FAQ - Innsbruck Nordkettenbahnen
The lower station of the Hungerburgbahn (Altstadt Station) is located at Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck. It’s just a 5-minute walk from the Golden Roof or the Museumsstraße stop.
Parking: Visitors can park in the INNENStadt garage (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) for a special rate of €4.
Yes, we are open year-round, except during maintenance work in April and November. You can find the current daily opening hours here: Live Info Lifts & Slopes
You can find all the information about tickets and packages here: https://nordkette.com/tickets/
The Innsbruck Card includes a round-trip ticket to TOP OF INNSBRUCK. Tickets valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours are available directly at the ticket office in the Old Town.
The Freizeit Ticket Tirol is valid year-round on the Innsbruck Nordkettenbahnen (including events, except for New Year's Eve on the mountain). For more information, visit: Tirol Leisure Ticket.
The Nordkette offers a wide range of activities: freeriding in Hafelekar, skiing, the "First Snow Experience" for beginners, or traditional "Figln" in the spring. More info: Nordkette Winter
Summer highlights include the Innsbruck via ferrata, the Karwendel Nature Park with its many hiking trails, the Perspektivenweg trail, a picnic at the Seegrube, and a visit to the Alpine Zoo. For more information, visit Nordkette Summer.
During the summer months, bicycles are allowed on board from the Altstadt and Hungerburg stations (but not from the Alpenzoo and ORF Tirol stations). On the Hungerburgbahn, bicycles can be brought on board free of charge before 10:00 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m.
Yes, dogs ride for free on our facilities. Please note that muzzles and leashes are required. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the Alpenzoo.
We recommend allowing at least 3 hours. The round-trip travel time to Hafelekar (Top of Innsbruck) takes about 70–80 minutes. Be sure to set aside extra time to enjoy the panoramic views and stop for a break.
It depends on your interests: December through April are ideal for winter sports. Hikers will find the best time to visit is from June through September.
Yes, you can easily purchase mountain railway tickets in our online shop to avoid waiting in line. Single-ride tickets and ski passes are available on-site at the ticket office or from the ticket machines.
Yes, the Seegrube Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience above the city rooftops. At Hafelekar, the Top of Innsbruck Restaurant also awaits you with Tyrolean specialties.
Yes, the Hungerburg, Seegrube, and Hafelekar cable cars are accessible (elevator/signposted entrances). The Seegrube restaurant and the restrooms at the stations are also accessible. The youth fare applies to passengers with a disability rating of 60% or higher.
The stations of the Hungerburgbahn were designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The historic, landmark-protected stations of the Seegrubenbahn and Hafelekarbahn were designed by the Tyrolean architect Franz Baumann.