Patscherkofel

Skiing in the Tux Alps above the rooftops of Innsbruck in the olympic skiing area Patscherkofel.

The skiing area Patscherkofel is located in the locality of Igls, which belongs to the city of Innsbruck. In fact, in 1964 and 1976 the skiing area Patscherkofel has been venue for olympic downhill races in male alpine skiing and women still dispute world cup races on the Patscherkofel. Thanks to ski legends like Franz Klammer, Hermann Maier, Renate Götschl and Michaela Dorfmeister, this ski mountain is steeped in history…

The skiing area Patscherkofel offers 16 km of ski slopes of every level of difficulty - experts can accept the challenge to ski down the Olympic slopes, while beginners can put up with plain slopes. Moreover the skiing area is suitable for family holidays. While your children merrily amuse themselves in the children’s park, you can enjoy skiing on red and black slopes. Enough skiing? At the valley station in Igls, there is also a skating ground, which is a welcome change in your winter holidays. Or maybe you prefer skating during the day and skiing at night!? The Heiligwasser lift facility of the Olympia express (4-seated bubble chair lift) remains open also on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6.30 to 9.30 pm.

The skiing area is snow-sure, and in case there is not enough natural snow, modern snow-making equipment is employed. Party atmosphere prevails in the cosy ski huts, where you can relax, dance and regain your strength for the oncoming skiing day.

Altitude: 901 m - 2,251m
Lift facilities: 8 (4 ski lifts, 3 chair lifts, 1 gondola lift)
Blue ski slopes: 8 km
Red ski slopes: 6 km
Black ski slopes: 2 km
Operating hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Toboggan runs: 3 km
Information: patscherkofel@skisport.com