Austria · Tyrol
Innsbruck travel guide
A mountain city where cable cars leave from the centre
Innsbruck with the Nordkette mountains behind. Photo: Simon Legner (User:simon04), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Innsbruck is the capital of the Tyrol, a lively university city with a medieval old town and the Nordkette mountains rising straight behind it. A funicular and cable cars take you from the centre to over 2,000 metres in 20 minutes.
It has hosted the Winter Olympics twice and is a good base for skiing in winter and hiking in summer.
What Innsbruck is known for
- The Nordkette
Peaks straight from the city.
- The Golden Roof
A gilded 1500 balcony.
- Olympic slopes
Several ski areas nearby.
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds
A sparkling museum nearby.
Top things to do in Innsbruck
Where to stay in Innsbruck
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Best time to visit Innsbruck
Best value: Mar, May, Sep–Oct. December to March for skiing; June to September for hiking.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 1h 45m from London to INN, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?
Walk the centre. Buses and trams run to the cable cars and ski areas.
Good to know
- The Innsbruck Card covers the cable cars and museums.
- Guests get a free Welcome Card in summer.
- Fly into Innsbruck for a dramatic landing between peaks.
Innsbruck FAQ
Is Innsbruck good for skiing?
Yes, with several areas on one ski pass.
How many days in Innsbruck?
Two days in the city, longer for the mountains.
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