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Innsbruck

Practical know-how for Innsbruck: when to go, getting around, money, tipping and the small things that make a trip easier.

Plan your Innsbruck trip

Best time to go
June–September for hiking; December–March for skiing.
Currency
Euro (€)
Tipping
Round up or add 5 to 10%.
Language
German. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Plugs
Type C/F (two round pins), 230V. UK visitors need an adapter.
Emergency
112
Getting there and around

Airport: Innsbruck (INN). Direct flights from London take about 2h 02m.

Public transport: a single ticket is typically £2.2–£3. A day pass or a travel card is usually better value if you ride several times a day.

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Money and tipping

Currency: Euro (€).

Tipping: Round up or add 5 to 10%.

Take a debit or credit card with no foreign transaction fees if you can, carry a little cash for markets and small cafés, and when a machine offers to charge you in pounds, choose the local currency.

Typical daily spend: see the Innsbruck cost guide.

Language, culture and daily rhythm

Language: German. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Rhythm of the day: Shops are closed on Sundays. Traditional coffee houses are for lingering, not rushing.

  • A Vienna coffee house is a place to sit for hours: nobody will hurry you.
  • Regional passes (Salzburg Card, Innsbruck Card) can save money if you plan several paid sights.
  • Mountain weather changes fast: take layers.
Booking ahead and saving money

Free things to do: 1 of the 9 places in our Innsbruck guide are free. See them.

Book timed-entry sights, popular restaurants and weekend trains ahead. Flights and hotels are usually cheapest booked 6 to 12 weeks out for city breaks, and earlier for summer beach holidays.

Safety, health and watch-outs

Emergency number: 112.

  • If you drive, motorways need a vignette (a toll sticker).
  • Alpine activities depend on the weather and the season.

A UK GHIC gives you access to state healthcare in the EU on the same terms as locals, but it is not a substitute for travel insurance. Take out insurance that covers medical care, cancellation and your activities.

Practical details

Plugs and voltage: Type C/F (two round pins), 230V. UK visitors need an adapter.

Tap water: Tap water is excellent, especially in the Alps.

Entry and documents: Entry rules, passport validity and any pre-travel registrations change. Always check the GOV.UK foreign travel advice page for your destination before you book and again before you travel.

General guidance for Austria, written for UK travellers. Rules, prices and opening hours change: check official sources (GOV.UK foreign travel advice, venue websites) before you travel.