You'll be pleased to know that there’s much more to Innsbruck than just the historic center. Art and history fans should head to the Tyrol Panorama, an incredible 360-degree painting that depicts the Battle of Bergisel, situated where the battle actually took place. Near here is the Bergisel ski jump. The views are spectacular, but the real treat is watching athletes ski down a def-defying 90m slope to glide elegantly onto the snow below. Innsbruck is surrounded by stunning mountainous scenery, and it has a number of cable cars and funicular railways to try. Highly recommended are the Innsbrucker Nordkette and Hungerburg Funicular. The Nordkette cable car takes 20 minutes and supplies jaw-dropping views. Best of all, at the top is the beautiful Nordkette national park, ready for you to explore.

Coming from a long tradition of trading, Innsbruck has become an emblematic city for the market culture that dates back to at least the 12th century. Magnificent mountain landscapes and a picturesque town frame the perfect destination for peace, quiet, relaxation, winter sports, or summer activities, not to mention several monument-buildings, as well as churches that beautifully embody its rich history. Embark on one of the Free Tours in Innsbruck to follow in the footsteps of emperors, dukes, and royal houses that greatly influenced Austrian Tyrol capital! If you just arrived, then book the Essential Innsbruck City Tour: you’ll get a complete overview of the city while learning interesting facts and oddities that only a local guide could share! Additionally, the Free Tour in Innsbruck by Night are perfect to enjoy the best landmarks, pubs and restaurants while making new friends.

Explore the Old Town with Innsbruck Free Walking Tours and come face-to-face with Innsbruck’s most iconic landmark, the Golden Roof, constructed in the 1500s for the Emperor. You’ll also visit must-see landmarks such as the Triumphal Arch and the Liberation Monument, commemorating those that died during the Second World War. Also featured on the tour are the former parliament, Altes Landhaus, the Imperial Palace and the medieval tower, Stadtturm. Innsbruck has some stunning religious buildings such as the Hofkirche and the Cathedral of St. James. Make sure to visit the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, one of the best royal heritage museums in Europe. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, stroll around this iconic town to get acquainted with the Austrian culture and discover quirks you’d never find in history books!