Leisure Activities in Innsbruck

Innsbruck is a city for all seasons. In the summer, hiking trails, bike tours, swimming lakes, and green oases right in the heart of the city beckon visitors. In the winter, the region transforms into a skier’s paradise with world-class slopes right on your doorstep. It’s never boring here.

Ausblick vom Goetheweg über grüne Bergflanken und felsige Gipfel der Nordkette unter einer eindrucksvollen Wolkendecke.

Winter Highlights

Winterlicher Blick auf die schroffen verschneiten Gipfel und Anlagen rund um die Bergstation am Hafelekar bei Innsbruck.

Ski Resorts Around Innsbruck

Innsbruck is surrounded by world-class ski resorts, all within easy reach: Nordkette Freeride Lounge, Stubai Glacier, Axamer Lizum, Kühtai, Muttereralm, Patscherkofel, Oberperfuss, and Schlick 2000—there’s something for every taste and skill level.

Abendlicher Blick auf den beleuchteten Christbaum vor dem Goldenen Dachl, die Innsbrucker Altstadt und verschneite Berge.

Advent & Christmas Markets

During the Advent season, Innsbruck transforms into one of Austria’s most atmospheric Christmas cities. Several Christmas markets invite visitors to stroll, enjoy, and marvel.

More Highlights
in Innsbruck and the Surrounding Area

Hot Springs & Indoor Pools
For relaxing winter days, the surrounding hot springs and indoor pools offer the perfect way to unwind after a long day on the slopes.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds
In Wattens, just a few minutes from Innsbruck, the Swarovski Crystal Worlds enchant visitors with sparkling light and water displays—an unforgettable experience any time of year.