Innsbruck walking tour & city guide
A colorful alpine city surrounded by peaks.
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Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, sits in a valley surrounded by high mountains. It has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, and from its medieval old town you can be on a mountaintop in about 20 minutes.
The old town
The Golden Roof, a balcony covered with 2,657 gilded copper tiles, was built for Emperor Maximilian I. Around it, the old town has colorful houses, arcades and the City Tower. The pastel houses along the Inn River, with the mountains behind, are the city's classic view.
Into the mountains
The Nordkette cable car, with stations designed by Zaha Hadid, climbs from the city to over 2,000 meters. The Bergisel ski jump, also designed by Hadid, overlooks the city. Swarovski Crystal Worlds is a short trip away.
Top sights in Innsbruck
- 1
Golden Roof
A gilded imperial balcony.
- 2
Nordkette cable car
From city to mountain in minutes.
- 3
Inn River houses
Colorful houses with mountain views.
- 4
Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
A Habsburg palace.
- 5
Bergisel Ski Jump
A modern Olympic ski jump.
Food markets & where to eat in Innsbruck
Markthalle
A market hall by the river.
Old town taverns
Traditional Tyrolean restaurants.
Mountain huts
Hearty food with views.
Food to try in Innsbruck
Tiroler Gröstl
Fried potatoes, meat and onions with an egg.
Speckknödel
Bacon dumplings in broth.
Kaspressknödel
Pressed cheese dumplings.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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