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Get to know Innsbruck your way

Sightseeing classics and insider tips off the beaten track: our tours have it all. So you can explore Innsbruck independently and on your own schedule. Go on a journey of discovery through the oldest parts of the city, take a look at modern Innsbruck or walk in the footsteps of the famous Habsburg imperial dynasty. If you don't have very long, we can even tell you how to get to know Innsbruck in one hour, one day or three days. 

Guided city tours are, of course, also available if you would rather visit Innsbruck's sights with a guide. Click here for more information about the guided tours.

Treasure hunters and puzzle fans explore Walks 4 and 7 on the GO Innsbruck scavenger hunt.

Walk 1: Alpin and urban perspectives – Innsbruck Region
Walk 1: Alpin and urban perspectives
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Difficulty
Difficulty
easy
Driving time total
3 H
Altitude up
1890 METER
Max. route length
14 KM
Starting point
Congress Station
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Have you already stood at 2,300 m above sea level today? If that makes you think of clumpy mountain boots, heavy rucksacks and an arduous climb dripping with sweat, think again! Experiencing the summit is so much easier than you might have thought. Because, in Innsbruck, as this walk impressively shows - thanks to the funicular railway and cable cars - the buzz of the city and the freedom of the mountains are incredibly close to one another. One moment you’re enjoying a cappuccino in a charming street cafe in the Old Town, half an hour later you’re marvelling at the stunning views from a Nordkette mountain summit. 

What's more, the Perspectives Trail is a gentle, relaxing path where you can keep stopping to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. The unique Alpine Zoo is also worth a visit, with its wide collection of local wildlife including lynx, bear, ibex, otter and lots more.

 


Route description:

 

  • Start at the Congress Station
  • Take the Nordkettenbahnen funicular up to the Hungerburg and the cable car up to the Seegrube
  • At the end of the Perspectives Trail (near the Seegrubenbahn station) continue on the gondola lift up to the Hafelekar
  • Walk on the Hafelekar summit (about 15 minutes) return by gondola and funicular to the Alpine Zoo station
  • After visiting the zoo, walk along Heinrich-Süss-Weg down to the River Inn
  • Cross Hans-Psenner-Steg bridge to the other side of the River Inn and then upstream back into the Old Town, with a possible detour through the Imperial Gardens (Hofgarten)


In the surrounding area



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Elevation profile

morning
7°C/45°F
20% Fineweather
1900m
Frostborder

Saturday

Saturday
16°C/61°F
50% Fineweather
2600m
Frostborder

Sunday

Sunday
19°C/66°F
50% Fineweather
2900m
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Forecast

The weather will be changeable today with heavy cloud and probably also showers in the morning and some sunny spells in the afternoon. Scattered showers will however continue throughout the day. Temperatures are not very satisfactory either.

Tendency

Saturday will start dry but remain very cloudy. Before midday, however, the cloud will break with sunny spells coming through. The following days will continue to be bright and warm.

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