Innsbruck welcomes you in the heart of the Austrian Alps with its sporting and cultural attractions.
If you are looking for a place that manages to combine the passion for culture and history, the love for nature and sport, Innsbruck It is the ideal destination. Located in the territory of the Austrian Alps, here you can fully breathe the medieval atmosphere in harmony with the works of modern architecture, created for the big sporting events. The city will give you a warm welcome for an unforgettable holiday.
Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and is located 574 meters above sea level. Its name means Bridge over the Inn, since the river of the same name crosses it. If you are organizing a weekend and you don't want to be caught off guard by the weather, you have to keep in mind that July and August These are the hottest months, with temperatures around 18 degrees. December and January On the other hand, they are the coldest months, with an average of -1 and -3 degrees. You can also organize yourself based on the dates of the numerous people. cultural festivals, such as the Early Music Weeks, the Festival of Dreams, the Summer of Dance or the historic Christmas Markets.
There are numerous tourist attractions to visit even if you only have a few days available. In it medieval old town Don't miss the Golden Roof, a historic symbol of the city with its 2.657 gilded copper tiles, and the Imperial Palace, built at the request of Empress Maria Theresa. Also recommended are the popular art museums and the Ferdinandeum and the Civic Tower from where you can observe the city. For stunning views, we recommend reaching 2000 meters above sea level by taking the Hungerburgbahn and Nordkettenbahnen lifts. In just twenty minutes you will reach the top of the northern chain and from there all the majesty of the alpine landscape will spread before your eyes.
For those who want to organize a weekend in Tyrol dedicated to Winter sports, in the surroundings of the city you can easily reach the Olympia SkiWorld with its nine ski areas and 300 kilometers of slopes. Even in summer there are many possibilities for fun and sports in Innsbruck: climbing, hiking or mountain biking, horseback riding, golf... You are spoiled for choice. Between one sport and another, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Patscherkofel, where the Winter Olympic Games were organized, at 2.246 meters above sea level. Here you will also find an important botanical garden with more than 400 plants. Finally we also suggest Swarovski Crystal Worlds, a tribute to the famous brand with installations and sets of lights obtained from the same crystals. Truly unmissable!
