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Stubaier Gletscher
A day trip from Innsbruck or a 2–3 night ski/hike base: one day on the glacier is enough for most, but skiers and hikers stay longer.
Stubaier Gletscher is a year-round glacier ski and hiking area in the Stubai Alps, 40 km south of Innsbruck. Most visitors come for a day on the slopes or a summer hike to the Grawa Waterfall. Ski season runs October to June; summer hiking is best July to September. The resort has a handful of hotels and apartments near the base lifts.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (ski), Jul–Sep (hike)
- avoid Nov (lifts may close for maintenance), May (slushy snow)
- Airport
- INN
- Nights
- 1–3
Not a trip line yet
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- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Stubaier Gletscher, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyStandard Alpine risks: weather changes fast, altitude can cause headaches, and ski slopes are marked but not patrolled as intensively as in France.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 122 fire · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportINN Innsbruck Airport (About 45 min by car or bus via Neustift).
- Getting aroundIn winter, gondolas, chairlifts and T-bars cover the ski area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a mountain hut€3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€4–5.50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Innsbruck one waycheck€6–8 (≈ US$7–10)
- Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €220 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- INN Innsbruck Airport (About 45 min by car or bus via Neustift)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
May
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jun
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jul
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Sep
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Dec
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jul–Sep, Dec–Apr. Avoid: May, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Stubaier Gletscher: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
12 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
11 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
13 rd
Apr
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
14 rd
May
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
16 rd
Jun
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
18 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
17 rd
Aug
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
Sep
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Nov
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
In winter, gondolas, chairlifts and T-bars cover the ski area. In summer, hiking trails and a bus from Neustift to the Mutterberg base. A car is handy but not essential if you stay in Neustift.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus from Neustift or drive, about 40 min
Cable cars, old town and museums.
Hall in Tirol
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus via Innsbruck, about 1 h 15 min
Medieval old town and mint museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Neustift im Stubaital
The main village below the glacier; hotels, guesthouses and apartments, bus to the lifts.
Mutterberg (base station)
A few hotels right at the gondola base; ski-in/ski-out in winter.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €100–180 (≈ US$120–250) excl. bed
- High
- €180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel1 × 2 nights × €140 | €280 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €130 | €520 |
| Day ski pass (winter)2 × €60 · check | €120 |
| Summer gondola return2 × €35 · check | €70 |
| Bus from Innsbruck return2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €101 |
| Trip total≈ €279 per person per day, bed included | €1,115≈ US$1,300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ski pass excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Day ski pass (winter)check | €55–65 (≈ US$65–80) |
| Summer gondola returncheck | €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) |
| Coffee in a mountain hut | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Schnitzel with fries | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €4–5.50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus from Innsbruck one waycheck | €6–8 (≈ US$7–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Glacier skiing is high altitude (up to 3,210 m); acclimatise and use sunscreen.
- Check lift and trail status before going; weather can close the top lifts.
- The 13 km (8.1 mi) toboggan run requires a sled (rent at the base) and good snow conditions.The 8.1 mi (13 km) toboggan run requires a sled (rent at the base) and good snow conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Fire
- 122
- Ambulance
- 144
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police133
- Fire122
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
Most embassies are in Vienna; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Innsbruck (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Innsbruck → Neustift bus: about €6–8 (≈ US$7–10), 40 min (check)
- Neustift → Mutterberg bus: about €3 (≈ US$4), 15 min (check)
- Day ski pass: about €55–65 (≈ US$65–80) (check)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (vee feel koh-stet dahs)
- Wo ist der Lift? — Where is the lift? (voh ist dair lift)
- Ein Ticket, bitte — One ticket, please (ine tih-ket, bih-teh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Stubaier Gletscher. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (ski), Jul–Sep (hike) · avoid Nov (lifts may close for maintenance), May (slushy snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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