Axams

Axams has hosted the Olympic Games twice. During the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976, the best skiers in the world competed in races held in the nearby ski resort of Axamer Lizum. The ski area is still popular today thanks to its great pistes and wonderful location: the resort offers particularly beautiful views of the impressive Kalkkögel mountain range, which is known as the "Dolomites of the North" thanks to its rugged peaks.

The leisure centre in Axams offers water, wellness and relaxation year round. The outdoor pool is a great way to cool down in summer and the indoor area is warm and cosy even in winter. Go for a swim or relax with a book. The sauna experiences are also highly recommended. You can choose from a Finnish sauna, stone pine sauna, Kelo wood sauna and more. The Welcome Card gives you a big discount on admission fees at Axams leisure centre. 

Here tradition has become UNESCO cultural heritage: carnival is a big and spectacular event in Axams and the celebrations take place every year. The village west of Innsbruck is probably home to the most unconventional carnival customs in the area around Innsbruck. The "Axamer Wampeler" take on the main role supported by many other traditional characters: big-bellied Wampeler with their stuffed shirts, Reiter, Tuxer, Flitscheler, altboarische Paarln, Nadln, witches, Bujazzln, bears and bear handlers. The characters wear precious, handcrafted costumes during the colourful celebrations. The Wampelerreiten is a particularly special event and well-worth a visit. This custom has quite rightly been granted UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status.