In summer, hiking trails, mountain air, quiet spots by the water and the benefits of the Pitztal Summer Card await. In winter, Rifflsee and the Pitztal Glacier are right on your doorstep. And in between, there’s that feeling you can’t book: waking up in the morning and knowing your mountain holiday has already begun.
One can set off. One can stay. One can be exactly here.
Living where the mountain begins
Mandarfen is not a place one just passes through. Mandarfen is the point where the holiday becomes an outdoor experience. The mountains draw closer, the air becomes clearer, and the valley’s end becomes tangible. Everything feels a little more immediate.
The Mandarfner Hof is situated right in this special location. Not just anywhere in the Pitztal, but where paths, mountain railways, Rifflsee and glaciers come together so closely.
And when one returns, the hotel is just as close. For a snack, for wellness, for an aperitif, for an evening that one can let become gentle.
Right by the slopes
The location is one of the greatest luxuries at the Mandarfner Hof. Not loud. Not over-explained. But felt every single day.
You stay right by the mountain lifts in Mandarfen. The Rifflsee lift is very close, the Pitztal Glacier is quickly accessible, and many experiences begin without detours. This makes summer easier and winter more relaxed. The Rifflsee itself can be reached from Mandarfen via the Rifflsee lift and is one of the defining mountain destinations in the upper Pitztal.
In summer this means: head up early when the light is still soft. A hike around the Rifflsee. A panoramic trail. A tour into the Pitztal mountain world. Or simply a day that starts up top and ends cosily down below.
In winter this means: short routes to your day on the slopes. No long back and forth. No complicated organisation. Breakfast, head out, enjoy your day on the slopes, come home.
Summer with the Summercard
The Pitztal Summercard makes your holiday at the Mandarfner Hof even more straightforward. It opens doors to mountain lifts, attractions and experiences in the region. Ideal for anyone who loves being outdoors but doesn’t want to decide every day what’s worth visiting.
Up in the morning by lift. Standing on the mountain at lunchtime. Back at the Mandarfner Hof in the afternoon. Perhaps on the terrace, perhaps in the wellness area, or maybe first for afternoon refreshments.
Summer in the upper Pitztal
Summer in Mandarfen is clear, calm and close. It begins with mountain air in the morning and with the question of how big the day can be.
Perhaps you’ll head up to Rifflsee. Perhaps onto a high-altitude trail. Perhaps just for a short walk with plenty of views. Around Mandarfen, there are paths for everyone who loves the outdoors: hikers, trail runners, mountain folk, seekers of peace and anyone who doesn’t need a destination every day.
One can set off early and climb high.
One can go slowly and stop often. One can spend the afternoon on the terrace while the mountains still linger in your legs.
Rifflsee. So close.
The Rifflsee is one of those places that stays in your mind. The crystal-clear water. The surrounding mountains. The feeling of suddenly being higher up yet still so close to your holiday home.
From the Mandarfner Hof, the route there is particularly straightforward because the Rifflseebahn cable car is right in Mandarfen. The Rifflsee is the largest lake in the Ă–tztal Alps and lies to the west above the Pitztal valley. From Mandarfen, it can be reached by the Rifflseebahn.
This turns a day trip destination into part of the day. Up for hiking, sightseeing, photography, and breathing in the fresh air. Back down when you’ve had enough. And back to the Mandarfner Hof without the day becoming unnecessarily complicated.
That’s what makes the region so beautiful: you don’t have to make everything grand. One can simply be close by.
Pitztal Glacier. High up.
The Pitztal Glacier shapes the upper Pitztal valley. One can see it, feel it, talk about it. It belongs to this landscape just like the clear air and the long days in the mountains.
For guests at the Mandarfner Hof, it is quickly accessible and a strong destination for winter days, views and special mountain moments. In winter, it’s all about skiing. In summer, the altitude, views, glacier feeling and experiences around the roof of Tyrol beckon. The Pitztal Glacier and Rifflsee area is one of the high-alpine mountain and winter sports regions in the Pitztal valley.
Hiking right from Mandarfen
If you love hiking, Mandarfen is the place for you. Here, the mountain world doesn’t begin after a long journey. It’s already there.
Paths lead out from the Mandarfner Hof into the upper Pitztal, up towards Rifflsee, along panoramic trails, to huts, quiet spots and stunning views. Some days can be energetic. Others easy. And sometimes a short walk is enough when the sun is shining and the coffee afterwards calls.
Hiking in the Pitztal isn’t just an item on our itinerary. It’s a rhythm. Go out, look around, keep walking, come home.
Coming home to the Mandarfner Hof
After a day on the mountain, warmth can wait. Our wellness area is designed for tired legs, clear minds and that moment when the body slowly softens again. A few lengths in the pool, warmth in the sauna, peace in the spa. Not as a big programme, but as a lovely coming home.
The Mandarfner Hof also accompanies your day gastronomically. Mornings with breakfast, afternoons with a small snack and evenings with a dinner that rounds off the day. So one can start a holiday day in the Pitztal outside and end it enjoyably inside.
If the day can be slower
Not every holiday day has to be a summit. Sometimes a walk is enough. A view of the mountains. A good book. A seat in the lobby. An afternoon in the spa. Mandarfen is beautiful for that too. Because it remains peaceful. Because the landscape is not intrusive. Because here one doesn’t constantly have to do something.
The Mandarfner Hof is a great place for people who love being outdoors but also cherish coming home. For couples. For connoisseurs. For hikers. For skiers. For everyone who doesn’t want to separate nature and comfort.
Winter that lingers
In winter the location of the Mandarfner Hof is almost a little gift. The paths are short, the mountain railways are close by, and the ski resorts around Rifflsee and Pitztaler Gletscher are easily accessible.
This changes the holiday. One can start more relaxed. One can be outside earlier. One can return more easily. And if the day was cold, clear and vast, inside awaits exactly what does good: warmth, spa, afternoon snack, a good dinner and an evening without haste.
Skiing in the Pitztal can be active. But it doesn’t have to be organised in a strenuous way. With us, you stay in such a way that many things come closer by themselves.
The location at a glance
The Mandarfner Hof is located in Mandarfen in the upper Pitztal, at around 1,700 metres above sea level. You stay right by the mountain lifts, very close to the Rifflseebahn and ideally situated for trips to the Rifflsee lake and the Pitztal Glacier.
The location is perfect for summer and winter holidays in the Pitztal. For hiking, skiing, mountain lifts, glacier experiences, trail running, moments in nature and peaceful days with a view. In summer, the Pitztal Sommercard makes many things even easier.
Frequently asked questions about the region
Where is the Mandarfner Hof located?
The Mandarfner Hof is located in Mandarfen in the upper Pitztal valley, at around 1,700 metres above sea level. The Rifflsee lake, the Pitztal glacier, mountain lifts and many nature experiences are quickly accessible from here.
Is the Mandarfner Hof directly by the mountain railways?
Yes. The Mandarfner Hof is located right next to the Bergbahnen in Mandarfen. The proximity to the Rifflseebahn makes the location particularly pleasant in both summer and winter.
Is Mandarfner Hof a good hotel for Rifflsee?
Yes. The Mandarfner Hof is an ideal starting point for Rifflsee Lake. The Rifflsee cable car is very close by, making the mountain lake easily accessible.
Is the Pitztal Glacier easily accessible?
Yes. The Pitztal Glacier is quickly accessible from the Mandarfner Hof and is one of the most important mountain and winter sports destinations in the upper Pitztal.
Is the Pitztal Summercard available at the Mandarfner Hof?
Yes, the Pitztal Summercard is a major advantage for a summer holiday at the Mandarfner Hof. It makes many mountain experiences, excursions and activities in the region much easier. The current services are valid according to the Summercard terms and conditions.
One can hike directly from Mandarfen?
Yes. Around Mandarfen, many trails and tours begin into the Pitztal mountain world. Rifflsee, mountain lifts and alpine hiking experiences are particularly close by.
You are not staying just anywhere in the Pitztal, but right by the mountain lifts and close to Rifflsee and the Pitztal Glacier. This means many holiday days can begin without long journeys.
Is the situation good for skiing in winter?
Yes. The proximity to the ski lifts, the Rifflsee area and the Pitztal Glacier makes the Mandarfner Hof an excellent base for a ski holiday in the Pitztal.