The Capital of Alpine Skiing
November 24th, 2008Skiing & Snowboarding
Austrian ski mountains are possibly more famous than any other skiing places in Europe. Austria has great and fun skiing in many provinces. Such names as St. Anton, Kitzbuhel, Lech, Seefeld and Innsbruck allow Austria take its own place amongst the big ski countries in any part of the world.
Innsbruck
Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps, knows a little bit about winter sports, it hosted Winter Olympic Games in 1964 and 1976. For skiers and snowboarders Innsbruck offers about 300 kilometers of slopes and trails in surrounding village resorts which are connected to the city by a free and frequent ski bus. There are several snowboard parks with half-pipes and jumps. You will also find there about 150 prepared cross country trails in the area with so much natural beauty to enjoy. Innsbruck is the perfect place to do some of the best skiing in the Tirol.
Innsbruck ski areas comprise: Patscherkofel, Stubai Glacier, Kühtai, Nordpark, Rangger Köpfl, Glungezer, Axamer Lizum, Schlick 2000 and Muttereralm. Innsbruck Glacier Ski Pass is valid for unlimited ski fun in 9 ski areas; and it is about 35 euro per day.
A bit of statistic
- Highest lift: 3200m
- Lowest lift: 850m
- Total Lifts: 75 (Innsbruck Glacier Ski Pass)
- Chair Lifts: 27
- Surface Lifts: 38
- Gondolas/cable cars: 10 - Vertical Drop: 2350m
- Total slope length: 270 km
- Beginner: 70 slopes (about 35%)
- Intermediate: 84 slopes (about 42%)
- Expert: 46 slopes (about 23%)
| Ski Area | Top Elevation | Skill Level | Snowpark |
| Nordpark/Seegrube | 2260m | Intermediate/Difficult | Skyline park, quarter pipe, straight jumps |
| Igls/Patscherkofel | 2247m | All levels | Snowpark |
| Axamer Lizum | 2340m | All levels | Half pipe, natural jumps & kickers |
| Tulfes/Glungezer | 2304m | Beginner/Intermediate | |
| Schlick 2000 | 2230m | Beginner/Intermediate | Nature ride jump race |
| Stubai Glacier | 3200m | All levels | Boarder’s paradise, half pipe, quarter pipe, straight jumps, spine, table top, snowboard racing course |
| Kühtai | 2520m | Beginner/Intermediate | 1 corner, 3 kicker in different sizes, 6 rails |
| Rangger Köpfl | 2000m | Beginner/Intermediate |
And what is more
Innsbruck is not only the top destination for alpine skiers. A lot of well-groomed trails are waiting for cross-country skiers and ski hikers. Winter hiking offers a fun way to see the area’s scenery and in the areas surrounding Innsbruck hikers will find at least 96 kilometers of trails.
You will find everything: public skating, ice hockey, bobsleighing, figure skating, etc. at Olympia World Innsbruck. You can take a ride on the Olympic bobsleigh, tobogganing and skeleton run. On the 1270m-long run with 14 curves and a vertical drop of 124m you will definitely get a rush of adrenaline.
Skiing Innsbruck is more than just a ski vacation, Innsbruck ski is a cultural experience. If you are looking not only for fantastic skiing but for something more, Innsbruck is the perfect choice. Innsbruck as the Tyrolean capital is well-known for its 800 years history and beautiful architecture, cultural events and convenient access to miles and miles of exciting ski runs.
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December 17th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Hi. a couple from norway wanders about downhill for interm skiers around innsbruck. we fly to innsbruck 6th feb and stay till 10th. i have tried to find hotel in resorts like st anton and ischgl, mostly because they are well known resorts. anyone know of alpine possibilities closer to innsbruck. best regards sverre