The European Sports Region (Europa-Sportregion), which includes the resorts of Zell am See, Piesendorf and Kaprun, is located in the northern part of the Austrian Alps. In terms of popularity and opportunities for outdoor activities, it has no equal in Austria. Here, at an altitude of 800 to 3000 meters above sea level, they do not talk about snow - it is guaranteed. The winter season in the region lasts from November to the end of April. But thanks to the proximity of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, skiing is possible all year round.
The ski pass of the region is valid in three ski areas: on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, in the ski area near the village of Kaprun Maiskogel and on the "home" mountain Zell am See Schmitten. The Zell am See-Kaprun region offers more than 60 ski lifts; over 130 km of ski slopes of all difficulty levels - from training and simple "blue" to interesting "red" and "black"; 200 km of flat skiing; toboggan runs, more than 10 ski schools, including for children.
There are all conditions for practicing 30 sports. This is a true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have at their disposal indoor tennis courts, squash and horseback riding, bowling, gyms, indoor pools, saunas, a large spa complex with TAUERN SPA mineral water pools, parachuting and paragliding and much more. Zell am See (757 m) and Kaprun (786 m) - you can enjoy your vacation in any weather and at any time of the year.
The Pitztal is a ski resort famous for its glaciers and excellent skiing conditions. Here skiers will find about 129 km. trails of different difficulty levels, and you can ride on the glaciers from September to May.
The region includes three ski areas - Hochzeiger (1450-2450 m), Rifflsee (1680-2880 m) and Pitztaler-Gletscher (1740-3440 m), the last two have a single ski pass. You can also purchase a PitzRegioCard ski pass, which is valid in all ski areas of the Pitztal valley and on the lifts of the High Imst. The free shuttle takes guests anywhere in the Pitztal.
At the beginning of the valley, above the village of Jerzens, there is the largest ski area in the region - Hochzeiger. This is 40 km of various slopes, 9 lifts, a height difference of 1000 m. Trails of medium difficulty prevail here. There are opportunities for freestyle, extreme and off-piste skiing. There is a snowpark for snowboarders. There is also a 6 km illuminated toboggan run.
The lifts to the glacier and to the Rifflsee ski area are located at the very end of the valley, near the village of Mandarfen (1675 m), which is administratively part of locality Saint Leonhard. The total length of the slopes of these ski areas is 41 km, they are served by 12 lifts. There are many difficult beautiful red slopes (40 km) and a snow park with various obstacles and time measurements. There are suitable trails for beginners. The Rifflsee ski area is equipped with a special children's chair lift.
In the Pitztal ski resort, travelers are given the opportunity to try a variety of entertainment. You can watch the mountain panorama from the highest cafe in Austria (3440 meters), climbers can master 17 interesting icefalls at once, there is also the opportunity to go paragliding, curling, ice fishing or visit museums, hiking trails and temples of the valley.
Nearest railway station: Imst-Pitztal: 11 km / 24 km / 36 km
Innsbruck is a unique symbiosis of a first-class resort and a beautiful museum city with a history of about 800 years. Innsbruck is located in the heart of the Eastern Alps, at the foot of the Karwendel ridge. The height of the mountain ranges surrounding it exceeds 2500 m, which guarantees stunning views from almost anywhere in Innsbruck.
Above the city rises Mount Patscherkofel (Patscherkofel), on the slopes of which the Winter Olympic Games were held in 1964 and 1976. From them, the city inherited an excellent ski infrastructure: stadiums, ski jumps, skating rinks, various tracks and much more. Impeccably groomed slopes, which attract skiers from all over the world, offer slopes of varying degrees of difficulty and for all tastes, as well as trails illuminated at night twice a week. There are also family trails, and the smallest is waiting for the Sunny Kids Park.
The Patcherkofel ski area is located 20 km from Stubai with its numerous ski slopes. At the foot of the mountain are charmingly picturesque Tyrolean villages: Igls, Lans, Ville, Natters, Mutters, Patch.
Video: Mayrhofen , Zillertal(links to youtube)
Lake Wörth is the largest lake in the Carinthian region. On its banks there are several resort towns connected by water tram routes. In summer, the water temperature in the lake reaches +25 +27 degrees Celsius. Tourists come to the Wörthsee to swim, play golf, and also see the Cheppaslucht waterfalls, the Hochosterwitz castle, the capital of the region - Klagenfurt and the Kartti abbeys with monasteries.
The Wildschenau Valley, which brings together four picturesque villages, is located in Tyrol, 75 km from Innsbruck, 115 km from Munich, 130 km from Salzburg and 360 km from Zurich. The peculiarity of this ski resort is its idyllic seclusion, as well as wide, not crowded ski slopes, which will delight both experienced skiers who want to enjoy nature away from the noise and test themselves in the Race`n`Sport Arena professional training area, as well as beginner ski lovers and, first of all, young guests. Fan park on Schatzberg Mountain awaits snowboarders (freeride, jumps, quarter pipes, wave rides, snake, rails, Half Pipe – 90 m). A bus service is organized between the ski areas, from Thursday to Saturday there is also a night bus (from 20:00 to 03:00). Here you can also take snowshoe walks along well-groomed winter routes with a total length of 40 km, visit swimming pools and saunas, and go sledding (three tracks plus one illuminated).
In Wildschenau there is the Tyrolean Wood Museum, the Museum of Mountain Farming, and a half-hour drive in the town of Wörgl is the water park and sauna world WAVE.
Since 16 December 2012, the Wildschönau ski area has been connected to the Alpbachtal ski resort in new zone Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau.
Wildschönau is above all perfect place for family ski holidays. The name of the valley, which combines the words wild, schön and Au, in translation “beautiful pristine valley”, speaks for itself. Guests will enjoy not only the pristine beauty of nature, but also a combination of reasonable prices and high quality.
The Telfs ski resort is located just 25 kilometers from Innsbruck in a small Tyrolean valley. It has everything for outdoor activities: an indoor pool, a sauna, a large skating rink, a toboggan run, a sports center with a large climbing wall and even a real sauna. Nearby is the large ski resort Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol. Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol, is located on a sunny plateau at an altitude of 1200 m, surrounded by the Karlwendel and Wetterstein mountain ranges. The proximity of Innsbruck (20 km) and the famous German resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (20 km) only adds to the treasury of this ski area.
| Salzburg | Munich | Innsbruck | Vein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance to | 206 km | 127 km | 24 km | 500 km |
| 2 hours | 1 hour 40 minutes | 25 min. | 4 hours 50 minutes | |
| 2 hours 50 minutes | 3 hours 10 minutes | 40 min. | 5 hours 55 minutes |
In the very south of Austria, in the Carnic Alps, there is one of the ten most popular ski resorts in the country - Nassfeld. This is the sunniest ski area in Austria, with an average of 100 more hours of sunshine during the winter season than in other regions. The resort is located on the border with Italy, and some slopes lead straight to the border. Elevation difference here is 1300–2020 m. Trails varying degrees with a total length of 110 km is served by 30 modern lifts, including the longest gondola lift in Europe - Millennium Express. And in children's ski schools, mini-clubs and gardens, they will take care to teach skiing to the youngest guests of the resort.
On the border of the two Austrian federal states - Carinthia and Salzburg, on a sunny pass at an altitude of 1640 m above sea level, is Katschberg, ideal for a family holiday. The ski area starts here at 2220 m, climatic conditions guarantee high-quality snow cover (all slopes are equipped with snow cannons for safety), wide pistes with a total length of 70 km provide interesting skiing for both beginners and experienced skiers. Athletes will find here 10 km of "black" slopes and the Aineck fun park. Restaurants, bars open until late in the evening and discos provide great leisure after skiing.
| Innsbruck | Salzburg | Vein | Munich | Klagenfurt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance to | 284 km | 116 km | 320 km | 243 km | 115 km |
| Travel time by car (approx.) | 2 hours 55 minutes | 1 hour 25 minutes | 4 h. 00 min. | 2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Travel time by train (approx.) | 1 hour | 4 hours 50 minutes | |||
| Distance from Rennweg | 116 km | 110 km |
East Tyrol is one of the largest resort regions of Tyrol with excellent conditions for family skiing, training for beginner skiers and snowboarders. Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol, is considered the sunniest place in Austria, and the picturesque view of the Dolomites will enchant even seasoned travelers. Here is one of the most high peaks Austria - Grossglockner (3798 m) and Moelltal glacier (3122 m).
Well-equipped slopes, excellent infrastructure, hotels and pensions for every taste and budget make your stay here pleasant and memorable. Cross-country skiers will find excellent conditions in East Tyrol to practice their favorite sport. The region is part of Dolomiti Nordic Ski, a system of 1,300 kilometers of cross-country skiing trails in Austria and Italy.
Heiligenblut is a small village in Carinthia, at the foot of the highest mountain in Austria, Grossglockner. Its symbol is the Gothic church of St. Vincenza, which contains a sacred relic - the blood of Christ, brought from Constantinople by a crusader knight. Hence the name of the village, which in German means "holy blood".
Gold was mined in the mountains around Heiligenblut in the Middle Ages, and now the area thrives on ski tourism and mountaineering. A unique railway tunnel to Mount Flyisalm was built here, which operates only in winter, delivering tourists to the ski slopes.
The romantic and charming spa town of Baden bei Wien, surrounded by fields and vineyards, is located right next to Vienna, only 26 km away. The excellent climate with moderate heat in summer and comfortable temperatures in winter allows you to relax here at any time of the year. First of all, Baden is famous for its sulphurous springs. Even the city coat of arms, bestowed by Emperor Frederick III, depicts a man and a woman in a bath tub. healing power Baden mineral waters was known to the ancient Romans. The place where warm sulphurous springs rise from crevices in the rocks, they called "aquae" - "water". At one time, the Baden baths were chosen by the crowned persons. For centuries, emperors have come here for rest and treatment. And until now, Baden is considered a prestigious suburb of Vienna and one of the best thermal spas Austria.
The balneological resort Bad Tatzmannsdorf is an ideal place for those who want to improve their health and have a good rest. It is located 116 km from Vienna, on the territory of the federal state of Burgenland. This region has long earned the love of the Austrians for its unusually beautiful nature, mild sunny climate, clean air, gastronomic traditions and excellent entertainment infrastructure.
Hydrotherapy at the resort has centuries-old traditions. The hallmark of Bad Tatzmannsdorf are mineral waters of various compositions, hot springs and peat mud. Here, such medical procedures with the use of mineral waters as baths and drinking courses are successfully applied.
The ski resort, which is located in Innsbruck - the capital of the Tyrol region - has existed for more than one century. This is the most popular and famous place for lovers of Austria. Here you can not only see the Old Town and the picturesque Alps, but also spend a few winter days especially actively!
Innsbruck can be safely called the center of winter sports, as it is here that the sophistication of this stunning city and the characteristics of the best ski resort are harmoniously combined. It is surrounded by numerous areas where you can snowboard and ski. More details about the ski resort Innsbruck in Austria and reviews about it can be found below.
Tourist areas of Innsbruck
The resort is divided into certain tourist areas. All of them have no end to tourists. The most popular Austrian ski resorts of Innsbruck are presented below.
Patsherkofel
Despite the rather small area of the ski resort near Innsbruck, there are conditions for successful winter sports for both beginners and professional athletes. To get to the beginning of the descent, you need to use the Roman road, the Pendelbahn lift or a 4-seater chairlift. According to reviews, the slopes do not have a significant width and an interesting landscape.
Seegrube-Nordkette
Up to a height of 1,905 m from Innsbruck follows the lift. In principle, you can go down from here, or you can transfer to another lift to climb to a height of more than 2,330 m, in order to be able to contemplate Innsbruck and the majestic mountain ranges from high altitude. There are two ways to descend: the black slope is more extreme, and the blue slope is more relaxed.
Axamer Lizum
This Austrian ski resort of Innsbruck is merged with Mutterer Alm. This is an ideal place for intense and rather extreme skiing. There is a choice of black slopes, the length of which is about 7.8 km. There are also parallel descents located on virgin soil. The main mass consists of red tracks. Below Axamer Lizuma there is a yoke, as well as a zone for beginners.
Stubai Glacier
The ski resort is distinguished by a variety of slopes: there are a lot of difficult slopes. For intermediate skiers, you should go to the red slopes, and for beginners, the blue ones are perfect. According to reviews, off-piste skiing along the 10 km track is gaining popularity in Stubai. There is also a place for snowboarding in the area.
Schlick 2000
This is a relatively small ski resort in Innsbruck, which is also quite large. It is most attractive for a relaxing holiday with the family, as well as among racers, freeriders and snowboarders. From below, you need to climb here on the cabin, and sections of the tracks located above are served by ski lifts. Down from the farthest located black track is a blue descent.
To relax with the family, locals recommend visiting Muterer Alm or Patcherkofel with easier trails and children's areas. However, in order to ride a sled in the Austrian mountains, you can stop in any tourist area. According to reviews, it is preferable for experienced skiers to go to Axamer Lizum.
Local lifts and slopes
Innsbruck has all the conditions for off-piste skiing, there is a lot of space for extreme downhill skiing. There are quite a few cross-country and back country trails, snowboard parks, and a large number of other amenities. Therefore, people jokingly say that in Innsbruck skiing are the main mode of transportation.
The city is surrounded by 9 ski areas, which can be reached by a free bus. In addition, for the convenience of vacationers, a separate ski pass is provided here, which allows you to use the slopes of Innsbruck more freely.
The main attraction and pride of this city is called fully equipped and even somewhat unique tracks. On the territory there are 5 separate areas fully equipped for skiing, which are optimally suited for skiing. They consist of a large number of tracks that are optimally suited for skiing people with different levels of training for skiing.
In the Hungerburg area there are slopes for every skiing enthusiast. Here is the world-famous Olympic track, suitable for driving on it even for athletes.
According to reviews, the Glungetser area is ideal for professional athletes, as well as amateurs with sufficient experience, since the local tracks are more than 4 km long, and the terrain is quite difficult for beginners.
The Mutterer Alm is an ideal place where the slopes are mainly aimed at amateurs and beginners, since the slopes are relatively calm, thanks to which the area has become very attractive and often visited by modern tourists in a fairly short time.
Lizum is the most visited area in all of Innsbruck. The trails of this area are very diverse, so every amateur skier will be able to find the most suitable slope for himself. In addition, there are separate men's and women's trails on the territory.
Innsbruck infrastructure
In the ski regions there are many hotels and hotels offering visitors accommodation at different prices. There are also many restaurants and catering establishments where you can try food. different countries. Most restaurants are near hiking trails or near hotels. There are also enough cafes and bars in Innsbruck.
Various events are held here throughout the winter. sport competitions, concerts, as well as modern skiers are offered a wide variety of entertainment. The most frequently praised in the reviews are Christmas markets, horse sleigh rides, ice climbing, bobsledding, ice skating, and, of course, skiing.
AT winter time tourists are also advised to visit Alpenzoo - the local zoo. It is located on a mountain, and its peculiarity is that the enclosures are located downwards in a beautiful cascade. In addition, there are many museums in Innsbruck:
Things to Do in Innsbruck
To diversify a rather active ski holiday on the ski slopes, you can visit the indoor areas, where there is everything you need to play squash and curling, or, if you wish, go to the indoor pool. In addition, you can fly a balloon or an airplane, mark ice stocks and go ice skating.
After an active holiday, you can visit local discos and bars to drink delicious beer or aromatic tea. Also, if you wish, you can buy souvenirs for family and friends, or see other attractions: for example, the Local History Museum, a bay window called the Golden Roof, Hofgarten Park, the Helbling House, Ottoburg City Hall, the Olympic Games Museum, the Hofburg Imperial Palace, the Triumphal Gate, the Congress Palace and more .
Where to stay?
More than 200 comfortable hotels in Innsbruck host hundreds of thousands of skiers every year. The most budget room for 2 people costs about 60 euros per day. This price includes a bathroom with a shower, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette.
The average cost of a room is about 80 euros per day. Usually this amount includes breakfast, as well as a small kitchen, a terrace and some equipment for a comfortable stay. Often, these rooms can have a separate entrance, as well as a cozy dining area.
It is important to note that the Innsbruck hotels located near the slopes are distinguished by a high level of service and services, so even the most budgetary room will be worthy.
Conclusion
Innsbruck has truly limitless sports opportunities, which is why the described area is so loved by professional skiers, as well as not fully trained travelers. Here every guest can find for himself best option trails and suitable housing. The advantage is that Innsbruck Airport is located near the city. A week's vacation in this place will not "eat" all the savings. And by adding a fairly developed infrastructure, you can get a wonderful resort for ski holidays in the winter.
And in the Bulgarian Pamporovo. And later at home - in Russia in Dombay! Come share your impressions ✌️😉!
Despite the fact that my experience of visiting the Alps is a thing of bygone days, but the impressions are very much alive, so I will share everything that remains in my memory 😝
Austria is an expensive country. Currency - euro (get ready to spend); language - German (but in tourist places - spoken English - communication problems usually do not arise).
Just want to warn all lovers of ski resorts combined with slopes!!! Innsbruck is not like that!!! This sweetest medieval town founded in the thirteenth century, with a rich history, stunning architecture and an impressive cultural heritage.
It is located in a picturesque place in the west of the country, not far from the border with Germany on the banks of the Inn River and is surrounded on all sides by the majestic Alps.
By local, Austrian standards, Innsbruck is a large city - the capital of the Tyrrol region. But the population ... drum roll ... about 130 thousand people 😊, (due to tourists, of course, it decently increases during the season). By the standards of Mother Russia... maximum "district center" 😂 . Nevertheless, it is a major sports, industrial and cultural center of the country. No wonder he hosted the Winter Olympics - twice!!! It was true in the 60s and 70s.
In its vicinity, by the way, there is also a factory for the production of world-famous Swarovski crystals, and of course there is a museum.... but if you are a skier to the fullest, skip this information ✌️😉
Let's talk about trails!!!
Fortunately, there are a large number of them in the vicinity of Innsbruck. And most importantly, they are of varying complexity. Picking up a descent in accordance with your level of training will not be difficult. From paddling pools with instructors to black slopes.
Just keep in mind, despite the generally accepted classification “by color”, from green to black .... these are completely different routes than, for example, in Bulgaria, and even more so in Russia.
First, try descending at least a step lower than your usual. Or you run the risk of skiing off the slope with skis or a board on your hump.... I've seen such 😂😂😂
Literally in every kiosk there are brochures for sale (though in English) with routes and maps of all the slopes of the region. Yes, and in decent hotels there are always such leaflets, albeit less informative.
But choosing this resort, you should understand that you will have to get to any of the routes by regular transport!!! From half an hour to 2-3 hours!!! Tiring I can tell you!!!
This is especially annoying when winter sports enthusiasts ride in this bus with their equipment. No, you won’t surprise anyone with bulky luggage here (most intercity buses even have special trunks for equipment). But hemorrhoids are certainly excellent! In connection with such movements, budget for additional expenses for transfers to the slopes. And Austria is not a cheap country at all. I'm not even going to try to figure out prices. My Alpine trip was quite a long time ago, everything flows, everything changes.
At the time of my visit to this wonderful resort, I had not yet acquired my own equipment. So the burden associated with its transportation bypassed me. But rental is not. By the way, the rental in the Alps is excellent!!! Excellent, not killed equipment. The Intersport rental and sales network is widespread there. Having registered at the first rental (taking all your measurements... height, weight, level, etc.), you can migrate along the routes of the region and not waste time on the daily selection of equipment - they immediately take out “your option”. Just make sure that the correct weight is set on the binding system - if you are a skier. I had an unpleasant case when the ski did not come unfastened in a certain situation ... well, the main thing was that everything worked out, and this is not a small part of my fault, of course - ALWAYS double-check !!!
Due to the remoteness of the tracks, it is not possible to roll back the vacation to the fullest. For example, I love it like this - I arrived, we squeeze the hours of rolling to the maximum! From the opening of the lifts to their closing with one lunch break. And then .... I got up while I had breakfast at the hotel and got ready - this is not very long, then until I got to the place, until I took the equipment, until I bought a ski pass (each route has its own, and the price tag too), .. .. ROCKING BACK.... then I handed over the equipment until I got to the hotel.... and for some routes you also need to change several buses. And the city is beautiful - I want to see it and take a walk .... as a result, the whole vacation is like a driven dog with its tongue over its shoulder.
In general, if you are a winter sports maniac, Innsbruck is too difficult option!!! This is not a classic ski resort!!!
But if you want to take a walk, breathe in the purest mountain air, enjoy the culture and architecture of the Austrian "metropolis" 😝, taste authentic dishes, and plan to go on local excursions (of which there are many), and of course, dedicate a day or two ... several hours for a couple of descents.... then welcome!!! This is a great option for all of the above concentrated in one great place!!!
Innsbruck is the cutest little town!!! It is a pleasure to take long walks in it !!! Firstly - stunning architecture against the backdrop of views of the majestic Alps. Significant places for the city are found at every step. Secondly, the mild and even warm climate pleases. The city is located in a lowland, protected from the wind by a mountain range and the temperature in it is coordinately different from that on the slopes. Thirdly - absolutely magical Christmas atmosphere. With small coffee shops and gingerbread, family restaurants and souvenir shops, idly staggering tourists and leisurely residents.
P.S. I don’t see the point in describing every attraction that can be found walking in the city. A lot of them!!! Plus, I don't know much about them. Posting photos - enjoy the views.
The location of the city is unique, it lies, as it were, in the very heart of a huge Alpine ski carousel: only one and a half to two hours drive separates it from such world-famous ski centers as Kitzbühel, San Anton, Ischgl, Lech. The season opens on December 18 and runs until April 4. If there is no snow (which is unlikely), you are guaranteed free skiing in the Stubai Glacier area.
5 ski areas, trails of various categories of difficulty with a total length of about 100 km, modern lifts of all types - these data already put Innsbruck among the most respectable Alpine ski regions.
Having moved on the ski bus across the river Inn, we will find ourselves in Hungerburg at the foot of the picturesque Havele circus, along which there are both relatively easy tracks and slopes of medium difficulty. At the end station of the cable car, at the level of 1900 m, we have to make a choice: either take the cable car to the beginning of the comfortable "blue" track, or move to Havelkar (2334 m), from where ski-tour lovers start along the cool "Karinne" route; skiers with sufficient experience should embark on this journey - the route is marked with the characteristic "extreme". There are several spacious comfortable slopes in the circus, among which there are two very interesting trails to the valley with a length of 3 and 4 km.
On the opposite slopes of the gorge there is a skiing area, closed from below by the town of Eagles, and from above by the peak of Patcherkofel (2247 m). From the valley to the level of 1953 m there is a powerful cable car. A competent, qualified public may well satisfy their passion for thrills on the 4.7 km Olympic track, and the less ambitious people will choose a completely simple, pleasant in all respects five-kilometer descent into the valley, on which even skiers with mediocre training feel confident; this track is ideal for those who profess the principle of "family" skiing.
No less interesting in terms of skiing is the neighboring mountain Glungetser (2677 m). The pre-top section is given to ski-tour lovers; the route runs from the upper station of the double chairlift through the saddle. A leisurely skier will appreciate the track from the top station of the tow bar "Tufenalm" that meets his expectations: 4.5 km of luxurious descent smoothly go into the valley. A lover of vigorous skiing will rather choose the FIS track with a length of 5 km.
Very comfortable slopes with well-groomed pistes can be found in the Mutterer Alm area (1610 m). Not far from the Muttereralm cable car, a calm 3.5 km long trail winds, accessible to the general public. But on the three-kilometer FIS track, it is better to get out to someone who has sufficient experience in alpine skiing.
To be in Innsbruck and not visit at least once the luxurious Lizum Circus, ideally suited for the most diverse skiing, means that you really don’t know what the ski Innsbruck is like. It was Lizum that absorbed the main Olympic tracks, both men's and women's. To skate a full circle on the local ski carousel, we will have to “wind” over 30 km of slopes of various quality and slope, from comfortable “blue” to risky and technically difficult “black”. In principle, a person hardened by our "wild" tracks will feel good in Lizum. The only exceptions are, perhaps, only two routes. Firstly, the "very black" slope, starting at the top of the Pleisen (2236 m) and finishing in Aksam: 6.5 km of energetic steep descent over difficult terrain requires solid skiing skills. Secondly, a thrill-seeker can go to the Birgitzkopfl (2098 m), where the "black" track of the male giant with a length of 3.5 km starts from the upper station of the road.
The scope of the Innsbruck ski carousel often includes such powerful ski areas as Seefeld and Stubai. The Stubai area, for example, has 80 km of pistes, some of which pass through glaciers and, therefore, provide spring-summer skiing.
In the Innsbruck area, there is a Super Skipass that provides access to 500 km of pistes in Innsbruck, Stubai, Kitzbühel and Arlberg.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRAILS IN THE INNSBRUK REGION:
Altitude range: 850 - 3200 m
. Elevation difference - 2350 m
. Number of lifts - 78 of them: gondolas - 11, chair lifts - 27, ski lifts - 40
. Productivity - 68000 persons/hour.
. The total length of the slopes is 282 km, of which: blue - 91 km, red - 160 km, black - 31 km
. The longest track - 10 km
. Cross-country ski trails - 200 km
. Halfpipes - 3, snowboard parks - 4
. Equipped hiking trails - 20 km
Patscherkofel
07.11.-05.04.
www.patscherkofelbahnen.at
Altitude range 903 - 2250 m
Lift capacity 4525 people/hour
Cabins 1
Gondolas 3
Chairlifts 3
Rope 1
The total length of the tracks is 33 km
Greens 16.0 km
Blue 9 km
Red 6 km
Black 2 km
Skipass 6 days €: 121.5 - 139.0 - adults
Children: € 60.0 - 70.0
Funicular Hungerburgbahn - a landmark of the capital of the Alps
The mountains have never been so close - from the center of Innsbruck to the tops of the surrounding mountains in just 20 minutes! Since 2007, the Tyrolean administrative center of the province of Innsbruck has provided numerous tourists and its own residents with a new entertainment: the Hungerburgbahn funicular. Now they have the opportunity to drive directly from the city center, which is 560 meters above sea level, to the high alpine landscape. The new Nordkettenbahnen system opens up new possibilities for viewing the natural landscape that was previously difficult to see.
The lower station of the Hungerburgbahn funicular is located at the Congress House in Innsbruck, approximately 200 meters away from the Old Town. There you can sit in one of two carriages 2.4 m wide and 17.7 m long. Each carriage is equipped with five glazed salons with a capacity of 26 people, which allow you to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. (The total capacity of the funicular is 130 people per trip. Its maximum capacity is 1200 passengers per hour.)
Nordkette is a real winter paradise for snowboarders and advanced skiers. Alpine ski routes such as “Seilbahnrinne” or “Karrinne”, with more than 70% slopes, are especially harsh. In addition to this Skylinepark attracts snowboarders from all over the world with its various rails, boxes, jumps and a 125m long super halfpipe.
nordkette
Season - 29.11.-19.04.
Skiing heights 860 - 2334 m
Cabin 3
Gondolas 2
Chairlifts 0
Bars 1
Productivity 3140 people/hour
Total length of slopes 9 km
Blue 1 km
Red 8 km
There are no blacks
LOCALITY
Innsbruck
Height: 575 m
Inhabitants: 117,012
Accommodation: 16,000 beds, 65 hotels, 3 winter campsites
Entertainment:
250 cafes, 275 restaurants, 30 evening bars, 15 discos, 5 cinemas, theater, Alpine zoo, Grassmayr bell museum, Tyrol panorama
For kids:
Children's ski course Olympia Skiworld Innsbruck from 4 years old 5 days for the whole day with lunch 140 euros *, children's cross-country skiing, 9 children's lifts.
Ski courses:
15 schools, 180 instructors, alpine skiing 3 days x 4 hours 90 euros, snowboarding 2 days x 4 hours 70 euros, with board rental 105 euros.
Leisure:
4 indoor swimming pools in Innsbruck, 6 indoor courts, 2 squash courts, riding arena, 21 skating rinks, 2 skating rinks artificial ice, ice floor / curling, ice climbing, scarp, bowling alley. Paragliding: Tandem flights, school, guest bobsleigh rides, 70 km of hiking trails, 4 indoor pools.
Innsbruck is the capital of the federal state of Tyrol and a major sports center with world Olympic glory.
The choice of Innsbruck to host the First Youth Winter Olympics 2012 was not accidental. Busy city framed high mountains, thanks to the Winter Olympics held here in 1964 and 1976, had at its disposal numerous sports complexes and facilities, excellently prepared ski slopes and excellent infrastructure. 9 ski areas, suitable for both skiing professionals and beginners, are combined into a single ski region Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck. Guests of the city and nearby resort villages can choose any ski area and get there on a comfortable free Skibus ski bus.
Innsbruck is perfect for tourists who want to combine skiing and sightseeing holidays, as well as for family holidays. Innsbruck has a large selection of cultural and historical attractions, there is an Alpine zoo, toboggan and ski slopes, children's ski schools, ski equipment rental.
Medieval Innsbruck will delight guests after skiing with a variety of après-ski offers: individual excursions around the city and its surroundings, Christmas markets (from November 16 to January 6), excellent shopping, bars, restaurants with traditional and European cuisine, casinos, theater performances.
Ski features of Innsbruck
- 90 lifts
- 9 ski areas (Nordkette, Patscherkofel, Stubaier Gletscher, Mutterer Alm, Axamer Lizum, Rangger Köppfl, Glungezer, Kühtai, Schlick 2000), united by a single Olympia World Innsbruck ski pass
- Total length of tracks - 300 km
- The highest elevation - 3340 m (Stubai Glacier Stubaier Wildspitze)
- Elevation difference - 2765 m
On the Nordkettenbahn city panoramic lift, you can go up to the Nordkette-Seegrube ski area, where the Nitro Skylinepark snow park is located with great view to Innsbruck. Here is a favorite meeting place not only for skiers and "mountain-beachers" taking sunbaths in sun loungers, but also for lovers of extreme entertainment. From the top of Hafelekar they will be able to try their hand at the steepest natural slope in Europe "Karrinne" (slope 70%), as well as ride off-piste on loose snow.
In the vicinity of Innsbruck there are several ski villages, among which the most famous is Igls (7 km from the city, height 870 m), located at the foot of Innsbruck's Olympic mountain Patcherkofel (height 2250 m). Not only during the day, but also at night, ski slopes are at the disposal of ski lovers, and all this thanks to floodlights. Skiing on Mount Patcherkofel is a great option for beginner skiers: a height difference of 1380 m, 8 lifts, 14 km of mountain and 18 km of flat slopes, as well as a lot of secondary infrastructure (curling, skating rink, horseback riding, walking routes, Olympic luge and bobsleigh track prepared toboggan run, bars and restaurants in the village). Children are also welcome at the resort: the best instructors will look after them in the Kinderland ski paddling pool. By the way, children under 10 years old, accompanied by an adult and with the purchase of a day ski pass, ski for free.
From the observation deck Top of Tyrol at the top of the Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher) you can take a look at 109 three-thousanders at a glance and admire eternal ice. Here, at an altitude of more than 3000 meters, the largest glacial skiing area in Austria extends. 110 km of slopes and 25 lifts and elevators are waiting for their guests. The Moreboards Stubai Zoo Snow Park is recognized as one of the most advanced snow parks in Europe.
The suburban resorts also include Seefeld (25 km from Innsbruck), around which there are flat ski slopes. Seefeld is suitable for a relaxing holiday for older people who, by age, are not suitable for extravaganzas on the mountain slopes. There will also be something to do in your free time from skiing: tennis, restaurants, bars, expensive shops, casinos, paragliding, etc. The ski slopes in Seefeld are gentle, suitable for comfortable skiing for beginners, as well as for cross-country skiers.
