A mountain in the city

Nordkette Innsbruck

2,300 metres high yet still within the city of Innsbruck: Hafelekar peak in the Nordkette range is probably the most spectacular viewpoint in Innsbruck. At the foot of the mountain: the capital of the Alps. Behind it, the Karwendel: a nature park, untamed mountains, a place of dreams. You can get up to the “Top of Innsbruck” from the city centre in about 30 minutes on the Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars. Our adventure mountain is a great place to visit year round! For skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, hiking, climbing, dining, relaxing and more.

Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars

Nordkette ski resort

Alpine Zoo

Attractions for every taste

Snowboarders, architecture enthusiast, mountain bikers and hiking fans: everyone wants to go up the Nordkette. From the modern design of the lift stations to great sports facilities and panoramic views...there are reasons aplenty.

Hike

The Path of Perspectives at 2,000 metres

This short circular hike on the Seegrube shows the landscape from different perspectives. Philosophical quotes complement this spatial experience.

1h

1.5km

100m

easy

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Experience

Innsbruck’s Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars

Three lifts take visitors up the mountain. Not just quickly, but also in style. The Hungerburgbahn funicular is a modern architectural highlight.

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Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck

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Experience

The Skyline Park at Seegrube

A snow park with rails, blocks, tubes, quarter pipe and more. Perfect for shredding with views of the city.

Höhenstraße 145, 6020 Innsbruck

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Bike tour

A mountain bike tour with added treats

Mountain biking with magnificent views and wonderful refreshment stops along the way: this MTB tour is there to be savoured!

2h 20min

20km

870m

medium

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Experience

Picnic to go

A picnic backpack filled with Tyrolean delicacies is available to pre-order from Restaurant Seegrube. Then simply find a nice spot and enjoy!

Bergstation Seegrube , 6020 Innsbruck

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Hike

An easy summit

Probably the easiest summit cross to reach in the region, just a short walk from the Hafelekar mountain lift station. A spectacular photo opportunity!

30min

1.5km

65m

easy

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Highlight

Figln fun in springtime

Whiz through spring snow on mini skis: Figln is an Innsbruck invention and the Nordkette is the ultimate Figl destination.

Nordkette, 6020 Innsbruck

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Discover even more

Stunning Nordkette views from home? Check out our webcam! You can find this and more interesting facts about the Nordkette below.

Karwendel Nature Park

Mountains straight out of a picture book in Austria’s largest nature park: perfect for hiking with delicious refreshment stops.

Innsbruck on your screen

Our webcams show the mountains and city in real time. You can also set the Innsbruck webcam as a screensaver on your device.

Events on the mountain

Christmas markets, evening lift rides, mountain fires and music festivals: that's what’s on at the Nordkette.

First-hand info

Click here to visit the official Nordkette website.

The Nordkette in pictures

View of the colourful Mariahilf buildings, More Infos.

The Golden Roof in the old town, More Infos.

View of Innsbruck from the Nordkette at night

Freeriding on the Nordkette, More Infos.

Hiking on the Nordkette, More Infos.

Restaurant Seegrube in winter, More Infos.

E-biking on the Nordkette, More Infos.

Enjoying the sun at Seegrube, More Infos.

Insider stories: our bloggers on the Nordkette

#blog The tradition of mountain fires

05.06.2024

#blog Ready for the big time: the European Handball Championship comes to Innsbruck

11.03.2024

#blog One hundred years high up – the Innsbruck Nordkettenbahnen

08.01.2024

#blog Coffee to blow: On an experience coffee at the glassblower

26.06.2023

#blog Wild Innsbruck

08.06.2023

#blog Celebrate Spring with DJ Richard Judge’s Spring Love’INN Live Set at Nordkette

31.03.2023

#blog Nobel Prize winner on the Hafelekar – the Victor Franz Hess measuring station

17.10.2022

#blog In the diretissima on the Seegrube

10.06.2021

#blog First painting of the Nordkette in the Jesuit Church

06.06.2021

#blog Namaste high above Innsbruck: yoga on the Nordkette mountain range

25.09.2020

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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