Innsbruck Alpine Zoo
You’ll drive from Scharnitz down the Zirler Berg to Innsbruck. Once you arrive in our capital city, you can drive right up to the zoo or park in the city and take the Hungerburgbahn up to the zoo. You’ll find yourself at the foot of the Nordkette, where you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of Innsbruck and the surrounding mountains.Once you arrive at the zoo, you’ll discover the world’s only themed zoo, home to 2,000 animals and 150 Alpine species.There’s also a large playground with a bear den where the little ones can run around and play.Hungerburgbahn and Zoo: 2 hoursZoo: 1 hourIt’s not exactly cheap, but it’s a place you should visit at least once. A wonderful day out with animals for both adults and children. More tips from our blog.
Homepage:
https://www.alpenzoo.at/de/
Our Hiking Tip
The Pleisenhütte (1,757 m) is a privately owned mountain hut on the western foothills of the Karwendel main ridge. It is located at the foot of the Pleisenspitze and is most easily reached from Scharnitz. The hike from the parking lot in the Karwendeltal takes about 2 1⁄2 hours. The [...]. More tips from our blog.
Scharnitz in Winter
Here you will find one of Europe's largest cross-country trail networks. 279 kilometers of perfectly groomed trails of all difficulty levels delight beginners and professionals alike. On many routes, classic and skating trails are groomed in parallel. With the popular ski resorts Roßhütte and Gschwandtkopf, the Seefeld Olympic Region [...]
