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Summer in Hintertux

Summer in Hintertux

in the Gletscher Aktiv Hotel in Hintertux Tux

Kössler’s Active.Special in Summer

Active in summer

The following services are included in your summer vacation in our Glacier Active Hotel in Hintertux – Tux:

  • Free rental of hiking poles (subject to availability)
  • free, guided hikes with trained nature park guides (such as herb hikes, wildlife observation, llama trekking, treasures of the valley floor… according to the program)
  • Support in tour planning at the reception
  • various lectures & excursions as part of our membership in the Zillertal Nature Park
  • In-house shoe drying room in our Glacier Active Hotel Hintertux – Tux
  • Hiking literature, such as maps, alpine flowers, etc. in our library
Zillertal Aktiv Card im Gletscher Aktiv Hotel in Hintertux Tux am Hintertuxer Gletscher

Perfect companion for your summer vacation

Zillertal Activ Card

Enjoy the following card benefits:

  • free admission to the 6 outdoor swimming pools (Fügen, Stumm, Zell, Hippach, Mayrhofen, Finkenberg) – one visit per day
  • one ascent & descent per day with one of the 11 mountain railways
  • at least 10% discount at all advantage partners
  • free use of public transport

Experience Tux

A special kind of active vacation

Breathe in the clear mountain air and let yourself be guided on narrow paths through green forests and over blooming alpine meadows. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view and feel the invigorating energy of the majestic mountains. Here, high above, nature touches the soul in a unique way.

Bike rental at the Glacier Active Hotel in Hintertux Tux at the Hintertux Glacier

Kössler’s partner for bike rental

-12% discount for online booking (Insider)
E-bike & mountain bike rental from € 25 per day (Nenner)

Kössler’s partner for hiking & bike tours

All prices for 2-3 h with a private hiking guide or certified bike guide can be found on our partner’s website:

Bike tours at the Glacier Active Hotel in Hintertux Tux at the Hintertux Glacier

What our guests say:

on 350 km of tour routes

Hiking.Pleasure

Explore the mountains of Hintertux – Tux from our Glacier Active Hotel up to over 3000 m, as well as the entire Zillertal and enjoy a piece of paradise on earth – in TUX – the green glacier valley.

  • 350 km of hiking trails & Nordic walking tours
  • free hiking bus Tux-Finkenberg
  • Zillertal Nature Park – 422 km² with guided hikes
  • Hiking taxi & ascent aids
Hiking in Tux Hintertux in direct proximity to the glacier Aktiv Hotel Kössler only a few meters from the Hintertux Glacier.
Mountainbiken im Sommer am Gletscher Aktiv Hotel in Hintertux Tux am Hintertuxer Gletscher

on 350 km of tour routes

Mountain biking

Whether relaxed on an e-bike or powerfully on a mountain bike – explore the picturesque Tuxertal and its natural beauty on two wheels. The “Easy Riding Folder” is there to help you discover the ideal route for your bike tour. Let yourself be enchanted by the breathtaking landscape as you experience the valley while pedaling.

at the Hintertux Glacier

Summer.Skiing

The Hintertux Glacier is the most snow-sure ski area in Austria. Up to 18 km are prepared at 3250 m and offer pure skiing pleasure even in summer. The glacier is also accessible to pedestrians. The ascent is “barrier-free” up to 3250 m.

Sommerskilauf am Gletscher Aktiv Hotel in Hintertux Tux am Hintertuxer Gletscher
Familiensommer im Gletscher Aktiv Hotel in Hintertux Tux am Hintertuxer Gletscher

Children’s summer program

Active for families

… for the little guests of the Berghotel Kössler in Hintertux:
Tux offers a children’s program that leaves nothing to be desired!

Here are a few recommendations for what you can do with your little darlings:
in the region there are great children’s playgrounds, the Eggalm Outdoor Boulder Wall for climbing, the Glacier Flea Safari, the Eggalm Hiking Rally, the Family Torchlight Hike, the Tuxbach Adventure Trail …

FAQ

Answers to your most important questions

What are the check-in and check-out times?2026-02-01T17:19:23+01:00

Check-In:
You can check into your room from 3:00 PM on the day of arrival.

Check-Out:
Please vacate your room by 10:00 AM.

Is there Parking Available at the Hotel?2025-07-10T14:19:53+01:00

You can park your car for free directly in front of the hotel.

We also offer underground parking spaces for a fee (€4 per day). Please reserve these at our reception before your arrival!

What payment options are available at the hotel?2026-02-01T17:19:25+01:00

At the Gletscher Aktiv Hotel Kössler, you can pay with Maestro, Visa, and Mastercard.

Who personally looks after the guests at Gletscher Aktiv Hotel Kössler?2026-02-16T16:03:50+01:00

Gletscher Aktiv Hotel Kössler is a small, family-run hotel where the hosts are on site every day. Host Karina welcomes guests in person, gives individual tips for ski days or hikes, and also looks after their well-being in the restaurant in the evening.
In the kitchen, Constantinos cooks himself for the in-house guests, and in the morning, senior manager Roswitha provides the perfect start to the day with a breakfast tailored to active holidaymakers. Many guests especially appreciate this personal atmosphere and the attentive care throughout their stay.

What does Glacier Active Hotel Kössler offer active guests?2026-02-16T16:11:09+01:00

In winter, the hotel offers a ski pass service, a ski room, and the Kössler Bonuscard with attractive discounts on ski rentals and ski school. In summer, guests benefit from personal tour recommendations, free loan of hiking poles, hiking guides, and discounts on bike and e-bike rentals. The hosts personally help you plan your activities.

How far is the hotel from the Hintertux Glacier?2026-02-16T16:05:49+01:00

The small, family-run active hotel is located in the center of Hintertux Tux in the Zillertal valley in Tyrol. The Hintertux Glacier valley station is only about 700 meters away. The free ski bus stops right in front of the hotel and comfortably takes guests to the gondola in just a few minutes.

Who is a holiday at the Gletscher Aktiv Hotel Kössler in Hintertux for?2026-02-16T16:33:44+01:00

This family-run hotel is mainly aimed at adult couples and active holidaymakers looking for peace and quiet who want to combine skiing on the Hintertux Glacier or hiking in the Zillertal with very personal service.

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