Tyrolean state museums
Experience Tyrol's art and culture and learn from it: The aim of the Tyrolean state museums is to explore Tyrol, its nature, history, culture, art, economy and technology, as well as to familiarise visitors with the country and its people. These are the five Tyrolean Provincial Museums: Tyrolean Provincial Museum Ferdinandeum, Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, Imperial Court Church, ‘The Tyrol Panorama’ with Kaiserjägermuseum (at Bergisel) and the Armoury.
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Grassmayr bell foundry
Grassmayr foundry and museum: experience centuries of tradition here.
Bells and works of art have been cast from bronze here since 1599. On entering the old casting hall, visitors can sense the mystique of this traditional craft. A 200-year-old wood-burning furnace is not only a historical document, but also a tool still steeped in tradition. The masterpiece of the ‘Bell Museum’ is the successful combination of museum rooms with living craftsmanship. Visitors can watch the casters at work in the modern and colourful bell foundry during operating hours. The heart of the bell foundry is a six metre deep pit in which a bell weighing a maximum of 37 tonnes could be cast.
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Christmas markets
Innsbruck's famous Christmas markets are spread throughout the city, from the bustling old town to winding alleyways and lofty heights on the Bergisel. The traditional Christmas magic delights young and old alike: tasteful souvenirs, delicious delicacies and hot mulled wine with the sparkling Nordkette mountain range in the background... If that doesn't get you in the Christmas spirit! The wintry hustle and bustle reaches its climax at the annual Christmas procession.
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Alpenzoo
Visit more than 2,000 animals and 150 species from the entire Alpine region in Europe's highest zoo. The Alpine Zoo is a globally unique themed zoo and offers a marvellous experience for the whole family. At Alpenzoo Innsbruck, animals live in their natural alpine environment. No other zoo has such a complete collection of the animal inhabitants of the European Alpine region. The journey of discovery through the Alpine Zoo is exciting for children and parents alike. Special attractions include the bear enclosure, the otters and the ibex enclosure designed as a rocky landscape, which visitors can walk through without barriers to the animals.
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Bergisel ski jump
The architectural highlight of the sporting Olympic city of Innsbruck: the modern Bergisel ski jump shines impressively in the south of the city. The famous architect Zaha Hadid is responsible for this architectural masterpiece. In the Bergisel stadium, she elegantly combines the ski jumping tower, café and inrun track to form a striking, signal-like unit. 255 steps or a few minutes in the modern inclined lift separate the tower entrance of the spectacular building from the 360-degree panoramic view of the magnificent mountain backdrop of Patscherkofel, Nordkette, Hohe Munde and Serles, which is 47 metres higher up. The breathtaking view can be enjoyed both on the roof terrace and below the viewing platform in the café in the tower, which serves hot food all day long.
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Imperial Palace
The imperial "Hofburg" palace in Innsbruck, one of the most traditional buildings in Austria, radiates the splendour of bygone times in every room. Opulence, elegance and great history, from the Gothic cellar to the beautifully vaulted roof. The Giant's Hall, Garda Hall, Lorraine Room and the sacred area of the Ladies' Abbey are as splendid as they were in the 18th century. Valuable frescoes, exceptionally beautiful marble and wooden floors, elegant chandeliers and many other signs of wealth and imperial power adorn the state rooms of the Innsbruck Hofburg.
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Court Church
Opulence, elegance and great history, from the Gothic cellar to below The Innsbrucker Hofkirche, also known as the Schwarz-Mander-Kirche, is Tyrol's most important artistic monument with the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I and is one of the most magnificent imperial tombs in Europe. 28 larger-than-life bronze statues depicting the relatives of Emperor Maximilian and his role models flank the high tomb. the beautifully vaulted roof.
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Nordkette- top of Innsbruck
The journey from the Hungerburg to the Seegrube (1,905 m) takes just 8 minutes. It takes a further 5 minutes to reach the Hafelekar (2,260 m). From the Congress Centre, the Innsbruck Nordkettenbahnen cable car takes just 20 minutes to the Seegrube mountain station with fantastic panoramic views of the city of Innsbruck, the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains. The Seegrube is the starting point for hikers, climbers and downhill mountain bikers. For more leisurely types, there are benches with panoramic views or the terrace of the Alpenlounge Seegrube with comfortable deckchairs. From the Hafelekar mountain station at 2,269 metres, the trail leads over seven peaks to the Frau-Hitt saddle. The view of the Inn Valley and the Karwendel is breathtaking.
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Ambras Castle
Art treasures, natural beauty and magnificent festivals. Ambras Castle, one of the most beautiful historical buildings in Tyrol, is situated on a hill in the south of Innsbruck. It is the oldest museum in the world! Embark on a historical journey 450 years into Innsbruck's past. The high castle contains living rooms with exquisite furnishings - including the famous bath of Philippine Welser - as well as the Spanish Hall, one of the most magnificent free-standing halls of the Renaissance.
The Habsburg Portrait Gallery is one of the many museum attractions in the palace complex.
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Around park: 5km
Nightlife
Innsbruck by night - what an atmospheric meeting point. Sophisticated drinks, hip design, music and the best entertainment. The people of Innsbruck also love to meet up in a cosy bar, a street café or a ‘Beisel’, as the more casual version of a bar is called. They enjoy good drinks, small snacks, live music and, in any case, lively conversation. Concerts, theatre and festivals are not to be missed on a cultural trip. Whether in the 360° Bar with its all-round view, people watching at Café Katzung, fine dining at the Wilderin, or at Liquid Diaries for unusual cocktails - let the night begin!
