Nordkette cable car

Where it is & how to get there

• Start: Hungerburgbahn funicular from Congress station near the old town.
• Route: Funicular to Hungerburg, then cable cars to Seegrube (1,905 m) and Hafelekar (2,256 m).
• Season: Runs all year, weather permitting.

The story of the Nordkette

The Nordkette range rises directly above Innsbruck. Its funicular stations, designed by architect Zaha Hadid and opened in 2007, look like flowing glass glaciers.

From Hafelekar you see the city far below, the Inn Valley and peaks stretching to the Italian border. In winter Seegrube is a steep ski area; in summer, hiking trails and the Alpenzoo await.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Go on a clear morning and dress warmly at the top.
• Ride all the way to Hafelekar for the best views.
• Stop at the Alpenzoo at Hungerburg on the way down.

What's around the Nordkette

• AlpenzooAlpine animal zoo at Hungerburg.
• SeegrubeRestaurant and ski area.
• HafelekarSummit station.
• Golden RoofOld town below.

Questions travellers ask