It is a town/ski area about a 10 minute drive from Mayrhofen or a five minute train ride direct. This ski area is not really known to many tourist skiers but it is a huge vast ski area that is absolutely perfect for all competency of skiers/snowboarders. It is less busy than neighbouring Mayrhofen, but equally as good. Plenty of mountains to keep even the best skiers entertained for a week and plenty of bars and restaurants to whet the appetite. This ski area will be included within your lift pass for the Zillertal valley so no extra cost is incurred and a must for a different experience.
10 minute car journey or 5 minute train journey (towards Innsbruck) from Mayrhofen
Found Kaltenbach in January, I agree that it's a place to try. Five-minute train ride a bit optimistic, 25 minutes would be nearer the mark. We stayed in Zell am Ziller, just down the valley from Mayerhofen, also good. New alpine coaster is a must (tobogan).
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