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- Take to the panoramic mountains of Nordkette, atop the Jewel of the Alps.
- Located in the heart of Innsbruck, the mountains are also a part of the Karwendel Nature Park, making it accessible to all.
- Gasp at the unique alpine-urban architecture of the Hungerburg funicular that made traveling through the heart of the Alps a reality.
- Marvel at the state-of-the-art architecture of each of the Hungerburg funicular’s four stations.
- In as little as 8 minutes, you’ll reach the Hungerburg station, where views of Innsbruck will stun you.
- This ticket includes a ride to the Hungerburg station where the market is buzzing with Christmas cheer.
- Explore famous attractions along your route on your own, including Nostalgia, the Theresa Church, the Alpine Zoo, and more.
- Tip: Don't miss out on witnessing the Hungerburg Christmas market with colorful Christmas souvenirs, handicrafts, and traditional delicacies, such as freshly baked Kiachl.
- The Hungerburg Funicular is accessible for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.
- Free Wi-Fi is available on site.
- Food and drinks are available to purchase.
- Reduced-price parking is available at the Congress Garage (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck) if you show your ticket and parking ticket at the congress cash desk (open daily from 8am to 6pm).
- The Hungerburg Christmas market is from 25 Nov 2022 to 6 Jan 2023.
Mon-Fri at 1pm to 7pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays at 12pm to 7pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo Ticket: Hungerburgbahn Funicular Round-Trip & Alpine Zoo
- Take in the scenic beauty of the region as you ride the Hungerburg Funicular.
- The Hungerburg Christmas market dazzles with Christmas souvenirs and handicraft displays. It also offers a dreamlike view of both the city and the mountains.
- The Hungerburg Funicular runs every 15 minutes, ensuring you can head back down as soon as you're ready to leave.
- Zoom from the historic old town of Innsbruck towards Europe's highest-located zoo on the Hungerburg Funicular.
- As you ascend your way 750 meters above sea level, you'll be surrounded by great panoramic views of the city.
- Visit the Alpine Zoo, located at the foot of the Nordkette, housing over 200 alpine animals across 150 species.
- True to natural enclosures, aquariums, and terrariums, this is a great chance to see the alpine animals in their natural habitat.
- Wave at lynx, eagles, wolves, fish, birds, bears, and more animals as you cover 4 hectares of this zoo.
- Round-trip funicular rides from Congress station (Innsbruck) to Hungerburg
- Access to the Hungerburg funicular (runs every 15 min)
- Entry into Alpine Zoo
- Tip: Visit the Hungerburg Christmas market which is alive with festive cheer, bustling with buyers and sellers selling Christmas handicrafts, souvenirs, and delicacies. It is a beautiful and merry sight to behold.
- The Hungerburg Funicular is accessible for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.
- Most paths and exhibits in the Alpine Zoo, especially those close to the entrance, are accessible to wheelchair users but some parts of the zoo area are quite steep.
- Free WiFi is available on site.
- Food and drinks are available to purchase.
- Reduced-price parking is available at the Congress Garage (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck) if you show your ticket and parking ticket at the congress cash desk (open daily from 8am to 6pm).
- Pets are not allowed into the zoo.
- The Hungerburg Christmas market is from 25 Nov 2022 to 6 Jan 2023.
Mon-Fri at 1pm to 7pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays at 12pm to 7pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Top of Innsbruck: Round-Trip to Nordkettenbahn
- Enjoy a direct transfer from the historic old town of Innsbruck to the Top of Innsbruck in minutes!
- Board the Hungerburg funicular from the Congress Station and travel up to Hungerburg where a spectacular Christmas market also awaits you.
- Jump on a cable car here and travel to Seegrube, at 1905 meters above sea level, and even further up to the Hafelekar, at a dizzying 2300 meters up high.
- You're now at the Top of Innsbruck, where great views of the slowly-changing alpine scenery can be captured.
- Peer down at Austria's biggest national park and the busy city of Innsbruck from where you stand, a unique vantage point indeed!
- Delight in the Tyrolean cuisine with multiple restaurants to choose from at every station- restaurants Seegrube, Karstube, and more.
- To elevate your experience upgrade your ticket to the Top of Innsbruck PLUS or Happy Hours ticket.
- Tip: If you happen to book this trip during the holidays then do not forget to witness the magical Hungerburg Christmas market selling culinary cuisines, handicrafts and souvenirs.
- The Hungerburg Funicular is accessible for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed to tag along. However, they must wear a muzzle or must remain in a suitable transport box during the cable car rides and will not be transported without.
- Free WiFi is available on site.
- Food and drinks are available to purchase.
- Reduced-price parking is available at the Congress Garage (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck) if you show your ticket and parking ticket at the congress cash desk (open daily from 8am to 6pm).
- The Hungerburg Christmas market is from 25 Nov 2022 to 6 Jan 2023.
Mon-Fri at 1pm to 7pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays at 12pm to 7pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Top of Innsbruck: Happy Hour Tickets
- Travel directly from Innsbruck to the city's highest viewing point, the Top of Innsbruck.
- Hop on the Hungerburg funicular from the Congress Station and head to Hungerburg at 860 meters above sea level.
- Take a cable car and go to Seegrube, at 1905 meters above sea level.
- When you go even further up, you'll reach the Hafelekar, at a staggering 2,300 meters up high!
- Once you're at the Top of Innsbruck, enjoy sweeping views of the alpine scenery.
- Catch glimpses of Austria's biggest national park and the city of Innsbruck from where you stand.
- Avoid waiting times - the Hungerburg funiculars, Seegruben and Hafelekar cable cars run every 15 minutes.
- Before 9:30am or after 3pm, enjoy a 20% discount on your ride up and down to the Top of Innsbruck.
- The ride to the Top of Innsbruck
- 20% on the regular ride up and down to the Top of Innsbruck (before 9:30 am or after 3pm)
- The ticket is NOT valid if you enter after 9:30am or before 3pm and cannot be combined with other discounts.
- The Hungerburg Funicular is accessible for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.
- Pets and guide dogs are allowed to tag along. However, they must wear a muzzle or must remain in a suitable transport box during the cable car rides and will not be transported without.
- Free WiFi is available on site.
- Food and drinks are available to purchase.
-Reduced-price parking is available at the Congress Garage (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck) if you show your ticket and parking ticket at the congress cash desk (open daily from 8am to 6pm).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Reach the top of Innsbruck from the city centre in mere minutes experience the breathtaking view.
- A Christmas Market with a huge range of culinary delights, Christmas souvenirs and magnificent views over Innsbruck await you on the Hungerburg.
- Get engulfed in the mesmerizing view with the Karwendel Nature Park on one side and the capital of the Alps on the other side.
- The cable car takes you to the top stops at the Alpine zoo.
- In Europe’s highest-altitude zoo, brace yourselves to visit more than 100 different animal species.
- Make your way up to Nordkette’s highest point and take in the heavenly view.
- Tip: Remember to try out the mouth-savoring freshly baked Kiachl, a traditional Austrian/German fried dough pastry, at the Hungerburg Christmas market.
- Cable cars and Funicular are suitable for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users and pregnant women.
- Most paths and exhibits in the Alpine Zoo, especially those close to the entrance, are accessible to wheelchair users but some parts of the zoo area are quite steep.
- Pet dogs/guide dogs not allowed.
- Wi-Fi and parking available.
- The Hungerburg Christmas market is from 25 Nov 2022 to 6 Jan 2023.
Mon-Fri at 1pm to 7pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays at 12pm to 7pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Nordkette - Jewel of the Alps
The Nordkette is a mountain range that is part of the largest nature reserve in Austria, the Karwendel Nature Park. The Nordkette is also called the Jewel of the Alps, as it provides gorgeous 360° views of the surrounding region. It is renowned for its ski slopes, hiking trails, tall peaks, and Europe's highest zoo. Easy to reach from the Innsbruck city center via cable car, the Nordkette is where you can indulge in thrilling adventures like paragliding and snowboarding while taking in the fresh air and incredible vistas. Get your Nordkette Innsbruck tickets to discover the beauty of the Alps from a new perspective.
COVID-19 Safety Measures at the Top of Innsbruck, Nordkette Mountain
- Those looking to get on the ski slopes must present a Negative COVID test, which can be a maximum of 48 hours old.
- All visitors must wear a mask on the chairlift and magic carpet. When on the cable car, visitors must wear FFP2 masks. You can purchase these masks at the ticket offices for €2.
- Guests are expected to follow social distancing protocols.
- All stations have sanitizing stations in the lift areas.
- All high-frequency touch-points are disinfected regularly.
- All ticket machines support cashless transactions. Tickets can be purchased online.
Why Visit Nordkette
Innsbruck is the fifth-largest city in Austria and is known for its beauty. The charming streets, with the snowy Alps looming over them, make for quite the picture. The Nordkette offers visitors an array of experiences that cannot be replicated or found elsewhere. Be it the Nordkette skiing & snowboarding experience, visiting one of Europe's highest zoos at Alpine Zoo (Alpen Zoo), or even enjoying a warm beverage atop the top of Innsbruck at Cloud 9, guests can look forward to experiencing the enchanting Alpine beauty in a host of different ways.
Designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the Hungerberg funicular stations must be seen to be believed! The sleek, modern design complements the surrounding region, and the funicular transports you close to the cable car stations in eight minutes. The Nordkette Cable Car is perhaps the most famous of these experiences, where one can travel from the base to the top while admiring the powdery white snow under them. As you reach Seegrube station, you will be able to see the raw power of nature as you are surrounded by the rocky Karwendel.
Your Nordkette Innsbruck Tickets Explained
Top of Innsbruck: Round-Trip Ticket
Head to the top of Innsbruck at Hafelekar, which is 2300 m above sea level. This ticket gives you access to the Hungerburg funiculars, Seegruben cable cars, and Hafelekar cable cars, and takes you to the top to admire the scenic vistas. Note that the tickets can be canceled up to 24 hours before schedule, and are currently valid for the date selected during booking.
Funicular Round Trip Tickets
Discover Zaha Hadid's masterpiece, the Hungerburg Funicular, with these tickets, and get an up-close look at the splendid architecture at the four Hungerburg stations. This round trip ticket only gives you access to Hungerburg Funicular. While the ticket is only valid for the day selected at checkout, it can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance.
Combo Ticket
This ticket gives you access to a round trip on the Hungerburgbahn Funicular and a visit to the Alpine Zoo. Home to over a hundred species of Alpine flora and fauna, the zoo is a must-visit when in Innsbruck! Your tickets can be refunded up to 24 hours before the schedule and are valid only for the date selected at checkout.
Discounted Nordkette Innsbruck Tickets
Children under the age of 6 can travel for free. Those aged between 6-18 years and 65+ years can avail themselves of discounted Nordkette tickets as long as they have a valid ID. Students aged 19-27 years, too, can avail of a discounted ticket provided they have a valid student ID at hand.
Best Way to Buy Innsbruck Nordkette Tickets
The best way to buy your Nordkette Innsbruck tickets is to get them online. This offers you the safety and convenience of a cashless experience, lets you pick a date of the visit of your choice, and also allows you to avail of numerous deals and discounts offered by third-party ticketing websites.
Nordkette Innsbruck: Highlights
Hiking
Visitors of all ages will find that hiking is the best way to soak in the views of the pristine Alpine forests and mountains. With a range of trails with varying difficulties, you can take your pick and get walking! The new Seegrube circular panorama hiking trail is a 25-minute hike that offers exhilarating views of Innsbruck.
Funicular
The Hungerburg Funicular, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, opened to the public in 2007. Its four stations — Congress, Löwenhaus, Alpine Zoo, and Hungerburg —are inspired by the surrounding regions of ice and snow. The modern design resembles icy glaciers in the heart of the city.
Cable Car (Nordkettenbahn)
The Nordkette cable car (Nordkettenbahn) is, without a doubt, the biggest highlight of the region. It gets you between stations and gives you a clear view of the stunning vistas. Also visit the Cable Car Railway Museum in the lower station of the Nordkette to learn about how the cable car and funicular systems came to be.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Arguably the most famous experiences at the Nordkette, skiing and snowboarding are a must-try when visiting the region! There are a total of six levels of varying difficulty, of which Hafelar Run is one of Europe’s steepest skiing slopes.
Hang gliding & Parasailing
Indulge in a host of activities like parasailing and hand gliding, where you can take off from the Seegrube (1905 m) or the Hafelekar Peak (2300 m). Get a bird’s eye view of the surrounding region and its winding valleys.
Hafelekar Peak
Get a 360-degree panoramic view of Innsbruck from 2300 m above sea level. Hafelekar Peak’s viewing point is just a 15-minute walk from the Hafelekar Station.
Alpine Zoo (Alpen Zoo)
One of the top highlights in the region, the Alpine Zoo is 750m above sea level, making it the highest zoo in Europe. It houses 150 species of animals like bears, lynx, wolves, fish, birds, and more.
Plan Your Visit to Nordkette Innsbruck
Nordkette Innsbruck opening hours are 8 AM - 7 PM. The following is the schedule of the Nordkette Cable Car stations, which depart every 15 minutes:
Hungerburgbahn
Weekdays: 7:15 AM - 7:15 PM
Weekend + holidays: 8 AM - 7:15 PM
Seegrubenbahn
Daily: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Hafelekarbahn
Daily: 9 AM - 7 PM
To get to the top of Innsbruck it is recommended you take the cable car from Congress Station, which is a 5-minute walk from the Golden Roof.
You can use the bus service to get to Hungerburg Funicular Congress Station. You can either take Bus H (to Schutzengelkirche or Wohnheim Saggen) to Congress/Hofburg, Bus M (to Mentlbergsiedlung) to Museumstraße, or tourist bus line TS from Hauptbahnhof Station.
The best time to visit Nordkette is between May end and August. This is typically when the summer season is in full swing. While there may be more visitors, the weather is pleasant, making it perfect for a visit.
If you want to avoid the crowd and then head to the venue during the winter season which is typically between November and February.
Visitors can pick from three options when it comes to dining facilities:
- Cloud 9: Right next to Seegrube station is Innsbruck's highest sun terrace. During winter, deck chair and cool drinks ensure you can make the most of the sun at 1,905 m above sea level!
- Hitt und Söhne: Serving up cakes, snacks, and beverages, this cafe turns into a pub at night. A myriad of athletic gear and sportswear contributes to the laid-back atmosphere.
- Seegrube Restaurant: Those interested in Tyrolean cuisine will find this eatery to their liking. With scintillating views of Innsbruck and delicious food to match this restaurant is also known for its Sunday brunch in July and August.
While Nordkette has a host of activities for you to enjoy, there are also a number of things to do and sights to see around Nordkette and Innsbruck, such as:
- Hungerburg Funicular: With four stations to choose from, the Hungerburg funicular is the best way to traverse across the Alps. The main building was designed by Zaha Hadid and is famous for its sleek design.
- Nordkettenbahn (Cable Car): Look out at the snowy Alps and the lush forests surrounding them as you cross the mountains on the cable car.
- Ambras Castle: Perched high above the hills of Innsbruck is Ambras Castle, a Renaissance palace and castle that is one of the biggest tourist hotspots in the region. Don't miss out on the Spanish Hall, Habsburg Portrait Gallery, and the Inner Courtyard.
Know Before You Go
- Visitors get access to free WiFi at the premises.
- Please note the venue is wheelchair-accessible and accessible toilets are present in all stations.
- Dogs are allowed provided they either wear a muzzle and are on a leash.
- There are plenty of attractions around the venue so try and visit early, and then explore the other attractions.
- Book your tickets online and in advance to ensure that you get the date of your choice as the venue currently operates at reduced capacity.
- Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and carry along something to keep yourself warm.
All Your Questions About Nordkette Innsbruck Tickets Answered
Nordkette Innsbruck has a number of safety measures in place such as the compulsory use of masks, the regular disinfection of all surfaces, and the mandatory negative COVID tests for those who want to go skiing, among others.
Yes, Nordkette Innsbruck tickets can be purchased online and at the venue. However, it is encouraged that you make the purchase of your Nordkette tickets online for a safe and contactless experience.
Yes, if you cancel 24 hours in advance, you can get a full refund on your tickets.
Yes, the entire premises of the Nordkette is wheelchair-friendly.
Usually, the frequency of each Nordkette cable car is of 15 minutes.
Depending on the ticket, you can either reach the top of Innsbruck and return or get to the Hungerburg station and back. Should you opt for a combo ticket you can also visit the Alpine Zoo along with the Hungerburg station.
Children under the age of 6 can travel for free. Those aged between 6-18 years and 65+ years can avail themselves of discounted Nordkette tickets as long as they have a valid ID. Students aged 19-27 years, too, can avail of a discounted ticket provided they have a valid student ID at hand.
Kids will enjoy the Alpine Zoo, and activities like magic carpet rides on the ski slopes.
Families will enjoy the cable car and hiking experiences, both of which provide stellar views of the Alpine region.
Thrill seekers will enjoy hand gliding, parasailing, skiing on Europe's steepest slope, and snowboarding.
When you take the funicular and cable car, you will spend about 20 minutes getting from Innsbruck to Nordkette.