--- title: 'Zillertal’s places of interest | 4* Hotel Maria Theresia Gerlos' url: 'https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/excursion-tips/' description: 'Sights & excursion destinations in Zillertal ✔️ Interesting facts & information about the most popular places of interest ❤️ From Zillertal waterfall to the Erlebnissennerei' image: 'https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/2/csm_Krimmler-Wasserfaelle-02_571413596c.jpg' date: '2023-07-31' modified: '2026-10-02' lastUpdated: '2026-10-02' type: website site: 'Hotel Maria Theresia' --- # Zillertal’s places of interest | 4* Hotel Maria Theresia Gerlos [+43 5284 53 17](tel:+4352845317) [![Hotel Maria Theresia](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/user_upload/00_Logo/maria-theresia-logo.svg)](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/) [+43 5284 53 17](tel:+4352845317) [Winter holidays Our best winter offers](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/rooms-offers/offers-packages/) [ Enquire ](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/rooms-offers/enquire/)[ Book ](https://booking.maria-theresia.at/?skd-language-code=en "Book") ![](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/e/csm_01_Snowtubing_2797af6699.jpg) ![Zwei Kinder am Fichtenschloss auf der Rosenalm](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/0/csm_Fichtenschloss-Rosenalm-Zell-01_7014283816.jpg) ![Paar am Gipfelliner in Königsleiten in der Zillertal Arena](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/5/csm_Gipfelliner-Koenigsleiten-ZillertalArena-02_01dfbb4928.jpg) ![Paar beim Gondelfrühstück in Königsleiten](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/6/csm_Gondelfruehstueck-Koenigsleiten_6377fe9688.jpg) ![Mann am Klettersteig Talbach in Zell am Ziller](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_Klettersteig-Talbach-ZellamZiler-03_6b4a0a1a76.jpg) ![Familie im Kletter Parcours in Gerlos](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/e/csm_Abwechslungsreich-Parcours-Gerlos-03_d9af4365a5.jpg) ![Zwei Frauen beim Wandern bei den Krimmler Wasserfällen](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/2/csm_Krimmler-Wasserfaelle-02_9bd8b8dd0e.jpg) Places of interest in Zillertal & excursion destinations in Gerlos ====================================================================== Excursion destinations - [Home](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/ "Home") - [Activities & Region](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/ "Activities & Region") - [Excursion tips](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/excursion-tips/ "Excursion tips") free time spirits Tips for holiday planning: Excursion destinations and places of interest in Zillertal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have compiled an extensive selection of excursion tips and places of interest in and around Gerlos – whether it is in [summer in Gerlos](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/summer/) or [winter in the Zillertal Arena](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/winter/). A variety of attractions in Zillertal and Zillertal Arena mean boredom is not an option during your holiday. We reveal a few of the excursion destinations in the surrounding area here for you: ![default](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/f/csm_Klettersteig-Riederklamm-Gerlos-02_d24c74f02d.jpeg) ### Sights & excursion destinations in Gerlos - Durlassboden reservoir and leisure centre - Flying Fox Riederklamm - Gerlos high ropes course - Traditional events featuring music and culture, such as the Alpine cattle drive ([more events in Gerlos](https://www.zillertalarena.com/gerlos/der-ort/veranstaltungen/)) - [5 side-valleys in Gerlos](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/hiking/) - [Via ferratas](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/hiking/) ![Vater und Tochter auf dem Arena Coaster in Zell am Ziller](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/0/csm_Arena-Coaster-ZellamZiller-03_ebbd5d87f3.jpg) ### Sights & excursion destinations in Zillertal Arena - Almflieger in Zell am Ziller (Flying Fox) - Arena Coaster in Zell am Ziller (summer toboggan run) - [Braukunsthaus Zillertal](https://www.zillertal-bier.at/braukunsthaus/) in Zell am Ziller – multi-medial exhibit based on the theme of beer & the art of brewing - Fichtenschloss & Fichtensee in Zell am Ziller - Hainzenberg Gold Mine - Hochzeller Käsealm - Zillertal Regional Museum - [Family Adventure Worlds in Zillertal Arena](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/hiking/) ![Urlauber am Gipfelliner in Königsleiten in der Zillertal Arena](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/2/csm_Gipfelliner-Koenigsleiten-ZillertalArena-03_be7170aa03.jpg) ### Places of interest & Excursion destinations in Zillertal - Nature's Ice Palace at Hintertux Glacier (ice cave – open year round) - Holzerlebnis FeuerWerk – exhibition based around wood & tour of the bio mass heat and power plant - Erlebnissennerei Zillertal - Adlerbühne Ahorn - Steam train ride on the Zillertalbahn - Zillertal Alpine Road - Naturparkhaus Ginzling - Hydropower station - Spannagel Cave – Natural cave on the Hintertux Glacier ![Ansicht des Wasser Wunder Welt Museums in Krimml](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/5/csm_Wasser-Wunder-Welt-Krimml_60a9960ca9.jpg) Attractions & leisure options in Tyrol & Salzburger Land ---------------------------------------------------------------- - [Krimml Waterfalls ](https://www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at/)& Water World – with a drop of 380m, this is the highest waterfall in Europe - Swarovski Crystal Worlds Wattens in Tyrol – unique and breath-taking world of crystal - Innsbruck – excursion to Tyrol’s state capital with the Nordkette cable car, Alpine Zoo, museums, Goldenes Dachl, and much more. - Farm museums Kramsach - Ebbs Rarity Zoo - [Hohe Tauern National Park](https://hohetauern.at/de/) - [Großglockner](https://www.grossglockner.at/gg/de/index) ![Zillertaler Active Card](https://www.maria-theresia.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/a/csm_zillertaler-active-card_68adb05a53.png) Our tip: The Zillertal AktivCard -------------------------------- Lots of leisure offers available with just one card Along with ten cable cars, free entry to six swimming pools, free use of public transport in Zillertal and numerous discounts in the region, this ticket provides an extensive offer for 3 to 12 days. [Prices & Information Zillertal AktivCard](https://www.zillertal.at/en/summer/holiday/zillertal-activcard.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk_W9wsjFgAMV7YBQBh1GtwlTEAAYASABEgJrW_D_BwE) FAQs ---- Frequently asked questions about excursions during a holiday in the 4* Hotel Maria Theresia in Gerlos. ### What are the must-sees in Zillertal? One of the most popular excursion destinations in Zillertal is the Braukunsthaus in Zell am Ziller. Krimml Water Falls in neighbouring Salzburger Land are also absolutely worth seeing. ### What is loveliest town in Zillertal? For us personally Gerlos is the loveliest town in Zillertal, with its [5 side-valleys](https://www.maria-theresia.at/en/activities-region/hiking/) and superb natural surroundings and mountains. ### Can you provide an insider tip for Zillertal? Anyone who wants to experience true Tyrolean tradition, ought not to miss the Alpine cattle drive in Gerlos in the autumn. An insider tip in Zillertal for those of you who are hungry for adventure is the Schlegeis 131 Flying Fox – a speedy ride over 600 metres over the dam walls at the Schlegeis reservoir; 131 metres above the ground. ### What places of interest are there for me to visit in the winter? There are a number of museums and leisure activities that are available throughout the year – e.g. the Braukunstmuseum in Zell am Ziller and the exhibition cheese dairies. 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