Nowhere are "city and country" as well as "sports pleasure and cultural enjoyment" more directly next to each other than in Innsbruck. The Tyrolean capital and its surroundings offer its visitors endless possibilities for active or relaxing leisure activities and at the same time enchant vacationers with typical Tyrolean charm and centuries-old traditions.
Innsbruck is a real treasure trove of history and culture, which can look back on over 800 years. Many sights, such as the famous "Golden Roof", the "Black Knights", the Imperial Palace and Ambras Castle, attractions worth seeing, such as the mountains (up to 2,000 meters above sea level) with their breathtaking views, as well as numerous events can be discovered throughout the year. Highlights of the annual calendar of events are the numerous concerts, opera performances and the atmospheric Innsbruck Advent.
Innsbruck has the reputation of an Olympic city to hold and offers its guests boundless sports fun. In winter, a wide variety of ski resorts invite you to have fun outdoors: whether it's your first time on skis or you're already among the advanced skiers: Winter sports fans will have their true joy on 270 km of perfectly laid-out slopes, endless cross-country ski trails, a unique network of winter hiking trails, toboggan runs or ice skating rinks. The best snow conditions are guaranteed and the local ski pass allows free transportation between the city and nearby ski resorts. In summer, the palette ranges from paragliding and rafting to climbing or enjoyable hiking through the Tyrolean mountains.
