Innsbruck has it all: a city with a vibrant culture, a mountainous landscape and a high-energy urban atmosphere. The capital of Tirol has hosted the Olympics twice (in 1964 and 1976) and is surrounded by 12ski resorts (Kühtai, Axamer Lizum, Muttereralm, Patscherkofel, Nordkette, Oberperfuss Cable Cars, Hochoetz, Schlick 2000, Glungezer, Serlesbahnen Mieders, Elferbahnen Neustift, Stubai Glacier) each with its own personality. Stubai Glacier has Austria’s biggest glacier resort and is often open until May. Axamer Lizum is known for its championship runs. Schlick 2000, Austria’s most popular ski area, is a favorite with families because of its progressive terrain and ski school. The massive area, collectively known as Olympia Ski World can be explored using just one ticket: the Ski Plus City Pass. This includes non-skiing activities such as tobogganing, bobsledding and an Olympic run. You won’t be able to resist visiting the holiday markets of the villages around Innsbruck during the Christmas season. Das Blum, Innsbruck’s hottest new restaurant, is a must-try.
Accommodations: The 120-room hotel offers a wide range of amenities. Stage 12 hotel It is located right in the center of the old city, and it is only a bus ride to the ski resort. Ski-in/ski-out Mooshaus in Kühtai is known for its infinity pool, a doting kids club, and fantastic service. Ski-in/ski out is located at 6,630 feet. Jagdschloss Resort There are both hotel rooms as well as apartments. You can ski right from the front door of the lift to Three-Lake.
Stats: With a total of 108 cable cars and lifts, the runs are just under 168 miles. Two-day passes starting at $179.
