Tourist Attractions in Innsbruck

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Innsbruck

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About Innsbruck

Innsbruck is flanked on all sides by majestic mountain ranges. Above all, the city is known as a first-class ski resort and the venue for three Winter Olympics. When the season starts, many skiers and snowboarders come here to experience the excellent slopes.

However, Innsbruck has much more to offer than just snow slopes. This picturesque Tyrolean town is lined with baroque mansions from the Habsburg period and is filled with the special spirit of an Austrian province where the way of life may not change for centuries.

The Hofburg Palace and Helblinghaus, the Triumphal Arch on Maria Theresa Street and St James’s Cathedral are all legacies of a brilliant imperial era, cherished by posterity. The fabulous Swarovski Crystal Museum will capture the most sophisticated imagination and the magnificent views of the Alpine valleys will linger in the memory.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Innsbruck

Ambras Castle Innsbruck

 4.5/5

6309 reviews

The history of the castle dates back to the 12th century. At that time, it was an austere medieval fortress. Under Archduke Ferdinand II in the 16th century, Ambras was rebuilt by Italian architects in accordance with the canons of the Renaissance. After the completion of the construction, the ruler placed his art collection in the castle, many exhibits of which nowadays decorate the best museums in Austria. A part of the collection remains on the grounds of the Ambras and can be viewed today.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Imperial Palace Innsbruck

 4.4/5

1963 reviews

A palace complex belonging to members of the Habsburg dynasty. Until the 14th century, medieval defences were located on its territory under the Tyrolean counts. The palace was completed under Maximilian I at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. After the abolition of the monarchy, the complex passed to the state. Nowadays official events are periodically organised in the Hofburg. Part of the palace chambers is now a museum.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Maria Theresia

 4.8/5

28 reviews

The alley is named in honour of Archduchess Maria Theresa of the Harsburg dynasty. It is one of the main streets of Innsbruck, which is almost always noisy and crowded. At the beginning of the alley is the triumphal arch of Franz I Stephen of Lorraine. One of the iconic monuments here is the St Anne’s Column from 1706, which commemorates the liberation of Tyrol from the Bavarian army. The obelisk is crowned with a statue of the Virgin Mary and surrounded by figures of four saints.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Triumphpforte

 4.5/5

3116 reviews

The monument is installed at the entrance on Maria Theresa Street. It was created in 1765 in honour of the marriage of Archduke Leopold and Princess Maria Luisa. However, Maria Theresa’s husband Franz I passed away before the wedding, so the arch commemorates not only the happy marriage, but also acts as a memorial monument in honour of the emperor. The arch is decorated with bas-reliefs depicting members of the Habsburg dynasty as well as state emblems.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Golden Roof

 4.4/5

17460 reviews

The residence of the Tyrolean kings, built in the 15th century. It is so poetically named because of the gold-coloured tiles that cover the roof of the large external balcony on the front façade. The tiles have survived to this day, with only minor reconstructions over more than five centuries. Today, the residence houses a museum where the emperors’ personal belongings, court costumes, furniture and household items are on display.

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Hölbling Haus

 4.5/5

160 reviews

A luxurious mansion with a rococo façade in the centre of Innsbruck. The building was erected in the 15th century under Frederick IV; it only acquired its present appearance in 1730. The Gothic façade of the house was rebuilt on the order of its owner J. Fischer. The architect A. Gigl decorated the walls with rich stucco and redesigned the roof, preserving only the arches of the ground floor from the original appearance. The Helblinghaus is still a residential building.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Stadtturm

 4.6/5

511 reviews

It was built in the middle of the 15th century for purely practical purposes – to monitor the approaches to the city, to locate the site of a fire, etc. The rooms inside the tower were used by members of the Innsbruck government. Moreover, members of the Innsbruck government worked in the rooms inside the tower. The building was reconstructed in the 70s of the XX century. At the top there is a viewing platform with a staircase of 150 steps leading up to it.

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Tyrolean Folk Art Museum

 4.6/5

295 reviews

After viewing the museum exhibition, the visitor will have a complete picture of the ethnographic heritage of the historic Tyrol region. The collection includes furnishings, clothing, craftsmanship, crockery, furniture and other exhibits that recreate the atmosphere of bygone centuries. The museum was founded in 1888 on the initiative of the trade association of the city of Innsbruck. In 1926, the exposition moved to the former Franciscan monastery.

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Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck

 4.4/5

716 reviews

The exhibition is housed in a building near the Hofburg Palace. The museum is named in honour of Ferdinand II, the revered Austrian Archduke of Innsbruck. This ruler was a patron of the arts and a collector. He collected valuable works of art in his palace of Ambras, which were later donated to various museums. The Ferdinandeum boasts an extensive collection of artefacts from the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Glockengießerei Grassmayr - "Glockenmuseum"

 4.6/5

653 reviews

The museum’s exhibition consists of bells collected by the Grassmayr family. The Grassmayr family has been making bells for 400 years. During this time, the masters developed a unique casting technology, which allows them to make bells that produce melodious sounds. The foundry is an integral part of the museum, where old bells are restored and new ones are made.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

DAS TIROL PANORAMA mit Kaiserjägermuseum

 4.5/5

1724 reviews

The museum is located on the top of the Bergisel hill, where in 1809 the invincible Napoleonic army faced a handful of brave Tyrolean peasants led by the courageous A. Hofer. Despite the numerical superiority, the Tyrolese still managed to defeat the enemy. The exposition “Panoramas of Tyrol” is dedicated to this heroic feat. A monument to A. Hofer was erected near the museum building.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Swarovski Crystal Worlds Innsbruck Store

 4.5/5

3392 reviews

Not far from Innsbruck in Wattens is the Swarovski Crystal Museum, which was opened in 1995 to mark the brand’s 100th anniversary. It used to be a factory. The exposition of the museum is a magnificent installation of crystals, which was worked on by famous designers. The collection is united by the concept of a fairy-tale underground kingdom of a giant, filled with wonders and treasures. The entrance to the museum is made in the form of a giant’s head with eyes made of green stones.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Dom zu St. Jakob

 4.5/5

1167 reviews

The main Catholic church of Innsbruck, built in the early 18th century in the Baroque style. The first Romanesque church on the site of the cathedral existed since the 12th century. The interior of the cathedral can be confidently called one of the most beautiful in Austria. It is decorated with frescoes, mouldings and sculptures. During World War II, the building was heavily damaged by bombing, but was soon rebuilt.

Open time

Monday: 10:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 10:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 10:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:15 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Pfarrkirche und Basilika Mariae Empfängnis

 4.7/5

144 reviews

The first mention of the monastery dates back to the 9th century, but the establishment of a full-fledged abbey took place later – in the first half of the 12th century. The basilica was built towards the end of the XVII century, when the monastery reached its peak. The temple is executed in the graceful style of “Austrian” Baroque. The monastery complex is located about 2.5 km from the centre of Innsbruck at the foot of the Bergisel mountain.

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Court Church Innsbruck

 4.6/5

1104 reviews

The temple is located in the historic centre of Innsbruck in the immediate vicinity of the Hofburg Palace. It was built in memory of Emperor Maximilian I. The building was erected according to the canons of the Renaissance style. Baroque features prevail in the interior. The basilica houses the commemorative ketonaph (sarcophagus without remains) of Maximilian I, made of black marble.

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Innsbrucker Hofgarten

 4.5/5

5496 reviews

In the 15th century, the present-day park was the site of a court garden, from where vegetables and herbs were delivered to the imperial table. Centuries later, a splendid landscaped park in the English manner with flower beds, lawns and resting pavilions was created. In the park there is a group of trees that were planted by Archduchess Maria Theresa herself. The Hofgarten is located next to the royal palace.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol

 4.4/5

10392 reviews

A high-altitude zoo, home to 150 species (over 3,000 individuals) of alpine fauna, many of which are on the verge of extinction. It is also home to goats, cows and sheep. The zoo was founded by zoologist H. The zoo was founded by zoologist H. Psenner in the 1960s with the aim of preserving the species diversity of the animal world of the Alps. The zoo runs educational and research programmes under the auspices of the zoo.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Bergisel Ski Jump

 4.6/5

6244 reviews

“Bergisel” is used for the 3rd round of the Ski Jumping World Cup. The very first competition took place in 1925. The Olympic flame was lit here three times. A large-scale reconstruction of the ski jump was carried out between 2001 and 2002 under the direction of the famous architect Zaha Hahid. The ski jump complex has an observation deck and a panoramic restaurant, which can be accessed by cable car or on foot via stairs.

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Hungerburgstation Hungerburg

 4.6/5

1925 reviews

“The Hungerburgbahn connects the centre of Innsbruck with the district of Hungerburg. It is another creation of the talented Zaha Hahid. The funicular makes four stops along the way. The last stop is at an altitude of 860 metres, where the Nordpark ski area begins. The modern funicular was built to replace the old one, which operated from 1906 to 2005.

Open time

Monday: 7:15 AM – 7:15 PM
Tuesday: 7:15 AM – 7:15 PM
Wednesday: 7:15 AM – 7:15 PM
Thursday: 7:15 AM – 7:15 PM
Friday: 7:15 AM – 7:15 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:15 PM

Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen Betriebs GmbH (Nordkette)

 4.6/5

4126 reviews

The road leads to the top of the Hafelekar mountain, which is 2,334 metres above sea level. During the ride in the cabins, passengers enjoy dizzying views of Innsbruck, the Oberes-Intal valley and the 3,800 metre-high Grossglockner peak. The cable car consists of the Hungerburg, Seegrübe and Hafelekar stations on different levels. The cable car is not only interesting for skiers, but also for regular tourists.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM