Innsbruck – At the Heart of the Tyrolean Mountains

Situated against an impressive mountain backdrop, Innsbruck is an ideal base for winter sports. No other major European city is located as directly in the high mountains as the Tyrolean capital. It’s the perfect place for combining a city trip and winter holiday in the mountains. You can reach the lofty heights of the Nordkette mountain range in just 20 minutes from the city centre and enjoy the panoramic view over Innsbruck and the surrounding mountains. The Nordkette is the gateway to the Karwendel Nature Park. A varied and large selection of ski resorts, hiking trails and toboggan runs are right on the doorstep. Innsbruck enchants visitors with its pretty, old-town atmosphere, modern architecture and baroque churches. The city centre is easy to get around and classic sights, such as the Golden Roof, the Hofburg and the cathedral are easy to explore on foot.

From the runway to the slopes: those flying from BER Airport to Innsbruck will be able to take part in many winter sports activities from there. Alpine highlights such as the Karwendel Mountains and the Tux Alps are within reach from the “capital of the Alps”. There are a total of 13 ski resorts in the region around Innsbruck, including Axamer Lizum, known as the “Weißes Dachl” (white roof), Rangger Köpfl, which is popular with families, and the 3,210-metre-high Stubai Glacier. The Seegrube ski resort is only 20 minutes away from the city centre. There is a wide range of varied slopes with varying degrees of difficulty. For those who want a bit of variety, it’s worth buying the “Ski plus City Pass Stubai Innsbruck”, which is valid in all 13 ski resorts and offers further discounts and access to many activities, such as swimming, wellness and culture. 

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