Innsbruck

9 places, 1 of them free. An Alpine capital where cable cars whisk you from old town to mountaintop.

9 places

Must See~£6

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

Viewpoints~£32

Nordkette Cable Car

Hungerburg

A futuristic funicular and cable car that whisk you to the alpine peaks above town.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers

Daily, roughly 8:00–17:00

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Old Town (Herzog-Friedrich-Straße)

Altstadt

A pretty medieval street of arcades and painted houses, with the Alps behind.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples

Open-air; shops open daily

Culture~£12

Ambras Castle

Ambras

A Renaissance castle with a chamber of curiosities and gardens.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 10:00–17:00

Viewpoints~£12

Bergisel Ski Jump

Bergisel

A striking modern ski jump with a viewing platform and a café over the city.

  • Suggested time: 1h 15m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Daily, roughly 9:00–17:00

Culture~£22

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Wattens (15 km)

A quirky museum-cum-experience of glittering art in a giant’s head.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Culture lovers

Daily; hours vary

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Family~£12

Alpine Zoo

Hungerburg

Europe’s highest zoo, with Alpine animals and a view over the city.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Outdoor lovers

Daily, roughly 9:00–17:00

Day Trips~£18

Achensee Day Trip

Achensee (45 km)

A turquoise Alpine lake with steam-train rides, boat trips and walks.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Outdoor lovers · Beach lovers

Trains and boats run in season