Cable cars, mountains and the zoo
Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 176 GetYourGuide reviewers
The quick, cheap way up above Innsbruck: 8 minutes from the old town to the Hungerburg at 860 m, through stations designed by Zaha Hadid, with the city spread out below. Perfect when you have an hour or two; it goes no higher than the Hungerburg, so book the Top of Innsbruck ticket for the summit.
Starts inInnsbruck city centreAll year
The ride starts at 560 m at the Hungerburgbahn station beside Congress Innsbruck, Rennweg 3, a short walk from the Golden Roof. Zaha Hadid's flowing glass roofs are worth a look before you board.
The funicular runs out across the Inn and up the hillside, stopping on the way at the Alpine Zoo, and reaches the Hungerburg in about 8 minutes. Cars leave every 15 minutes.
At the top the panorama platform looks over the rooftops to the mountains on the far side of the valley. Café das Hungerburg serves coffee, and Restaurant Alpina has traditional Tyrolean food, says the listing. From here walkers can set off to nearby huts in 45 minutes to an hour and a half.
The funicular runs from 07:15 on weekdays and 08:00 at weekends until 19:15, so it also works late in the afternoon when the light turns golden over the city.
In winter
From 20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 the Hungerburg has the city's highest Christmas market, ten stalls with a view over Innsbruck, and a story hour for children on Saturdays from 16:00 to 17:00. The funicular closes for maintenance from 2 to 19 November 2026.
In summer
In summer the Hungerburg is a starting point for walks to huts and pastures on the Nordkette, from 45 minutes to an hour and a half, and for the cable car on to the Seegrube.
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This is the cheapest way to get a view over Innsbruck, and the right ticket for a short visit or an evening ride. For the high mountains choose the Top of Innsbruck ticket; for children, the combi with the Alpine Zoo is better value.
Checked against the GetYourGuide listing on 20 October 2026. Prices and options change: the calendar shows the current ones.
This ticket covers the funicular only. The Seegrube and the Top of Innsbruck need the cable cars above, which are not included.
What to do. If you want the summit, book the Top of Innsbruck ticket instead; you can also buy the upper sections at the Hungerburg.
The Nordkette lifts, including the Hungerburgbahn, close for maintenance from 2 to 19 November 2026.
What to do. Book from 20 November, when the Hungerburg Christmas market also opens.
No. It covers the funicular from the city to the Hungerburg at 860 m. The Seegrube and the Hafelekar need the cable cars above, which you can book as the Top of Innsbruck ticket.
The funicular stops at the zoo, but zoo entry is not included. The zoo and funicular combi ticket covers both.
The listing asks you to bring a printed voucher, so print it before you go.
Yes, as long as it wears a muzzle, says the listing.
Yes, from 20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027: the city's highest market, with ten stalls and a view over Innsbruck.
GetYourGuide · 4.8/5 from 1194 reviews
The one mountain trip almost every visitor should make: from the old town to 2,256 m in about 20 minutes, with the whole of Innsbruck below you and the Karwendel behind.
Departs from Hungerburgbahn station, next to Congress Innsbruck, Rennweg 3 · Valid for one day; the ride up takes about 20 minutes, allow half a day
GetYourGuide · 4.4/5 from 729 reviews
The classic family half day in Innsbruck: ride the Zaha Hadid funicular up from the old town, spend a couple of hours with wolves, bears and lynx at the Alpine Zoo, and carry on to the Hungerburg viewpoint before riding back.
Departs from Hungerburgbahn station beside Congress Innsbruck, Rennweg 3 · Valid for one day; allow 2.5 to 3 hours
GetYourGuide · 4.6/5 from 421 reviews
The best value full day above Innsbruck: the return ride to the Top of Innsbruck plus the Alpine Zoo, which sits on the same funicular line.
Departs from Hungerburgbahn station beside Congress Innsbruck, Rennweg 3 · Valid for one day; allow 5 to 6 hours for both
Sources: getyourguide.com, nordkette.com, nordkette.com, nordkette.com, christkindlmarkt.cc, christkindlmarkt.cc. Checked October 2026. Photos: GetYourGuide.