The highest skiing around Innsbruck city.
Axamer Lizum overview
Axamer Lizum, located just southwest of Innsbruck, and is a high-altitude ski resort renowned for its reliable snow conditions and Olympic heritage. The resort offers over 40 km of slopes, predominantly red runs, catering to intermediate skiers, along with blue and black pistes for beginners and experts.
Freeriders are drawn to the resort’s off-piste terrain, while snowboarders and freestyle enthusiasts can enjoy the Golden Roofpark. Beyond skiing, visitors can partake in winter hiking and sledging, with routes like the trail to the Schafalm Hut offering scenic experiences.
Axamer Lizum skiing
The ski area is located between 1560 and 2340 meters elevation, ensuring a long season from November to April. The central area extends around the Hoadl (2,340 meters) and the Pleisen (2,235 meters), offering panoramic views of the Inn Valley.
Twice host of the winter Olympics, the main ski pistes are the men’s and women’s race courses. The area is stunningly scenic and the recently upgraded Hoadl gondola offers high-capacity access to the top station is just 6 minutes.
Freeriders are drawn to the resort’s 300 hectares of off-piste terrain, particularly at the foot of the Kalkkögel mountains. Snowboarders and freestyle enthusiasts can enjoy the Golden Roofpark, featuring rails and jumps.
Beginner skiing takes place close to the resort hotels, with 2 surface lifts serving the beginners ski area.