The SKI plus CITY Pass – no limits to holiday fun!
Whether on or off the slopes, the Innsbruck region offers a wide range of activities for an exciting winter holiday. Your ticket to alpine-urban holiday happiness is the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck: offering a total of 40 inclusive services, this pass is the perfect combination of ski and city life. Each day can be decided according to your mood and the weather – you decide whether to put on your ski boots or your sneakers!
If the night-time snowfall is followed by a sunny day, then it’s off into the mountains! The freshly groomed slopes, as well as those covered with new snow, see fun skiers, amateur racers and freeriders all making their first runs of the day. The 13 ski areas of the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck – totalling some 300 kilometres of slopes and 50 kilometres of ski tours – have something for every fan of snow and skiing, with perfect pistes suitable for all tastes. Austria’s largest glacier ski area, the Stubai glacier, as well as the Nordkette or the Axamer Lizum – the “White Roof” of Innsbruck – all boast daring freeride descents and wide slopes. And, for first-timers, charming family ski areas such as the Muttereralm, the Rangger Köpfl and Hochoetz have plenty by way of blue slopes, child-friendly facilities and special offers.
If you would fancy a stroll around the city after a day’s skiing, there are 22 lifestyle, cultural and sightseeing offers to choose from. The Alpine Zoo, the Audioversum, Ambras Castle and the Swarovski Crystal Worlds can all provide exciting experiences away from the slopes. A tip: the magical LUMAGICA Innsbruck Light Park is also included in this year’s pass: from 5 November 2021 to 9 January 2022 the Imperial Gardens in the middle of Innsbruck will be illuminated – a highlight in the truest sense that should on no account be missed!
For those who prefer to relax at the end of the day, admission to three selected indoor pools is included with the pass. Take the weight off your feet and make plans for your next day’s holiday – there’s so much to discover! Speaking of holiday planning, remember that your multifunctional pass also offers a full range of connected mobility services on public transport! The popular hop-on hop-off Sightseer bus and the ski bus are also included in the package, allowing you to comfortably enjoy a vast choice of city and ski adventures without the need for your own car.
That’s just what I want: the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck can be booked from 2 to 21 days between 1 October 2021 and 8 May 2022.
Even more skiing fun for your money when you stay two or more nights
The SKI plus CITY Package is the ideal choice for all those looking for this unique combination of city and skiing holiday fun at a particularly good price: the package, costing from €179 per person for two or more nights, includes the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck and all its services.
If you simply want to fit in a day’s skiing fun on the slopes during a short trip to Innsbruck, we recommend the Ski Break Package, costing from €135 per person for two or more nights: it includes a one-day ski pass in one of three selected ski areas. (Offer period: 13-22 December 2021 and 5 January to 23 March 2022).
To start the season: the Ski Free Weeks in Kühtai
For all those wanting to start the ski season especially early, Kühtai is just the right place. Its location, at 2,020 metres above sea level, means that snow is guaranteed here from the beginning of December to the end of April. There is also a special offer for the first arrivals with the Ski Free Weeks: between 3 and 17 December 2021 the ski pass for your entire stay is included when you stay three nights or more in Kühtai and the Sellraintal valley. And that’s not all: the free ski passes are also valid in the neighbouring Hochoetz ski area (from the season start on 4 December 2021), with a total of 85 kilometres of slopes and 25 lifts for young and old alike. Another bonus of spending a ski holiday in Kühtai is the “Ski-In, Ski-Out” service for guests. From each hotel you are either just a few steps from a lift, or you can get straight onto the slopes or onto the free ski bus that takes skiers from Kühtai to Hochoetz and back in no time.
Speaking of lifts, for the first time this winter all guests can enjoy using the new six-seater Gaiskogelbahn chairlift, which will replace the popular drag lift and take skiers faster up to the slopes – meaning extra comfort and more time spent skiing! Another ticket desk has also been added, so there are now four ways into the entire “high-altitude ski valley” – skiers can have lots of fun all while keeping a safe distance and avoiding long waits!
Public transport straight to the piste
One special feature of the Innsbruck region is its free ski bus service, allowing guests to reach the ski areas around Innsbruck easily and comfortably without using a car. Bus connections can be used free of charge with the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck as well as with the free Welcome Card, so transport is not a problem!
Another tip: the Welcome Card, available to guests staying two or more nights at partner establishments, offers plenty of benefits in the Innsbruck region. Not only can all public transport in the area be used free of charge, but other free services and reductions on selected activities and offers are also available.
An overview of the individual ski areas covered by the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck
Ski Resort Kühtai and Hochoetz ski area
The slopes of the Ski Resort Kühtai, located at an altitude of 2,020 metres, start almost in front of the hotel doors! As Austria’s highest ski resort, the winter season in Kühtai starts on 3 December, with snow guaranteed until mid-April. The popular KPark will once again be open this winter with its Freestyle Area and SnowCross. A large Kids Park is being created for children and all those wanting to try out the Fun Park for the first time. And you can park your car for free during the entire stay – “Ski-In, Ski-Out” doesn’t get any better than this!
Hochoetz, located practically next door, is a true winter paradise for families. With its excellent infrastructure, featuring 41 kilometres of slopes and state-of-the-art lifts, not to mention an extensive range of activities for both kids and adults – such as the new WIDIs play and snow park – the resort is ideal for young and old alike. But there are also numerous challenges for more ambitious winter sports enthusiasts, such as the slope connecting the Balbach ski area with Ochsengarten, an all-new and very demanding black run.
Axamer Lizum – the Olympic Park
The Axamer Lizum, known as Innsbruck’s “White Roof”, is just 19 kilometres from the city’s “Golden Roof” and has numerous highlights, including over 40 kilometres of slopes and ten lifts. Whether powdering across the wide-ranging area, carving on the legendary Olympic runs, or freestyling at the freshly shaped Golden Roof Fun Park – fun and action are guaranteed on the “Lizum”. And, if you fancy a break, there’s nothing better than Austria’s largest covered sun terrace outside the “Hoadl-Haus” panoramic restaurant, located at an altitude of 2,340 metres.
Muttereralm – the family playground
The Muttereralm offers a true playground for all the family: accessible from the villages of Mutters or Götzens, there are some 15 kilometres of slopes for both beginners and advanced skiers. The area is also extremely popular with ski mountaineers – it is a gateway to a genuine paradise for all who want to swap the hustle and bustle of everyday life for the pleasures of nature.
Nordkette – the Freeride Lounge
Innsbruck’s Nordkette is a magical attraction for locals and guests alike. The Hungerburg funicular and the Nordkettenbahnen cable cars run direct from the city centre up to the mountain stations at around 2,000 metres above sea level. Beginners can try their first runs in the snow on the Seegrube, freestylers can show off their skills in the SkylinePark with its kickers and jumps, while top freeriders can take on the Karrinne, Europe’s steepest ski slope with a gradient of 70%!
Patscherkofel – the Vital Park
Innsbruck’s local mountain, the Patscherkofel, is – geographically speaking – located on the other side of the city and offers pure skiing enjoyment. Families will appreciate the large beginner’s area, practice slopes and children’s playground, while skiers and snowboarders love the “Kofel” for its challenging World Cup and Olympic downhill run, as well as the 7-km valley run – a descent of over 1,000 metres. The ski slopes are also open every Tuesday and Thursday until 7 pm: the floodlit pistes nos. 8 and 9 are located right by the valley station and can be reached via the Heiligwasser lift. Families with pushchairs as well as wheelchair users can also enjoy a winter adventure on the Patscherkofel, as there is barrier-free access to the lift.
Rangger Köpfl – the ski area for families
The charming Rangger Köpfl ski area in Oberperfuss, located 12 kilometres from Innsbruck, can be reached in just 15 minutes. With its easy to moderate runs, kids’ park with magic carpet and practice lift, as well as a fun park for free skiers, it is the perfect place for families and beginners. The slopes are floodlit until 9:30 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays for night-time skiers and tobogganers to enjoy.
The Stubai glacier – the kingdom of snow
Austria’s largest glacier ski area is just a 45-minute drive from Innsbruck and can offer pure skiing pleasure from October on. The slopes reach up to an altitude of 3,200 metres, not only providing perfect natural snow runs, but also a high mountain landscape with breathtaking views of well over one hundred 3,000-metre peaks. And, with 110 kilometres of slopes, 35 descents and 26 cable car and lift systems, excitement is guaranteed!
Schlick 2000 – a gem of a ski area
Some 15 minutes by car from Innsbruck, at the entrance to the Stubaital valley, can be found the Schlick 2000 ski area. Its wide runs of all levels of difficulty offer pure skiing fun for experts and amateurs alike. Eighteen varied slopes, totalling 22 kilometres in length, are sure to make a day’s skiing fly by.
Serlesbahnen in Mieders – the local resort
Also to be found at the entrance to the Stubaital valley is the Serlesbahnen ski area in Mieders. Located at the foot of the Serles, an imposing rock pyramid that is visible from afar, the resort with its easy blue slopes is perfect for a day out in the snow, especially for families, beginners and returners.
Elferbahnen in Neustift – perfect for fun and relaxation
Advanced skiers will enjoy the wide slopes of the Elferbahnen area in Neustift in the Stubaital valley. Snow is practically guaranteed here, while the platform of the largest walk-through sundial in the Alps offers especially beautiful views over the valley to Innsbruck.
Glungezer – a vast choice
The Glungezer ski resort has new, state-of-the-art facilities for winter 2021-22. The spacious ten-seater gondola lift can whisk winter sports enthusiasts directly up to the Halsmarter middle station in just six-and-a-half minutes. From there the “Tulfein Express” – a super-modern combined gondola and chairlift – runs to the Tulfein mountain station. Toboggan fans too can enjoy a special highlight – the new panoramic toboggan run down from the top. And, whether you are savouring a leisurely stop or zooming over the slopes, there are always wonderful views of the surrounding mountains!
Bergeralm – small is beautiful
Not far from Innsbruck – and a special tip for visitors – is the Bergeralm, a ski and leisure area in the Wipptal valley that above all offers excellent snow conditions at the beginning of the season. Its 30 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes are ideal for families, beginners and returners.
About Innsbruck Tourismus
Innsbruck Tourismus is the official destination management organisation of the Innsbruck region which extends from the Tyrolean capital to more than 40 surrounding towns – from the Inn Valley to the Mieming Plateau, and from Kühtai to the Sellraintal valley. With almost 3.5 million overnight stays and 4 million day trippers in 2019, the Innsbruck region is one of the largest tourist attractions in Austria and a unique symbiosis of vibrant urban space and fascinating mountain world. One moment you’re enjoying sightseeing and the buzz of a diverse city, the next you’re off on your next cycling or hiking tour, or your next skiing or winter hiking experience. The free Welcome Card for visitors is the key that unlocks the region’s endless diversity, granting free use of public transport and making it easy to experience all sorts of wonderful highlights in a sustainable way. Innsbruck Tourismus has a staff of some 90 employees, and visitors are the focus of their every thought and action. Inspired by their passion for this alpine-urban space, they share their knowledge and love of the area with visitors so that they can enjoy an unforgettable holiday experience in harmony with people and nature. With a total of 13 information offices, Innsbruck Tourismus is always close at hand, right at the heart of the action and with its finger on the pulse – a hub and focal point for local characters’ authentic stories and personal impressions which can be found on the popular blog and social channels at #myinnsbruck.
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