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May 15, 2025

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.

View from Kaiserjägermuseum on the Bergisel in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck

Bergisel Ski Jump: More Great Reasons to Visit Beside Sport

April 22, 2025

The Bergisel ski jump is worth visiting for more reasons than sport. You can also learn about historic battles and do a scenic hike.
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Triumphpforte in Innsbruck is an iconic archway.
Innsbruck

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April 13, 2025

Discover which Innsbruck old town attractions you must see. […]

Exploring around the Hafelekarspitze.
Innsbruck

How to Ride the Innsbruck Cable Car from Bottom to Top

April 1, 2025

Taking the Innsbruck cable car to the top of the Nordkette mountain is a must when visiting the capital of Tyrol. This is how. […]

Innsbruck's Maria Theresa Street
Innsbruck

9 Amazing Things to Do in Innsbruck by a Local

March 14, 2023

From a stroll through the historic old town to the glitz and glamor of Swarovski crystals and the awe of standing on an Alpine peak – the things to do in Innsbruck, Austria are plentiful […]

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

Why Skiing from Innsbruck Gets Better Every Year

November 21, 2022

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. […]

Swarovski Giant
Innsbruck

Swarovski Crystal Worlds Austria: Get Ready to be Dazzled

November 7, 2022

The Swarovski Crystal Worlds or Kristallwelten near Innsbruck in Austria is unlike any other tourist attraction in the world. Imagine an underground tour or magical chambers filled with differently themed crystal artwork underneath a fairytale […]

Golden Roof Christmas Market
Christmas

The 7 Best Innsbruck Christmas Markets To Visit This Year

September 3, 2022

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. […]

Ambras Castle peacock garden
Innsbruck

Ambras Castle in Innsbruck | Is It Worth Visiting?

July 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 […]

Austria General

The best cities in Austria to visit this year

February 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.   […]

The Sightseer Bus is included in the Innsbruck Card.
Innsbruck

Innsbruck Card Review: Itineraries to Help You Save Money

December 4, 2017

[Updated July 2022] 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 […]

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View from Kaiserjägermuseum on the Bergisel in Innsbruck.
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