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Innsbruck



Touristic Information



TOURISTIC INFORMATION



About INNSBRUCK



Innsbruck, capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol, is a city in the Alps that's long been a destination for winter sports. Innsbruck is also known for its Imperial and modern architecture. The Nordkette funicular, with futuristic stations designed by architect Zaha Hadid, climbs up to 2,256 m from the city center for skiing. The city hosted the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics as well as the 1984 and 1988 Winter Paralympics. It also hosted the first Winter Youth Olympics in 2012.



What to see



01



Nordkette Cable Car



This 'Top of Innsbruck' attraction runs in two sections from the Innsbruck quarter of Hungerburg via Seegrube Station (1,905 m) to the top station, Hafelekar (2,269 m).



02



Famous Golden Roof



The arcaded Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse, lined with handsome old merchants' houses, enters the Old Town quarter from and makes straight for the famous Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl).



03



Old Imperial Palace



Innsbruck's old Court Palace, the Hofburg – a former imperial palace originally built in the 15th and 16th centuries – was remodeled in Baroque and Rococo style in the 18th century.



04



The Bergisel's Olympic Legacy



746-meter-tall hill known as Bergisel, famous the world over for its superb winter sports facilities. Highlights include the new Olympia ski-jump (Bergiselschanze) – constructed to replace the earlier Olympic structure.



05



Seefeld: Scenery and Skiing



Well known as Austria's leading ski destination, the best of Innsbruck's many slopes are no more than a short bus ride from the city's hotels and resorts. All told, six different ski areas are linked by shuttle services.



06



The Old Town



The Old Town is compact, scenic, and easy to visit. You can see colorful Baroque and Gothic buildings, which stand in front of huge mountains. The contrast between the architecture and the natural scenery is striking.











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