Day Trips

Nordkette: Round-Trip Tickets to Hungerburg with Optional Alpine Zoo

Hungerburgbahn funicular ascending through scenic Innsbruck, Austria, with mountain backdrop.

Hungerburgbahn funicular ascending through scenic Innsbruck, Austria, with mountain views.

Snow, ice, and glacier movements: the 4 stations of the Hungerburg Funicular smoothly blend in with their environment. Upgrade for a trip to the Alpine Zoo, the highest in all of Europe!

Highlights

Enjoy the architectural marvel that is the Hungerburg funicular with this round-trip ticket.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this spectacular funicular ride in the heart of the Alps.
Admire state-of-the-art architecture at each of the Hungerburg funicular’s four stations.
Reach your destination, the Hungerburg station, in as quick as 8 minutes.
Make your visit extra special with an Alpine Zoo upgrade. See alpine animals like lynx, eagles and more.
Click here to view the site map for your aerial adventure!

Inclusions

Round-trip funicular rides (to Hungerburg and back)
Entry to Alpine Zoo (as per option selected)
Click here to view the route map

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Stefan

5/5

Dec, 2024

The availability of public transportation, the city, the marking of historical sites, the friendliness

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Wolfgang

5/5

Oct, 2024

See animals that are or were native to our region up close, learn more about their way of life, and all this in an incredibly beautiful environment. Highly recommended!

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Sharon

5/5

Jul, 2024

The explanation of the activity is very clear for a tourist . Parking for €4 in congress building (show ticket and pay immediately at entrance nordkette) . Pay attention if you have a roof box. Up to 2.10 ! With us it was only just possible. We had combi ticket Alpenzoo / hungerburg. Once we had done that we wanted to go higher and at the last station we bought extra tickets to go to the top. Tip: watch the weather / clouds. For us at the top it was too cold / too wet and no visibility through clouds. 1 station lower n beautiful walk among the mountain goats and delicious lunch . Alpenzoo was fun to visit . Successful day (pricey).

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Nicole

3/5

May, 2024

The valley station of the Hungerburgbahn was poorly signposted. However, the ride on the cable car was very nice. We visited the zoo, which is really worth a visit

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Caroline

5/5

Mar, 2024

We didn't feel the need to go all the way up so this was a super simple, streamlined experience to see both the zoo and have lunch with a view.

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Your experience

Ride the rails to the heart of the Alps

The stations of the Hungerburg funicular, designed and planned by star architect Zaha Hadid, have become some of Innsbruck’s most famous landmarks, representing the state-of-the-art architecture in the heart of the Alps. Closely resembling Alpine glacier formations, the 4 stations of the Hungerburg funicular are worldwide unique in style. In as little as 8 minutes you can travel from the city center to Hungerburg, where you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the city of Innsbruck. Nostalgia – the cable car museum right inside the bottom station of the Seegruben cable car takes you on a ride through the history of the Nordkettenbahnen. The “Theresa Church” is only a few steps away from the observation deck.

Wild upgrade alert

Want to see even more? Upgrade to the combo option and visit the Alpine Zoo! Nestled on the sunny slopes of the Hungerburg plateau, this zoo focuses on protecting local wildlife. Over 2,000 animals from 150 different Alpine species call it home. Walk through enclosed paths to see creatures like brown bears, ibex, wolves, and golden eagles. There's even a freshwater aquarium showcasing Alpine fish and aviaries with over 60 bird species! Don't miss the farm show, a hit with the kids, featuring sheep, goats, and the unique Turopolje pigs.

Know before you go

Accessibility

The Hungerburg Funicular is accessible for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.

Additional information

Free Wi-Fi is available on site.
Food and drinks are available to purchase.
Reduced-price parking is available at the Congress Garage (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck) if you show your ticket and parking ticket at the congress cash desk (open daily from 8am to 6pm).

Timings

Hungerburg Funicular

Daily: 8am-7:15pm, every 15 minutes

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.