Gerlos is located at an altitude of 1,250 m in the middle of the Zillertal Arena, which with 169 km of piste is the largest ski area in the Ziller Valley. The mountain village is particularly well-known for its après-ski possibilities and is ranked high up with its better-known neighbours Mayrhofen and Zell am Ziller. Numerous bars, discos and ski huts invite you in for a visit. With its diverse sport and leisure possibilities like tobogganing, cross-country skiing, paragliding or winter hiking, the ski resort has more to offer than just lifts and pistes. It's therefore not surprising that in the last few years, Gerlos has become one of the most popular winter sport resorts in the Ziller Valley.
Thanks to the ski resort’s perfect orientation in the middle of the Zillertal Arena, Gerlos offers an optimal connection to the entire ski region, of which is included in the Zillertal Superskipass. With a total of 143 km of piste all ranging from novice to intermediate, as well as 52 lift systems, the Zillertal Arena presents an ideal starting point for your winter holiday for both beginners and experienced skiers.

The Ziller Valley is known to be Austria's hotspot for après-ski. Gerlos really lives up to this reputation. Not only are you invited in to numerous ski huts, onan evening you also have a choice of different après-ski bars and discos. It kicks off in "Cin Cin" in the valley station, live music is played at "Gaspingerhof" and you'll find the perfect end to the evening in "Little London" or the "Haberl's Skibar". Whether it be with après-ski, toboganning, ice skating or snow shoe hiking, everyone is sure to find something to guarantee a perfect holiday!