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Europe's highest botanical garden can be found 2000 m above sea level on Patscherkofel mountain - Innsbruck's landmark mountain.
Austria's Alpine Garden is a project of Innsbruck University
The garden on Patscherkofel mountain right next to the upper terminal covers an area of 1.5 hectare with alpine plants and flowers from all over the world - from South America to the Himalaya mountains and Europe.
More information on the Alpine Garden can be found here.
A bit closer to town is the University's Botanical Garden offering a great selection of Alpine flowers, medical and toxic plants as well as a unique Garden of Scents. Join a guided Nature Walk in Birgitz (free for holders of the "Club Innsbruck Card") and learn more about the Alps’ special flora and fauna!
New: Nature and Glacier Trail in the upper Sellraintal valley
This 2.5km long trail starts in Praxmar and features several interpretive panels providing information on the Sellraintal’s flora and fauna, with a special focus on endangered amphibians.The trail’s second part takes you from the small village of Lüsens to Fernerboden and gives insight into the development of the glaciers until today. A natural vista point affords stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden was established around 1911 at his present location. Within the last two decades a lot of areas were new- or re-constructed according to the modern aims of the garden. Today we ar...
Imperial Gardens
This lavish Park was laid out in the early 15th century by royals of the Tyrolean Habsburg line and has been opened to the public since the 19th century. The center of the park features a Music pavil...
Moor lake Lans
The Moor lake Lans with his water lilies, a lot of birds, ducks and squirrels on the way round the Lake Lans is a popular place for all nature lover.
Palmtree House in the Imperial Gardens
In the greenhouse "Palmenhaus" on the grounds of the Imperial Gardens, gardeners cultivate 1700 different plants in three different climate zones amongst which - the Victoria Regis is the most famous...
Park of Ambras Castle
The earliest written description of this park dates back to 1574 and describes fishponds, vineyards, game reserves , glasshouses and a curiosity: a round table operated by waterpower. The artificial...
Patscherkofel Zirmberg - landscape conservation area
Area: 8 km², Sea Level: 1550 - 2500 m, has been listed since 1942, covers terrain of the villages of Aldrans, Ellbögen, Lans, Patsch, Rinn and Sistrans (District of Innsbruck Surroundings) Accessi...
Rosengarten nature reserve
The Rosengarten Nature Preserve is located in close vicinity to Patsch This ancient cultural landscape still is an important agricultural and forest terrain. Small-format fields, meadows, pastures, ...
Tummelplatz Historic Cemetery
The Tummelplatz square is situated at a forest glade near Ambras castle. Today, a place for rest and relaxation, the Tummelplatz was probably originally used as a riding arena by the lords of the cast...
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