The Resort

The après ski scene in Mayrhofen is lively, with an excellent choice of bars and restaurants. The Pilzbar at the top of the Penkenbahn gondola is a good place to start, with the fun getting going long before the slopes close. The White Lounge is another popular haunt, it’s made from ice and serves excellent cocktails from mid-afternoon onwards. It’s a similar story at the ice bar at Hotel Strass but it can be hard to find a seat after about five, as it gets rammed with revellers.

Down in the village, the oddly named Scotland Yard serves British beer and resembles the pubs you might find back home (it’s entirely up to you whether or not this is a good thing). And Bruck’n Stadl near the bottom of the Ahorn cable car station is the place to go for big name DJs and dancing.

Throughout the year there are numerous festivals, and they don’t get much bigger than Snowbombing. This week-long event held every spring is the biggest winter festival in Europe. Some of the names that have graced the stage over the years include Fatboy Slim, Dizzee Rascal and the Prodigy.

If you’re in the mood for a more relaxing time, there are plenty of places to get away from the pounding beats and dance terraces. And, on the whole, the hip young crowd happily mixes with the more traditional ski scene here.

You’re never far from a spa or pool in Mayrhofen, with many of the hotels boasting excellent relaxation facilities. If you fancy a night away from the dancefloor, treat yourself to a massage or spa treatment and save your energy for another day on the slopes.