Axamer Lizum, 19 km from Innsbruck, was an Olympic alpine venue in 1964 and 1976: 9 lifts, 40 km of wide pistes from blue to black up to 2,340 m, a well-known snowpark and the Hoadl House sun terrace. The free ski bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof takes about 40 minutes. Winter 2026/27 opens on 20 November 2026 and runs to early April; the SKI plus CITY Pass covers it, and 2026/27 day pass prices had not yet been published in October.
Axamer Lizum was an Olympic venue at the Innsbruck Winter Games of 1964 and 1976, and the wide, open pistes built for racing still define it. The ski area spreads around a high bowl above Axams, with 40 km of runs from easy blues to steep blacks, high-alpine slopes and good freeride terrain when the snow is fresh.
At the top, the Hoadl House at 2,340 m is a mountain restaurant with large sun terraces and views back over Innsbruck's mountains. Lifts run daily from 08:30 to 16:00.
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An easy win for almost everyone: a short trip from the centre to an Olympic ski jump, a lift up Zaha Hadid's tower and one of the best views of Innsbruck from the terrace on top.
Departs from Bergisel Schanze, Bergiselweg 3, Innsbruck; tram 1 to Bergisel or the Sightseer bus · About 1 hour, more with a meal
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It is a strong all-round choice: wide pistes for confident intermediates, steeper and off-piste terrain for experts, and practice slopes with children's courses starting daily at 10:00. The Golden Roofpark snowpark is one of the best known in the region.
Children up to 6 ski free with an adult. For a quieter beginner day, the smaller Muttereralm next door is the gentler option.
The Hoadl House opens for winter on 20 November 2026, and the ski opening party with David Puentez is on 27 November 2026. The operator says the season starts in late November, depending on snow, and runs to early April; a ski portal lists 11 April 2027 as the planned end. There is a pre-New Year's Eve party at the Hoadl House on 30 December 2026.
Day, half-day and multi-day passes are sold at the ticket office and in the online shop. The operator had not published its 2026/27 winter prices when we checked on 20 October 2026; for reference, an adult day pass cost 63 euros in 2025/26, according to ski price surveys. Family and youth rates are available.
Axamer Lizum is one of the 12 ski areas on the SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck (2026/27 adult 162 euros for 2 days, 433 euros for 7), and the operator says getting there by ski bus is included with the pass.
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The ski bus runs daily at short intervals from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via Völs, Kematen, Axams, Götzens and Birgitz to the valley station, on lines 412, 413, 415 and 416. The operator calls it free and puts the ride at about 40 minutes; one listed morning bus leaves the Hauptbahnhof at 07:39 and arrives at 08:20. Check the VVT timetable for the line you need.
Drivers park free once they have bought a pass or used a lift, at the valley station, Lizum 6, 6094 Axams.
Where to stay for this
City centre, by the Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck city centre · 4 stars · 88 rooms
Ski buses stop in front of this family-run four-star by the Hauptbahnhof.
A family-run four-star two minutes from the Hauptbahnhof, with a proper Tyrolean restaurant; for skiers, families and rail travellers.
From £132 a night
Next to the Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck city centre · 3 stars · 234 rooms
Budget design hotel beside the station, near the first bus of the day.
A design-led budget hotel in a tower beside the station, with a 13th-floor bar facing the mountains; good value for couples.
From £114 a night
Hire, a ski depot and a workshop are right at the valley station, so you can travel up on the bus without carrying skis. Heated depots at the Hoadl House can be booked by the day or the season. The ski school runs group and private lessons for all levels.
In Innsbruck, Die Boerse rents piste and freeride skis, snowboards and touring kit.
The villages below the Lizum put you closest to the slopes, with free hotel ski buses or the public bus at the door, and Innsbruck is still near for an evening in town.
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Where to stay for this
Axams, Mutters, Lans and Axams · 3 stars
Family-run in Axams, with the Terminal Kögele bus stop for the Lizum at the door.
A family-run three-star in Axams with the Innsbruck bus at the door and the Axamer Lizum close by; great for skiers and cyclists.
From £112 a night
Mutters, Mutters, Lans and Axams · Hotel
Free ski bus to the Axamer Lizum and Muttereralm, plus an indoor pool.
A family-run garden hotel in the village of Mutters with an indoor pool and Nordkette views; good value for families and skiers.
Closed for the staff holiday, reopening 1 December 2026 (hotel notice); the price list shows no rates for 16 March to 18 April 2027
From £153 a night
Igls · 3 stars
Free winter ski bus to the Patscherkofel, Axamer Lizum and more.
Family-run three-star bed and breakfast with apartments on the sunny Igls plateau; good for families, hikers and longer stays.
From £114 a night
Mutters, Mutters, Lans and Axams · 4 stars
Four-star in Mutters with an adults' sauna area after a day on the slopes.
A relaxed four-star in the village of Mutters with an adults' sauna area and regional and Asian cooking; for couples and families.
From £152 a night
Take the free ski bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (lines 412, 413, 415 and 416), which takes about 40 minutes via Axams. By car it is 19 km, with free parking for skiers.
The Hoadl House opens for winter on 20 November 2026 and the ski opening is on 27 November 2026. The season runs, snow permitting, until early April.
2026/27 prices were not yet published on 20 October 2026. In 2025/26 an adult day pass cost 63 euros; children up to 6 ski free with an adult.
Yes. Axamer Lizum was an Olympic venue in 1964 and 1976, when Innsbruck hosted the Winter Games.
Yes. It is one of the 12 ski areas on the pass, and the operator says the ski bus there is included.
Sources: axamer-lizum.at, axamer-lizum.at, axamer-lizum.at, axamer-lizum.at, axamerlizum.axess.shop, ski-plus-city.com, ski-plus-city.com, tirol.at, schneehoehen.de, skiinfo.fr. Checked October 2026.
