Adventure Park Area47
Area 47 is an adventure park in the Ötztal valley in Austria. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies and offers a variety of activities and attractions. Here is some information about Area 47:
Activities: Area 47 is known for its adrenaline-pumping activities that cater to different interests and abilities. Popular activities include white water rafting, canyoning, high ropes courses, cliff jumping, wakeboarding, ziplining and paintball. There are also indoor activities such as climbing, skateboarding and trampolining.
Outdoor area: Area 47’s outdoor area offers a variety of opportunities for adventure and exploration. It includes mountain bike trails, a motocross track, a pump track, a high ropes course and a climbing forest. The surrounding Ötztal valley provides a breathtaking backdrop for these activities.
Events and parties: Area 47 hosts various events and parties throughout the year. These include music festivals, DJ nights and themed parties. The park has its own bar and restaurant where visitors can enjoy food and drinks after an exciting day of activities.
Overall, Area 47 in the Ötztal is a popular destination for adventure seekers and offers a variety of exciting activities, water fun and events. Whether you are looking for an action-packed day or a unique place to stay, Area 47 offers an exciting and unforgettable experience.
daily, in good weather on the Nordkette
Nordketten Singletrail – the hardest way down. In summer, the slopes of the Nordkette become the hottest hotspot of the freeride scene and entice you with the most challenging stunts.
Where carvers make their tracks through steep terrain in winter, it’s high season for bikers in summer. The slopes of the Nordkette become the hottest hotspot of the freeride scene and entice with the most demanding stunts in Europe.
Some time ago the legendary trail celebrated its comeback and since then there is only one goal for the forefather and trail designer Christian “Picco” Piccolruaz and his team ‘Trail Solutions’: to make the Nordkette single trail the hottest hotspot of the European freeride scene again. The omens for this are good, because the mixture of urban flair and mountain bike adventure make the sport a unique experience.
The way up is still quite easy: from the Kongresshaus, the Nordkettenbahnen take you to high alpine terrain in just 20 minutes. On this occasion you can get a foretaste of the trail from a bird’s eye view. Once you arrive at the Seegrube, 4.2 technically challenging kilometres and 1,030 metres in altitude are waiting to be conquered by the freeriders. Steep curves, rock jumps and root passages with skilfully integrated northshores and drops stand in contrast and offer a technically varied freeride feeling and quite a challenge.
Dirt bikes can be rented at the Seegrubenstation! More information at: www.nordkette.com
Climbing Arena, Nordkette
The climbing arena consists of 40 tours, most of them in the UIAA difficulty grades 4 to 9. A marked 20-minute trail leads directly from the station building on the Seegrube across the gravel cirque to the climbing area. The climbing arena is usually open from mid/end of June to October, depending on snow and weather conditions.
The climbing routes were secured by the builder and enthusiastic mountaineer Christian ‘Picco’ Piccolruaz with over 500 stainless steel bolts and modern deflection chains. The majority of the routes are single-pitch routes equipped with top-rope carabiners, which also enable alpine climbing beginners to try their hand on the rock.
More information on the Nordkettenbahnen homepage.
At the foot of the Nordkette, above the roofs of Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, lies the Alpine Zoo at 750 m above sea level. On a little more than 4 hectares, about 2000 Alpine animals of around 150 species are kept in enclosures, terrariums and aquariums designed close to nature. No other zoo in the world displays such a complete collection of wild animals from the Alpine region. This is just one reason why a number of world-first breeds and remarkable offspring successes have been achieved here.
The Alpine Zoo is a non-profit association which generates most of its annual operating funds itself with the support of the City of Innsbruck and the Province of Tyrol). The “Friends of the Alpine Zoo” as a support association, sponsors, animal godparents and donors also contribute to the economic security. With around 300,000 visitors a year, the Alpine Zoo is Tyrol’s largest cultural institution.
At the Alpine Zoo, children go on a journey of adventure and discovery with their parents! Watch the nimble dwarf mice, the terrapins and fish in the aquarium together, follow the fun play of the otters with their fantastic swimming skills, listen to the raucous calls of the bald ibis and the beguiling song of the nightingale. At the show farm, animals can be experienced up close. When the church bells of Innsbruck ring, the wolves begin to howl loudly. Those who want to can measure their arm’s length with the wingspan of the bearded vulture or reach Vulture Wally’s eyrie via the climbing wall. Finally, children can really let off steam at the bear playground, and it’s sometimes really scary in the bear cave or the wolf pit.
The Alpine Zoo in Innsbruck is open all year round!
Opening hours: daily
9.00-18.00 (April-October)
9.00-17.00 (November-March)
