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Colourful mountain world in the Zillertal - The days are getting shorter, the leaves of the trees more colourful and the distant view of the imposing mountains crystal clear. High time to enjoy the fresh mountain air and the spectacular play of colours in nature. Whether on an excursion to the adventure worlds, on a hike with culinary delicacies at the huts, alpine pastures and inns or traditional events - experience the autumn highlights of the Zell-Gerlos region, Zillertal Arena!
Colourful worlds of experience
Variety, fun and games for the whole family are guaranteed in the adventure worlds of Zell-Gerlos. The mighty Spruce Castle and the Spruce Lake on the Rosenalm open their doors until 08 October. The Gerlosstein cable car with its idyllic alpine paradise brings guests and locals to the mountain experience until22. October to the mountain experience. On selected days until 31 October, the Isskogelbahn takes you high up into the mountain pine country. In the valley, the Zell am Ziller Leisure Park and the Adventure Land in Gerlos offer plenty of activities for young and old.
Autumn hiking paradise
Autumn is famous for the glitter of the morning dew and the mystical mist that still hangs in the valley in the early morning. These phenomena and the fresh mountain air invite you to hike the beautiful places of the Zell-Gerlos region. The picturesque side valleys Schwarzachtal, Wimmertal, Schönachtal, Krummbachtal and the Wildgerlostal or the Zillertaler Höhenstraße in their autumnal splendour are just waiting to be explored.
The colourful season is also perfect for starting the day with a magical moment. A sunrise hike is best combined with a subsequent breakfast in the rustic mountain huts. The numerous huts and alpine pastures in Zell-Gerlos promise enjoyment at its best and serve delicious Tyrolean delicacies made from regional products. Autumn is also all about music - many mountain huts and restaurants frame the "golden" days with live music.
Speaking of live music: From 16 to 24 September 2023, Zell-Gerlos offers a varied leisure programme during the regular guests' days. From Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 September, various music groups will perform in participating huts and the huts will serve regional delicacies. All Zell-Gerlos regulars and friends of the region can purchase the Friends Package for only € 39,- at the information offices of the Zell-Gerlos Tourist Office. Further details can be found on this website: www.zell-gerlos.at/stammgaeste.
Bike until the snow comes
Enjoy the forest, the mountain, the autumn landscape in a very individual way. If the summer was too hot for biking, you can now enjoy the fresh autumn air on two wheels and catch up on a few kilometres before winter comes. In autumn, too, the bike trails for all levels are just waiting to be discovered.
Bike transport with the Rosenalmbahn Zell am Ziller is still possible until 8 October and with the Isskogelbahn Gerlos until 31 October 2023.
Experience Zillertal tradition up close
Traditional music and events fill the Zillertal autumn with a lot of joie de vivre. Every year, the Almabtrieb is one of the highlights of autumn and an integral part of the farming season: After the summer, it is time for cattle and herdsmen to return to the valley - pure Zillertal culture!
At the traditional Schaflschoade on 09 September in Gerlos, the sheep return from the alpine pastures in the Schönach Valley to the valley, where they are sheared in the centre of Gerlos. The autumn festival with music and culinary delicacies opens with the marching in of the Gerlos Federal Music Band.
At the Almabtrieb festivals in Zell and Gerlos on 23 September, the farmers make their way home to the valley with their proudly "tufted" alpine cattle. In both villages, this festival is celebrated with a varied supporting programme and musical entertainment. Specialities and typical Zillertal delicacies such as Zillertaler Krapfen, Kasspatzln and Melchermuas make the hearts of gourmets beat faster. But the old handicrafts are not neglected in this programme either, basket weaving, carving or even distilling schnapps are demonstrated.
Regionality is also promised by the Zillertal Farmers' Markets in Zell and Gerlos, where it is important to take advantage of the opportunity to visit the local stall holders - the last Zillertal Farmers' Market in Zell am Ziller will take place on 20 September and in Gerlos on 21 September 2023.
Traditional, classical and modern brass band music can be enjoyed at the square concerts in Zell and Gerlos in autumn. The Bundesmusikkapelle Zell am Ziller invites you to a weekly concert until 22 September and the Bundesmusikkapelle Gerlos shows its best musical skills until 20 September.
For more information on activities and events in the Zell-Gerlos region, Zillertal Arena, visit www.zell-gerlos.at.