Innsbruck

How to Get to Innsbruck

Innsbruck is located in the Austrian Alps, and is fairly easy to reach via train.

I recommend flying into Vienna, Munich, or Zurich, and then taking the train up to Innsbruck.

The main train station in Innsbruck is Hauptbahnhof Innsbruck and from there it’s only a quick 10-15 minute walk to the city center. The train station also has lockers available to store your luggage.

What to Do in Innsbruck

Innsbruck is a gorgeous mountain town nestled in the Austrian Alps!

The old town – Altstadt Innsbruck – is absolutely beautiful! It is made up of pastel colored buildings with the glacier River Inn running through it. There are plenty of shops, cafes, and old buildings in the city to explore & enjoy.

Walk down Maria Theresa Street and make sure to catch sight of the famous Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) at the end of the street. It was built around 1500 by Emperor Maximilian 1, and since then has become the symbol of Innsbruck.

Innsbruck’s two main shopping centers, the Rathaus Gallerien and the Kaufhaus Tyrol are on either side of Maria Theresa Street.

Experience Austrian folk music, see a Tyrolean dance, and listen to traditional yodeling while enjoying a 3-course meal at this special Austrian evening. Book this once in a lifetime experience here!

Visit the Innsbruck Imperial Palace – Hofburg Innsbruck. You can find more information here.

Reach Innsbruck’s highest viewing point via cable car and enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city and mountains! Skip the lines & book your tickets here.

Take an incredible tandem paragliding adventure! First time? No problem! This experience is so amazing it definitely won’t be your last! Book your paragliding adventure here!

Schloß Ambras Innsbruck/Ambras Castle was built in the 1500s and is a quick 9 minute bus ride right outside the city. It was once inhabited by royalty, and is also known as the oldest museum in the world! Skip the lines & get your tickets here.

Visit Nordkette in Summer for hiking and summit views, and in Winter for skiing. There is a cable car running to the top of the mountain. Get your tickets here.

Ride e-bikes around beautiful Nordkette! Reserve your spot here.

Go white water rafting and take on the largest river of the Tyrolean Alps! High waves, rapids, and torrential water await you on this rafting adventure. Book this once in a lifetime experience here!

Take a private full-day tour to Neuschwanstein Castle from Innsbruck! This is the #1 tour in the area and sells out fast, so reserve your spot here!

Get the city card for Innsbruck and enjoy access to museums, attractions, cable cars, and the hop-on hop-off bus! Plan ahead and book that here.

Here is a list of more recommended activities & tours you can do in Innsbruck!

Want to see more of the surrounding area? From here, you can visit Salzburg, Vienna, Zurich, and Munich very easily! They are all just a train ride away!

Where to Eat in Innsbruck

Restaurant Stiftskeller serves classic Tyrolean recipes in a beautiful Austrian atmosphere.

Fischerhausl is a cozy restaurant with delicious food and both indoor & outdoor seating.

Another absolute favorite restaurant in Innsbruck with amazing Austrian dishes is Bierstindl.

Looking for Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine? Restaurant Olive Wiltener Platz`l is highly recommended!

Wilten Brunch & Bar andThe Breakfast Club are the top breakfast spots in Innsbruck.

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Innsbruck according to google reviews.

While there are no Michelin star rated restaurants in Innsbruck at this time, you can find the closest Michelin star restaurants to Innsbruck here.

Where to Stay in Innsbruck

There are so many great hotel options in Innsbruck! I suggest staying in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Innsbruck

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from May to September, with an average daily temperature above 67°F. The hottest month of the year in Innsbruck is July, with an average high of 74°F and low of 54°F.

The cold season lasts from November to February, with an average daily temperature below 43°F. The coldest month of the year in Innsbruck is January, with an average low of 22°F and high of 36°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Innsbruck

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Kids will love riding the cable car up to Nordkette! Skip the lines & get tickets here.

Visit the Alpine Zoo – Europe’s highest zoo – only reachable by riding the Hungerburg funicular! Both the zoo & funicular are included in this ticket – here!

Take the train up to the glacier and go sledding at Zugspitzplatt!

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