Innsbruck region: Feel the thrill in the air at the European Women’s Handball Championship

Last updated on 07.11.2024

As November draws to a close, Innsbruck will be ready to throw itself fully into the European Women’s Handball Championship. A total of twelve preliminary round matches are set to be played in the Tyrolean capital, where the Austrian national team will join the likes of Germany, the Netherlands and defending champions Norway at the Olympiahalle arena in the battle to progress to the next stage. Aside from all the sporting action, there will be plenty more to discover in and around Innsbruck while the tournament is under way, with the city’s Christmas markets and local ski resorts due to open for the season.

Two groups, eight teams, twelve matches, plenty of passion and handball at its highest standard – sports fans coming to Innsbruck between 28 November and 3 December 2024 are in for a real treat. The capital of Tyrol will be hosting the preliminary round matches in Groups E and F at the Women’s EHF EURO 2024 handball championship, which is being held across Austria, Hungary and Switzerland. The excitement is sure to be running high as some of Europe’s top handballing nations take to the courts in this alpine city – including reigning title holders and Olympic champions Norway, 2019 world champions the Netherlands, Germany (seventh at the last European Championship in 2022) and handball-mad Iceland. And they are not the only contenders: Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine and – of course – the home team Austria will be doing everything they can to make it to the next round too. So get ready for some thrilling contests at the Olympiahalle! More information and tickets are available online at www.catchthespirit2024.com.

Plenty of choice for chilling out in Innsbruck’s winter wonderland
For those keen to enjoy the experiences this alpine-yet-urban hub has to offer before, during or after the European Women’s Handball Championship, you’ve come at the perfect time. November is when the first of the local ski resorts open for the season, starting with Axamer Lizum, Kühtai and Nordkette. Muttereralm, Patscherkofel and Rangger Köpfl follow soon afterwards, opening their perfectly prepared pistes from early/mid December. This is also the time when Innsbruck’s seven Christmas markets spring to life. Spread across the city, they never fail to get visitors in a festive mood ready for Christmas. Alongside art, crafts and gifts, the main delights to discover at the many charming stalls are all the culinary specialities on offer. And who knows? Maybe you’ll bump into a handball star or two while you’re sampling a traditional “Kiachl” pastry and punch!

About Innsbruck Tourismus
Innsbruck Tourismus is the official destination management organisation of the Innsbruck region which extends from the Tyrolean capital to more than 40 surrounding towns – from the Inn Valley to the Mieming Plateau, and from Kühtai to the Sellraintal valley. With almost 3.5 million overnight stays in 2023, the Innsbruck region is one of the largest tourist attractions in Austria and a unique symbiosis of vibrant urban space and fascinating mountain world. One moment you’re enjoying sightseeing and the buzz of a diverse city, the next you’re off on your next cycling or hiking tour, or your next skiing or winter hiking experience. The free Welcome Card for visitors is the key that unlocks the region’s endless diversity, granting free use of public transport and making it easy to experience all sorts of wonderful highlights in a sustainable way. Innsbruck Tourismus has a staff of some 90 employees, and visitors are the focus of their every thought and action. Inspired by their passion for this alpine-urban space, they share their knowledge and love of the area with visitors so that they can enjoy an unforgettable holiday experience in harmony with people and nature. With a total of 12 information offices, Innsbruck Tourismus is always close at hand, right at the heart of the action and with its finger on the pulse – a hub and focal point for local characters’ authentic stories and personal impressions which can be found on the popular blog and social channels at #myinnsbruck.

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