Golden Roof
Altstadt
A balcony topped with 2,657 gilded copper tiles, the city’s symbol, in the old town.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Museum daily except Mondays
9 places, 1 of them free. An Alpine capital where cable cars whisk you from old town to mountaintop.
Altstadt
A balcony topped with 2,657 gilded copper tiles, the city’s symbol, in the old town.
Museum daily except Mondays
Hungerburg
A futuristic funicular and cable car that whisk you to the alpine peaks above town.
Daily, roughly 8:00–17:00
Altstadt
A pretty medieval street of arcades and painted houses, with the Alps behind.
Open-air; shops open daily
Ambras
A Renaissance castle with a chamber of curiosities and gardens.
Daily, roughly 10:00–17:00
Bergisel
A striking modern ski jump with a viewing platform and a café over the city.
Daily, roughly 9:00–17:00
Wattens (15 km)
A quirky museum-cum-experience of glittering art in a giant’s head.
Daily; hours vary
Hungerburg
Europe’s highest zoo, with Alpine animals and a view over the city.
Daily, roughly 9:00–17:00
Achensee (45 km)
A turquoise Alpine lake with steam-train rides, boat trips and walks.
Trains and boats run in season
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