Not everyone enjoying a corporate ski trip in Innsbruck will be strapping into bindings each day. Fortunately, Innsbruck has some of the best activities for non-skiers anywhere in the Alps. Activities range from adrenaline sports to days of culture.
Snow and ice sports offer non-skiers a winter experience, while thrill-seekers can enjoy some serious action paragliding, ice climbing, or riding an Olympic bobsled.
In Innsbruck during winter, visitors can enjoy snowshoeing through scenic alpine forests and quiet mountain trails. Tobogganing is popular on several well-maintained runs, such as those in the nearby Axamer Lizum and Kühtai areas.
Winter hiking paths are groomed and accessible, offering panoramic views without needing skis. Additionally, horse-drawn sleigh rides provide a relaxing and picturesque way to explore the snowy countryside.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Just northwest of Innsbruck is the ski resort of Seefeld, offering some of the best cross-country skiing trails in the Alps. It is an absolute paradise for cross-country skiers, with trails running through the forests to the nearby villages, including Leutasch. The Stubai Glacier also hosts cross-country skiing trails – at high altitude, these trails offer a superb snow guarantee.
FAT BIKING
The explosion of mountain biking in the Alps has had a knock-on effect on fat biking. Fat bike rentals are possible in and around Innsbruck. These adapted mountain bikes can also be used for valley and downhill trails.
ICE SKATING
Ice skating is one of the iconic winter sports, and Innsbruck has numerous venues for ice skating, including the Olympic ice rink at Tivoli, frozen lakes above Innsbruck and seasonal rinks erected in the heart of the city.
TOBOGGANING
Tobogganing is a hugely popular sport in Innsbruck. There are endless options for trips to mountain huts, followed by toboggan descents through atmospheric forests. Some toboggan trails are lift-accessed, and some are floodlit for nighttime descents.
Innsbruck offers several thrilling winter activities for adrenaline seekers beyond skiing and snowboarding. You can try bobsledding or skeleton on the Olympic ice track in Igls, where you experience high speeds and intense G-forces.
Ice climbing is available in surrounding valleys like the Sellrain or Stubai, where frozen waterfalls create challenging vertical routes. For those seeking aerial excitement, tandem paragliding from mountain peaks offers sweeping views and a rush of cold alpine air.
ICE CLIMBING
Ice climbing is a thrilling, technical sport in which clients climb vertical ice stacks. Experienced climbers can tackle the frozen waterfalls of the valleys around Innsbruck. Novice ice climbers can enjoy supervised ascents of an ice tower at the Stubai Glacier. Professional guides lead inexperienced climbers through their first forays into this thrilling climbing discipline.
TANDEM PARAGLIDING
Clients on an Innsbruck corporate ski trip looking for new perspectives should take a tandem paragliding flight over the region. The Stubai Valley is a Mecca for paragliding, and there are several launch points for flights high over the area's mountain peaks and valleys.
OLYMPIC BOBSLED
Experiencing speeds over 100km/h and fearsome g-force, the Olympic Bobsled offers clients the chance to ride behind a professional Bobsled pilot, on the Innsbruck Olympic Bobsled track.
Innsbruck offers a rich tapestry of cultural activities during the winter season. Visitors can explore the city’s vibrant arts scene by attending performances at venues like the Tiroler Landestheater, which hosts a variety of shows including operas, ballets, and concerts.
The city’s museums, such as the Folk Art Museum and the Golden Roof Museum, provide insights into Tyrolean history and traditions. Additionally, the festive atmosphere is enhanced by events like the New Year’s Concert at the Congress Innsbruck, or the Advent (Christmas) Markets that open in November and December.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
During November and December, the streets of Innsbruck are alive with Christmas Markets. Multiple markets exist across the city, some in the Old Town and others on the lower slopes of the mountains, overlooking the city. They are a great daytime activity for non-skiers or fantastic locations for corporate ski group activities.
MUSEUMS & FESTIVALS
Innsbruck is a bustling city and has a great range of cultural activities for those on a corporate ski trip. There are museums, concert halls and live performances throughout the winter. There are festivals on the city streets, and the Old Town of Innsbruck is incredible to explore.
OLYMPIC VENUES
Twice host of the Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck has a great Olympic heritage to explore. The redeveloped Bergisel ski jump is a modern architectural masterpiece, while the Olympic Bobsled track is open to explore and view National training and competitions.
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