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Nordkette PLUS: Round-Trip Tickets to Top of Innsbruck & Alpine Zoo Ticket
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Highlights

  • Experience Alpine Zoo Innsbruck with a mountain ascent in one ticket, combining Europe's highest zoo with a scenic funicular ride to the summit.
  • Book a time slot online, then skip cash desks and scan your printed or mobile voucher at the Hungerburg funicular turnstile to start your ascent.
  • Ride the round-trip Hungerburg funicular high above Innsbruck, then use your included ticket to enter Alpine Zoo and explore Alpine region habitats.
  • Spend unhurried time inside Alpine Zoo, exploring naturalistic enclosures of Alpine species and learning about conservation and breeding efforts onsite.

Your Experience

Visit the Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and experience a round-trip cable car ride to the Top of Innsbruck.

Getting started

Use your voucher to begin your mountain adventure from Innsbruck city centre. Your cable car journey takes you from the heart of the city towards the impressive Nordkette mountain range, with a stop along the way at the Alpine Zoo.

What to expect

Cable car ride to the Top of Innsbruck

Travel from Innsbruck city centre towards the Top of Innsbruck and experience a spectacular journey from the city to the mountains in less than 10 minutes. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of Innsbruck, the surrounding Alpine landscape and the dramatic Nordkette mountains.

Your journey includes a stop at the Alpine Zoo, Europe's highest-elevation zoo, before continuing towards the top. Once you reach the higher areas of Nordkette, take in breathtaking views of the Karwendel Nature Park on one side and Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps, on the other.

Features

  • Enjoy a round-trip cable car ride to the Top of Innsbruck, taking you from the city centre towards the spectacular Nordkette mountains.

  • Reach the higher areas of Innsbruck in less than 10 minutes while enjoying panoramic views along the way.

  • Stop at the Alpine

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Alpine Zoo
  • Round-trip ride on the Hungerburg funicular

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Early morning between 6-8 AM offers fewer crowds and beautiful golden light for photos. Avoid Fridays when it's closed for prayers. October to March provides cooler weather, making it more comfortable. Sunrise visits offer stunning views and a magical atmosphere. Guided tours are available in multiple languages lasting about 2 hours.

The round trip takes approximately 3-4 hours including travel time by cable car and a short hike to the top. Allow extra time for breaks, sightseeing at the zoo, and enjoying panoramic views.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing layers, sunscreen, sunglasses, a camera, snacks, water, and a rain jacket. The weather can change quickly at high altitudes, so be prepared for all conditions.

Yes, it's great for families as there are activities like the alpine zoo and playgrounds. Kids can see various animals up close while parents enjoy breathtaking views. The cable car ride is also thrilling for children.

Take the Nordbahn from Innsbruck central station to Seegrube and Hungerburg stations, then transfer to the Nordkettenbahnen cable car. Alternatively, use public buses or a taxi directly to the base station of Nordkette.

The ticket includes round-trip transport by cable car and gondola from Innsbruck to Seegrube, Hafelekar, or Patscherkofel. It also grants access to the Nordkette Panorama Platform, alpine zoo, and various hiking trails.

Booking in advance is recommended during peak summer months (June-August) to secure your preferred travel time. This helps avoid long queues at the ticket office and ensures availability for your chosen date.

Photography is allowed throughout the journey, including inside cable cars and at various viewpoints. Capture stunning alpine landscapes, panoramic city views of Innsbruck, and unique wildlife from the alpine zoo.

The Nordkette Funicular operates daily from 8am to 7:15pm, with departures every 15 minutes.

You can reach the top of Innsbruck in less than 10 minutes by cable car.

The cable cars and funicular are suitable for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, and pregnant women.

The Alpine Zoo is home to more than 100 different animal species.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available for visitors during their time in Innsbruck and at the zoo.

Pet dogs and guide dogs are not allowed inside the Alpine Zoo.

This ticket includes a cable car roundtrip to the top of Innsbruck and entry to the Alpine Zoo.

Some parts of the zoo area can be quite steep, especially those further from the entrance.

Parking is available at both Innsbruck's cable car and Alpine Zoo locations.

The Seegrube Cable Car includes a stop at the Alpine zoo before reaching its final destination.

Cable cars and Funicular are suitable for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users and pregnant women. Most paths and exhibits in the Alpine Zoo, especially those close to the entrance, are accessible to wheelchair users but some parts of the zoo area are quite steep. Pet dogs/guide dogs not allowed. Wi-Fi and parking available.

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

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