Innsbruck

A historically valuable city centre, a rich variety of opportunities and an infinite number of art treasures - this is the city of Innsbruck.

Altitude: 575 m asl

Located at the bottom of the beautiful Nordkette mountain chain, Innsbruck is home to 130,000 residents and has a lot to offer to everyone: from art and music to nature and sport. For lovers of culture the city provides several monuments, museums, castles and many further places of interest such as the famous Golden Roof and the Court Church. To those loving nature and animals Innsbruck promises a special kind of experience. The Patscherkofel Alpine Garden, the Karwendel Alpine Park, the Alpine Zoo and the Botanic Garden of the University of Innsbruck for instance are popular day-trip destinations.

But Innsbruck’s hugest treasure are definitely the majestic mountains surrounding the town. Numerous hiking paths guide you to the highest summits, where you can benefit from a breath-taking panoramic view of the city. In winter, the host of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games provides a total of 300 km of perfectly groomed ski runs. The so-called “Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck” is known as one of the most outstanding winter sport resorts all over the Alps. Due to the unique geographic position at the heart of the Alps, the 9 skiing areas of the SkiWorld are within easy reach and offer a highly varied array of opportunities. A paradise for ski bunnies is waiting to be discovered!