{"id":248349,"date":"2024-11-07T09:47:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T08:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/?p=248349"},"modified":"2025-07-01T13:57:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T11:57:56","slug":"innsbruck-region-feel-the-thrill-in-the-air-at-the-european-womens-handball-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presse.tirol.at\/en\/innsbruck-region-feel-the-thrill-in-the-air-at-the-european-womens-handball-championship\/248349\/","title":{"rendered":"Innsbruck region: Feel the thrill in the air at the European Women\u2019s Handball Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As November draws to a close, Innsbruck will be ready to throw itself fully into the European Women\u2019s 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\u2019s Christmas markets and local ski resorts due to open for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VIP visitors: some of Europe’s top female handball players will be coming to Innsbruck for the Women\u2019s EHF EURO 2024 tournament. Thrilling contests are guaranteed! © O\u0308HB\/Agentur DIENER\/Eva Manhart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Two groups, eight teams, twelve matches, plenty of passion and handball at its highest standard \u2013 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\u2019s 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\u2019s top handballing nations take to the courts in this alpine city \u2013 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 \u2013 of course \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ski resorts in the Innsbruck region will start opening in November \u2013 including Axamer Lizum, which really does offer something for everyone. © Innsbruck Tourismus\/Eye5 – Jonas Schwarzw\u00e4lder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of choice for chilling out in Innsbruck\u2019s winter wonderland<\/strong>
For those keen to enjoy the experiences this alpine-yet-urban hub has to offer before, during or after the European Women\u2019s Handball Championship, you\u2019ve come at the perfect time. November is when the first of the local ski resorts open for the season, starting with Axamer Lizum, K\u00fchtai and Nordkette. Muttereralm, Patscherkofel and Rangger K\u00f6pfl follow soon afterwards, opening their perfectly prepared pistes from early\/mid December. This is also the time when Innsbruck\u2019s 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\u2019ll bump into a handball star or two while you\u2019re sampling a traditional \u201cKiachl\u201d pastry and punch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mouthwatering smells, twinkling lights and an enchanting atmosphere await at Innsbruck’s irresistible Christmas markets. © Innsbruck Tourismus\/Danijel Jovanovic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

About Innsbruck Tourismus<\/em><\/strong>
Innsbruck Tourismus is the official destination management organisation of the Innsbruck region which extends from the Tyrolean capital to more than 40 surrounding towns \u2013 from the Inn Valley to the Mieming Plateau, and from K\u00fchtai 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\u2019re enjoying sightseeing and the buzz of a diverse city, the next you\u2019re 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\u2019s 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 \u2013 a hub and focal point for local characters\u2019 authentic stories and personal impressions which can be found on the popular blog<\/a> and social channels at #myinnsbruck.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further links:<\/em><\/strong>
Blog: www.innsbruck.info\/blog<\/a> <\/em>
Facebook: www.facebook.com\/Innsbruck<\/a> <\/em>
Instagram: www.instagram.com\/innsbrucktourism <\/a><\/em>
Twitter: twitter.com\/InnsbruckTVB<\/a> <\/em>
YouTube: www.youtube.com\/user\/InnsbruckTVB<\/a> <\/em>
Pinterest: www.pinterest.at\/innsbrucktvb\/_created<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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