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Apr 16, 2021

Innsbruck

Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol, Austria. Also called the capital of the Alps, the surrounding mountains are ever-present from the Inn valley where most of the 120,000 residents live and work. The heart of the city is its old town or Altstadt, with the famous Golden Roof at the centre. What always strikes me when walking around here, is how clean the city is. This is also not a place to be overly worried about crime. Innsbruck is the perfect base to explore the surrounding valleys, mountains and villages of Tyrol. It has also been a gateway to neighbouring Italy, Germany and Switzerland for centuries.

Ambras Castle peacock garden
Innsbruck

Ambras Castle in Innsbruck | Is It Worth Visiting?

Jul 21, 2020

Ambras Castle or Schloss Ambras is one of Innsbruck’s most popular attractions and for a good reason. The medieval fortress turned into a Renaissance castle is not only in a beautiful setting but home to […]

Schlick 2000 is one of the ski resorts near Innsbruck.
Innsbruck

Why Skiing From Innsbruck Gets Even Better This Year

Oct 6, 2019

Skiing from Innsbruck is a great opportunity to combine time on the slopes with sightseeing and non-skiing related activities. The new Innsbruck Ski PLUS City Pass includes 13 ski resorts and all the main sightseeing attractions. […]

Golden Roof Christmas Market
Christmas

The Best Innsbruck Christmas Markets To Visit This Year

Sep 21, 2019

The Innsbruck Christmas markets liven up the city’s old town from mid-November every year. This guide gives you all the details to plan your visit. […]

Austria General

The best cities in Austria to visit this year

Feb 3, 2019

Which are the best cities to visit in Austria? This is a question I often get, especially from first-time visitors. My short answer is Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck. Read on for the long one.   […]

View from Kaiserjägermuseum on the Bergisel in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck

3 reasons to visit the Bergisel in Innsbruck, Austria

May 14, 2018

The Bergisel Ski Jump is a prominent landmark on Innsbruck’s southern skyline. It has seen the world’s best flying through the air, most notably during the Olympic Winter Games of 1964 and 1976. But long before sporting […]

Hotel Goldener Adler in Innsbruck old town.
Innsbruck

Top 10 things to see and do in Innsbruck old town

May 12, 2018

The Innsbruck old town is full of historic and architectural gems within easy walking distance of each other. With the Inn River on one side and the Nordkette mountain towering behind, the Innsbruck old town has […]

Innsbruck Maria Theresa Street.
Innsbruck

The ultimate Innsbruck sightseeing guide

Feb 17, 2018

The attraction of Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol in Austria, lies not only in its natural beauty due to its position in the heart of the Alps but also in its rich history coupled with […]

The Sightseer Bus is included in the Innsbruck Card.
Innsbruck

Innsbruck Card review and proposed itineraries

Dec 4, 2017

The Innsbruck Card is one of the best value for money tourist cards I have come across. Not only does it include the popular, but pricey, Nordkette cable car, but also the Swarovski Crystal Worlds […]

Hungerburgbahn Innsbruck.
Innsbruck

Practical Guide to the Innsbruck Cable Car

Jul 16, 2017

If Innsbruck is the capital of the Alps, then the Nordkette mountain is the jewel of the Alps. With the Innsbruck cable car, called the Nordkettenbahnen, you can stand on one of its peaks within […]

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Hiking in Austria: Explore This Beautiful Country on Foot

Mar 18, 2021

Hiking in Austria is the best way to see this beautiful country and experience its traditions. There are thousands of hiking trails of all levels of difficulty across the length and breadth of Austria. Discovering […]

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Hiking

Sound of Music Trail: Sing-a-Long Hike to the Prettiest Meadow in Austria

Feb 25, 2021

Find out how to hike the Sound of Music trail to the meadow where Maria and the children had a picnic and sang Do-Re-Mi above the town of Werfen in Austria. […]

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Natural Attractions

Gorgeous Partnach Gorge in Garmish: How to Visit Any Time of the Year

Sep 27, 2020

The Partnach Gorge outside Garmisch Partenkirchen in Germany is beautiful in summer, but the icy winter landscape is particularly spectacular. This guide applies to visiting at any time of the year, with additional tips for a memorable winter hike through the gorge. […]

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Salzburg

8 Best Day Trips From Salzburg to Suit Everyone’s Taste

Sep 20, 2020

Salzburg is ideally located for day trips to some of the prettiest cities, villages, and natural attractions in Austria and neighbouring Germany. Here are 10 of the best day trips from Salzburg to consider when you’re using the city as a base when visiting Austria. […]

Lake Christmas Markets in Austria
Christmas

7 Authentic Austrian Christmas Markets to Visit at Least Once

Sep 12, 2020

Austrian Christmas markets in Tyrol are known for their authenticity. While the big city markets are sometimes flooded by tourists, the smaller markets have become popular among those looking for a true Austrian Christmas market experience among the locals. […]

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