Sunny days and happy times

Discover the Innsbruck region in summer

Hop on your bike for a little sunrise tour, wander around the city's sights in the afternoon and then end the day with local delicacies at a traditional guesthouse or a good glass of wine at a rooftop bar – this is what a fulfilling summer day in the Innsbruck region could look like. Whether you’re planning a short trip or a longer stay, there’s so much to do here in summer it will never get boring.

Innsbruck’s sights and attractions

Sport in summer

Experiences in summer

Tips for families

Inspiration for the outdoors

Our top tips for summer in Innsbruck

Fabulous hikes, culinary voyages of discovery and historical forays through the city: there’s all sorts to experience in the Innsbruck region in summer. Here are our recommendations.

Experience

A dazzling landmark: the Golden Roof

The Golden Roof is Innsbruck’s most famous landmark and a real eye-catcher – especially in summer, when the sun makes the gilded copper shingles really shine.

Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, 6020 Innsbruck

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Bergbahn

Above the rooftops of the city

Fancy a change of perspective? You can get from the centre of the city to high up in the mountains in just 20 minutes on Innsbruck’s Nordkettenbahnen lifts and cable cars.

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Cycling

Cycle and savour on the Mieming Plateau

There’s a lot to discover on the Cycle & Savour bike path on the Mieming Plateau: many of the guesthouses and direct sellers along the way offer local specialities.

3h

35km

420m

easy

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Highlight

Fascinating animals

At the Alpine Zoo in Innsbruck, visitors can marvel at around 2,000 animals from the Alps. You can see it all, from eagles and vultures to wolves and bears.

Included in the Innsbruck Card

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Highlight

The varied Summer Active Programme

The Summer Active Programme, which is included with the free Welcome Card, offers hikes and e-bike tours to suit every taste.

Included in the Welcome Card

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Walk

A historic walk through Innsbruck

Walk in the Habsburgs’ footsteps on a tour of the same name, which takes you past the most impressive buildings from this noble dynasty.

2.5km

easy

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Experience

Art and culture at Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Numerous chambers of wonder, a garden full of surprises and countless crystals: Swarovski Crystal Worlds never ceases to amaze.

Included in the Innsbruck Card

Opened - closes at 7.00 pm

Kristallweltenstraße 1, 6112 Wattens

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Hike

Hiking the Zirbenweg trail

The Zirbenweg trail runs from Patscherkofel to Glungezer at an altitude of around 2,000 metres above sea level and passes through one of the oldest stone pine forests in Europe along the way.

2h 30min

7.4km

430m

easy

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More tips for your summer in Innsbruck

Dive in!

Outdoor pools and lakes: there’s nothing better than a cool dip on hot summer days. Click here for a few tips.

Haute cuisine

Foodies and gourmets have a lot to look forward to in the Innsbruck region: the range of restaurants is excellent and quality is high.

Experience Innsbruck in 48 hours

Don’t have much time? No problem, you can experience a lot of Innsbruck even if you only have 48 hours. Check out our must-sees.

Flexible transport

The Sightseer hop-on hop-off bus stops at Innsbruck’s most important landmarks – just hop on wherever you like.

Lots to experience

There’s always something going on in Innsbruck. See for yourself by taking a look at our event highlights.

Towns and villages in the Innsbruck region

The Innsbruck region is more than just a city: it has everything from charming villages to idyllic rural settings. Click here for an overview.

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Welcome Card

The Welcome Card is available free of charge from our partner establishments with a stay of at least two nights. It includes offers and discounts on a variety of attractions, as well as free use of public transport in the Innsbruck region.

Innsbruck Card

The Innsbruck Card is a city card that can be purchased for 24, 48 or 72 hours. It includes numerous sights and mountain lifts, as well as free use of public transport within the city of Innsbruck.