The mountains are so close –
take a trip from the city up to Nordpark
When the new Hungerburgbahn cable lift was opened in December, it already had a nickname “second monument”. That is because it is the “second monument” to be built in Innsbruck by the prize-winning star architect Zaha Hadid: a second impressive construction after the Bergisel ski jump. The Hungerburgbahn connects the town (674m) and Nordpark (2.269m).
Both the people of Innsbruck and the tourists who have tried out this new means of transport are impressed. 80 journalists from all over the world, from the New York Times to the BBC and the Guardian were all very taken with this exemplary project.
Glacier-like facades, magnificent panorama view
The unusual construction of the terminals with their flowing glass roofs that give you an impression of a glacier world and the way they harmonise with the Tyrolean mountain scenery are impressive. The elements are simple, yet elegant. The bridge over the River Inn is also a striking eye-catcher. A further advantage of the new Hungerburgbahn is that the journey sets off at the Congresshaus located on the edge of the Old Town near the Hofgarten. So, when you hear the call of the mountains let yourself be transported up into the heart of the mountains within a maximum of 20 minutes – now that really is something unique in Europe!
