Glungezer Ski Area

Nine distinct skiing areas are available at Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck, including Glungezer, a fantastic choice for anybody looking for a ski resort close by yet away from the stifling traffic and busy metropolitan life. Above the village of Tulfes, G Junglezer has a vertical drop of 1,484 meters, 21 kilometers of easy red and blue routes, and access to either ski touring or hiking to the charming mountain lodge Glangezer Hutte, which serves traditional Tyrolean food and drink.

One of Tyrol’s first ski resorts, Glungezer Ski Area opened to skiers and snowboarders in 1928. Rising between 950 and 2,304 meters above sea level, it has a spectacular view of the adjacent Alps and Karwendel. Thanks to its several family-oriented events and activities, this ski resort has been known as “official family ski resort”. Ski tourers choose this ski area mostly because of natural snow and a long descent from the Glungezer summit.

Mostly serving inhabitants and visitors who enjoy the serene and rustic environment of the little ski resort Glungezer is Though there are a few challenging and interesting areas with higher grades, most of the slopes are broad and gentle. The highest point of the ski area, 2,334 meters, provides amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valleys; a system of lifts comprising a cable car, chairlift, and surface lift makes access to the slopes feasible. Apart from rental of skis, a ski school, and equipment storage, the ski area provides a ski depot.

For a quiet and satisfying ski experience, those who prefer hiking or ski touring will find Glungezer to be the perfect ski area. Charming mountain lodge The Gl Junglezer Hutte welcomes guests year-round; off-piste terrain and wooded paths lead there. At that location, savor a large meal, a steaming hot drink, or a cool beer and enjoy amazing views of the Alps. The hut also has separate rooms and dormitories so you could spend the night appreciating true Tyrolean hospitality. Glungezer is conveniently situated about 16 kilometers (or 25 minutes) from Innsbruck, and there is nearby lodging in Tulfes, a lovely and peaceful hamlet with a friendly atmosphere; therefore, getting there is easy. Glungezer is the ideal ski spot for people looking for a more simple and peaceful ski holiday in Innsbruck.

Category	Value
Location	Hall-Wattens Region, Tyrol, Austria
Resort Altitude	950 – 2,304 m
Ski season	December 8, 2023 – April 7, 2024
Ski pass prices	€45.00 for adults, €22.50 for children, €36.00 for youths, €40.50 for seniors
Opening times	8:30 am – 4:00/4:30 pm
Number of pistes	23
Total piste length	23 km
Longest Run	15 km
Easy Slopes	6.5 km
Moderate Slopes	15.5 km
Advanced Slopes	1 km
Directions of Slopes	N, NE, E
Night skiing	No
Snow Making	Yes
Total Lifts	6
Uphill Capacity	6,000 people/hour
Highest Lift	2,304 m
Gondolas/Cable cars	2
Chairlifts	2
Drag Lifts	2
Snow Parks	No
Ski rentals	Yes
Après-ski	Yes

Location and Accessibility

The Glungezer Ski Area and the Hall-Wattens Region lie only 12 kilometers from Innsbruck. You will reach the ski area via driving, riding a bus, or a train. Those who choose to drive will find Tulfes and the Glungezerbahn by following the signpost after leaving the A12 highway near Hall Mitte. One may find free parking at the Glungezerbahn valley station. Should you prefer the bus, the 4134 leaves Innsbruck and stops at Hall in Tirol; alternatively, you might get the train to Hall in Tirol and then change to the bus to Tulfes. A complementing ski bus service links Innsbruck to the ski resort throughout the winter.

Driving from the A12 highway, follow directions to Tulfes and the Glungezerbahn to get to the ski area at the Hall Mitte exit.One may find free parking at the Glungezerbahn valley station.
You might take bus route 4134 to reach Tulfes from Innsbruck or Hall in Tirol. Directly outside the Glungezerbahn valley station is the bus stop. While the bus from Hall in Tirol takes around 15 minutes, the bus from Innsbruck takes about thirty minutes.
Taking the rail there is a choice as the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) link Hall in Tirol to Innsbruck and other major cities. From Innsbruck, a rail trip takes around ten minutes; from Kufstein, it takes about thirty minutes. Using bus route 4134 allows one to easily reach Tulfes from Hall in Tirol.
A free ski bus runs between Innsbruck and the ski resort during the winter. Among the Innsbruck sites from which the ski bus leaves the Congress Center, the Golden Roof, and the major rail station are few. The almost forty-minute ski bus ride calls for a valid ski pass or tourist card.

Skiing and Snowboarding Trails

The Glungezer Ski Area features 23 kilometers of slopes ranging from beginners to professionals. The slopes are mostly natural and well-groomed, however they provide a spectrum of terrains and challenges. The ski area has everything to appeal everyone from beginners to experts, snowboarders and cruisers. The paths follow this sequence:

Beginner Trails

Novice trails abound at the mountain station at Tulfein (2,055 m) and the intermediate station at Halsmarter (1,560 m). Their entire distance is 6.5 kilometers; blue signs help to identify them. Since they are broad, simple, and safe, the starting tracks are ideal for a first ski or snowboard instruction. Two modern gondola lifts, the Glungezerbahn and the Tulfein Express, offer a straightforward and pleasing approach of ascending.

Intermediate Trails

One may discover the intermediate pathways at the Sonnenbühel top (2,300 m) and the Schartenkogel summit (2,304 m). Red markers indicate these 15.5 km long paths. The intermediate paths are perfect for both skill improvement and enjoying environment because of their diversity, challenge, and beautiful surroundings. Among these are the lengthiest course in the ski resort and Tyrol’s longest natural snow run—a 15-kilometer descent from the Schartenkogel to the valley.

Advanced Trails

You will discover the challenging trails at 2,677 meters on top of Glungezer, in the Voldertal valley, Their aggregate length is one kilometer; black signs indicate them. Only experienced riders and those seeking a thrills should do the tough, steep, tight advanced courses. Among these is the internationally famous Glungezer ski slope, an off-piste 6km fall from 1,500 m in elevation down to the Voldertal.

Ski Lifts and Facilities

Six lifts at the Glungezer Ski Area carry the visitors to the slopes. Two gondola lifts, two chairlifts, and two drag lifts make up them. With a 6,000 person hourly capacity, the contemporary, quick, comfortable elevators are Additionally present in the ski area are other amenities meant to improve the skiing experience:

A ski school that offers ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and levels
A ski rental shop that provides ski and snowboard equipment for rent or purchase
A ski depot that offers storage and service for ski and snowboard gear
A kids’ land that features a magic carpet, a carousel, and a playground for children
A panoramic toboggan run that stretches for 3 km from the Tulfein mountain station to the Halsmarter middle station
Two winter hiking trails that offer beautiful views of the mountains and the valley
A cross-country skiing area that has 15 km of trails for classic and skating styles
Several restaurants and huts that serve delicious Tyrolean cuisine and drinks

Name	Type	Capacity	Length	Vertical
Glungezer Kombibahn 1	Gondola lift	10 persons	2,200 m	1,000 m
Glungezer Kombibahn 2	Gondola/Chairlift	10 persons/6 persons	2,500 m	500 m
Halsmarterlift	Drag lift	2 persons	1,000 m	200 m
Halsmarter-Express	Drag lift	2 persons	1,000 m	200 m
Schartenkogellift	Chairlift	2 persons	1,000 m	250 m
Zauberteppich Halsmarter	Magic carpet	1 person	100 m	10 m