Innsbruck - The Best of Two Worlds

Innsbruck is known as the capital of the Austrian Alps, famous for hosting the Olympic winter games twice (1964 and 1976), and for its spectacularly compatible Urban - Alpine-ness where you can explore Imperial treasures and hiking trails or ski slopes on the same day.

Stroll through its streets full of imperial elegance and beautiful Baroque and Gothic architecture in the Old Town, and then take a cable car from the city centre and be at an altitude of 2,000 m in just 20 minutes. For skiers, Innsbruck is surrounded by 13 skiing resorts that guarantee groomed slopes from October to May.

Plan a trip to Innsbruck

Head over to the Austria Resource Hub and find everything you need to plan a trip to Innsbruck: must-do's, unique experiences, hotel & restaurant recommendations, and a 2-day itinerary you can add to your clients' travel documents.

Good to know: Guests staying in Innsbruck for 2 nights or more, receive a free Welcome Card at check-in (incl. free use of public transport in the region, free hiking, e-biking, snowshoe, or cross-country tours with local guides, and countless discounts on family programmes, pools and other activities).

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Just a 20-minute drive from the city, one can dive into the Swarovski Crystal Worlds: a unique modern art museum with a new poetic garden featuring a Crystal Cloud made from 800,000 hand-mounted crystals.

Nordkettenbahn

After exploring the cultural heritage (and Tirol's mouth-watering traditional cuisine) take a cable car from the Old Town to 2,000m in just 20 min and enjoy the beauty of the mountains and magnificent city views!

Innsbruck Food Tours

This is the best way to make sure your clients immerse themselves in the typical Tirolean cuisine (savoury or sweet tours can be booked). Innsbruck local Kurt takes his guests to different farmers markets, shops, restaurants, bakeries and coffee houses.

Winter in Innsbruck

When the temperatures drop, the Christmas spirit starts to rise: known for its gorgeous Christmas Markets,snow-covered roofs, glimmering lights and the smell of cinnamon or mulled wine fulfill your clients' long-awaited winter fairy-tale dream in Innsbruck.

For skiers, Innsbruck is surrounded by 13 skiing resorts that guarantee groomed slopes from October to May. This includes Stubai glacier - the biggest glacier ski area of Austria, Kühtai - the highest ski village of Austria or the Olympic resorts Axamer Lizum and Patscherkofel. All accessible by a free ski bus service. SKI plus CITY Pass holders have access to all 13 ski areas, 22 city sights, 3 swimming pools, and free shuttle bus!

*Austrian National Tourist Office Sydney info@nl.austria.info