With a variety of skiing, ski Innsbruck for Tirol tradition as well as the knowledge you are in one of Europe's great historical cities. The skiing & snowboarding in Austria are legendary - so try Olympia SkiWorld for starters!
Where
Twice hosting the Winter Olympics, ski Innsbruck and see the pedigree of the slopes, by virtue of that fact you're enjoying the very same slopes! You also are staying in the city that is the heart of the Austrian Tirol (or Tyrol). You can fly direct to the city, and enjoy access to the massive Olympia SkiWorld, which offers 9 skiing and snowboarding regions, 80 mountain railways and lifts, and over 285km of runs.
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Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
575m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
295 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
5 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
0 / 0% |
Intermediates
36 / 34% |
Advanced
49 / 47% |
Experts
20 / 19% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
105 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
350 / 60ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
4 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
300 km |
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On the slopes
Ski holidays in Innsbruck ski resort can take advantage of all that Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck system has to offer. This includes Igls and Mutters, perfect for novice and intermediate skiers, or Patscherkofel and Hafelekar, with steep, challenging runs for more advanced skiers. Axamer Lizum has a wide variety of trails, including the 1976 Olympic Women's Downhill Course, which is a favourite of intermediate skiers. The nearby Stubai Glacier, with 18 lifts and 35 miles of runs, ensures great skiing year round. Immediate slopes close to Innsbruck itself are a limit limited though.
Ski area :
If you ski Innsbruck you are also in the ski region of Olympia SkiWorld along with the following resorts; Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck, Kuhtai, Mutters, Stubai Glacier
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Off the slopes
Innsbruck is a world-class city, so as you might expect it has a selection of hotels, restaurants, clubs and bars to suit all tastes and budgets. However, it also offers much more, with beauty, culture and Old-World charm, including a selection of great museums and galleries. If you want to see more of the area, you can also take day trips to nearby Vienna, Venice, and Salzburg, while Kitzbühel and St. Anton are also within easy reach.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Amazing access to over 285km of piste and glacier for skiing and snowboarding
- World class city with everything you could ask for
- Culture, beauty and great for all ages and abilities of skier or non-skier
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- A trifle expensive - but you get what you pay for we say
- Limited runs close to home - no ski in - ski out
- Watch where you stay with families - lots of rowdy fun bars all over the city!
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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