Travel tips

Practical information for an enjoyable holiday

What should you pack in your suitcase, how do you pay in Innsbruck and where can you quickly download a city map? You can find the answers to all these questions on the following pages, which are full of practical tips for your holiday in Innsbruck, including information about currency and exchange rates, weather and temperatures, traffic information, local residents and local oddities.

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City map as a PDF

City map to print or download as a PDF, town and village maps for the entire region. Click on the link for free maps.

PRACTICAL TIPS & TRICKS

Here you will find everything you need to know for a visit to the Innsbruck region. All the customs, quirks and special characteristics of us Tyroleans.

Cars, public transport and taxis in Innsbruck

Where can you get tickets for public transport? Where is it possible to purchase a "Vignette" (the road tax sticker required for Austrian motorways)? How does the "Rettungsgasse" emergency corridor work? We've put together the most important tips for anyone travelling by car or on public transport.

FLORA & FAUNA

Grazing livestock, wild alpine animals, forest dwellers and delicate and protected plants – our natural surroundings are a habitat for so many, not just us humans. This is just one of the things you need to consider when taking a trip into the countryside or up into the mountains. Please respect them.

Clima in Innsbruck

What should you expect in Innsbruck – sunbathing weather or a snow storm? Check out our tips to make sure you're ready for anything and that you know what the weather is really like in the mountains.

Useful apps and wifi

The free app provided by Innsbruck Tourismus helps with planning and is also available offline, which makes it very useful during your stay. It includes sights and attractions, city walks, hiking routes and much more. Other apps can also make your holiday easier, for example by helping you find the right bus or plan a trip to the nearby towns and villages. Simply click on the link for more information about apps and free wireless internet access in the Innsbruck region.

Taking your dog on holiday

Keep reading to ensure that your four-legged friend has a great holiday too!

Innsbruck is different

Why do you see men walking around wearing lederhosen and carrying antique firearms at local celebrations? How should you greet people on the mountain? And why do the church bells ring so often? You can find the answers and many of the region's other local oddities on the following page.

Eating, drinking and shopping

What food should not be missed during a visit to Innsbruck? What is a standard tip in restaurants and bars? And how does tax-free shopping work exactly? Keep reading for more information on these topics.

Currency converter

Practical and always on hand: a conversion table showing exchange rates for the most common currencies vs euros.

Drinking water

The best water comes straight from the tap: it spends many years flowing through the mountains near Innsbruck before finally reaching the houses, hotels and restaurants around the city. The purest quality and the ultimate luxury. Free here in Innsbruck. Be sure to drink our crystal clear tap water.

ACCESSIBILITY IN THE INNSBRUCK REGION

We use this icon to indicate information provided for guests with physical disabilities. You will find it alongside many of the different topics on our website.

The Innsbruck Card

Free museums, free public transport and free cable car rides up to the most beautiful peaks. The Innsbruck Card is your key to exceptional experiences.

Weather today in

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Fineweather: 60%

-2°C / 28°F

Areas of low pressure keep passing over Central Europe from the northwest. Between these lows, there is only little space for ridges of high pressure. Thanks to just such a ridge of high pressure, our weather will temporarily calm down on Saturday. The weather will be bright and wintry cold.