Known as the best gateway to Austria’s rich Tyrolean culture, Innsbruck captures hearts without fail even with just a 3-day itinerary. But this doesn’t mean you’ll have to stick to just three days — the longer you stay in Innsbruck, the more of it you can enjoy!
Long summer days are best spent hiking in the mountains and winter is the time for sports and endless fun on snow-capped peaks.
3 DAYS ITINERARY
DAY 1
Walk around Altstadt and drop by the quaint shops along Maria Theresien Street to score some great buys. Aside from well-preserved house facades and arcades that capture the old-world Renaissance aesthetic, you’ll also come across local stories and handicrafts shops. If you want to go hunting for souvenirs, head to the area’s two shopping malls, Rathausgalerian and Kafhaus Tyrol. The Golden Roof opens at 10am, so now would be the best time to take a look. Your next stop is the Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum or the Regional Heritage Museum, where you’ll be acquainted with everything you need to know about the history and culture of the Tyrolean people. Right before taking your lunch, visit the Hofkirche (Court Church), where you can get a glimpse of the Habsburg emperor’s imperial tomb.Â
Don’t forget to try the apple strudel!
Ride the Nordkettenbahn’s valley station and enjoy the breathtaking scenes at Hafelekar.
DAY 2
If you are visiting Innsbruck, you must see the multi-faceted realms of Swarovski Crystal Worlds. You can also dine here, if you wish. Just make sure to reserve a table at Daniels Kristallwelten, Swarovski Crystal Worlds’ in-house restaurant.
Visit the Bell Museum of the Grassmayr Bell Foundry, Austria’s oldest family business. Here, you’ll be treated to a multisensory experience.
Attend the Tyrolean Evening Show and enjoy a night filled with Austrian Wiener Schnitzel, dancing, singing, and yodelling courtesy of the Gundolf family.
DAY 3
If you are visiting Innsbruck in the winter season, celebrate the holidays in the Vienna Christmas markets! Squares transform into Christmas markets, and Christmas lights set the whole city aglow come evening. The whole town buzzes with excitement as Christmas shopping begins, and there’s always an array of gifts to choose from in the bazaars such as handicrafts and culinary treats. Popular Christmas markets are located in front of Schönbrunn Palace, where children can attend Christmas workshops, and at the Belvedere Palace which becomes even more picturesque with a Christmas village motif against a baroque backdrop.
As alternative you can relax in the Aqua Dome (the top class alpine SPA), amazing architecture with a an outstanding SPA, great food and kids friendly facility. You will get to experience warm interconnected pools (outdoor and indoor) in the heart of the mountains. You feel you are out of this world for few hours. While connected to the nature, your eyes won’t believe you are emerge in water and looking at highest mountains covered beautiful snow.
Spa is for adults only… multiple steam rooms and dry rooms. They have relaxation rooms that allows you to disconnect.
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