Central ski area in the fantastic Zillertal Arena ski region.
Gerlos overview
Gerlos, located in the Zillertal Arena, offers a fantastic winter sports experience with 150 km of slopes ranging from 1246 to 2505 meters in elevation, ensuring snow reliability from December through Easter. The Zillertal Arena ski area caters to all skill levels, featuring 52 modern lifts and a variety of runs, including gentle slopes for beginners and challenging descents for advanced skiers.
Beyond alpine skiing, Gerlos provides diverse winter activities such as cross-country skiing on groomed trails, snowshoe hiking, and tobogganing, offering fun for the whole family. The village’s elevation of 1300m allows for ski-in, ski-out access, with runs leading directly into town. For those seeking a vibrant après-ski scene, Gerlos boasts numerous huts and snow bars where visitors can unwind after a day on the slopes.
Gerlos skiing
The ski area is divided into three main sectors – the area above Gerlos, the area above Königsleiten, and the Hochkrimml-Gerlosplatte lifts opposite Königsleiten. This layout provides a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging runs for advanced skiers.
Additionally, the Zell am Ziller is connected through a high-alpine section, for skiing in the Zillertal Valley. Huge ski safaris are possible in the Zillertal Arena.
Beginners can take enjoy the terrain at the Arena Center in Gerlos, which offers a large beginner area with a covered magic carpet and gentle slopes served by the Ebenfeld-X-Press chairlift – ideal for those new to the sport.
The resort’s modern lift infrastructure includes the Dorfbahn Gerlos, a 10-person gondola that provides direct access from the village to the ski area, enhancing convenience for visitors.