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Perhaps most famous for playing host to the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics, the town of Innsbruck is the perfect base from which to explore the pistes and valleys of the Austrian Alps—St. Anton, St. Christoph, and Solden are all within easy reach. Inside the city, though, there’s no shortage of ways to amuse yourself year round, with a diverse range of tours suited to travelers of all ages, and guides on hand to bring the city’s colorful history to life. In Innsbruck itself, top attractions include the Hofkirche (a Gothic church); the Hofburg (a former Habsburg palace); 16th-century Goldenes Dachl (the famous Golden roof); and Ambras Castle, widely considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. And while diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, you can't miss the famous Swarovski Crystal World, which showcases the dazzling beauty of these sought-after sparklers. For some of Innsbruck’s most scenic views, stroll along the banks of the Inn River or take one of the cable cars to Hafelekar, Hungerburg, or Seegrube—where you can gaze out over the rooftops of Innsbruck to the mighty peaks of the Swiss Alps beyond. From up there, bold travelers can experience the best of the Nordkette mountains, which form part of Austria's largest natural park.
Capital of Austria’s alpine Tyrol region, Innsbruck is best known for winter sports. Many visitors fly into its international airport to visit nearby ski towns such as St. Anton, while others use the charming mountain city as a base for winter skiing day trips and summer hiking and sightseeing.
...MoreTwo days is perfect to experience Innsbruck. That length of time will leave you with one day dedicated to the mountains—perhaps visiting the Top of Innsbruck from the Nordkette cable car—and another day to check out city sights such as Ambras Castle, Swarovski Crystal Worlds, and the Bergisel Ski Jump.
...MoreYes. If you want to experience both mountains and a historic town with Tyrolean culture in a short space of time, visit Innsbruck. If you have more time to spend in the mountains, though, larger alpine cities such as Salzburg offer more variety in terms of activities and sights.
...MoreInnsbruck is an Austrian city, so German is the official language. If you speak some German, you may hear some different phrases and sounds from the Austro-Bavarian dialect. English is the second language in Austria’s school system, and Innsbruck itself is a tourist city, so English is also widely spoken.
...MoreNo Innsbruck trip is complete without mountain action, and the Nordkette cable car offers a 3-stage ride up Hafelekar Mountain. Hop off at Hungerburg to see Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, grab lunch with a view at Seegrube, and hit the Hafelekar heights for photos at 7,545 feet (2,300 meters).
...MoreYes. Innsbruck is one of Austria’s most expensive cities, being a winter sports haven, trade hub, university town, and tourist destination. However, when compared with similar European alpine cities such as Salzburg or Geneva, Innsbruck is on the cheaper side for hotels and eating out.
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