Stubai Glacier
Stubaier Gletscher
Austria's largest glacier ski area, about one hour's drive from Innsbruck. A cable car takes you to the 'Top of Europe' viewing platform at about 3,200 meters.
The Stubai Glacier lies at the end of the Stubai Valley and is Austria's largest glacier ski area. The snow season usually runs from October to June, with stable snow conditions that suit beginner and intermediate skiers. Weekends are the favorite for skiers from Innsbruck. A cable car reaches the Top of Tyrol viewing platform at about 3,210 meters. This is a cantilevered steel-frame platform, and on clear days you can see dozens of peaks over 3,000 meters, as well as the peaks in the direction of the Italian Dolomites. In summer, the glacier ice grotto (Eisgrotte) and snow play areas are also open. The high altitude brings strong UV radiation and low temperatures, so bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and warm clothing, and watch for altitude sickness. Getting there: from Innsbruck Central Station, take the Stubai Glacier Bus (STB) for about 1 hour 20 minutes to the valley cable car station. In winter, the Stubai Super Skipass covers several ski areas in the valley as well.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 08:30–16:30 (seasonal changes; check official site)
Nearby sights
- Grawa Waterfall
- Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
- Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum
- Sölden Ski Area
- Obergurgl
- Gaislachkogl
- ice Q Restaurant
- 007 Elements