Vibrant city life meets untouched nature: Innsbruck offers alpine-urban holiday flair with breathtaking natural scenery. Hiking, skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing: conquer the surrounding mountains however you please. There are also lifts to make the journey quick and easy: just 20 minutes from the city centre. Take a deep breath, replenish your energy levels and enjoy!

Exploring Innsbruck and its holiday villages by mountain bike is the perfect way to combine sporting action with alpine nature. Enjoy a bike tour and experience just how close the city and mountains really are. Innsbruck offers the freedom of the Alps with the convenience of the city, including fantastic culinary delights, nightlife, classical concerts and city strolls.

Innsbruck is located on the River Inn and features medieval architecture that bears witness to centuries of history. A stroll through the city is filled with wonderful views of historical and natural highlights. The colourful buildings in the St. Nikolaus and Mariahilf districts are a famous example – behind them, the spectacular Nordkette mountain range soars up to 2,200 metres: a popular destination for recreation, relaxation and diverse alpine sports.

Summer feeling in Innsbruck and its regions

The mountains are bathed in a golden reddish light and the peaks around Innsbruck call out to be safely explored. Experience the draw of the Alps and make memories you’ll keep coming back to long after your holiday is over.

Pure white snow, glorious blue skies and pistes as far as the eye can see: winter showcases Innsbruck and its holiday villages at their best: a wonderland for sports enthusiasts, whether skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, freeriding off the beaten track, ice skating or ice climbing. And you can sweeten your stay even more with a stroll through the picturesque snowy scenery or a mug of steaming hot punch at the bustling Christmas Markets.

Travel from the heart of the city up to an altitude of 2,000 metres within just 20 minutes. The Nordkettenbahnen lifts welcome sightseers alongside sports fans with skis and snowboards. The lift stations are architectural highlights, designed as curved, glacial-like formations by star architect Zaha Hadid. The lifts provide a quick and easy way to access and experience the high alpine terrain above Innsbruck.