The ski season starts on 5th December 2025 with all connecting lifts from Zell am Ziller to Hochkrimml. In Zell, the Karspitzbahn will open on 5th December and the Rosenalmbahn is expected to open on 12th December due to modernisation work!
Zillertal ARENA Winter Opening Hours
The winter season in the Zillertal Arena starts on December 5, 2025, and offers unforgettable winter fun until April 12, 2026. Here you can find a detailed overview of the cable car season dates and all important opening hours to ensure your winter holiday is perfectly planned. An overview of all open lifts & slopes can be found below and in the interactive ski map.
Operating hours for the 2025-26 ski season
Zell am Ziller cable cars
| Rosenalmbahn Zell am Ziller* | |
| expected 12.12.2025 – 24.12.2025 | 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (Last trip up at 4.00 p.m.) |
| 25.12.2025 – 12.04.2026 | 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (Last trip up at 4.00 p.m.) |
| Karspitzbahn Zell am Ziller** | |
| 1st section (valley station): 05.12.2025 – 06.04.2026 | 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (Last trip up at 3.30 p.m.) |
| 2nd section (middle station): 05.12.2025 – 12.04.2026 | 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (Last trip up at 3.30 p.m.) |
*Due to extensive modernisation work on the Rosenalmbahn, we will start the winter season this year with the Karspitzbahn and, subject to change, the Rosenalmbahn is expected to open on 12 December.
**For winter sports enthusiasts only. No transport of pedestrians.
Gerlossteinbahn Hainzenberg
| 19.12.2025 – 29.03.2026 | 08.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (quarter-hourly, if required continuous) |
| Opening hours of the toboggan run |
Skiliftzentrum Gerlos
| Isskogelbahn Gerlos | |
| 05.12.2025 – 12.04.2026 | 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. |
| Dorfbahn Gerlos | |
| 05.12.2025 – 12.04.2026 | 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. |
Dorfbahn Königsleiten
| 05.12.2025 – 12.04.2026 | 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. |
Hochkrimml cable cars
| 05.12.2025 – 12.04.2026 | 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. |
Subject to change without notice! The operating hours may be changed due to weather conditions.