Axamer Lizum Ski Resort

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Freeride powder at Axamer Lizum ski resort
Freeride powder at Axamer Lizum ski resort
Axamer Lizum Olympic heritage is on full display throughout the resort
Axamer Lizum Olympic heritage is on full display throughout the resort
Gorgeous wide open piste trails are a feature of Axamer Lizum ski resort
Gorgeous wide open piste trails are a feature of Axamer Lizum ski resort
The high elevation base at Axamer Lizum is surrounded by gorgeous craggy peaks
The high elevation base at Axamer Lizum is surrounded by gorgeous craggy peaks
Masses of off-piste freeride terrain await the Powderhound at Axamer Lizum ski resort
Masses of off-piste freeride terrain await the Powderhound at Axamer Lizum ski resort
Axamer Lizum funicular is old but functions perfectly. Several chairlifts are being replaced by a new gondola for season 22/23
Axamer Lizum funicular is old but functions perfectly. Several chairlifts are being replaced by a new gondola for season 22/23
The compact Axamer Lizum village is all ski-in/board-in convenient
The compact Axamer Lizum village is all ski-in/board-in convenient
Access from Innsbruck to Axamer Lizum is quick & parking is next to the ski lifts
Access from Innsbruck to Axamer Lizum is quick & parking is next to the ski lifts
Ski Axamer Lizum powder
Ski Axamer Lizum powder
The Hoadlhaus offers spectacular dining  plus views when the sun is out!
The Hoadlhaus offers spectacular dining plus views when the sun is out!
You may get
You may get 'lonely' mid-week at Axamer Lizum........... just the way we like it!
Axamer Lizum
Axamer Lizum's Olympiabahn funicular is one of the world's craziest
Axamer Lizum combines delightful tree lined groomed ski trails
Axamer Lizum combines delightful tree lined groomed ski trails
...... with fantastic light tree meadows off-piste
...... with fantastic light tree meadows off-piste
....... and some gnarly high alpine freeride terrain (that is deserted!)
....... and some gnarly high alpine freeride terrain (that is deserted!)
Enjoy the Olympic heritage at Axamer Lizum ski resort
Enjoy the Olympic heritage at Axamer Lizum ski resort
And the hospitality at one of the many Axamer Lizum huts, bars & restaurants
And the hospitality at one of the many Axamer Lizum huts, bars & restaurants
Axamer Lizum is close to Innsbruck  - the world
Axamer Lizum is close to Innsbruck - the world's best ski city!
Stay a night at one of Axamer Lizum ski resort
Stay a night at one of Axamer Lizum ski resort's ski-in ski-out hotels
Ski & ride Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck Tyrol Austria
Ski & ride Axamer Lizum, Innsbruck Tyrol Austria

Axamer Lizum Ski Resort

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Axamer Lizum

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Axamer Maps & Stats

    Axamer Lizum Trail Map
  • Axamer Lizum Ski Trail Map
  • Vertical (m)
    Axamer Lizum only
    1,580m - 2,340m (760m)

    Incl. Goetzens valley trail
    900m - 2,340m (1,440m)
  • Average Snow Fall
    Unknown
  • Lifts (8)
    1 Funicular
    1 Gondola
    3 Chairs
  • Opening Dates & Times
    December to mid-April
    8:30am to 4:00pm
  • Terrain Summary
    Runs - 40km (incl. ski routes)
    Longest run - 6km (Götzens valley trail)
    Advanced - 28%
    Intermediate - 55%
    Beginner - 17%
  • Lift Pass Price
    Day Ticket 23/24
    Axamer Lizum Only
    Adult - €49.50 to 55
    Child - €29.50 to 33
    Child U/8yr - Free

    Innsbruck Ski+City Pass is valid
    Mutters ski trail map
  • Mutters Ski Trail Map
    Innsbruck Ski+City Pass Resort Map
  • Innsbruck Ski Resorts Map

Axamer Lizum Ski Resort Austria

Axamer Lizum is one of Innsbruck's best local ski hills & an important part of its Winter Olympics history. Aside from being a great resort for intermediates & freeriders, Axamer Lizum is worth a visit just to ride the world's craziest funicular, the Olympiabahn. We found that mid-week powder days at Axamer Lizum are all but deserted & a helluva lot of fun. No other reasons required!

A short drive from Innsbruck, Axamer also provides delectable Austrian dining & expansive views from its summit of Hoadl (2,340m) plus access to lengthy freeride routes off its backside. OK, there are a few more reasons .....

Pros & Cons for Axamer Lizum Ski Resort

Pros

  • Reliable snow on north-aspect terrain close to Innsbruck.
  • Fabulous crowd-free powder skiing mid-week.
  • No lift lines mid-week.
  • Excellent range of piste trails best for intermediate skiers & snowboarders.
  • Sheltered novice ski area in the village is perfect to learn to ski.
  • Wonderful off-piste terrain including trees.
  • Great après ski on weekends.
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation available.
  • Good value lift pass (Innsbruck’s Ski+City Pass valid as well).
  • Mountain-top restaurant is amazing.
  • The world’s freakiest funicular ride.
  • Easy drive from downtown Innsbruck for day trips.

Cons

  • Some ancient Olympic heritage lift infrastructure - one definitely ages whilst riding them (but is currently being modernised)!
  • Limited terrain for beginners.
  • Small to medium sized resort that will only hold one’s attention for a few days at most (unless it dumps of course).
  • Public transport from Innsbruck isn’t as good as other local resorts.

Pro or Con (depending on your perspective!)

  • Resort village is smallish & showing its age.
  • Accommodation generally available in the local towns away from the ski area.

Skiing & Snowboarding, Lifts & Terrain

A small to medium sized resort with 32km of piste trails and another 8km of marked ski routes, Axamer Lizum makes for a wonderful day lapping super-fast, top to bottom intermediate groomers over its 760m vertical. Advanced riders will enjoy the off-piste from the summits of Hoadl & Pleisen, whilst beginners can attempt the long top to bottom cruiser from Hoadl. Sections of this are 'under-rated' though (should be intermediate), so novices should progress in the village 'learn to ski' area prior to undertaking it. The backcountry route down to Axams off the Pleisen chair is a cracker if there is snow all the way into the valley. It is also possible to ski on piste all the way back to the village of Goetzens via the Götzner Grube trails. The longest trail from the resort, it is around 6km long and drops 1,100m vertical.

See the ski trail map for Axamer Lizum below.

Axamer Lizum Ski Trail Map
Axamer Lizum Ski Trail Map

The resort's terrain was once served by a series of chairlifts, but many were starting to show their age (to put it mildly!). There was not much in the way of high speed here! And whilst the crazy looking Olympiabahn funicular is fun to ride once, our view is that funiculars don't make great ski lifts. Although it is pretty good on a quiet mid-week powder day, the funicular is best avoided on busy weekends. Thankfully there are now modern alternatives to the summit of Hoadl. Where once chairlifts served the terrain, from season 22/23, three old chairs (Hoadl I, Hoadl II & Schoenboden) have been replaced by a top to bottom gondola with a mid-station near the base of the old Hoadl II chair. A massive simplification of the lift infrastructure that is being undertaken all across the Innsbruck region including at resorts like Patscherkofel & Glungezer. The novice ski area near the village has also been improved and expanded.

Snow & Weather

It is no secret that many of the lower base elevation ski resort bases around Innsbruck suffer a little these days from the vagaries of the changing climate -POW (Protect Our Winters). However, Axamer Lizum (along with Kuhtai, Schlick2000 & Stubai Glacier) is NOT one of them. With the highest base close to Innsbruck (1,580m), Axamer is usually guaranteed a solid snow cover throughout the season across its entire vertical. When the snow does fall, the predominantly north to northeast aspect terrain retains its quality.

Interlinked Lift Ticket with Mutters or Ski + City Pass

Axamer Lizum already has a great value ski lift pass, however the resort is also part of a combi ticket with neighbouring Mutters and also Innsbruck’s Ski plus City Pass. The combi ticket is for around €5 extra, and Mutters can be accessed via the Goetzener valley trail from the Axamer lifts. See the Mutters ski trail map.

The Ski+City pass includes 13 ski resorts ranging from the small, like Nordkette, Oberperfuss & Patscherkofel, the in between like Bergeralm & Schlick 2000, up to the larger such as Stubai Glacier and Kuhtai (the highest resort base in Austria). A Ski +city pass is for a minimum 2 days and allows unlimited access to all 13 ski & sled resorts, plus a wide range of attractions in the city of Innsbruck. See the Ski+City Pass resorts map here.

Where is Axamer Lizum Austria?

The Axamer Lizum ski resort is in the Tyrol, a 20km (50min) drive from the centre of the world's greatest ski city, Innsbruck. Regular ski buses travel from Innsbruck (routes L1, L2 or 4162) via the nearest towns of Axams & Goetzens. Private taxis, rental cars & shuttles provide an alternative.

The nearest international airport for flight origins from within Europe & the UK is Innsbruck (INN), located a few minutes down the road. The excellent Munich (MUC) airport is the gateway for everyone else. Search & book airport transfers here.

See our Travel to Innsbruck page for detailed information on getting around the area.

Axamer Lizum Accommodation

There are numerous accommodation options when skiing Axamer Lizum. The ski resort village has several ski-in ski-out hotels including the wonderful Pistenhotel Lizumerhof & superb Lizum 1600. Avoid the low-brow Hotel Olympia.

The village of Axams is only 8km by road north of the resort & comprises a wide range of lodging alternatives to the ski resort. Götzens village, a little further down the road, also has a few great value accommodation options including the Gasthof Goetznerhof. The local ski bus stop is right out the front, and a valley ski trail comes close to the village via Muttereralm (piste linked to Axamer Lizum). Both villages retain a traditional Austrian village feel, with hay barns, dairy cows & tractors mixed in with bakeries, markets & pensions.

Search & book all Axamer Lizum ski accommodation.

Failing that, staying in one of the Innsbruck hotels or chalets is great fun & allows flexibility to ski all over the valley.

Reviews

The Powderhounds completed a thorough exploration of Axamer Lizum in 2019 & skied some delicious powder with zero crowds. Check our review via the link on the left column (or top of page if on a mobile).

See how Axamer Lizum compares to the rest of the Austrian ski resorts on the Austria ski resort ratings page, or compare to the rest of Europe on the European ski resort ratings page.

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Tours in or near Axamer Lizum

Single-Base, Multi-Ski-Area Tours

Guide & Ride Private Off Piste Freeride Powder Tour
PRIVATE GUIDED POWDER SKI TOUR
1 Full Day Skiing near Innsbruck
Ability: Advanced to Expert
Enjoy the best snow & terrain in the ski resorts near Innsbruck in the Austrian Tirol with a professional guide on this fully customised private off-piste freeride ski tour. Go solo or get a group together & book in for your best dates & duration....
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USD 162
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Guide & Ride Private On Piste Ski Tour
GUIDED ON-PISTE SKI TOUR
1 Full Day Skiing near Innsbruck
Ability: Intermediate to Expert
Enjoy the best snow & terrain in the ski resorts near Innsbruck in the Austrian Tirol with a professional guide on this fully customised private on-piste ski tour. Be guided through the ski resorts on the groomers, improving your technique as you go. Get a group together & book for your best dates & duration....
Price p/p Based on a 1-day tour with minimum 4 people
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USD 162
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Austria Innsbruck Freeride Tour
HOSTED & GUIDED MULITI-RESORT TOUR
7 Days | 6 Nights | 5 Days Snowboarding | 7 Ski Resorts
Ability: Intermediate to Expert
Based in Innsbruck, this trip is for intermediate to advanced (or better) snowboarders taking in some of the best ski resorts in the Austrian Alps. Join the "fixed date" tour with your own group, come alone & meet new friends or fully customise a private tour.
Price p/p From price based on single-share room occupancy on a 7 day tour.
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USD 2,538
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