Innsbruck, the city that has been a host to the WORLD OLYMPICS twice is renowned for its mountains. There are not that many cities in the world that combine a mix of urban and mountain wonderland. Innsbruck in the winter offers a tempting selection of skiing and snowboarding in a variety of places. The city boasts naturally divided terrain, mountain peaks, valleys and picturesque mountain lakes at altitudes ranging from 900 to 1,690m. There are 75 up to date ski lifts that serve up to 270 km of immaculately managed ski runs and open up a wide-ranging back country skiing terrain. Furthermore the city has a great infrastructure, which allows non-skiers to explore the walking trails, toboggan and enjoy a variety of indoor amenities.