Innsbruck
The Innsbruck region is a skier’s paradise, featuring 138 ski lifts across 33 ski resorts and offering 294 kilometers of slopes. The city of Innsbruck itself is home to 12 ski lifts, with the Patscherkofel – Innsbruck-Igls and Nordkette – Innsbruck resorts boasting the highest number of lifts within the city. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced skier, the variety of slopes and lift options in Innsbruck provide a world-class experience for winter sports enthusiasts.
About the Mountains near Innsbruck
Innsbruck is a stunning city surrounded by mountains, offering an extraordinary variety of skiing experiences. To the north lies the Nordkette, easily accessible by a mountain railway right in the city center. South-east of the city, the famous Olympic pistes of the Patscherkofel await, while due south lies the main east-west ridge of the Alps, home to the snow-sure slopes of the Stubai Glacier.
The city is surrounded by 13 ski areas, all covered by the Ski Plus City Pass. These resorts provide a wide range of terrain, from broad glacier pistes with soft, squeaky snow to Olympic-standard superpipes and thrilling, heart-racing chutes. Most of these areas are just under an hour’s drive from the city center, and some are even more accessible. For example, the Patscherkofl can be reached by bus route J from downtown Innsbruck, while the Nordkette is a short ride on the mountain railway. This makes Innsbruck a perfect base for skiers of all levels, offering both ease of access and a variety of slopes.
Après Ski at Innsbruck
Après-ski in the center of Innsbruck is a more sophisticated affair, with several stylish bars offering magnificent views over the city and surrounding mountains. Whether you’re sipping a cocktail on a terrace or enjoying a cozy drink inside, the scenic backdrops make it a memorable experience. For those seeking a more active après-ski vibe, Innsbruck also offers floodlit slopes at resorts like Kühtai. These resorts are accessible via late-night free ski buses, allowing visitors to enjoy the slopes even after dark for an exciting end to their day.
| Resort Ratings Guide | |
|---|---|
 Snow Reliability
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4/5 |
 Number of Lifts
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138 |
 Resort Height
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1470 m / 4720 ft |
 Slopes / Runs
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130 km / 57 ski runs |
 Queues
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3/5 |
 % of Green Pistes in resort
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10 |
 % of Blue Pistes in resort
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40 |
 % of Red Pistes in resort
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38 |
 % of Black Pistes in resort
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12 |
| Local Tourist Office Information | |
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 Web Address
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https://www.innsbruck.info/en/ |
 Telephone
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+43 512 / 53 56 |
 Instagram
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https://www.instagram.com/innsbrucktourism/ |
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