If you can’t decide between surrounding yourself with untouched alpine scenery or centuries-old fairytale-like towns, take a trip to Innsbruck.
With such a great choice of things to see and do, it can be tricky to know where to begin. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the best things to do in Innsbruck.
Hidden inside the Swarovski Kristallwelten, just a short drive or bus ride away from the center of the city, this gem is absolutely huge and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
For some of the best sights in Innsbruck, head to the city’s Old Town. Also known as Altstadt, Innsbruck’s Old Town is a small and friendly place nestled in the Austrian Alps.
Called the Innsbrucker Nordkette, the cable car whisks you away to the Nordkette Park and treats you to stunning 360-degree views along the way.
Much more than a simple painting, the Tirol Panorama is a 360-degree work of art that illustrates one of the Battles of Bergisel in which Tirol rebels defended their land against Napoleonic invaders.
Image courtesy of Tirol Panorama Museum
This classic Austrian dish is popular throughout the Alps and is a wonderful way to warm up after being out in the crisp mountain air.
The Golden Roof is one of the most popular Innsbruck attractions. Also known as Goldenes Dachl, the glittering attraction is located on the alcove balcony of a building in the city’s Old Town.