41 km
1580 m - 2340 m
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Test report Axamer Lizum
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Axamer Lizum
Total result: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Test Axamer Lizum
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Axamer Lizum
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Axamer Lizum is one of the largest ski resorts in the Innsbruck area.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
4 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
760 m (Valley 1580 m - Mountain 2340 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
10
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 2
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At Axamer Lizum, you will enjoy the Olympic flair of the legendary downhill run and giant slalom at Hoadl, as well as the slalom run at Birgitzkoepfl. Maintained slopes oft all difficulty levels and plenty of open ski areas are waiting for you at Hoadl.
Runs/slopes
Total 41 km
Easy
11 km
(27 %)Intermediate
23 km
(56 %)Difficult
7 km
(17 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
4 km
Longest run
3.1 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course
- Skiline
The Hoadl Olympiabahn was built for the Winter Games of 1976. Since then, the funicular has been a trademark for Axamer Lizum. Additionally, there is a covered chair lift, as well as other chair lifts and t-bars.
Number of ski lifts
10
Total capacity
13322 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
10.1 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
6
3
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Due to the ski resort’s altitude, they are able to offer comprehensive snow-making and normally have a high level of snow security from November until April. Snow-making is not done on the difficult Birgitzkoepf slope, so if there is little snow, this slope can be partially bare. It is always possible to ski down to the parking lot.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
80 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is always open when ski resort is open; without the valley run, ski operation is not possible.
Season 2008/2009
150 Days open
150 Days when valley run open
150 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
155 Days open
155 Days when valley run open
155 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
Overnight, the slopes are returned to a first-class condition.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The parking lots begin directly below the Schoenbodenbahn. A well-developed mountain road leads from the Inn Valley (Inntal) to Axamer Lizum. When driving from Germany, it is possible to use a toll-free approach (without using the Austrian Autobahn) over Garmisch /Zirler Berg.
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Innsbruck Süd
- Schönbodenbahn (Axams), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 17 km · approx. 21 Minutes driving time
Roads: Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Zirl West
- Schönbodenbahn (Axams), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 17 km · approx. 20 Minutes driving time
Roads: Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map provides a good overview and includes altitudes and mountain stations. It could be added that the Schoenbodenbahn is a covered/bubble lift.
The trail map provides a good overview and includes altitudes and mountain stations. It could be added that the Schoenbodenbahn is a covered/bubble lift.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The information boards at the valley station and in the ski resort are comprehensive and clear. Certain signs in the ski resort could be a bit more extensive so that even those skiers who are new to the resort could quickly orient themselves.
The information boards at the valley station and in the ski resort are comprehensive and clear. Certain signs in the ski resort could be a bit more extensive so that even those skiers who are new to the resort could quickly orient themselves.
The ski resort can be easily accessed with public transportation from Innsbruck. The winter sport fans are provided with environmental information via information signs. The only short-coming is that the drinks are served in plastic cups in the Dohlennest.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
You can arrive by train via the Central Station in Innsbruck (Hauptbahnhof Innsbruck). From there, you take a ski bus to Axamer Lizum (approx. one hour). - Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
- Complimentary ski bus from Axams, Innsbruck, Voels, Kematen, Goetzens and Birgitz.
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The ski resort employees are very friendly, normally greet you at the lift, and gladly provide information.
The ski resort offers rustic huts, hospitable mountain restaurants, sun terraces, snow bars, as well as the Panoramarestaurant Hoadlhaus, which was the winner of the ISR Architecture Award.
10 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Mountain hut tip
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Panoramarestaurant Hoadlhaus
Near the mountain station of the Olympiabahn at 2,340m
Fascinating view of the mountain scenery or of the Inn Valley. By nice weather, the front windows slide open and you can experience the mountain scenery more closely on the sun terrace. The building won the ISR Architecture Award in 2009 and comprises a self-service restaurant serving homestyle cooking which seats 600.
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Sunnalm
on the Karleiten slope
where the sun shines the longest
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Dohlennest
on the Women’s Olympic Slope
rustic ski hut, ideal for a ski break
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Birgitzköpflhaus
at the mountain station of the Birgitzkoepflbahn
beautiful view of the Hoadl with the Olympiabahn and typical Tyrolean specialties for reasonable prices
Apres Ski bars are located at the valley station - usually more of a cozy atmosphere. Events are regularly held in cooperation with radio stations.
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Accommodations offered directly at the ski resort are limited. Hotel Olympia, Lizumerhof and Alpinhotel Lizumer-Bergheim have the most rooms. Many visitors stay in Axams or Innsbruck and use the complimentary ski bus.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are only a few accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Axams
Distance to ski resort 5-10 km
Guest beds 1350 - Innsbruck
Distance to ski resort 10-20 km
Guest beds 16000
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
Skischule Olympic (Olympic Ski School) has its own area with a tow rope (only for ski school participants). Children practice in the Kaserwald beginner’s area or on the Women’s Olympic Slope from Hoadl.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Wave ride for children
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Ski school for children
- Child care
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Beginners can find an ideal practice area at the Kaserwaldl lifts near the parking lots. Those who want to try the next level can take the Olympia funicular up and try the relatively easy Women’s Olympic Slope (blue slope). Ski School Olympic has its own beginner's area.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
Ski schools on-site
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Difficult slopes on Birgitzkoepfl and to Axams, demanding ski routes at Hoadl and Pleisen, as well as open areas for deep snow freaks. Experts and freeriders will get their money’s worth at Axamer Lizum!
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- many freeride / deep snow areas
- many mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 41 km
Difficult
7 km
(17 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
4 km
Most difficult run
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Birgitzkoepfl · Length 2 km · Altitude difference 475 m
Mogul slope from top to bottom
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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Axamer Lizum offers a large Fun Park, many natural jumps and a lot of open area for deep snow fans.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Funpark Axamer Lizum
Large snow park near the valley station of the Kaserwald t-bar.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- Halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Waverides
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 8 km
There are no cross-country tracks directly in the Axamer Lizum ski resort. Nicely positioned mountain plateau tracks can be found at nearby Axams/Birgitz with connections to additional tracks surrounding Innsbruck.
Conclusion
Wide slopes, a lot of variety, beautiful view of Innsbruck, good price-quality ratio
No lifts from Axams to the ski resort. No connection to Axamer Lizum from Mutterer Alm
Test Report issued on 2011-12-28
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