Perhaps the most popular item in the list of things to do in Innsbruck: The Old Town expands into a square in front of this sparkling golden landmark. Commonly called The Golden Roof, it was built in and decorated with 2, fire-gilded copper tiles for Emperor Maximilian I to mark his wedding to Bianca Maria Sforza. The Emperor and his wife used the balcony to observe tournaments, festivals and other events that took place in the square below.
It also has a museum where you can find vibrant exhibits, games, and books about the Late Middle Ages. In all fairness, I would recommend admiring the Goldenes Dachl from the outside. The interiors are a tad underwhelming inside and can be missed.
The make of the cathedral is in lavish baroque, while the entire vaulting is adorned with life-sized frescos. All the colors are accentuated by the abundance of natural light coming in through the windows. There is a painting of the Virgin Mary, a piece by Lucas Cranach the Elder, which is displayed above the main altar and is considered amongst the most venerated Marian images in Christianity. Entry here is free, however you are expected to pay EUR 1 to use your phones or cameras for clicking pictures inside.
Spend some time here, and admire the finesse with which the entire structure has been built. Absorb the enormous sense of calm there is. A minute walk away from the Innsbruck Cathedral, at the edge of the Old Town, is the Hofgarten sprawling over an area of 10 hectares.
We spotted a group of men playing floor chess, despite the heavy and relentless rain. What dedication! By now those hunger pangs will most likely start to kick in, so head to Markthalle for lunch. A short walk from the Old Town, Markthalle is an indoor market with a huge collection of fresh and local produce, from bread and cheese to fruits, vegetables, pickles and jams.
The view here makes for great photo ops. Definitely recommended for your Innsbruck itinerary. The colorful houses stacked together on the other side of the river make for the most popular postcard picture of Innsbruck. From the station here, you can catch a train to explore the Nordkette range. The tickets are available until pm daily. You can pay for just part 1, part 1 and 2, or all 3 parts. The price details are here.
In the interest of time, you could buy a pass only to Hungerburg, and if the views there make you change your mind, you can always buy a new ticket to the top.
Catching the view here is one of the non-negotiably mandatory things to do in Innsbruck. Here you will find St. It was built in , to commemorate the retreat of the last of the Bavarian troops after their failed attempt to capture Tyrol.
Triumphpforte was built in to mark the marriage of Archduke Leopold with the Spanish princess Maria Ludovica. Contrary to normal practice, it was built from stone rather than wood. We visited in the summer and were very impressed by the city. Did you know that Innsbruck was first founded in the 4th century as a Roman outpost?
Its name means a bridge over the Inn River. In the 15th century, it became the capital of the Tyrol region with the Archduke of Austria Maximilian I, taking residence in Innsbruck. The arrival of the royal court transformed the town into a culturally important city in Europe.
Innsbruck struck us as a beautiful city with a walkable old town, full of history, surrounded by magnificent Alps, dissected by a river, and with pleasant summer weather. There is lots to do and see in this town and you can hike in the surrounding mountains. If you only have one day, this is your itinerary.
It is a perfect combination of urban exploration and visiting the mountain range above the city. It is compact and walkable. Most important sights are either within the old town or near it. Make sure you have comfortable walking shoes on. If you only have one day, just admire it from outside. If you have time, see the museum inside which is very kid-friendly. A royal jester accompanies visitors throughout the museum. There is a room with games and books about the Middle Ages, knights and princesses.
The Cathedral was built in the 18th century and it belongs to the Catholic diocese of Innsbruck. Innsbrucker Hofgarten — this Court Garden is a sprawling hectare garden at the edge of the Old Town.
Only a six-minute walk from the Cathedral of St James. There are playgrounds for kids here. You can take a horse-drawn carriage ride around or play garden chess. See this site for prices and where to get on. After you eat, walk around and take in the views. The trails are easy up here and there are plenty of photo ops.
Dinner — by the time you go back down into the city, you will have done a lot of walking and sightseeing which will work up your appetite. When choosing a restaurant, go for Austrian fare. No trip is complete without tasting local delicacies. Austrian cuisine is heavy on meat. Wiener Schnitzel is our favourite but there are plenty of other Austrian dishes. It is something akin to pasta with eggs and chives.
If you want more variety, there are quite a few vegetarian restaurants in Innsbruck however a lot of them serve items from cuisines other than Austrian. Nightlife — Innsbruck is a university town and its nightlife is quite lively and varied. We did not partake, being there with our little guy, but if this is something you want and can do, check out this list of places recommended on TripAdvisor. As I said before, you may have to flip your days around to accommodate for the weather.
Start your tour of the Old Town here with this iconic Golden Roof. The Cathedral was built in the 18th century and is part of the Catholic diocese of Innsbruck. If the weather is nice, we recommend buying some street food or stopping by a supermarket to get some groceries and having a picnic in the park. This takes us to our next destination. This Court Garden is a sprawling hectare garden at the edge of the Old Town. It is a perfect place for a leisurely picnic.
It is only a six-minute walk from the Cathedral of St James. This museum is also known as the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum. Considered to be one of the best heritage museums in Europe, it occupies a former Franciscan monastery and it is only 4 minutes on foot from the Hofgarten.
Also known as Ambrass Castle , this is another great museum to visit if you have the time. They even have tours for children with knights and treasure hunts. However, if you walk there from Old Town, you will need an hour to get there. But of course, you can take public transport or a cab to get there quicker. When choosing a restaurant, we recommend trying traditional Tyrolean fare. Wiener Schnitzel is best known and our favourite. You can get your full return ticket to the top and back here.
If you are travelling to Innsbruck with kids, you might want to stop by the famous Alpine Zoo for a look at the local alpine animals. Known as Schloss Ambras in German, this 16th-century castle has a large collection of art thanks to its former inhabitant Ferdinand II.
Today, you can explore the many exhibits of the castle and also wander the grounds which are quite pretty and very green. We explored the grounds because the Castle itself was closed in November to prepare for Christmas festivities.
In any case, you can check here for your Schloss Ambras ticket. You can also take the Sightseer Bus, mentioned above in this post! Alternative Afternoon Idea: Okay, if you are super into buying or collecting Swarovski Crystals, then you might be interested in visiting Swarowski Crystal Worlds. This place is very popular among visitors but located outside the city centre.
You can get you ticket with shuttle bus included here. Once you are done with your afternoon activity whatever that may have been , you should head back to the heart of the Old Town to indulge in a sweet treat and a bit of a rest.
This is what we did and we really enjoyed it! Known for serving up sweet and savoury strudels — a national dish of Austria, you can either enjoy a strudel there or take it with you to enjoy in a park etc. Eric got a cherry strudel which he loved but a classic would be apple strudel with vanilla sauce.
We had a sit down and even got coffees which were a nice addition. For this, there is no better place to end off the day of wandering than the Bergisel Ski Jump.
Used in two Olympic Games and for an annual ski jumping competition, this ski jump is an iconic place to visit that sits high atop the city skyline on Bergisel a hill. Regardless of the season, you can visit the sky jump and head up to the viewing platform for wonderful views of the city.
There is also a restaurant up there in case you want to have dinner or even just a drink. Oh, and you can take a tram to the platform or climb the stairs season and fitness level depending! Visiting the platform makes a activity before dinner because it is open until 5 pm or 6 pm in winter and summer, respectively. You can get your ticket to visit the Ski Jump and Arena here. Once again, you can take public transit there or you can hop on the Sightseer Bus.
This rustic and cozy Austrian restaurant is a popular place among locals and visitors because they do a great job serving up an authentic and delicious menu. We went early without a reservation and were lucky — the place got full and it was packed until we left!
Paired with salad and beers everything was honestly amazing. You can also stop in shortly after they open to ask to reserve a table for later that evening. For this itinerary, as always, we like to give different options to cater to different interests: Drinks, Austrian Folk Music, or Theatre! If you want to make it easy and have a drink, Innsbruck is a great place to do that.
Alternatively, you can head to a few places nearby that specialize in more than just beers. Put on by the famous Gundolf Family, this performance includes Tyrolean costumes and songs that are performed with dancing, singing, instruments, and even yodeling!
You can actually watch the show and eat dinner at the same time if you wanted to make that your dinner stop, too.
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