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Gerlos
ℹ️Practical info — Gerlos
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Due to the altitude (1245m), evenings can be chilly; pack warm layers even in summer.
- The Durlassboden reservoir is great for swimming and boating in late summer.
- The Zillertal Arena is vast; start early to make your connections back before lifts close.
- In winter, the alpine road to Gerlos is demanding; winter tires and chains are a must.
🍽 Food
A warming bacon dumpling soup, well-suited at the mountain huts of the Zillertal Arena.
A cold platter with cured meats and cheeses, try it at snack stations around the reservoir.
This sweet classic is a must-have in any traditional gasthaus in the center.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Gerlos has excellent, though pricier, sports shops on the main street.
You will find nice souvenirs in the small shops in the village center.
A beautiful, quiet side valley, excellent for a peaceful winter walk.
Another untouched valley offering relaxation away from the hustle and bustle.
Water temperature…
Gerlos sits at 1245m on the border between Tyrol and Salzburg, serving as a primary hub for the extensive Zillertal Arena. In winter, it provides access to 143km of slopes and is renowned for its reliable snow cover and animated après-ski culture. During the summer months, the region transforms into a hiking destination featuring five scenic side valleys that cater to both families and alpinists. The nearby Durlassboden reservoir is a standout feature, offering swimming and sailing at high altitude. Visitors typically arrive via the Zillertal valley or the scenic Gerlos Alpine Road, which passes the famous Krimml Waterfalls. Local culinary highlights include the hearty Zillertaler Krapfen and various artisanal mountain cheeses produced in the surrounding alpine pastures.
- Location: Tyrol, Austria
- Top sights: Isskogel · Panoramablick
- Nearby: Hippach (10 km)
- Population: ~790
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -9 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -7 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 49 | 65 | 77 | 121 | 143 | 157 | 162 | 107 | 92 | 77 | 61 |
Geography
Facts
- Altitude: 1245m
- Zillertal Arena hub
- Durlassboden reservoir
- Gerlos Alpine Road
- 143km of ski slopes
- Tyrol-Salzburg border
- Isskogelbahn lift
- Snow sure until April
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Sights in the town Gerlos (2)
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