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Nordkette
4.5
#1 of 168 things to do in Innsbruck
Trams
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Höhenstraße 145, Innsbruck 6020 Austria
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  • Tina K
    7 contributions
    Best views of all of Innsbruck.
    Take the cable gondola from the Congress station in Innsbruck all the way up to the top of the peaks. Fabulous views any time of year. Have lunch or drinks at the restaurant. You can also do a short hike even higher. There were even free sleds to use to slide on the hill. Highly recommend this activity!
    Visited February 2023
    Written 21 February 2023
  • arnie w
    Texas128 contributions
    “Must” attraction in Innsbruck!
    We enjoyed this wonderfully-scenic ride; one of the attractions we chose to visit during our visit to Innsbruck, This train provides its passengers a spectacular view of Innsbruck and the Inn River flowing through the city. Passengers also have the opportunity to either rest at this level and enjoy refreshments and a wonderful view, or to take the cable car further up the mountain. This funicular is a “must-to-do” attraction for Innsbruck visitors and residents alike!
    Visited June 2023
    Written 14 June 2023
  • Satu S
    Helsinki, Finland77 contributions
    Absolute worth going
    Absolutely the best views! If you want to go to the top you have to take 3 separate lifts up but they are well organized and easy to switch. Restaurants Seegrube is a nice and scenic place to have something smaller or bigger to eat or just to have drink. I think that this restaurant was nicer and wider menu than a restaurant upper (Hafelekar)
    Visited June 2023
    Written 17 July 2023
  • Elisa G
    1 contribution
    Simply stunning
    One of the best experiences of my life the panorama up there was breathtaking. The hiking trails in the surroundings are also really beautiful and well managed. I arrived there through a marvellous hiking trail from the alpenzoo through waterfalls consider doing it if you have enough time.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 22 September 2023
  • Jeff S
    San Francisco, California44 contributions
    Top of Innsbruck
    I took the tram to the top of Innsbruck. The weather & views were fantastic. I will come back here to ski in the winter. Innsbruck is the best place I’ve been to on my 10 day trip ( Hallstatt, Gmunden, Salzburg & Innsbruck$
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 September 2023
  • opal98
    London, United Kingdom196 contributions
    Underwhelmed
    This ride didn't meet our expectations. We were underwhelmed by this trip. The cable car ride was ok not something spectacular. The cable car to the top was not working on that day for some technical problem (best known by them) ,a big disappointment. The weather was fine though. The views there were nice. It is an expensive ride and should allow people to enjoy their experience fully. If they decide to stop any cable car should give refunds for that part. Hungerburgbahn ride was brilliant and offered stunning views.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 October 2023
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opal98
London, UK196 contributions
Underwhelmed
Oct 2023 • Family
This ride didn't meet our expectations. We were underwhelmed by this trip. The cable car ride was ok not something spectacular. The cable car to the top was not working on that day for some technical problem (best known by them) ,a big disappointment. The weather was fine though. The views there were nice. It is an expensive ride and should allow people to enjoy their experience fully. If they decide to stop any cable car should give refunds for that part. Hungerburgbahn ride was brilliant and offered stunning views.
Written 25 October 2023
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Jeff S
San Francisco, CA44 contributions
Top of Innsbruck
Sep 2023 • Friends
I took the tram to the top of Innsbruck. The weather & views were fantastic. I will come back here to ski in the winter. Innsbruck is the best place I’ve been to on my 10 day trip ( Hallstatt, Gmunden, Salzburg & Innsbruck$
Written 28 September 2023
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Philip O
Des Moines, IA15 contributions
Great way to summit a mountain without a long hike! Easy for almost everyone. Plus, things to do and see on the way up
Sep 2023 • Couples
This was a highlight of our trip. To summit a mountain was incredible. And it was nice to have the help of a cable car and gondolas! There is only a 15 minute walk to the top. Great experience!
Written 23 September 2023
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Elisa G
1 contribution
Simply stunning
Sep 2023 • Solo
One of the best experiences of my life the panorama up there was breathtaking. The hiking trails in the surroundings are also really beautiful and well managed. I arrived there through a marvellous hiking trail from the alpenzoo through waterfalls consider doing it if you have enough time.
Written 22 September 2023
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Rob P
Island of Malta, Malta10 contributions
Amazing views
Sep 2023 • Family
The cable car settled my long held nerves and it was a really exciting but safe ride to the top. The summit was shrouded in cloud but that's life and actually provided a surreal experience none the less. I took hundreds of photos at each stage and really loved the experience despite the crazy price of the journey from bottom to top.
Written 17 September 2023
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LVioletD
Ann Arbor, MI136 contributions
Great views of Innsbruck & Alpine Zoo
Aug 2023
Buy the Kombi ticket online, then park in the Congress parking garage near the altstadt. Before you get on the funicular, at the ticket office, pay only 4 euro, for all day parking till 6pm. It was a bit cloudy, so we did not go all the way to the top. Check the live webcams weather before you go, to decide which station you'll travel to. We went to Hungerburg to enjoy the views, then went down to the Alpine Zoo (you may hike or ride). The zoo has some nice small natural habitats built into the mountain. There is a bit of walking up & down hills, so not the best if you need a wheelchair or stroller.
Written 12 August 2023
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Satu S
Helsinki, Finland77 contributions
Absolute worth going
Jun 2023
Absolutely the best views! If you want to go to the top you have to take 3 separate lifts up but they are well organized and easy to switch. Restaurants Seegrube is a nice and scenic place to have something smaller or bigger to eat or just to have drink. I think that this restaurant was nicer and wider menu than a restaurant upper (Hafelekar)
Written 17 July 2023
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Joel L
Stockholm, Sweden3 contributions
Pricey but good!
Jun 2023
Perfect views, great day trip from the city center, must do when visiting Innsbruck! Bit pricey but overall worth it!
Written 28 June 2023
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Nouman
Leicester, UK334 contributions
Top of Innsbruck - highly recommended
May 2023 • Family
Highly recommended if you are with kids and the weather is warm and not foggy. We took advantage of the happy hr (after 3pm) and booked online to get 20% discount. I would say the price is quite reasonable as it involves 3 different modes of transportation and each one has its own charm. First one is Hungerburgbahn which takes you to the Hungerburg Station in only eight minutes. You only need to take a few more steps to reach the next cable car, transporting you further up to the Seegrube around 1900 m. After your arrival, the Hafelekarbahn takes you to the Top of Innsbruck around 2300 m , the highest point of your trip, in just two and a half minutes!
Beautiful scenery at each stop. Right at the top it was quite cold 6 degrees compared to at the city level around 20 degrees.
Written 25 June 2023
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Alan F
Southampton, UK115 contributions
Stunning views from the top, and all the way up, don't miss this
May 2023 • Couples
The views from the top, at Hafelekar, are absolutely amazing. It really is worth going right to the top, as this also gives you a great view to the north (away from Innsbruck) across valleys and more mountains. From the Hafelekar station there is even a reasonable walk up to the peak of Hafelekarspitze. The views from Hungerburg (top of the funicular, start of the first cable car) and Seegrube (top of first cable car, start of second cable car) are also well worth stopping to take in.
It is possible to drive to Hungerburg to start the ascent (or get a bus), but more interesting to get the funicular from the Congress station (which is just up the road from the Hofburg Palace).
There is a significant discount on tickets purchased before 9:30am (or after 3pm), saved us €8.80 each, compared to full price.
Written 19 June 2023
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