Innsbruck, Austria travel guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The Austrian city of Innsbruck (Innsbruck, also written as "Innsbruck") is a famous ice and snow city in southern Europe and the host of two Winter Olympics. It is also a charming medieval town in the Alpine valley. Surrounded by mountains, unique and exquisite ancient buildings, Baroque or Gothic style, exude endless charm all the time. Since ancient times, its artistic and cultural heritage and strong royal atmosphere have made it an important urban and international tourist destination. It is the most famous city in Austria besides the capital Vienna.Attractions distribution:
Innsbruck is located in southwestern Austria, bordering Germany, Italy and Switzerland. The city is divided into the old city and the new city with the Inn River passing through it. The old town is centered on Maria Theresa Street, with golden roofs, Anna's Column, Hellbring House, and towers all gathered around it. It is a classic sight that cannot be missed. In terms of palace architecture, the Hofburg Palace and the Ambras Palace are the representatives. The Giant Hall and the Spanish Hall are the representative rooms of the two buildings. Each palace not only has many gorgeous exhibition rooms and paintings, but also the emperor. The sarcophagus and funeral sculptures are exquisite. Taking a mountaineering trip on the outskirts of the city, visiting the famous ski slopes and Swarovski Crystal World, and overlooking the city and mountain top scenery is the best choice to get close to nature.Scenic spot features:
Religion, architecture, parks, museums, palaces, famous mountainsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Austria>City of Innsbruck
How to get there:
Innsbruck:
1. Airplane: Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport (INN)
2. Train: Innsbruck Railway Station
3. City Internal transportation: trams, buses, bicycles, car rentals.
Ambras Palace: It is very convenient to take the No. 3 bus and sightseeing bus.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Innsbruck ticket prices:
Hofburg: 8 euros for adults, 6 euros for concessions; free for under 19s, free for families with up to 2 children every Sunday.
Royal Church: 5 euros for adults, 4 euros for discounted tickets (primary and secondary school students + college students and the elderly); 2 euros for explanation fee.
Palazzo Ambras: €8 for adults, €4.50 for children 6-14 years old.
Zoo: 9 euros for adults, 7 euros for students over 16 years old, 4.5 euros for 6-15 years old, 2 euros for 4-5 years old; free for children under 3 years old.
Folk Art Museum: Adults 5 euros, students under 27 years old 3.5 euros, children 6-14 years old 1.5 euros; free on October 26 and December 24.
Bell Museum: Adults 7 euros, 6-14 years old 4.50 euros, family ticket 18 euros.
Scenic area opening hours:
Hofburg: 9:00-17:00 every day, admission closes at 16:30; extended to close at 19:00 every Wednesday from March to August, admission closes at 18:30.
Royal Chapel: Monday to Saturday 9:00-17:00, Sunday and holidays 12:30-17:00.
St. James: October 26th - May 1st, Monday to Saturday 10:15-18:30, Sunday 12:30-18:30; May 2nd - October 25th Monday to Saturday 10:15-19:30, Sunday 12:30-19:30.
Ambras Palace: 10:00-17:00, extended to 21:00 in August; closed in November and Christmas.
Zoo: 9:00-17:00 from November to March, 9:00-18:00 from April to October.
Folk Art Museum: Monday to Saturday 9:00-17:00, Sunday and holidays 10:00-17:00; closed on Tuesday afternoons, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Whitsunday.
Bell Museum: Monday to Saturday 9:00-17:00, closed on Sundays and holidays.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. The urban area is small and the scenic spots are relatively concentrated. It is recommended that tourists visit on foot.
2. The Innsbruck Card can visit major attractions and museums for free, or enjoy special discounts, the price is 31 euros.
3. Featured activities: Easter Art Festival from March to April, Summer Dance Festival and Concert from June to August, Tirol State Theater Festival from April to October, ski season from November to May.
4. The oldest boys' choir in Europe and the Alps → Wilton Boys' Choir, which performs at the Royal Cathedral every summer.
5. The Palace Museum provides multiple themed explanations every day. It is open to families with children for free every Sunday. Teenagers aged up to 19 years old can also visit for free.
6. The bicycle rental station "Die Böse" on Leopoldstrasse has a variety of bicycles and electric bicycles for rent, which is an excellent choice for tourists who advocate outdoor activities.
Main attraction information:
1. Hofburg Palace: http://www.hofburg-innsbruck.at/, +43 512 587186.
2. Schloss Ambras: http://www.schlossambras-innsbruck.at/, +43 1 525244802.
3. Zoo: http://www.alpenzoo.at/, +43 512 292323.
4. Bell Museum: http://www.grassmayr.at/
Tour route:
One-hour tour: Maria Theresa Street and surrounding buildings.
One-day tour: Old Town → St. Jacob's Cathedral → Hofburg Palace → Beishan Park (Beishan Cable Car Line) → Tyrol Department Store → Arc de Triomphe
Three-day tour: D1 Golden Roof → St. Jacob's Cathedral → Hofburg Palace and Royal Church → Tyrolean Folk Art Museum; D2 North Mountain Park Cable Car Line → Old Town Shopping (City Hall and Tirol Department Store) → Ambras Palace → Ski Jump; D3 Swarovski Crystal World → Mint and Numismatic Museum
Green Tour: Royal Gardens → Ambras Palace → Alpine Botanical Garden of the University of Innsbruck (open every Monday and Thursday )
Museum tour: Ambras Palace → Tyrolean Folk Art Museum → Hofburg Palace → Tyrol Land Museum → Emperor's Guard Museum on Iserberg
Best time to visit:
Summer and Winter
Shopping recommendations:
(Local Shopping) Specialty handicrafts, fruit wine, candles and wax ornaments, traditional breads and cakes in the old town.
(Local delicacies) "Golden roof tiles" chocolate flakes, gold bricks, Shahtorte, Tyrolean bacon, Leiber cake.
(Recommended shopping places) Cake shop "Munding", Tiroler Wachszieher und Lebzelter, Vinothek`s Culinarium; Tirol Department Store, City Hall Boutique Shopping Gallery, Swarovski Crystal Gallery, large shopping malls.
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