Bergisel Ski Jump in Innsbruck

Towering high above Innsbruck on the wooded Bergisel Hill, the Bergisel Ski Jump is a sight to behold. Each January, the Olympic Bergisel Ski Jump plays host to the third competition of the prestigious Four Hills Tournament. British Iraqi star architect Zaha Hadid conceived the exceptional sculpture-like design and created a new landmark for Innsbruck in 2002. The ski jump is a tourist attraction that should be on the itinerary of every visitor to Innsbruck. An inclined elevator whisks visitors up to a height of 250 meters above Innsbruck within a two minute ride. The slim tower features a tower-top restaurant and viewing terrace that afford breathtaking uninterrupted 360 degree views of Innsbruck and the surrounding mountains.The Bergisel Ski Stadium features 13 information panels that document the history of the place and the development of ski jumping.