365 Days of Adventure in Innsbruck
City break meets alpine holiday

Experience an Alpine-urban holiday in Innsbruck! The city offers the perfect mix of sightseeing and all-year round outdoor fun right at your doorstep.

One holiday, endless possibilities – when spending your holidays in Innsbruck, you'll benefit from a unique combination: You can walk through its streets full of Imperial elegance and beautiful Baroque and Gothic architecture in the Old Town, and then take a cable car from the centre and be at 2,000 m in just 20 minutes. Or, in other words: You get all of Austria's highlights in just one day.

Even at first sight, Innsbruck and its setting amidst majestic peaks is breathtaking. But, it’s never just about the scenery: Take a guided hiking or e-biking tour and explore the city and the region together with a local, who'll not only give you a quick history or nature lesson but also show you where to get the best food after your adventure. Or, in winter, head to a traditional coffee house for a mug of hot chocolate and a pastry, then slip into your ski gear and join the locals on the way up to the nearest piste.

Innsbruck is a very welcoming little town with a large student population that adds a lively vibe. Hip eateries, vintage shops and unique events are all part of the deal, always with the mountains just a stone's throw away. Embrace the best of both worlds - 365 days a year!

Facts & Figures
Cable cars7
Ski slopes296
Huts & restaurants82
Lakes5

Why visit Innsbruck

Did you know?You can get from the city to the mountain top in 20 min.

FAQs

By plane:
The closest airports are Innsbruck and Munich, Germany (125 km).

By train/bus:
Take a train from Salzburg (1 h 45 min), Munich, Germany (1 h 45 min) or Vienna (4 h 15 min).

By car:
From Vienna: A1 and A12 motorway

From Switzerland: A12 motorway, then through the Arlberg Road Tunnel or toll-free via the Arlberg region

From Germany: A12 and A8 motorway

  • Umbrüggler Alm

    Modern architecture meets excellent cuisine. The hut sits at 1,123 m and offers a fantastic view of Innsbruck and the Inn Valley.

  • Drei Seen Hütte

    Enjoy hearty Tirolean dishes prepared by hut lady "Wild Hilde" at 2,334 m with stunning views as a bonus. The hut is open all year round.

  • Muttereralm Hut

    This welcoming hut is a must-visit for families and tobogganing fans.

  • Nordkette

    Spectacular panoramas from the Seegrube (1,905 m) and the Hafelekar (2,334 m). The modern cable car quickly takes visitors from the city up the mountain.

  • Bergisel Ski Jump

    A mix of impressive architecture and fantastic views. From the observation tower or the restaurant you can see the whole city of Innsbruck and the surrounding mountains.

  • Patscherkofel

    Postcard-perfect panoramas of the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains from the cable car station's terrace at 2,246 m.

Yes. Innsbruck’s Christmas markets transform the historic Old Town into a glowing winter fairytale, framed by medieval facades and the snow-covered Nordkette mountains. Visitors can wander through narrow lanes filled with the scent of roasted chestnuts, spicy mulled wine, and freshly baked Tiroler Kiachl, while traditional brass bands and choirs add to the festive atmosphere. The famous market beneath the Golden Roof is especially magical, with sparkling lights and stalls offering handcrafted ornaments, local delicacies, and unique Tirol souvenirs.

Just a short stroll away, the more modern Maria-Theresien-Straße market dazzles with illuminated trees and contemporary decorations, creating a lively contrast to the Old Town’s medieval charm. For a Christmas market with stunning views of wintery Innsbruck, head to the Hungerburg.

Won't get Innsbruck out of your head...

Experiences in spring, summer and autumn

In Innsbruck, nature is literally just a stone's throw away. Here's how to make the most of your surroundings - on foot or on two wheels (hut stops optional!).

Experiences in winter

You might be in a city, but Innsbruck has plenty of things to do on the outdoor front too. Get whisked up the mountain straight from the city centre and hit the pistes, sleep in an Iglu or shop gifts at the Christmas markets.

We are family

Bringing the kids? You'll certainly not run out of things to do in Innsbruck, no matter the season. Explore the mountains, flora and fauna or head to an interactive museum or playground.

We love to entertain you - all year round

Insider Tips

The Hochmahdalm hut

The Hochmahdalm (1,907 m) is a small mountain hut on the Patscherkofel mountain south of Innsbruck. Take the 20-min walk up from the "Schutzhaus Patscherkofel" through a forest road. The restaurant serves traditional Tyrolean cuisine with stunning views as a bonus. The terrace overlooks both the Inn Valley and the Stubai Valley.

Tobogganing & Tyrolean lunch

Experience an unforgettable day tobogganing at Ranggerköpfl! Glide through the snowy landscape and enjoy the rapid descent, then head to the cosy Rosskoglhütte hut for some hearty Tyrolean specialties. Alternatively, go night tobogganing on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Get in touch

Innsbruck Tourism

Burggraben 3

6020 Innsbruck

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