Ski holidays in Igls, Austria - part of the Innsbruck Olympic ski area
Close to Innsbruck, the ski holiday resort of Igls offers panoramic views and interesting skiing in an compact ski area and famous for the 1976 Olympic triumph of Austrias favourite son, Franz Klammer.
The dome shaped mountain, the Patscherkofel is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Innsbruck area and hosts the ski area that is accessed from the village of Igls. The compact ski area at Igls is well suited to the intermediate skier and there is an adequate and well located beginners area next to the main ski lift out of Igls. The ski area is noted for its sunny aspect and the pace of skiing is Igls is relaxed with many locals and families attracted to the ski area. The ski pistes wind down through trees toward the pretty and quiet ski resort of Igls. Igls has some very interesting terrain that changes from the bleak and exposed steep sections at the peak, to tree-lined pistes that offer a good and changing pitch. Innsbruck is very well accessed for those wanting a break from the skiing. Glacier skiing is available on the Innsbruck Area Ski Pass at the Stubai glacier as are several other ski resorts.
Skiing in the resort of Igls
• Panoramic views across the Innsbruck valley and south into the glaciers of Tirol
• Part of the Innsbruck Area Ski Pass
• Free bus transfers to the resorts on the Innsbruck Area Ski Pass including the Stubai Glacier
• Igls / Patscherkofel ski resort height 900 m / 2953 ft • top ski elevation 2250 m / 7382 ft • vertical 1350 m / 4429 ft • 14 km of ski piste • 8 ski lifts
Resort and Après ski in Igls
• Close to the fascinating and vibrant city of Innsbruck
• Family geared nightlife
• Traditional and attractive holiday villages close by that serve the resort
Non – skiing activities Igls
• Toboggan facilities operate from resort
• The Olympic Bobsleigh run is available to participate or spectate
• Innsbruck offers city amenities including shopping
