City in Austria
4 things to see
Innsbruck puts the Alps right at your doorstep, with free hiking trails starting from the city center and a colorful old town that is entirely walkable. The view of the gilded Goldenes Dachl and the riverside row of painted houses costs nothing, and student prices on food and drink make this a more affordable Alpine base than many Swiss alternatives. Easy day trips run to nearby Hall in Tirol and the mountain village of Seefeld in Tirol. Visit in the shoulder seasons for lower room rates between the ski and summer peaks.
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Zaha Hadid designed this ski jump tower on the Bergisel hill south of Innsbruck for EUR 15 million, and the cafe at the top is one of the best free-entry viewpoints in any Austrian city. The Four Hills Tournament (Vierschanzentournee) draws 28,000 spectators to the stadium below on New Year's Day and millions of TV viewers across Europe.
Innsbruck's most recognizable monument is a balcony covered with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles, built for Emperor Maximilian I in 1500 as a royal box from which to watch jousting tournaments in the street below.
Innsbruck's Altstadt (Old Town) is a compact area of colorful medieval and Baroque buildings, arcaded streets, and the Hofburg Palace (Imperial Palace, paid), all framed by the Nordkette mountains. Free to walk.
The Nordkette is the mountain range directly above Innsbruck, accessible by a cable car (Hungerburgbahn + Seegrubenbahn + Hafelekarspitze) from the city center. The cable car is paid.
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