GETTING TO MAYRHOFEN

Mayrhofen sits at the end of the Zillertal valley in Tyrol, Austria. It is well connected by road and rail, with Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich providing the main airport options.

FLYING TO MAYRHOFEN
There are three practical airport options for travelling from the UK.

INNSBRUCK
The closest airport to Mayrhofen (50km). Innsbruck is usually the most straightforward option if flight times and prices work for you. From Innsbruck Airport, you can travel by public transport via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, then Jenbach and the Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen. Private transfer services are also available. Board bags are typically left outside the airport. 

SALZBURG
Approximately 150 km from Mayrhofen. Salzburg can sometimes offer better flight availability or prices from the UK. From Salzburg, you can continue by train towards Jenbach and then take the Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen. Board bags are typically left outside the airport.

MUNICH
Approximately 170 km from Mayrhofen. Munich offers a much wider range of international flights and can be a useful alternative if the flight times or prices make it worthwhile. The journey to Mayrhofen is longer, so check your arrival time carefully if you are planning to use public transport.


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FROM INNSBRUCK AIRPORT TO MAYRHOFEN
If you're flying into Innsbruck, the easiest public transport route is:
Innsbruck Airport → Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof → Jenbach → Mayrhofen

1. Innsbruck Airport → Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
Bus F runs from directly outside the airport terminal to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (main railway station).
The journey takes around 15–20 minutes.
Look for the bus stop outside the terminal and check the current departure times before travelling. You can buy a ticket at the airport (outside) or use the OBB App.

2. Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof → Jenbach
At Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, take a train towards Jenbach.
When booking your journey through ÖBB, you can enter:
From: Innsbruck Flughafen
To: Mayrhofen im Zillertal Bahnhof

This will allow the journey planner to show the complete route.
ÖBB: https://www.oebb.at/en/

3. Jenbach → Mayrhofen
Jenbach is where you change from the main railway network onto the Zillertalbahn.
Follow the signs for the Zillertalbahn and take the train towards Mayrhofen.
Mayrhofen is the end of the line, so you don't need to worry about getting off at the wrong station.

The journey from Jenbach to Mayrhofen takes approximately 50–60 minutes, depending on the service. The Zillertalbahn normally operates frequently, with additional bus services also connecting Jenbach and Mayrhofen.

IMPORTANT IF YOU ARRIVE LATE
Don't assume you can arrive at any time and simply jump on the next train.
Connections into the Zillertal become less frequent later in the evening, so check the complete journey from the airport before booking your flight.

This is particularly important if you're travelling from the UK and arriving in Innsbruck later in the afternoon or evening.

If your flight is delayed, check the current ÖBB connection information rather than relying on the timetable you looked at when booking.

There are also private transfer and shuttle options from Innsbruck Airport if public transport doesn't work with your flight time. Mayrhofen's official travel information lists shuttle services as an alternative.

FROM SALZBURG AIRPORT TO MAYRHOFEN
The public transport route is:
Salzburg Airport → Salzburg Hauptbahnhof → Jenbach → Mayrhofen

1. Salzburg Airport → Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
The airport is connected to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof by public bus.
Follow the signs from the arrivals area for the airport bus.
Allow approximately 20 minutes for the journey, depending on traffic.
Check the current airport bus timetable before travelling.

2. Salzburg Hauptbahnhof → Jenbach
From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, take a train towards Jenbach.
Some services may require a change, so use the ÖBB journey planner to find the best connection for your arrival time.

3. Jenbach → Mayrhofen
At Jenbach, change to the Zillertalbahn for Mayrhofen.
The journey to Mayrhofen is approximately 50–60 minutes.
Again, Mayrhofen is the end of the line.

Tip: If you're travelling with a snowboard bag, allow a little extra time for changes between trains and stations. You don't want to be sprinting across a station with a board bag because you've booked a two-minute connection.

FROM MUNICH AIRPORT TO MAYRHOFEN
Munich is further away but can be a useful option because it has a much larger choice of UK flights.
There are two basic approaches:
Munich Airport → Munich → Jenbach → Mayrhofen
or a pre-booked transfer directly from Munich Airport to Mayrhofen.

BY TRAIN
Munich Airport has its own railway station.
You can take the S-Bahn into Munich Hauptbahnhof and then continue by train towards Jenbach. From Jenbach, change onto the Zillertalbahn for Mayrhofen.
The journey is considerably longer than travelling via Innsbruck, so check the complete journey before booking your flight, particularly if you are arriving later in the day. It is highly recommended you reserve a seat on the train to avoid having to stand. You can see if the seat is reserved on a electronic screen above each seat. It states the reservation 'from' and 'to' stations.

BY CAR

FROM THE UK
For most people driving from the UK, the Channel Tunnel is the most straightforward starting point. From Calais, the drive to Mayrhofen is roughly 11 hours of driving, depending on traffic and route. That's a long way in one hit, particularly in winter.
For this reason, an overnight stop in Germany can make the journey considerably more manageable.

AUSTRIAN MOTORWAYS
The main route into the Zillertal is:
A12 → Zillertal exit → B169 → Mayrhofen

VIGNETTE
Austria uses a motorway vignette system on many motorways and expressways. These can be ordered via an APP or a service stations near Austria. 

WINTER TYRES & SNOW CHAINS
Winter driving in Austria needs some preparation.
Between 1 November and 15 April, winter tyres are required in wintry road conditions.
Snow chains may also be required when indicated by road signs. If you're driving into the Alps in winter, I'd recommend carrying snow chains even if you don't expect to need them. Conditions can change quickly once you're climbing into the valley.

CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION
Because transport timetables change, use the following official sources for the final details before travelling:
Mayrhofen – Getting Here
https://www.mayrhofen.at/en/pages/arrival-and-getting-here
Mayrhofen – Travelling by Rail
https://www.mayrhofen.at/en/stories/travelling-by-rail
ÖBB Journey Planner
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Mayrhofen Public Transport Timetables
https://www.mayrhofen.at/en/stories/timetables-zillertal
UK Government – Driving Abroad
https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad

Accommodation - Lapland resorts - 981 94 Riksgränsen, Sweden - Tel +46 (0) 980 641 00

Riksgränsen is based in 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. The apartments form part of a large hotel complex in the heart of Riksgränsen, centrally located and only 100 meters from the ski lifts and train station. The hotel contains a restaurant, bar, spa, sports shop and doctors. There is a small supermarket nearby. Almost all shops and resturants do not take cash, only card payments.

By Plane

There are 2 local airports. Narvik (85km) in Norway or Kiruna (140km) in Sweden. Flight time from the UK is approx 2.5hrs with the connecting internal flight also around 2.5hrs.

You can fly from Gatwick and Heathrow to Narvik via Oslo or Kiruna via Stockholm. Depending on your airline you may need to contact them in advance to clear the carry of of an ABS airbag system and your board bag. This can be done via their live chat. Norwegian Airlines.

By Train from Stockholm to Riksgränsen

Due to travelling the length of Sweden this train would be an overnight booking. You can find more information on train travel from - www.sj.se/en/home.html

By Train from Narvik to Riksgränsen

You will be required to take a 1.15hr bus from Narvik airport to the local bus station and get a taxi or walk 20 minutes to the local train station. It is then a 45 minute journey to Riksgränsen. The train station is around 100m from the Riksgränsen hotel.

Travel Transfers

You can take the No 91 bus from Kiruna Airport. There is also sometimes a group transfer available from Visit Abisko or kirunabuss.se. The nearest bus stop for arrivals and departures is around 100m from the hotel. It is called "vändplan". The buses from Kiruna airport leave from directly outside the arrivals lounge.

Transfer options include:

Local Bus (Approx £20 each way)
ltnbd.se/en/plan-trip - Local Bus Reservation
Ski Transfer (Approx £50 each way)

A transfer can be booked with www.visitabisko.com or kirunabuss.se. Transfers are added nearer the time of departure, so don't be surprised if you cannot find the transfer available. You'll need to book the transfer option for Kiruna to Riksgransen. When booking you state that you have a board bag. There's no extra cost. An additional bag is automatically included.

Other Options

Taxi - taxikiruna.se
Hire Car - There are various options for hire car both locally and inside the airport

Return Journey

There are only two buses from Riksgränsen to Kiruna per day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. There is also the option of a train leaving at from the resort. You will just need to check your flights link up with the transfer options. 

Accommodation - Landgraaf Snowworld, Witte Wereld 1, 6372 VG Landgraaf, Netherlands
Tel: +31 45 547 0656

By Car

Landgraaf SnowWorld is located 3.5 hours drive from Calais/Dunkirk. The hotel has large parking facilities if you decide to drive you may require the additional purchase of a parking pass.

From Maastricht Follow the Heerlen-Maastricht motorway A79 and take the exit N281 direction Heerlen. Take the exit Kerkrade-West and turn right. Hold on to your left and pass three traffic lights. Go right at the roundabout and right again at the next roundabout. Follow the road and you will arrive at SnowWorld.

From Eindhoven / Belgium Take the A76 Aachen / Heerlen (E314) and follow the N281 to Ten Esschen Voerendaal / Heerlen. Take the exit Kerkrade-West and turn right. Hold on to your left and pass three traffic lights. Go right at the roundabout and right again at the next roundabout. Follow the road and you will arrive at SnowWorld.

From Aachen Take the highway to Heerlen and drive cross the border. Follow the signs in the Netherlands Heerlen / Kerkrade. Stay on this road (N281) and take the exit Kerkrade-West and turn right. Hold on to your left and pass three traffic lights. Go right at the roundabout and right again at the next roundabout. Follow the road and you will arrive at SnowWorld.

By Train

You can take the train to Heerlen station and take bus 25 to Gracht. Alight at Snowworld. You can reach snowworld on bus 25 (bus from Heerlen). For more information see the website Veolia Transportation.

If you take a train to Landgraaf be prepared to book a transfer or taxi as the station is quiet and they will not have taxi's waiting. If not it's a 40 minute walk to the snow centre.

By Plane

Snowworld is 100km radius of five airports. Cologne-Bonn Airport (approx 1 hour drive) from Gatwick and Heathrow. Eindhoven Airport (approx 1.15 hours drive) from Dublin, Stanstead, London City. Liège Airport, Maastricht-Aachen Airport (no UK departures) and Düsseldorf.