Mountainside Innsbruck Restaurant, Seegrube

Seegrube Restaurant on Nordkette Mountain

Innsbruck is a charming alpine Austrian city, with cobbled streets and medieval architecture. The city is nestled next to the River Inn and hugged tightly by snow-capped mountains. The best way to appreciate Innsbruck is as a part of its natural surroundings. If you want a unique way of experiencing Innsbruck then dine at the Seegrube restaurant. Seegrube is perched 1905 meters up Nordkette Mountain. This Innsbruck restaurant has breathtaking views, excellent food and it is an adventure to reach.

 Mountainside Innsbruck Restaurant

The Hungerburgbahn funicular takes you from the city center up the mountain in 20 minutes. There you have an uninterrupted panoramic view of the magnificent Tirol landscape. The cable car itself is an experience, taking you through tunnels, over the river, and up steep inclines.

Hungerburgbahn Funicular

The first stop is the Alpenzoo, the highest zoo in the world. Then on to section II where the Seegrube restaurant is, and further up to the Hafelekar level at 2256 meters high. In summer sit outside on the terrace of this Innsbruck restaurant, and in winter there is a fireplace inside. The Seegrube Restaurant has a ground level, with self-service lighter meals, and a first floor which is a little fancier, with seating, wine lists, etc. There is a bar and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Enjoy the view and clean mountain air as you sip on hot chocolate or wine – bliss! One of the best meals at Seegrube Restaurant is breakfast when they offer a sumptuous spread. Visit the Seegrube website to see the full menu.

Seegrube Innsbruck Restaurant Practical Details

Where: Innsbruck, Austria.
The cable car station is by the congress house in Innsbruck, around 200 meters distance from the Old Town. The restaurant is at the second level.
When: Restaurant open hours:  Monday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(hot meals: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.); Breakfast daily: 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cable Car: Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen – Winter season: November 24, 2019 to April 7, 2020. The Nordkettenbahnen operate as follows: Hungerburgbahn: Congress Innsbruck – Hungerburg
Mon to Fri: 7.15 a.m. to 7.15 p.m.,
weekends / holidays: 8 a.m. to 7.15 p.m.                                        Seegrubenbahn: Hungerburg – Seegrube:
Daily from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The trains run every 15 minutes.

Tel: +43 (0) 512 30 30 65
Cost: The cable car ticket includes free parking at the conference center, and there are combo tickets for the cable car and zoo. Generally, the cable car fares range from 6.50Euro to the first level, return;  22.50Euro return to the restaurant level; and 14.50Euro on a Friday. There is a daily 42 Euro special breakfast which includes the cost of the train ride. In July and August breakfast is replaced with a jazz brunch. The restaurant also offers an a la carte menu.
Web site: Seegrube Innsbruck Restaurant
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