Bergisel, Innsbruck is one of the most popular Innsbruck Tourist Attractions. The fifth largest city in Austria, Innsbruck is the provincial capital of Tyrol state in western Austria. This beautiful city is nestled amid lofty mountains. Bergisel, Innsbruck is a famous hill in Innsbruck.
Bergisel, Innsbruck is a hill in the south of Innsbruck. Various sports facilities are on offer on this hill. You can be at the Olympia ski-jump, commonly known as the Bergiselschanze. This ski-jump stadium was built in the year 1964 for jumps of up to 104 meters. The Olympia ski-jump in Innsbruck bears historical, cultural and architectural significance. It houses a panorama-restaurant from where you can enjoy spectacular views over the city, the Inn Valley, and the surrounding mountains. This restaurant is perched 50 meters above ground, where you can reach by availing of the funicular and the tower elevator.
There is also the Olympia Ice Stadium with sprinting lane at Bergisel. The Olympia artificial ice rink is another feature of Bergisel hill. The hill is renowned for the heroic battles that took place in the year 1809. At that time, Andreas Hofer led the Tirolese peasants and freed their capital from the French and Bavarian forces thrice. There is a memorial on the northern side of Bergisel, Innsbruck, below the ski jump, in memory of these Tirolese peasants and Andreas Hofer. The prime feature of this memorial is the Andreas Hofer Monument, built in the year 1893. Beside this monument is a memorial chapel, constructed in the year 1909. The Tomb of the Tirolese Kaiserjäger or Imperial Riflemen is situated behind the memorial chapel.
Bergisel in Innsbruck is just 15-minutes walk away from Wilten. The jumping tower of Bergisel, Innsbruck is not accessible during sporting events. You need to purchase a ticket to enter the stadium.
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