The city
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Roof and the old town | A balcony roofed with thousands of gilded copper tiles, and colourful lanes around it. | Central Innsbruck |
| The Hofburg | Empress Maria Theresa's palace with its grand halls. | Central Innsbruck |
| Ambras Castle | A Renaissance castle with art and armour collections and large gardens. | South of the city |
| The Alpine Zoo | Animals of the Alps in a zoo on the mountainside. | On the way to the Nordkette |
Mountains and views
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Nordkette cable car | From the city centre to the Hafelekar summit at 2,256 metres in about 20 minutes, with views over the city and the peaks. | A funicular, then two cable cars, from Congress station |
| The Bergisel ski jump | A modern ski jump with a viewing tower over the city. | South of the city |
| The Stubai Glacier | Skiing from autumn to early summer, and the Top of Tyrol platform at 3,210 metres. | About an hour from Innsbruck |
| The Hintertux Glacier | The only place in Austria where you can ski all year round. | Zillertal |
Around Innsbruck
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Achensee | Tyrol's largest lake, with turquoise water between the mountains and an old steam railway to reach it. | About 45 minutes from Innsbruck |
| Swarovski Crystal Worlds | A museum, art installations and a garden built around crystal. | Wattens, near Innsbruck |
| Seefeld | A village on a sunny plateau, for walks in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. | About 25 minutes by train |
Tips before you go
- Innsbruck is about two hours by train from Munich and about four from Vienna.
- The Innsbruck Card covers the Nordkette, the museums and the buses.
- You need a Schengen visa to visit Austria.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Innsbruck?
The Golden Roof, the Hofburg, the Nordkette, the Stubai Glacier, Achensee, Swarovski Crystal Worlds and Ambras Castle.
Can you ski in summer near Innsbruck?
Yes, on the Hintertux Glacier all year round.
How long does it take to go up the Nordkette?
About 20 minutes from the city centre to the summit.
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Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.