Ski jumps, Golden Roof & the Alps
Innsbruck
Innsbruck · Alpine capital of the Tyrol
Ringed by soaring peaks, Innsbruck is where an imperial old town meets world-class skiing. A funicular whisks you from the medieval center to alpine heights in minutes, and the Nordkette range looms over every street.
Top sightsSights
Golden Roof
A late-Gothic balcony sheathed in 2,657 gilded copper tiles.
Nordkette cable car
A Zaha Hadid-designed funicular to alpine ridges above town.
Bergisel Ski Jump
An Olympic ski jump with a panoramic viewing deck.
Imperial Palace (Hofburg)
A Habsburg residence rebuilt in rococo splendor.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
A surreal crystal art attraction just outside the city.
What to eatFood
Tiroler Gröstl
A pan-fry of potato, beef and onion topped with a fried egg.
Speckknödel
Bacon dumplings served in broth or with sauerkraut.
Kaiserschmarrn
Shredded caramelized pancake with fruit compote.
Good to know
- The Innsbruck Card includes cable cars and museums.
- Ski and hike the same day thanks to lifts right above town.
- Great base for the Stubai Glacier and Tyrolean villages.
Getting there
Innsbruck Airport is minutes from the center; scenic trains cross the Alps to Munich and Verona.
Next city
Hallstatt