Backcountry Skiing in Innsbruck: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

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Ski the sweet spots of the Austrian Alps among champion powder

Prominent Alpine peaks piercing the clouds, flurries of snow blanketing the vast open slopes of Austria. As the centerpiece and capital of the famed Tyrol region, Innsbruck is the perfect jumping off point to explore the world-class backcountry of Austria. Visit during the winter months between December and April for ideal backcountry skiing conditions.

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Open Group Ski Touring Day Kitzsteinhorn, Kaprun

Let expert, certified guide Andreas guide you on an amazing ski touring day in Tristkogel, Austria! Join a group to escape the crowds of Kitzsteinhorn and explore the slopes of Tristkogel with varied ascents and downhill options for all skill levels. After taking the cable car to Langwiedboden, you'll receive a briefing on modern ski touring equipment, avalanche safety, and tips on walking technique, route planning, and much more!

FromEUR 127 per person

1 day

Intermediate

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Jan - Mar, Dec

1+ day Freeride skiing in the Zillertal

Join Chris, and IFMGA certified guide as they lead you on this fun, epic and amazing 1+day freeride skiing adventure in Zillertal, a valley in the world famous Tyrol region in Austria containing some of the best and most plentiful freeride areas and conditions in Europe.

FromEUR 174 per person for 5 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

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Jan - Apr, Dec

Autumn glacier course and skiing on the Stubai Glacier in Austria, near Innsbruck

Join a certified ski instructor for this fun, informative and incredibly scenic 3-day autumn glacier and ski touring course on the Stubai Glacier, in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Just outside of Innsbruck, enjoy early season powder along with a unique view of the autumn foliage in the Stubai Valley.

FromGBP 916 per person

3 days

Intermediate

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Oct

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1+ day Freeride skiing in Innsbruck

Join IFMGA certified mountain guide Markus for this exciting 1+ day of freeriding near Innsbruck in the stunning Alpine mountains of western Austria

FromEUR 127 per person for 6 travellers

+1 days

Beginner

Intermediate

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Jan - Apr

1+ day Guided Ski tour around Innsbruck, Austria

Join IFMGA certified mountain guide Markus for this wonderful 1+ day of ski touring near Innsbruck in the beautiful West Austrian Alps

FromEUR 127 per person for 6 travellers

1 day

Beginner

Intermediate

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Jan - Apr

Cross crountry skiing day in the “Tri Country” region, Nauders Ski Resort

Join a certified mountain guide for a fun and scenic day of cross country skiing through Nauders, Tyrol and Kaunertal in the famed Tri Country Region of Austria.

FromEUR 58 per person for 6 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

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Jan - Apr, Dec

Ski touring in Vorarlberg (Montafon/Bregenzerwald)

Join Robert, an IFMGA mountain guide from Austria, on one or more days in some of the most breathtaking spots in the Alps!

FromEUR 137 per person for 6 travellers

+1 days

Any

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Jan - Apr, Dec

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Ski touring in Austria and Switzerland

Robert, IFMGA guide, will take you on a tailor-made ski touring trip to the best spots in Austria and Switzerland, like Arlberg, Bregenzerwald and Montafon.

FromEUR 148 per person for 6 travellers

+1 days

Any

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Jan - Apr, Dec

FAQs: Backcountry Skiing in Innsbruck

What should I know about Backcountry Skiing Innsbruck?

Located in western Austria is the city of Innsbruck, which is the capital of the Tyrol region. As its name suggests, it rests in the Inn valley among high mountains. It is a skiing powerhouse, having world-class facilities, excellent skiing opportunities, and a history of hosting the Olympic Games. There is a collection of ski resorts that are scattered around Innsbruck.

Why should I choose Innsbruck for my Backcountry Skiing adventure?

Champion ski area

Blessed by its intimate proximity to the high mountains of Austria, Innsbruck is a magnetic place for ski resorts that encircle the city, such as Axamer Lizum, Muttereralm and Patscherkofel. Its quality terrain has seen it host the Winter Olympics both in 1964 as well as 1976, only one of three places to host it twice.

Plenty of powder

The wild slopes that surround Innsbruck hold some of the best off-piste possibilities in the Alps. Nearby mountains like the Karwendel Alps (2,334m) and Serles (2,718m) receive bounties of powder that blanket the slopes. And combined with the majestic rugged beauty, they create memorable mountain adventures.

Range of options

Endless skiing options fill the slopes of Innsbruck and allow you to try a range of skiing to explore and develop your level. You can join cross country skiing expedition deep in the backcountry, go ski touring and freeride touring, or take a glacier course that will equip you with the correct skills for backcountry skiing.

What can I expect from the weather during my Backcountry Skiing trip in Innsbruck?

The region receives cold and snowy winters, creating ideal conditions for skiing.

Which language is predominantly spoken in the Innsbruck region?

German.

What currency is accepted around Innsbruck?

Euro.

What's the country code for the Innsbruck region?

+43.

When is the best time to travel to Innsbruck for Backcountry Skiing?

Visit during the winter months between December and April for ideal backcountry skiing conditions.

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