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Head for the peaks on the region’s lifts and cable cars

You don’t always have to be extremely fit to reach the summit. At least, not in the Innsbruck region. Here, you can discover wonderful alpine landscapes on a leisurely tour thanks to the mountain lifts and cable cars, which take hiking enthusiasts up to their destination in comfort. Whether you want to visit a mountain hut, a viewpoint or a natural jewel: there’s no mountain too high if you take advantage of the lifts.

Everything about hiking

Ski resorts in the region

Current lift status

All aboard!

Every hiking area in the Innsbruck region has lifts. Some are even free with the Welcome Card or the Innsbruck Card. For people with limited mobility, you can find detailed information about the lifts and cable cars here.

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The Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars

The Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars take visitors from Innsbruck city centre to over 2,000 metres – in just around half an hour.

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Lifts in Axamer Lizum

Axamer Lizum is a popular destination. One of the many reasons for this: the state-of-the-art Hoadlbahn gondola, which takes you up to an altitude of 2,340 metres above sea level.

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Lifts in Kühtai

Kühtai boasts breathtaking high alpine landscapes with many beautiful mountain lakes. You can get high up into the mountains on the DreiSeenBahn chairlift.

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Patscherkofelbahn gondola

From high up on Patscherkofel, you can see more than 400 peaks. You can get up there on the gondola, which also runs some evenings.

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Muttereralm gondola

Muttereralm is known as an “adventure mountain” for good reason. After riding up on the gondola, there are many tours to choose from.

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Bergbahnen Oberperfuss gondolas

A panoramic restaurant, a reservoir, a playground and more: there is a lot to discover at the top of the gondolas in Oberperfuss.

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Glungezerbahn

The Glungezer is the start and end point of the popular Zirbenweg trail. The quickest way to reach it is with the Glungezerbahn.

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All good so far?

Here you will find more information about the lifts and tours – for anyone still in need of a little inspiration.

Alpine excursions and mountain huts

The mountain huts around Innsbruck combine alpine nature with great food. A perfect excursion.

Good on foot

The Innsbruck region is a paradise for aspiring and experienced mountaineers. Discover our hiking areas here.

Everywhere at a glance

Do you want to know what Innsbruck looks like at this very minute? If so, take a peek at the region’s webcams.

Matching guest card

Welcome Card

The Welcome Card is available free of charge from our partner establishments with a stay of at least two nights. It includes offers and discounts on a variety of attractions, as well as free use of public transport in the Innsbruck region.

Innsbruck Card

The Innsbruck Card is a city card that can be purchased for 24, 48 or 72 hours. It includes numerous sights and mountain lifts, as well as free use of public transport within the city of Innsbruck.

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Head for the peaks on the region’s lifts and cable cars

All aboard!

The Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars

Lifts in Axamer Lizum

Lifts in Kühtai

Patscherkofelbahn gondola

Muttereralm gondola

Bergbahnen Oberperfuss gondolas