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Nordkette - Innsbruck Resort Guide
Projected to open Dec 19
Projected to open December 19, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 19 — closed April 25
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
6d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
5cm
7-Day Forecast
3cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Nordkette - Innsbruck is a ski resort located directly above the city of Innsbruck, Austria, offering quick access from the city center via funicular and cable car. The resort features panoramic views of the Inn Valley and Karwendel mountains, a mix of slopes for various skill levels, and a renowned terrain park. Signature experiences include skiing and snowboarding with a city backdrop, winter hiking, and the unique Seegrube restaurant terrace. Nordkette stands out for its urban proximity, dramatic alpine scenery, and vibrant après-ski atmosphere.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Nordkette - Innsbruck
Lifts
6
Longest run
6 km
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Cloud 9 – Perched at 1,905 meters, Cloud 9 is renowned for its panoramic mountain views, lively DJ sets, and vibrant open-air parties, making it the go-to après-ski hotspot at Nordkette for both locals and visitors seeking a unique alpine atmosphere.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:04 PM UTC
10cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-6%
vs 5-Year Avg
11cm avg by now
-62%
vs 30-Year Avg
27cm avg by now
11cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 10.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~10.3 cm. That's 6% below the 5-year average (11 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 62% below the 30-year average (27 cm).
Nordkette - Innsbruck Season Snowfall
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Nordkette - Innsbruck Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 411cm with an average of 81 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% below this average (360cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 55cm | 10 days | 15cm | 37cm | 13cm |
| December | 59cm | 12 days | 48cm | 70cm | 12cm |
| January | 57cm | 11 days | 77cm | 97cm | 12cm |
| February | 56cm | 12 days | 98cm | 115cm | 11cm |
| March | 63cm | 12 days | 102cm | 123cm | 13cm |
| April | 47cm | 9 days | 77cm | 109cm | 9cm |
| May | 23cm | 5 days | 15cm | 49cm | 8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 19, 2026
Through Apr 25, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Nordkette - Innsbruck
- Where is Nordkette - Innsbruck?
- Nordkette - Innsbruck is a ski resort in Austria.
- How high is Nordkette - Innsbruck?
- Nordkette - Innsbruck runs from a base elevation of 860 m (2,822 ft) to a summit of 2,256 m (7,402 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,396 m (4,580 ft).
- How big is Nordkette - Innsbruck?
- Nordkette - Innsbruck has 6 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- When is ski season at Nordkette - Innsbruck?
- Nordkette - Innsbruck typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Nordkette - Innsbruck get in a typical season?
- Nordkette - Innsbruck averages 76 inches / 193 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
