Travel Date: 18. February 2023

Have you ever changed plans and ended up discovering something even better? That’s exactly what happened to us in Innsbruck. We were supposed to visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds, but when we realized our monthly ticket didn’t cover Wattens, we decided to head to Bergisel Ski Jump instead — and it turned into one of our favorite memories!

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We are what you might call “scenic walkers,” so instead of taking the bus, we walked from near one of the Olympic stations all the way to the top!

Option 1: By Bus (Easiest & Quickest)

• From Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, walk outside to the bus terminal area right in front of the station.
• Take Bus Line J (direction: Patscherkofelbahn).
• Get off at the stop Bergisel Stadion — the ride takes about 10 minutes.
• From there, it’s a short 5-minute walk uphill to the Bergisel Ski Jump entrance.

🕐 Total travel time: Around 15 minutes

💰 Ticket cost: About €2.80 (or free with the Innsbruck Card)

Option 2: On Foot (for Scenic Walkers)

If you enjoy walking and want to see more of the city:

• It’s about 2 km (25–30 minutes) from the Hauptbahnhof.
• Head south along Amraser Straße, then follow signs for Bergisel Sprungschanze.
• The last part is a bit uphill, but the view from the top makes it worth it!

Option 3: By Taxi or Bolt

• A quick 5-minute taxi or Bolt ride from the Hauptbahnhof.
• Expect to pay around €10–12.

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Entrance Fees – The entrance fee for Bergisel Ski Jump (Bergisel Sky / Bergisel Stadion & Panorama Terrace) is approximately:

If you have the Innsbruck City Card, check whether the entrance and lift are included — staff can confirm at the ticket counter.

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Our Scenic Walk

One afternoon in Innsbruck, we were supposed to visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds. But when we reached the Hauptbahnhof, we found out our monthly ticket didn’t include Wattens (where Swarovski is). So after lunch right in front of the station, we decided — why not go to Bergisel Ski Jump instead? It’s just around the corner!

From the moment we stepped off the bus, we fell in love with Innsbruck all over again — the clean river streams, snow-capped mountains on both sides, quiet streets, and peaceful atmosphere. It felt worlds away from crowds and traffic.

Great combination of scenery, architecture, and history

There’s a 10–15 minute hike from the base up to the Bergisel plateau, where the Andreas Hofer memorial statue stands. Nearby is the Tiroler Ehrenhalle, a memorial hall honoring those from Tyrol who fought and died in various conflicts. We didn’t know what it was at first — we just took a few photos because the valley view was stunning — and then continued toward the ski jump entrance.

It took us about 45 minutes total to reach the Bergisel Ski Jump. We paid €10 for the entrance, which already included the lift ticket. The ride up was short but exciting — and when we reached the top, the view left us speechless.

From the viewing deck, we could see all of Innsbruck’s vastness — the North Chain (Nordkette), the city center, and even the neighborhood where we’d been staying. It was breathtakingly beautiful.

Bergisel Ski Jump offers 360° views of Innsbruck and the Alps.

We sat down for coffee at the Bergisel Sky Café, savoring the moment (and the view!). We couldn’t stop circling around the tower, taking in every angle. Even the toilet signs were adorable — a quirky little detail that made us smile. 😄

By almost 4:00 PM, we went down to see the amphitheater below. We couldn’t help but imagine how incredible it would be to watch a live ski jump event there someday.

At 5:00 PM, we decided to head back home — yes, still walking — until we finally spotted our bus. It was the perfect spontaneous afternoon, and honestly, one of our favorite memories in Innsbruck.