Take a Cable Car Up Into the Austrian Alps
The town of Innsbruck, Austria, sits at the base of a portion of the Austrian Alps. While these mountains are known as a winter skiing destination, you can ride a cable car up in the warmer months and explore here after the snow melts. We enjoyed this adventure, with its views of the town and river below, more mountains all around, and friendly goats scampering along with their bells ringing. 
The Nordkette Cable Car runs straight up from the town. It stops first at a platform called Hungerburg. We immediately boarded a second cable car, the Seebgrube, and continued higher. At the second stop up you’ll find views for miles as well as a cafe with outdoor seating. A hiking trail leaves right from the cable car platform. You can hike for a ways, or you can walk on the trail just 20 minutes and see many different views. 
In the summer, the Austrian Alps here are covered with lush green grass. The green makes a nice contrast with the blue-ish tones of the distant mountains and the puffy white clouds. 
And then the sheep come running. They are so accustomed to people that they don’t seem to notice the humans on the trail. They are focused on finding a fresh clump of grass, I think. I was able to get quite close. 
If you are really adventurous, you can parasail over these Alps. 
The heavy forest up here surprised me. Beside the mountains used for skiing is a vast, beautiful stand of tall trees. 
I picked out the perfect Christmas tree. 
If you are near Innsbruck in the sunnier months, plan to take a cable car up into the Austrian Alps. You may feel very small on top of these bluffs, but the world around you will be filled with beauty and joy. 
For more information on the Nordkette Cable Car, check out this Innsbruck Visitor’s Guide.
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Wow!! Look at all the animals!
I’m game for parasailing and riding the cable car. They both look like great adventures.
Oh, the country of the Sound of Music! Have been there twice for a week when we had two little kids, and got a cabin in the Alps. Thank you for the fond memories I have of this beautiful country – and for sharing it with All Seasons!
Such magnificent Valley and mountainviews from the cable car! I visited Switzerland years ago ( Lake Lugano) and would love to revisit it again in the near future.
Stunning views from the cable cae. Have a good week ahead.
This would be one of those dream trips for me. Love the alps and your photos really do it justice. Thank you for linking up with “Through My Lens”
This is just lovely! I absolutely love the Alps and would love to visit! Hm… maybe I should start planning for September 🙂
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Such a lovely spot. It’s always nice to get up high and look out over the world below.
Wow, if only i have the means that will be my next destination even next month, haha! But reaching it is of course, only in my dreams! Thanks for the trip, i wont be able to reach that in this lifetime.
What amazing views! Love the goats. My son would like the parasailing.
Beautiful landscape and fantastic views! I’d love to take the cable car ride.
This part of the world is SO beautiful and I love how many opportunities there are to enjoy it through cable cars, cog railways and more. Great post! 🙂 #mondayescapes
Beauty and joy! I love it. What an amazing trip. Really loved your photos. And what sweet sheep!
Beautiful photographs of the Innsbruck area. We were there more than 50 years ago and took the cable car to the top of the mountain. Stayed so long we came back down with the last car of the day accompanying the garbage
It looks beautiful. It’s 40 years since I visited Innsbruck, I expect much has changed.
We’d love to visit the Austrian Alps just for the views. The contrast between the green and the blue levels is amazing! #MondayEscapes
I’m a bit of a chicken when it comes to heights, so doubt I’d enjoy the cable car ride – but I DID enjoy your photos!
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Amazing trip! One of our grandsons has visited and we loved his pictures and stories. So many beautiful places!!!
Wow what gorgeous views from up there.
It looks like a destination for all seasons.
The views are stunning!
The scenery is amazing but I think I like the sheep best.
wonderful views #citytripping
I was so sad to learn there was a cable car after we had visited! But, I do need/want to visit again in the spring/summer because we went on such a cold, blustery, windy day it really hampered our sightseeing. Now that you’ve shown me more, I now know we truly missed out! Gotta go now! #CityTripping
The hills are alive …. with the sound of … bells ringing! What majestic views!
Umm… yes, I want to go there.
Thank you for taking us with you on your journey to Austria. The images are gorgeous as always!
Wow, what an amazing view! That looks like a wonderful adventure 🙂
Beautiful photos, Sharon! It reminds me a little bit of the views here in Canada. The mountains in the background of the town look so idyllic!
What astonishingly milky views across Austria. It’s so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this post on #MondayEscapes
I was looking forward to reading about the cable car after you mentioned it in your Innsbruck post. Fabulous views!
What stunning views – so beautiful in the summer as well as the winter. I’d love to be up in the air looking down on them too! Thanks for linking up with #citytripping
What a beautiful place!
I visited Innsbruck many years ago and loved it. I am sure it is still as beautiful and clean as I remember it, and the surrounding mountains are magnificent. Personally I would prefer the warmer months to take a cable car ride up, then do some serious walking up and down some of those trails smiling at those domestic goats along the way. #TheWeeklyPostcard
I love great views and I love Austria! It makes total sense to enjoy the fabulous views the country has to offer. Last year, I went to Salzburg and was able to get a good taste of the Alps. Seems like the views in Innsbruck are even better! #ffetdotravel
I totally thought the goats were sheep! You got pretty close to them!! Gorgeous pictures – they are so crisp!! The Austria countryside is so beautiful. I can’t get over how green and verdant everything is!! I don’t think I could do the parasailing bit though! #TheWeeklyPostcard
Ah, Sharon, you make the Austrian Alps look like Paradise! I would love to take a trip there and just wander around with those goats. How long do you think it would take to hike up to the top instead of taking the cable car?
Wow! Very beautiful. The views are amazing. Thank you for sharing with us!
Ahhhhh, the Austrian Alps are one of the world’s most naturally beautiful destinations! The rolling hills, gorgeous blue skies and sounds of nature, I can would take a cable car here you know (even though I am sooooo scared of heights, but the views would definitely be worth it!) #feetdotravel
Ive been skiing here in the winter which was breathtakingly beautiful, however it looks so wonderful in your pictures too! What a great read 🙂 #FeetDoTravel
Pinning this for my fall trip there. Great photos!
I always love your photos, Sharon, and these are just beautiful. It’s so great to see pictures of the Austrian Alps in the summer months – it looks like a wonderful place for hiking. Thanks for sharing on #FarawayFiles
Your photos of the views of the Alps are spectacular. I’d love to go hiking there in the summer. The sheep by me are not used to people and run away if you approach them.
we love Austria! We are looking for a place to go this summer and Innsbruck looks like a good choice as we love hiking 🙂
What a magical day out! I’m not sure how I’d feel riding those gondolas up the mountain, but the views look very worth it! Another lovely post… Thank you for sharing on #farawayfiles
Beautiful views – the landscape is just incredible! I would definitely love hiking in the area but would probably take the cable car down to save time (and my legs). Great post and sounds like you had an amazing time!
Despite all my time in Austria, I’ve failed to actually get into the Austrian Alps. This looks like a perfect place to start when the weather improves! Beautiful!
Wow looks amazing! I can’t wait to get to Austria!