1996–97 Alpenliga season

This was the 1996–97 Alpenliga season, the sixth season of the multi-national ice hockey league. 11 teams participated in the league, and VEU Feldkirch of Austria won the championship by defeating Olimpija Ljubljana of Slovenia.

Final

 * HDD Olimpija Ljubljana – VEU Feldkirch: 4:4 (2:2, 1:2, 1:0)
 * VEU Feldkirch – Olimpija Ljubljana: 6:1 (1:0, 2:0, 3:1)