Those who fall in love with Innsbruck (575 m), are also mountain lovers. The highest elevation of the city is with 2641 meters the western Praxmarerkarspitze. Today live here about 113 000 people. In addition to the old streets and arcades characterize especially the facades of the old houses the face of the city.

Schloss Ambras The Renaissance castle was built for the tyrolean country from the prince Archduke Ferdinand II (1529-95) on an exposed rock on the outskirts of Innsbruck. April-Oct., Dec. to March daily 10am-5pm, Schlossstr. 20. entrance 8 Euro.

Annasäule The 13 m high, from a statue crowned Anna Marie pillar, with the Karwendelgebirge in the background, is a typical city panorama. Maria-Theresien-Str.

Bergisel-Stadion Where once Andreas Hofer fought for the freedom of Tyrol and 1927 the first ski jumping hill was built you have a wonderful view over the city and its nature. daily. 9.30am to 5pm. entrance 8,30 Euro.

Goldenes Dachl The two-bay, with 2657 golden copper shingles covered was built because of the wedding of Kaiser Maximilian I. with Bianca Maria Sforza of Milan 1494-96 and 1500 completed. Herzog-Friedrich-Str. 15

Hofburg Maria Theresa (1717-80), rebuilt the gothic castle on the Rennweg. Ceremonial rooms and apartments as well as Kaiser and the Chinese audience room are looking like the rooms in Vienna's Schoenbrunn Palace. daily 9am to 5pm, entrance 5,50 Euro. Rennweg 1.

Jesuitenkirche The early Jesuit church stands on the site of the 1699-founded University by the Jesuits. daily. Universitätsstr., entrance free. Stadtturm A visit of the citys 51 m high tower from the renaissance period, close to the old Town Hall located, is recommended primarily because of the Panorama. daily 10am-5pm, June-Sept. 10am-8pm Herzog-Friedrich-Str. 21, entrance 3 Euro

Alpenzoo Highest (700 meters) Zoo Europe, in an attractive landscaped parkland around the pond Castle 2 km from the city center on a southern slope located. daily 9am-6pm Weiherburggasse 37, entrance 7 Euro.

Hafelekar The lookout mountain (2334 m) with a magnificent panorama of the Alps to the south with a view to Zillertaler, and Ötztaler, Stubai Alps is modernized with the Northern chain railway (Talstation hunger Castle) to reach. daily.

Igls The sun terrace of Innsbruck is only 6 km away on a plateau (900 m). From climate favors, this charming city with its rural charm offers everything the athlete's heart desires. The best way to reach the air resort with the Igls train.

Patscherkofel The housemountain of Innsbruck became once world-famous because of the Olympic Winter Games.

shopping                                                                                                                                                  Bauernmarkt Directly at the Inn is located the market, where the local farmer's market offers products. Mon-Sat 8am-12.30pm. Liebe Geschenke Extensive range of Tyrolean souvenirs and other pretty trifles as a gift. Herzog-Friedrich-Str. 3               Swarovski Here you can find a wide range of Strass crystal to see and buy. Herzog-Friedrich-Str. 39 Tiroler Heimatwerk Regarded as first choice for costumes and decorative materials. Meraner Str. 2-4.

food                                                                                                                                                                      Café Central "True" Viennese coffeehouse with everything included, from marble tables the obvious glass of water and not to talk the coffee specialties and desserts. daily. Gilmstr. 5                                                                                                      Dengg In the immediate vicinity of the Golden Roof and pleasantly situated factually restaurant with consistently lighter, modern kitchen. Sun closed. Riesengasse 13                                                                                                                     Goldener Adler In the art-historical monument, it is very pleasant, although not cheap dining. daily. Herzog-Friedrich-Str. 6 Kapeller On the outskirts and in the shadow of the Ambras Castle the restaurant hotel has a excellent kitchen - good food tyrolean style. Sun closed. Philippine-Welser-Str. 96                                                                                                                  Café Lichtblick The trendy cafe designed in the 7th Floor of the new city hall is convincing in several respects. Great view on the Bergisel hill, and alpine panorama, pleasant atmosphere, light kitchen. Sun closed. Maria-Theresien-Str. 18                                           

where to stay                                                                                                                                                    Binders In the renovated house from the 50-years, with great attention to details you feel well soon. Central location, but quiet on the garden side. 51 rooms. Dr.-Glatz-Str. 20                                                                                                             Central The renovated houses with great care in the street with a successful new development in the Gilmstraße is the prototype of the small, fine city hotels with cool touch. 85 rooms. Gilmstr. 5                                                                                            Kranebitterhof Country Inn with an imposing view of the Karwendelgebirge and 25 nice rooms. Kranebitter Allee 203           Schwarzer Adler Romantic old inn from the 16th century in the middle of the old town. 39 rooms. Kaiserjaegerstr. 2

Train Tirol is very well developed by international trains. Every day there is in the morning and evening one ICE connection from Vienna to Innsbruck.

Plane Connections with Austrian for example to Vienna. Airport Innsbruck, Fürstenweg 180.