INTERALPIN 2025 Wrap Up
From May 6 to 9, INTERALPIN at Messe Innsbruck served as the global hub for ropeway and alpine technology, bringing together key industry players, decision-makers from around the world, and distinguished international business delegations. The trade fair offers a comprehensive industry overview, showcasing technological world firsts, innovations, and forward-thinking concepts. The 25th edition of INTERALPIN, marking its 50th anniversary as the world’s leading trade fair, was defined by strong momentum and investment interest.
With 650 exhibitors from approximately 50 countries and around 36,800 trade visitors from all over the world, INTERALPIN has reaffirmed its position as the world’s leading trade fair for ropeway and alpine technology. Technological innovations and groundbreaking solutions across all key industry sectors were showcased, including cable car technology in addition to lifts and ropeways, urban mobility concepts, alpine planning and architecture, slope services and snowmaking, access and checkout systems, and safety solutions, as well as leisure and sports facilities. Christian Mayerhofer, CEO of Congress Messe Innsbruck (CMI) sums up the event’s success: “With its 25th edition and on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, INTERALPIN has firmly reinforced its position as the world’s leading trade fair for alpine technologies”. The extensive international participation, the exceptional quality of exhibitors and trade visitors, the concentration of innovative solutions, and the strong business interest highlight the fact that the trade fair is firmly established as a key industry platform. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all exhibitors, partners and trade visitors.”
The global appeal of INTERALPIN 2025 was evident in its visitor numbers and trade audience composition, with over 60% of registered visitors arriving from abroad. Messe Innsbruck’s access control system recorded entries from approximately 130 countries, including representatives from established markets, such as the US, France, Italy, Japan, and Canada, alongside emerging and new regions like South Korea, Kazakhstan, Romania, Argentina, Uzbekistan, and Chile. The key reasons high-calibre trade visitors attended the fair included gaining a comprehensive overview of market-leading suppliers, accessing technological world firsts and innovations, and establishing international business connections to initiate investment projects. Trade visitors from all industry sectors attended INTERALPIN 2025 and expressed high satisfaction with the offerings, with over 90% awarding top marks, as confirmed by an independent visitor survey. Approximately 70% of visitors reported that INTERALPIN was the only trade fair they attended.
For the first time, INTERALPIN introduced “City Cable Car Solutions” (3CS), showcasing urban mobility solutions incorporating ropeway technology, both in practical applications and knowledge exchange. The growing significance of sustainable transport models in urban areas was effectively demonstrated through best practices, practical applications, and technical concepts. An impressive 10% of trade visitors expressed interest in this key topic. Exhibitors reacted positively, describing ropeway-based urban solutions as highly relevant and forward-looking.
The European Inter-Alpine Natural Hazards Conference (INAC) was held for the first time, addressing current and future challenges associated with natural hazards in the Alpine region. The integration of INAC and INTERALPIN has fostered a distinctive and in-depth exchange between science, infrastructure, and technology within the industry, under the theme “Industry meets Science”. The organizing team, comprising the Austrian Federal Research Center for Forests (BFW), the Torrent and Avalanche Control (WLV) at the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, and Congress Messe Innsbruck (CMI), extends its gratitude to the international program committee, along with all speakers, partners, exhibitors, and participants. The hosts are delighted with the successful debut and the ongoing development of this congress format as a valuable source of inspiration.
Alongside the expansive exhibition, INTERALPIN 2025 once again provided a robust platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and strategic discussions. The INTERALPIN INSPIRATION DAYS featured a top-class programme covering key topics shaping the industry’s future, including sustainable Alpine tourism, urban ropeway solutions, natural hazard management, and the potential of artificial intelligence. The Snow Crystal Gala inaugurated the event with the first-ever presentation of the “Snow Crystal of Skiing” award, honouring contributions by an institution. ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) expressed great appreciation for receiving this distinguished honour. Project Manager Stefan Kleinlercher talks about his satisfaction with the event’s success: “It is very gratifying that the high quality of the programme, together with INTERALPIN, is contributing to growing demand for further education and training courses”. Prestigious parallel events further reinforce the trade fair’s deep integration within the industry, including the Austrian Cable Car Association’s Austrian Ropeway Conference, the General Assembly and meeting of the International Organization for Transportation by Rope (OITAF), and the SIEPPUR Sustainable Snow Management Conference held by the International Biathlon Union (IBU).
The 26th edition of INTERALPIN is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 23, 2027, at Messe Innsbruck.
