Innsbruck travel guide

The Heart of the Alps

The capital city of the federal state of Tyrol located in the middle of Alps in Western Austria is worth a visit for several reasons. Innsbruck is the winter capital of Austria (it hosted two Olympic Winter Games in 1964 and 1976) providing a solid base for almost any winter (and summer) activity. In winter Innsbruck almost doubles in population due to students and tourists. Sitting down where the Inn Valley meets Wipp Valley (Sill River) it is the junction for three main directions. Only 30 km south lies Italy, 30km north Germany and 250 km west is Switzerland. Innsbruck offers a wide range of sights, from culture to museums, from architecture to nightlife and from summer to winter activities. The town is particularly popular among young travellers because of its central location and easy-to-use infrastructure. It is located in the broad valley between high mountains, the Nordkette (Hafelekar, 2,334 m) in the north, Patscherkofel (2,246 m) and Serles (2,710m) to the south.

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upperception

wether you're active or on the look for a good party or booze, Innsbruck's the place to go... Nic... more

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julchenmay

nice town within the alps. you will like it if you like any kind of mountain activity: hiking, biking, paragliding, skiing, snowboarding etc.

2008-07-07 / follow julchenmay / report abuse

markus

great town, mountain landscape

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