Innsbruck
City break meets alpine holiday

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

One holiday, endless possibilities – when spending your summer in Innsbruck, you'll benefit from a unique combination: You can stroll 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 can 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. Innsbruck, in general, 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 and enjoy the alpine-urban lifestyle - that's what summer in Innsbruck - and, as we call it, the Austrian "Lebensgefühl" is all about!

Facts & Figures
Cable cars7
Hotels684
Huts & restaurants82
Lakes5
Why visit Innsbruck
Did you know?Innsbruck has a designated surfing hotspot at the Inn River.

Highlights: The 3 best things to do in Innsbruck

Our Tips for ...

Mountain Huts

  • 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.

  • Mutteralm Hut

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

Viewpoints

  • 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.

Culinary delights

Traditional delicacies are served at mountain huts and guesthouses in Innsbruck, while award-winning restaurants impress with creative menus and perfect wine pairings. Enjoy!

Learn more about the culinary variety of the Innsbruck region here.

Events: Let us entertain you

Insider's Tip

Lunch at Hochmahdalm

The Hochmahdalm (1,907 m) is a small and cosy 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.

How to get there

By Plane

The closest airports are

  • Innsbruck

  • Munich, Germany (125 km)

By Train/Bus

Take a train to

  • Salzburg (1 h 45 min)

  • Munich, Germany (1 h 45 min)

  • 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

Get in touch

Innsbruck Tourism

Burggraben 3

6020 Innsbruck

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