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Things to Do in Innsbruck

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Bustling pedestrian mall blending historic charm with modernity, lined with eclectic shops and eateries set against scenic alpine views. Ideal for early morning strolls.
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16th-century church with dramatic bronze statues, a mausoleum for Emperor Maximilian I, and an engaging audio-visual history presentation. Includes a Silver Chapel with a unique atmosphere.
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Historic landmark with a 600-year-old gilded roof, set in a charming old town. Features a museum detailing aristocratic life and panoramic alpine views.
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From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

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  • John H
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went with our three year old daughter who had not seen snow before. For her, it was a perfect first experience, especially because of the free kids sledging equipment she could enjoy on the small slope at the Seegrube station. She enjoyed it so much we even went back the next day.

    For a family who have never been skiing, this seemed like a really accessible way to get up onto a mountain and enjoy the snow. We had no problem taking a buggy on the Hungerbergbahn funicular and the Seegrube cable car, and there are lifts at every station. At Seegrube there is a restaurant, small shop, terrace and lockers for leaving bags (needs €1 coin).

    Obviously the views are stunning too.
    Written January 23, 2025
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  • Wood77
    Los Angeles, CA3,505 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old Town Innsbruck is quite charming. You can stroll along medieval paved streets and admire the hanging signages, painted buildings and Baroque architecture. Lots of restaurants, boutiques, and shops to tempt you. The opulent building known as Golden Roof with 2738 gold plated tiles overlooks the town square where Emperor Maximilian I formerly watched festivals and tournaments. On the day of our visit, they were setting up a Christmas tree for the upcoming Christmas Market. We visited the RathausGalerien shopping mall and took the elevator to the Cafe 360 at the top floor. It’s a very small cafe. We did not make a purchase. You can just walk around the outside balcony for free and shoot some some terrific panorama Innsbruck photos.
    Written November 28, 2024
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  • joe s
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Toured the castle in 1972 as a twelve-year-old and studied it ever since. Such a romantic story of Archduke Ferdinand II marrying a commoner and being immensely happy. He was one of the most promenade collectors of art/everything of his time, and although the vast majority has been dispersed to Vienna and around the world, quite a bit remains. Aside from the suits of armor and various collections, read little things like Aztec ruler Montezuma's hummingbird feather cape was found, moth eaten, in one of the closets and the sole painting from life of Vlad the Impaler aka Count Dracula still remains in the castle. The Spanish Hall was the first renaissance building north of the alps and still remember the ceiling as being a masterpiece. Every segment is different! Don't forget to visit the Bacchanal Cave and take note of the mechanical capture metal chair. Well worth a visit to such a historic, beautiful, romantic, castle.
    Written January 22, 2025
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  • Beatriz
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s beautiful. You can spend all day there, just calmly walking around, having lunch, visiting the shops, galleries, and mall. Having a coffee, a cake at a traditional cafe, and enjoy the view of the mountains at the end of the day!
    Written January 21, 2025
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  • SafirAlbastru
    Iasi, Romania1,104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Being on a trip in Austria we visited the city of Innsbruck. We had a tour of city and stopped to see a wonderful, and full of great history church named The Hofkirche or known Court Church. This church is an old Gothic monument and very important to city. Inside there are a lot of great statues of important personalities of their history. If you come to visit this city worth it to see the church.
    Written January 19, 2025
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  • Stirling B
    Ottawa, Canada758 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The golden roof is a house with a roof made with gold that commemorates the Marriage of Maximilian. It is a striking sight and on the inside there is a small museum that details its history. The interior is very beautiful with arched ceilings and lovely displays.
    Written September 1, 2024
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  • Eniko Csilla B
    Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands67 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful 🤩 castle but you are not allowed to make any photos… for the price of the entry tickets I found it disappointing. Interesting expo’s in a canon starting trip. The Habsburg dynasty not all handsome people 😂
    Written July 25, 2024
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  • tomvw23
    Barnegat, NJ5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went to this church for Mass last Sunday. I arrived early and was absolutely taken back by its majesty, craftsmanship and ambiance. It’s a miracle to see after it was largely destroyed in 1944 bombing. I took many pictures and could not stop admiring the choir and the pulpit area. Stunning is all I can say. It’s a must see. Dress warmly in winter since there is no heat.
    Written December 21, 2024
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  • Daniel S
    Brisbane211 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This visit came included in our Nordkette tickets, so we stopped in on the way down the mountain.

    The maps were a little underwhelming, and the zoo is built on a hill so expect lots of uphill walking! There were plenty of animals to see, and they seemed to be all local to Austria. The aquarium there was huge, with plenty of fish.

    The biggest attraction (for my kids at least) was the brown bear - and we weren't disappointed!

    It's worth visiting if you are doing the Nordkette trip too. The kids will love it.
    Written April 21, 2024
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  • opal98
    London, UK201 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    From Maria Theresien Street, we boarded bus line J and arrived at Patscherkofelbahn (last stop). We walked straight to the gondola and had it all to ourselves. You don't need to be packed like other cable cars. The gondola was clean and comfortable, making it a relaxing experience to admire the breathtaking views all around while sitting. Once you're up, you'll be treated to awe-inspiring views. The mountain can be explored through various trails. Das Kofel is a charming cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating, but the service was below average. I wonder how it will during busy summer times as cafe was not busy at all when we were there. There is a small playground for children as well as toilets.
    I strongly recommend this gondola ride.
    Written October 27, 2023
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  • Vicky Silve
    Abbadia Lariana, Italy684 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum is rich of folk handcrafts from Tirol, in particular of religious objects. It's also interesting to visit the reconstruction of the rooms of typical houses, in particular the stoves.
    Written January 2, 2025
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  • jladams97
    Atlanta, GA6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We are a family of 4 from the USA. We had an excellent experience using the English-language headsets. Our group was 4 and there were 6 who were listening to the German audio in the rooms. It may be that for a larger group they turn the German audio in the rooms up, making it harder to hear the English-language headsets, but in our case we had no problems at all hearing the English on our headsets. The headsets have a volume control, you can turn them up (to a certain maximum of course) using the "up" button at the top of the round controller at the top of the controls (I'm sure the staff can show you if this is confusing; the staff for us was excellent, very helpful and accommodating). I found it helped to turn up the volume from that default setting.

    The content itself was excellent. My 10-year-old daughter thought it was just okay, but my 11-year-old daughter who enjoys history loved it as did my wife and I. We learned a lot and feel we understand Tirol much better at this point. Though I wouldn't make a point of going again, for us it was an excellent one-time experience and a highlight of our short time in Innsbruck.
    Written January 6, 2025
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