Visiting this city that seems straight out of a fairy tale is something you will surely love. But what can you see in Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, Austria?
If you are prepared as a travel companion, we will do this tour together.
With almost 310,000 inhabitants, Innsbruck is a destination for winter sports, but is also well known for its imperial and modern architecture.
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What to see and do in Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol?
Here we tell you what you have to see in the capital of the Austrian Tyrol, Innsbruck, which by the way is not little, although everything is very close and it is very easy to make the tour.
We arrived in the city by coche from Italia, we chose to spend a night there to enjoy it, so we chose a hotel well located to be able to explore it on foot. The hotel chosen was the Hotel Central, a bit as we said for its location and a bit for its price. If you are going to make the trip by car, we leave you here our post of theBrennerHighway, a spectacular route.
What to see in Innsbruck?
This city has a charming elegance, so just walking around aimlessly is a pleasure. But when it comes to planning a visit, we always wonder: what to see? Well, here are our suggestions.
Maria Theresien Strasse
This charming street is named after Empress Maria Theresa and has been pedestrianized since 2009.
Strolling along it, and sitting down for a coffee with a Sacher cake in one of the charming cafes on the street, and taking time to look at the baroque buildings is an activity not to be missed.
In the background you will marvel at the image of the Nordkette mountain range, and you will stroll through countless shops, most of which have a charming design.
St. Anne’s Column (Annasaüle)
In the same street we make a second stop to observe the Santa Ana column.
The red marble column was erected to commemorate the liberation of the city in 1703 from the invading Bavarian armies.
It was created by the sculptor Cristoforo Trentino Benedetti. The column with the Norkedette mountain range behind it is perhaps the most typical photo we see of Innsbruck.
The golden roof
At one end of the street we have just mentioned, we find the golden roof, one of the main attractions of the city.
Among the many light and pastel-colored buildings throughout the city, we found this roof that stands out with its gold color.
The balcony dates from the 16th century and was built for Emperor Maximilian I. The ceiling is decorated with 2,738 gilded copper tiles.
The roof and the whole building is worth a stop to observe all the exquisite details of this construction.
Arc de Triomphe
Right at the beginning of the old city, at one end of Maria Theresian Street, we find the Triumphal Arch.
It is a baroque style building, ordered by Empress Maria Theresa in the 18th century, for the preparations of the royal wedding of her son, Archduke Leopold of Innsbruck.
The medieval gate that gave access to the old part of the city was demolished and with its stones the structure of this beautiful arch was built.
City Tower (Stadtturm)
This stop is also very close, it is the City Tower. Built in 1450, it is located in the center of the city and next to the old town hall.
For almost 450 years the watchmen of the city tower were in charge of warning the inhabitants of the city about fires and other dangers, while the lower floors served as a prison.
Today, if you climb the 133 steps, you can access a viewpoint from where you get beautiful views.
*Hours: June/September 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. October/May 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Entrance fee : 4.50 euros.
Hospitaller Church of the Holy Spirit (Spitalskirche)
Also in Maria Teresa Street, which as you can see concentrates a lot of things to see, we find the so-called Church of the Hospital.
With its characteristic pink color, it dates back to 1700 and you should not miss it inside.
Free admission.
Church of the Servants of St. Joseph (Servitenkirche)
It is located between the Santa Ana Column and the Arc de Triomphe.
The frescoes on the façade of the church are relatively recent, dating from the middle of the last century, when the damage caused during the Second World War was repaired.
Free admission.
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Rathaus Gallerien lookout point
In the same Maria Theresien Strasse we find Rathaus Gallerien.
The tip is to go up to the seventh floor, where you will find a bar with a viewpoint. If you want some good pictures, I encourage you to visit it.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace of Innsbruck is considered one of the most culturally significant buildings in Austria. It was completed in 1500 under the reign of Emperor Maximilian and was the official residence of the rulers of Tyrol.
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entrance at 4.30 p.m.).
Cost of the ticket: 9.50 euros
To make a saving if you plan to visit the palace, the court church and other attractions, you have the Innsbruck Cardwhich also includes public transportation.
Church of the Court
It is known as the church of the black men because of the 28 life-size bronze figures that guard the funeral monument of Emperor Maximilian I, which is inside.
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm – Sundays 12.30 pm to 5 pm.
Entrance fee: 7 euros
Bergisel springboard
The Bergisel trampoline has become a symbol of the city and is located to the south of the city.
Built in 2001 and designed by Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, it is considered the most modern ski jump in the world.
Hours: June/October 9 am to 6 pm. – November/May 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance fee : 9.50 euros.
Find centrally located accommodation to enjoy Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol.
As you may have noticed, there is a lot to see in Innsbruck, the capital of Austria’s Tyrol. It is a city with a lot to offer you, but everything close by and easy to get around, spending a night there is very tempting.
There is a wide variety of accommodation in the city, so if you are looking for a good location you will enjoy the city to the fullest.
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We stayed at the Hotel Central for its location, breakfast and parking.
Extras : video and map
We leave here the video of the city to complete the information.
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NOTE: the information in this article is based on our own experience, being totally objective. This article contains affiliate links.
