Innsbruck Ski Resort Guide
Innsbruck, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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Total Piste Length | 81 miles |
Highest Lift | 10,499ft |
Resort Height | 1,903ft |
Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Bolzano |
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Innsbruck
The Austrian ski resort of Innsbruck is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,903ft, with 81 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Innsbruck has direct access to 81 miles of downhill skiing, with 57 marked pistes, served by a total of 59 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 10,499ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Innsbruck offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Innsbruck is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Innsbruck.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Kasermandl Talele'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Innsbruck?
The next notable snow forecast is light snow, expected on 5 October.
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Ski Area Stats
Innsbruck Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | 1 miles |
Downhill Total Length | 81 miles | |
Cross Country Total Length | 99 miles | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 59 |
Altitudes & Slopes
Innsbruck Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 10,499ft |
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Lowest Trail | 2,789ft |
Resort Altitude (Innsbruck) | 1,903ft |
Max Vertical | 8,596ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Innsbruck has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
Intermediate Skiers | |
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Beginners | |
Snowboarding | |
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Apres-Ski |
Ski Rental in Innsbruck
Ski Rental Shops in Innsbruck.
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Ski Lessons in Innsbruck

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Innsbruck Ski Schools and Innsbruck Ski Instructors.
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Location and Map
Where is Innsbruck?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Innsbruck is Innsbruck Airport, 20 minutes drive away.
Bolzano, Salzburg, Munich, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Memmingen and Verona airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 59 ski lifts are able to uplift 3,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 126 miles of ski runs, with 14 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Innsbruck open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December (Local areas open late November or early December), and usual closing is Late April ( Stubai glacier from mid-Sepember).
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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