Innsbruck-Land: Ski holidays between slopes, winter trails and culture

Winter hiking trails, toboggan runs and family-friendly routes complement the programme, while Hall, Wattens, Absam and Natters contribute cultural, culinary and water-related destinations.

Winter sports between Axamer Lizum and Glungezer

In winter, Axamer Lizum has 9 lifts, 40 kilometres of pistes and an extensive freeride area. For experienced skiers, the freeride area is a separate planning consideration; those who value groomed pistes will also find a clearly described skiing offer.

The Glungezer ski area has groomed pistes for skiing and snowboarding. At Glungezer, you will also find groomed winter hiking trails and a toboggan run. The Glungezer cable cars transport visitors to the mountain station every day. The Zirbenweg trail is connected to the mountain experiences at the mountain station and leads through one of the largest Swiss stone pine stands in Europe. Along the way, it offers views of the surrounding peaks of the Karwendel and the Inn Valley.

Winter trails, tobogganing and activities for days together

The “Axamer Lizum” circular hiking trail is approximately 3.5 kilometres long and is particularly suitable for families, active senior citizens and Nordic walkers. The approximate length remains an important point of reference. The short panoramic trail in Schlick 2000 leads from the Kreuzjoch mountain station to the “StubaiBlick” viewing platform and is suitable for families and senior citizens. Both trails complement a purely skiing-focused day with additional opportunities for exercise.

Near Mieders, there is a 7-kilometre-long natural toboggan run. It is illuminated and allows for night-time tobogganing. At Lake Natterer See in Natters, you will find a bathing lake with a children’s cove featuring a sandy beach, a non-swimmer area and green sunbathing lawns. The water surface covers 3.5 hectares and offers space for numerous water attractions. These activities expand the options for days when not all travellers are pursuing the same winter sport.

Culture between Wattens, Hall and Absam

Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens presents Chambers of Wonder inspired by art, culture and crystal. Since opening in October 1995, it has been a venue for international artists, designers and visionaries. The Typewriter Museum in Wattens displays more than 450 fully functional typewriters from the Jörg Thien collection. The collection spans from 1884 to the present day, creating its own historical focus.

The old town of Hall in Tirol is one of the largest preserved historic complexes. Guided city tours take place there year-round on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Afterwards, the Mining Museum can be visited at 11:30 a.m. The Hall Mint Museum is housed in Hasegg Castle and brings the development of coinage and various minting techniques to life. This makes it possible to combine a city visit, guided tour and museum visit within a coordinated schedule.

The Absam Municipal Museum devotes part of its exhibition to violin maker Jakob Stainer. As a special exhibit, it displays a violin he made himself.

Culinary enjoyment and practical guidance

On Saturdays at 4 p.m., the Tyrolean Schnapps Route offers a 90-minute guided tour of a schnapps distillery in the Hall-Wattens region. The tour includes a tasting of five premium spirits.

The Schwaninger taxi company operates a seasonal shuttle service to the Wattental Valley from June to September. During the summer holidays, from mid-July to mid-September, this shuttle service runs daily; during the rest of the period, it operates only on weekends. The Hall-Wattens Card includes, among other things, a mountain cable car, a guided hike, the Halltal hiking bus and bicycle rental. These two details concern specific regional services and should be considered separately from your choice of accommodation when planning the respective excursion destination.

Choose the right accommodation based on your travel focus

For the pistes in Axamer Lizum, as well as for skiing and snowboarding at Glungezer, these two areas are the main focus. If winter hiking, tobogganing or a panoramic trail are equally important parts of your stay, Glungezer, Mieders, Schlick 2000 and Axamer Lizum, with their respective described activities, should also be considered.

Families and mixed groups can choose between different alternatives, including the “Axamer Lizum” circular hiking trail, the panoramic trail in Schlick 2000 and Lake Natterer See. Those interested in culture can consider Wattens, Hall in Tirol and Absam as separate focal points. Therefore, first match your accommodation to your preferred mix of activities, and then compare which regional location suits your planned excursions.

For further regional orientation, you can also visit Sellrain, Mühltal, Gries Am Brenner, Grinzens, Pettnau, Volderau, Aldrans, Axams, Flaurling, Fulpmes, Gries Im Sellrain, Gschnitz, Götzens, Leutasch, Matrei Am Brenner, Mieders, Natters, Oberhofen Im Inntal, Oberperfuss, Patsch, Reith Bei Seefeld, Sankt Jodock Am Brenner, Scharnitz, Schmirn, Schönberg Im Stubaital, Seefeld In Tirol, Telfes Im Stubai, Telfs, Trins, Tulfes, Wattens, Kolsassberg, Pfons, Rinn, Sankt Sigmund Im Sellrain, Steinach Am Brenner, Wildermieming, Zirl, Volders, Thaur, Hall In Tirol, Mutters, Lans, Birgitz, Gnadenwald, Neustift Im Stubaital, Inzing, Absam, Navis, Kolsass, Mils Bei Hall, Wattenberg, Fritzens, Statz, Kematen In Tirol, Vals, Völs, Ranggen, Pfaffenhofen, Hatting, Unterweg, Obernberg Am Brenner, Ampass, Ellbögen, Rum and Sistrans as well.

For the overarching travel overview: Tyrol.