Innsbruck Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Innsbruck
Bergisel Ski Jump which includes modern architecture
Imperial Palace which includes heritage elements, art and interior views
Old Town showing night scenes and heritage elements
Imperial Palace featuring heritage architecture and night scenes

The Tyrolean capital is known for its historical charm, including old buildings and narrow cobbled streets, as much as its proximity to world-class ski areas.

Innsbruck is steeped in history, and its charming alleys and medieval buildings are testament to that. The city is surrounded by picturesque mountains that attract skiers and snowboarders in winter and hikers in the warmer months.

Wander around the Old Town, with its pastel-colored houses and narrow cobbled streets. See the landmark Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) building, commissioned by the Emperor Maximilian I as a symbol of the Habsburg’s power. St. Anne’s Column (Annasäule) also makes for some great photographs with the imposing peak of Hafelekar Mountain as a backdrop.

Walk from the city centre to the grand Imperial Palace (Hofburg), home to the ruling Habsburg family for over four centuries. Across the street, the Court Church (Hofkirche) contains the tomb of Maximilian I. Farther afield you’ll find more royal splendour in Ambras Castle (Schloss Ambras), used by the Renaissance Prince Ferdinand II to house his collections of quirky treasures.

Getting around the city is easy, and most choose to do so on foot. Alternatively, make use of the city’s efficient tram and bus networks.

Outside the city, there’s plenty to do in the surrounding ski areas. These areas include the professional-quality snow park where the snowboarding revolution took off in the ‘90s. Innsbruck remains a magnet for the snowboarding crowd. Practice your tricks in the snow park, or explore the extensive network of pistes. Get to the slopes via the futuristic Nordkette Cable Car, which will whisk you all the way to the top of Hafelekar Mountain via a series of architecturally interesting stations.  

A 25,000-strong student population keeps the nightlife of the town busy year-round. Those looking for more refined evening entertainment will find plenty of restaurants. There are numerous cafés around the Old Town where you can indulge in local specialities, including thick hot chocolate and delicious Austrian pastries.

Innsbruck is a year-round destination. Once the snow melts in the summer, the mountains burst into colour with wildflowers. A network of walking trails, accessible via the Nordkette Cable Car, offer stunning views across the town and over the Italian border.

Where to stay in Innsbruck

Cathedral of St. James which includes a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage architecture

Innsbruck City Centre

The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Innsbruck City Centre. A stop by Hofgarten Park or Court Church might round out your trip.

Innsbruck City Centre
Old Town showing a river or creek and heritage elements

Old Town Innsbruck

Travellers come to Old Town Innsbruck for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Innsbruck Old Town Christmas Market and Golden Roof while you're in town.

Old Town Innsbruck
Bergisel Ski Jump which includes modern architecture

Wilten

You'll enjoy the mountain views and coffee shops in Wilten. You might want to make time for a stop at Triumphal Arch or Maria Theresa Street.

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Pradl

Skiing, mountain views and coffee shops are some highlights of Pradl. Make a stop by OlympiaWorld or Tivoli-Neu Stadium while you're exploring.

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Igls

Skiing, mountain views and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Igls. Check out Patscherkofel Mountain Bahn or Innsbruck Olympic Sliding Center while you're exploring the area.

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Höttinger Au

When in Höttinger Au, you can plan a visit to Innsbruck Market Hall and Triumphal Arch, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Höttinger Au
Hotel Sailer

Hotel Sailer

4 out of 5
Adamgasse 8, Innsbruck, Tirol
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The hotel staff was really lovely and informative. The neighborhood is good. We had a triple room and it was nice - even with 3 beds. The room was super clean. I would stay there again. We did not have the best experience in the restaurant. Nothing terrible - our waiter wasn’t the best. It ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Sailer
Hotel Central

Hotel Central

4 out of 5
Gilmstrasse 5, Innsbruck, Tirol
The price is Rp2.727.860 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.727.860
Rp3.114.595 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very convenient location - a few minutes walk to anywhere in Innsbruck centre. The staff on reception were super helpful and sorted out my Innsbruck Welcome Card for me. Comfy bed in a spacious room."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Hotel Central
AC Hotel by Marriott Innsbruck

AC Hotel by Marriott Innsbruck

4 out of 5
Salurner Strasse 15, Innsbruck, Tirol
The price is Rp2.848.887 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.848.887
Rp3.247.724 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy a full-service spa, a casino and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Very central, easy access to the main station. Shopping area is a short walk away with plenty of bars and restaurants. Nice hotel lobby/bar area."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Innsbruck
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Urban Inn

Urban Inn

3 out of 5
Mentlgasse 4, Innsbruck, Tirol
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Innsbruck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, downhill skiing on-site and snowboarding on-site. Popular attractions Wilten Abbey and Grassmayr ...
9/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
"Great location! Great room."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Urban Inn
Blackhome Innsbruck City East

Blackhome Innsbruck City East

3 out of 5
Resselstraße 29, Innsbruck, Tirol
Stay at this 3-star ski apartment in Innsbruck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (10 reviews)
"The place was clean and modern. That said, the hosts were unresponsive and the third bed spot in the triple room was not great."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2024

Blackhome Innsbruck City East
Blackhome Innsbruck City Centre

Blackhome Innsbruck City Centre

2 out of 5
Innstrasse 1, Innsbruck
Stay at this apartment in Innsbruck. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, satellite TV channels and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Ottoburg and Innsbruck Market ...
8/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"Overall good. Great location. Checkin was ok. Do the precheckin, it makes the experience easier. We didn't and I did not realize I had recieved the mail for it. We had to call and wait in the queue for a bit before we could be helped. No a/c is terrible in a heat wave."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Blackhome Innsbruck City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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