Innsbruck Nordkette: From Old Town to 2,000 Meters
Hungerburg funicular, Seegrube and Hafelekar
HighlightsTirol- Duration
- 3.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
The Nordkette range above Innsbruck is perhaps the quickest way from a city into the high Alps: in about half an hour you rise from the old town to more than 2,000 meters. This private tour shows the Karwendel Nature Park and the view over the Inn Valley.
The Hungerburg funicular starts right in town, its flowing stations designed by architect Zaha Hadid. From the Hungerburg the Nordkette cable car continues to the Seegrube at around 1,900 meters and up to the Hafelekar.
At the top a panorama opens over Innsbruck, the Inn Valley and the Stubai Alps, while on the other side lies the wilderness of the Karwendel, Austria's largest nature park. A short path leads to the summit cross of the Hafelekarspitze.
Your guide explains the geology, the chamois and marmots, the climbers and the history of the cable cars from the 1920s. On the way down, a stop at the Alpine Zoo at the Hungerburg is possible.
Highlights
- Hungerburg funicular by Zaha Hadid
- Seegrube at about 1,900 meters
- Summit views from the Hafelekar
- Karwendel Nature Park
- Panorama over Innsbruck
The route
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1Congress
Hungerburg funicular start
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2Hungerburg
Terrace above the city
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3Seegrube
Mountain station and views
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4Hafelekar
Short summit walk
Who this tour is for
Ideal for nature lovers and photographers who want city and high mountains in a short time.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees and tickets for cable cars, trains, boats or tastings are not included and are paid on site. Your guide is happy to tell you in advance what to expect.
Is the price per person or per group?
This is a private tour with a licensed Austrian tour guide. The price is per group, not per person, so it is just you and your own party.
Do we need mountain gear?
No. Sturdy shoes and a warm jacket are enough for the mountain stations. The path to the Hafelekarspitze is short but rocky.
