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Down in the Valley

Bergisel Ski Jump – Innsbruck’s New Landmark

With the Bergisel ski jump Zaha Hadid created a modern architectural landmark for the Tirolean capital in 2001/2002.

Elegantly curved for sporty high-fliers.

Annually on January 4^th, the Four Hills Tournament stops in Innsbruck and since 2003 spectators can not only see pictures of sporty top performances but also pictures of an impressive architectural landmark, the ski jump planned by the British-Iraqi star architect Zaha Hadid.

Already the elegantly-curved, unsupported inrun of the 50m-high and 90m-long jump is exceptional if compared to regular, functional sports venues of this kind. The top of the jumping site is covered by sheet steel and features large glass areas. Inside are a panorama restaurant and an observation platform. The building is not only functional for the sport, but has also become a cultural tourist attraction.

The impressive head of the jump towers high above the trees. Photos: H. Abfalterer, BBG

The town of Innsbruck was the contracting authority; it was their idea to use the sports venue to present the town of Innsbruck as a place that harmoniously unites nature, sports, culture and urbanity. The successful symbiosis of the different functionalities of the building is clearly a sign that the assignment of the town has been perfectly solved.

Contacts

Bergisel Schanze Innsbruck
Bergisel
6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Tel: +43.512.589259-0
Tel2: Restaurant +43.512.589259-30
fax: +43.512.589259-36
office@bergisel.info
www.bergisel.info