Nordkette
On Gingerguide's self-guided Innsbruck & the Tyrol audio tour, Nordkette is a stop worth about ~180 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type nature
- Suggested visit ~180 min
- Innsbruck & the Tyrol Innsbruck & the Tyrol guide
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About Nordkette
The Nordkette cable cars, which climb from Innsbruck's old town to the high Karwendel mountains, by the Hungerburg funicular with stations by Zaha Hadid and then by cable car to Seegrube and Hafelekar.
The first cable car to Seegrube and Hafelekar opened in 1928. The new Hungerburg funicular, with four stations designed by Zaha Hadid, opened in 2007. Hafelekar station stands at 2,269 metres.
The lifts run all year except for maintenance in April and November. The round trip to Hafelekar takes about 70 to 80 minutes; allow at least three hours. It is much colder at the top than in town.
Did you know? The architect Zaha Hadid designed the four stations of the Hungerburg funicular, which opened in 2007; their roofs are shaped like flowing ice.
How much time do you need at Nordkette?
Around ~180 min works well for Nordkette — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Nordkette?
Yes — Nordkette made the cut as one of 13 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across Innsbruck & the Tyrol. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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Sources and further reading
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