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Experience history up close

History can be discovered not only in museums - but also on walks and hikes, during overnight stays and visits to restaurants. Below we present a selection of historically valuable points in the region.

  • Schloss Ambras Innsbruck
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    The mother of all museums
    Mentioned as a castle in the 11th century and later expanded into a magnificent palace, Ambras Castle is now considered the world's first museum with impressive exhibitions.
    Karten
    Included in the Innsbruck Card
    Adresse
    Schlossstraße 20, 6020 Innsbruck
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  • Triumphpforte
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    Habsburg to go: on Innsbruck's imperial trail
    Meet Maximilian, Sisi and co. on the "Habsburg Walk" and discover the impressive buildings of the Habsburg dynasty on your own.
    2.5km
    easy
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  • Stadtarchiv
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    A must for history fans
    Innsbruck's history from its beginnings to the present day: the City Archives and the City Museum provide insights into the multifaceted life of Tyrol's capital city.
    Karten
    Included in the Innsbruck Card
    Adresse
    Badgasse 2, 6020 Innsbruck
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  • Innbrücke
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    The first connection
    As the city's first bridge, the Inn Bridge today not only connects the St. Nikolaus/Mariahilf district with the old town - it also gives Innsbruck its name.
    Adresse
    Innbrücke, 6020 Innsbruck
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  • Birthplace of the taler & the dollar
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    Birthplace of the taler & the dollar
    The first coin was minted in Hall in 1486, just a few kilometers from Innsbruck. Today, the medieval walls bear witness to this pioneering invention.
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    Included in the Innsbruck Card
    Adresse
    Burg Hasegg 6, 6060 Hall
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  • Ottoburg
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    Dining steeped in history

    While the Ottoburg restaurant was still part of the city wall in the 15th century, today you can enjoy fine Austrian specialties in the old parlors, which are well worth seeing.
    Adresse
    Herzog Friedrich Straße 1, 6020 Innsbruck
  • Kaiser Max Klettersteig
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    Sport meets history
    Legend has it that Emperor Maximilian once sought refuge in the grotto. Today, hiking fans can explore the path named after him.
    1h 20min
    1.6km
    214m
    medium
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  • From farm to hunting lodge to hotel
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    From farm to hunting lodge to hotel

    The Habsburgs have also left their mark at over 2,000 meters above sea level: The former Kühtai hunting lodge is now home to a hotel and first-class restaurant.
    Adresse
    Kühtai 1, 6183 Kühtai

Enough to discover

We have summarized even more about the history and today's Innsbruck here.

Andreas Hofer am Bergisel

Exciting walks

From famous sights to insider tips: Explore Innsbruck on your own with the Walks to Explore.
Tiroler Landesmusem Ferdinandeum

Issued

Visits to museums and galleries are by no means just for bad weather. The exhibitions are always worth seeing!
Anich-Hueber-Museum

Historical personalities

Myths and legends surround these three sovereigns. Who has which story to tell?
Sightseeing Stadt - Freundinnen

Guided tour of the city

In addition to classic guided city tours, themed tours offer all kinds of interesting and entertaining facts from across the centuries.
Blick auf Innsbruck

And today?

Innsbruck is a city of sport, culture and university. Get to know the many facets of Tyrol's capital city!

Pictures say more than a thousand words

See for yourself how Innsbruck has changed over the course of time.

View of Innsbruck in a south-easterly direction 1638-1695, More Infos
Triumphal Arch 1810, More Infos
Old town with City Tower 1890-1897, More Infos
Ambras Castle with Innsbruck in the background 1890-1900, More Infos
Court Church and Leopold's Fountain 1860-1910, More Infos
Inn bridge with customs house 1911, More Infos
Built-in Golden Roof during the 2nd World War 1939-1945, More Infos
Maria-Theresien-Straße/Markgraben Bomb damage after World War 2 1939-1945
Kaiser Max Grotto above Zirl/Kematen 1950-1960, More Infos

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