Climbing Center Völs
New facilities for the Tyrolean climbing scene
2025–2026
Introduction
On the industrial site of former steelworks, Snøhetta has designed a climbing hall which will be run by the Österreichischer Alpenverein, the largest Austrian alpine association. The 3.070 square metre facility will offer rope climbing and boulder opportunities.
Bouldering will be available in a generous gallery space and in the outdoor area on the courtyard like roof terrace. A 17-metre-high climbing tower will offer all kinds of rope climbing options, both indoors and outdoors. Overall, the Tyrolean climbing scene is gaining new large training opportunities, including a spacious entrance area and a café.
Technical details
Cyta, Bellutti Gruppe
The overall structure consists of an elongated bouldering hall and the tower. The façade of the elongated volume is minimalist, simplified and clear. Strategically placed openings in the perforated trapezoidal sheet metal reveal the colourful interior to the outside. The rope climbing tower is the exact opposite: it is characterised by its climbing suitability and presents itself as a colourful structure.
Our office is named after a mountain, and mountain sports are in our blood. Converting former steelworks into a climbing hall is a particularly appealing design task.
Patrick Lüth Partner and Managing Director Snøhetta Studio Innsbruck
The north-facing shed roof provides good natural lighting for the bouldering area and is ideal for the integration of PV systems on the roof. PV modules will also be part of the south façade.