Cable cars and lifts

The Inntal valley at your feet, 300 imposing mountain peaks within your grasp. The Glungezer is the starting point for alpine and summit hikes and is also the start and end point of the Swiss stone pine trail. For families and children, the Kugelwald, the largest wooden ball track in the world, offers fun and variety. 

It takes just 20 minutes to get directly from Innsbruck city centre to Austria's largest nature park. The modern Hungerburgbahn railway takes visitors from the heart of the old town - with a stopover at the Alpine Zoo - up to the Hungerburg in comfort. From there, the cable car continues via Hermann-Buhl-Platz to the 1,905 metre high Seegrube and finally to the 2,300 metre high Hafelekar. The view here stretches in all directions - with Innsbruck on one side and the Karwendel Nature Park on the other.Nature experiences await at the top all year round: In summer, hiking trails lead through the impressive mountain landscape, while in winter, sunny pistes in the middle of the high alpine terrain beckon. Sporty mountain adventurers are an eye-catcher on the steep slopes, while connoisseurs can take in the panorama in peace and quiet.The Nordkette also has plenty of culinary delights to offer: On the Seegrube, the restaurant of the same name spoils you with Tyrolean classics and international delicacies. And right at the top, on the Hafelekar, the ‘Top of Innsbruck’ with a view of the Karwendel Nature Park invites you to enjoy delightful moments at an altitude of 2,300 metres. Innsbruck Card and Welcome Card Partner More detailed information about Welcome Card discounts is available directly from the provider or at innsbruck.info/welcome Did you know? On the first Friday of every month, you can experience an unforgettable evening at around 2,000 metres above sea level when the gondolas of the Seegrubenbahn cable car run until 11.30 pm and take you back to the Hungerburg lift station by starlight. Bike transport on the Hungerburgbahn and Seegrubenbahn: Bikes can be taken free of charge at the following times: until 10.00 am and from 4.30 pm. Outside these times: Per section € 6 surcharge for bike transport. Hungerburgbahn: Maximum 12 bikes Seegrubenbahn: Maximum 4 bikes Full-face helmets must be removed, bikes must be cleaned Access with bike only possible at the Hungerburgbahn stop "Altstadt". Information on accessibility: The Hungerburgbahn is barrier-free and can be reached independently via the lift. At the Seegrubenbahn valley station, please follow the signposted entrance for wheelchair users. The Hafelekarbahn is also barrier-free, as is the restaurant in the mountain station. Disabled toilets are located in the valley and mountain stations. From 60% disability the youth rate applies.

The 3-Seen-Bahn, a 4-seater chairlift with a weather protection cover, takes you up to 2,420 metres - directly into a high alpine landscape with crystal-clear air, impressive views and striking peaks. Kühtai lies in the middle of the mountains and is easily accessible by cable car - ideal for excursions into unspoilt natural scenery.In summer, the 3-lake circuit is a popular highlight: a scenic circular hike that connects three reservoirs. In addition, the historic Miners' Trail, several via ferratas, the interactive Silzer Energy Trail and the new Küh playground await explorers of all ages. In winter, Kühtai is Austria's highest winter sports resort. In addition to slopes with guaranteed snow, the area offers night skiing, a snow park, a floodlit natural toboggan run, cross-country ski trails, ski touring routes and cleared paths for winter hiking - ideal for anyone who wants to combine exercise and a mountain experience.Welcome Card Partner More detailed information about Welcome Card discounts is available directly from the provider or at innsbruck.info/welcome Information on accessibility: The cable car is partially barrier-free. Access to the valley and mountain stations of the 4-seater chairlift is barrier-free and independently accessible. Staff will be happy to help you board the lift. As this is a chairlift, it is not possible to travel with a wheelchair or pushchair. Please contact Bergbahnen Kühtai if you have any questions about accessibility. Disabled toilets are available. No barrier-free hiking trails.

The modern 8-seater gondola lift takes you comfortably from Mutters, or Götzens with the Nockspitzbahn, to the Muttereralm - the perfect start to your mountain experience in summer and winter. Even during the journey, you can enjoy a marvellous view of the Inntal valley and the surrounding mountains. Once at the top, nature, exercise and enjoyment await families, sports enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet.In summer, hiking trails such as the Innsbrucker Almenweg invite you to enjoy panoramic tours. The large Alpine playground between the mountain station and panoramic lake is particularly popular with families. Those looking for action can race back down to the valley on the mountain carts or use the gondola for comfortable bike transport to the Bikepark Innsbruck.In winter, the Muttereralm is a family-friendly ski area with gentle pistes, a family natural toboggan run and marked piste touring routes. There is also plenty of fun in the snow around the mountain station - the gondola takes everyone safely to the centre of the winter fun.All year round, rustic mountain huts and cosy mountain restaurants invite you to take a break - whether on the sun terrace in summer or with a warm soup in winter.   With the Welcome Card Plus (with a stay of three nights) one upwards and one downwards lift ride is included per stay! Information on accessibility: Access to the valley station of the 8-seater gondola lift is barrier-free and independently accessible. Next to the barrier-free mountain station is the Muttereralm restaurant with a large terrace and views of the local mountains of Mutters! Barrier-free hiking trail to the Götzner Alm. A tour to the reservoir is possible with a guide. Disabled toilets at the valley and mountain stations. Disabled car park available. From 60% disability the youth rate applies.

The modern 10-seater Patscherkofelbahn gondola lift takes you in comfort from Igls directly up to the Olympic mountain - at an altitude of over 1,900 metres with panoramic views of more than 400 mountain peaks. The Patscherkofel in the south-east of Innsbruck is not only a striking vantage point, but also a historic venue for several Olympic Winter Games and Youth Games. In summer, the mountain station is an ideal starting point for a hike along the famous Zirbenweg trail towards the Glungezer - a leisurely high-altitude trail through centuries-old Swiss stone pine forests with magnificent views over the Inntal valley. If you want to go higher, you can reach the summit in around two hours. The nearby Alpine Garden of the University of Innsbruck, the highest botanical garden in Austria, provides fascinating insights into the Alpine flora. Mountain bikers and trail runners will also find well-signposted routes on the Patscherkofel in scenic surroundings. In winter, the Patscherkofel is transformed into a versatile ski area with wide pistes, a snow park, training race track and marked routes for ski tourers. Well-maintained winter hiking trails invite you to take a peaceful break in the snow. Numerous huts and mountain pastures provide refreshment stops with a view all year round. Innsbruck Card and Welcome Card Partner More detailed information about Welcome Card discounts is available directly from the provider or at innsbruck.info/welcome Information on accessibility: For wheelchair users and families with pushchairs - enjoy the Patscherkofel without barriers. Disabled parking spaces are available at car park P2 and the valley station is also accessible. Barrier-free WC facilities are available in the valley, middle and mountain stations.  The restaurants Das Hausberg and Das Kofel as well as the Intersport Patscherkofel are also barrier-free. The youth rate applies from 60% disability.

In just a few minutes, the modern 10-seater gondola lift takes guests from 1,560 metres up to 2,340 metres into the heart of the Axamer Lizum. Even during the journey, an impressive view of Innsbruck and the Kalkkögel mountains - also known as the ‘Dolomites of North Tyrol’ - opens up. Once at the top, Tyrolean delicacies, refreshing drinks, sun loungers and a breathtaking panorama invite you to linger - in summer and winter alike.The Hoadlbahn is the ideal starting point for a variety of mountain adventures. In summer, family-friendly routes such as the wide Herzlteichweg trail or the Pleisen panoramic trail with three peaks start here. In winter, the cable car takes skiers, snowboarders and ski tourers comfortably to the snow-sure ski area with wide pistes, marked piste ski tours and the Golden Roofpark for freestyle fans.An additional winter highlight is the family-friendly toboggan run to the Pleisenhütte. After a short walk uphill, a cosy refreshment stop awaits before a speedy toboggan ride back down into the valley.Welcome Card Partner More detailed information about Welcome Card discounts is available directly from the provider or at innsbruck.info/welcome Information on accessibility: The valley station and the ticket office area at the 10-seater gondola Hoadlbahn is accessible at ground level, with access to the gondola lift via a separate passenger lift.  The viewing terrace with sunbathing area at the Hoadl mountain station is at ground level. The Hoadlhaus panorama restaurant with covered sun terrace can be reached via a staircase and an escalator. On request, the lift staff will provide assistance via a separate entrance. The toilet facilities are barrier-free in both the mountain and valley stations.

From the valley station in Oberperfuss, the Peter-Anich I 8-seater gondola lift takes excursion guests to the Stiglreith panorama restaurant in just a few minutes. From there, the other 8-seater Peter-Anich II gondola lift continues to the Sulzstich at around 1,800 metres - right in the heart of the Alpine adventure world. In winter, the new Peter-Anich III combined lift also takes you up to the summit area on Rangger Köpfl.In summer, panoramic hiking trails lead to the Rosskogelhütte, Rosskogel, Peter-Anich-Hütte or Hundstalsee. The Alpenrosensteig trail around the Rangger Köpfl is particularly popular - a colourful highlight during the flowering season in June and July. Families can look forward to an imaginative paradise playground, the legend trail with talking trees and the trail of the senses. The summer offer is complemented by a disc golf course in Stiglreith and yoga classes at the reservoir.In winter, the area transforms into a popular destination for skiers, tobogganists, cross-country skiers and winter hikers. Three natural toboggan runs, two of which are floodlit, a sunny panoramic cross-country ski trail and groomed winter hiking trails provide a variety of experiences in the snow. Bike transport allowed.