. Climbing, children's party, visiting a farm and much more!

Erlebnisfreibad und Erlebnistherme Zillertal

Swimming & Bathing

After a hike, a bike tour or also after a visit to one of our countless sights, there is nothing more refreshing than jumping into the cool water. Our wonderful outdoor swimming pools and lakes offer children and adults a pleasant refreshment on hot summer days and guarantee unforgettable water fun. Furthermore, our Erlebnis-Therme Zillertal spa complex also offers bathing fun for the whole family whatever the weather is like.

Zillertaler Höhenstraße

The Zillertaler Höhenstraße is one of the most beautiful alpine roads in Austria and the starting point for numerous mountain hikes. It is 48 kilometres long and can be driven from the mid of May to the end of October (depending on snow conditions). One of the ascents to this panoramic road is located directly in the centre of Aschau im Zillertal.

Events

Discover all events that take place in the first holiday region Fügen-Kaltenbach. From music and culture, customs and traditional festivals, to sport events and daily hiking programs. Find current events of all places of the region Fügen-Kaltenbach and arrange your weekly or evening program individually according to your own wishes.

Hochfügen Night

On 5 Thursdays in Hochfügen!

Magic winter nights in Hochfügen with night skiing, ski show, fire works and much more!

Skiing area Hochzillertal/Hochfügen

The skiing area Hochzillertal/Hochfügen sets completely new standards for a perfect skiing holiday – whether for snowboard professionals, tobogganing cracks or when skiing with children and the whole family.

Skiing Area Spieljoch

Skiing on 25.6 kilometres of slopes, a round on the funslope, tobogganing on the 5.5. kilometres long toboggan run or winter hiking to the peak? The Spieljoch family skiing area has a varied offer both in summer and winter – fun in the mountains and in the midst of nature is a top priority here!

Toboggan run Goglhof

The ultimate downhill fun for young and old in winter! The toboggan run at the Goglhof is one of the highlights in Fügen and perfect for all the young and the “young-at-heart”. Sledge down to the valley on a 3 km long, illuminated, perfectly groomed and snow-covered natural toboggan run.

Erlebnistherme Zillertal spa complex

The first holiday region in the Zillertal will fascinate all age groups. Bring your entire family and enjoy pure relaxation and fun activities in the experience and spa oasis of the Erlebnistherme Zillertal spa complex!

Dairy Fügen

You want to know how cheese is made? Then let’s go to the Zillertaler Heumilch-Sennerei! There you will experience interesting facts about the production of cheese very close. In the cheese museum you can also see how cheese used to be won in former times. After an informative tour you can of course taste to your heart’s content.

Speckstube Zillertal

Every Friday there is a guided tour with a welcome “Schnapserl” followed by a tasting in the Zillertaler Speckstube. You can purchase the products directly in the family-owned shop.

Museum über Heimat, Bergbau und Stille Nacht

Local history museum

Experience a historical journey through the Zillertal and learn some details about the famous Christmas song “Silent Night”! The museum in the Widumpfiste is run by the “Heimat- und Museumsverein” and focuses on the history of the singing families from the Zillertal and the associated spread of the song Silent Night throughout the world.

Spieljochbahn

Starting point for wonderful hikes and for additional day-trip destinations such as a climbing crag for kids, the barefoot trail and water fun park, a tour of the tourist mine, which can be reached within about 45 min.

Holzerlebniswelt Feuerwerk in Fügen im Zillertal

Feuerwerk – HolzErlebnisWelt (World of Wood)

Experience an exciting guided tour through one of the most modern and economical biomass cogeneration plants in Europe. At various stations you will learn a lot of interesting and surprising things about the omnipresent natural product wood.

Golf in the Zillertal

For all golf friends, the Zillertal offers a unique location for unforgettable golf pleasure in alpine style. The newly built Golfclub Zillertal in the middle of the mountains captivates with over 65 hectares of playing area, 35 tees, a modern clubhouse with sun lounge at the 4-star Superior Hotel with culinary delights on Haute Cuisine level and so much more!

Guided hiking tours

Experience the region Fügen-Kaltenbach! In our popular hiking program every hiker from beginner to professional, from relaxed to ambitious will find the right thing! The guided hiking tours take place weekly from June to October in the first holiday region Fügen-Kaltenbach.

Zillertalbahn

Discover the first holiday region comfortably and stress-free with the Zillertal railway and enjoy your car-free holiday in the Zillertal to the fullest.

Toboggan Run Goglhof

The ultimate downhill fun for young and old in winter! The toboggan run at the Goglhof is one of the highlights in Fügen and perfect for all the young and the “young-at-heart”. Sledge down to the valley on a 3 km long, illuminated, perfectly groomed and snow-covered natural toboggan run.