“Leisure mountain” is a true Mecca for those who appreciate the simple things in life: untouched natured, alpine scenery and stunning views. From the moment you alight on the mountain the enchanting backdrop inspires. Cast your gaze over snow-clad 3000 metre peaks, soak in the panorama – a mountaintop plateau straight out of a picture book, from the Fitzen Alps right down to Mayrhofen, Hippach and Finkenberg, and beyond to Tux valley. At 1965m above sea level, the panorama platform is the heaven’s gate to a hiking paradise high up in the Zillertal Alps Nature Reserve, an area covering 372sq km of leisure hiking, more challenging ascents to the peaks, traditional alpine huts and idyllic mountain meadows.

Mayrhofen is the ideal place to explore untouched countryside, with scores of options to relax and unwind. Take a stroll along the immaculate panorama trail stopping at any of the many viewing platforms, or soak in the atmosphere of the ‘tranquil garden’, Lake Ahorn or simply the barbecue site. The big Ahorn bonfire on 4 September underneath the Filzenköpfl – breakfast at dawn, with its amazing lights and illumination – is a genuine highlight for anyone who savours the romantic side of nature.