Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport (German: Flughafen Innsbruck) [url=http://www.flughafen-innsbruck.at/]] is the largest airport in Tyrol.
Currently regular scheduled flights are available from
* Austrian Airlines from Vienna
* Lufthansa from Frankfurt
Seasonal flights (especial in Winter[url=http://www.innsbruck-airport.com/media/16356/Linie%20Winter%202011-12_D.pdf[/url])]are available from several destinations in the UK, the Netherlands as well as from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Kiev and Moscow.
There are also charter flights to several German cities - especially in winter.
Munich Airport, 2.5 hours away, is another alternative. There are vans that will meet you at the Munich Airport and take you directly to your lodging in or around Innsbruck for the price of a comparable train ticket.
The bus line F will take you to the city center (every 15 minutes / on Sunday it departs every 30 minutes). Cost €1,90 (Dec/2012)
Other nearby Airports include [[Munich[/url]][url=http://www.munich-airport.de/en/consumer/index.jsp]](107mi), Memmingen[url=http://www.allgaeu-airport.de/wEnglisch/[/url]](108mi), [[Salzburg (city)|Salzburg[/url]][url=http://www.salzburg-airport.com/en/]](114mi), St. Gallen-Altenrhein[url=http://www.peoples.ch/[/url]](118mi) and [[Friedrichshafen[/url]][url=http://www.fly-away.de/en/]](135 miles).
To reach Innsbruck from one of the above airports you can take a train (check [url=http://www.oebb.at]ÖBB[/url[/url] and [url=http://www.bahn.de/p/view/index.shtml]DB[/url] for the price and timetable) or a taxi ([url=http://www.taxi-peterson.at/index.php?lang=en&page=tarife]TAXI PETERSON Rates[/url]). As an alternative, if you have ski equipment with you and need a Minivan, you can pre-book one. There are a lot of companies, which offer private transfers from and to Innsbruck.
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Despite being a smaller city Innsbruck has fantastic train connections to all major cities in its neighborhood. The main station, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, is located at Südtiroler Platz (South-tyrolean square) in the east of the city center. In addition there are several stations which serve suburban and regional train connections.
The Austrian train system is operated by the Österreichische Bundesbahnen, OEBB [http://www.oebb.at].
Innsbruck is reachable through both of Tyrol's motorways: Inntalautobahn (A 12) and Brennerautobahn (A 13).
Innsbruck can be reached on the Inntalradweg from Passau to St. Moritz. Even in the city this bicycle trail is signposted with small green road signs.
The classic walk into old Innsbruck follows.
From the main station (Hauptbahnhof) to the city center is a relatively short and enjoyable 10 to 15 minute walk. Walk out of the Hauptbahnhof, cross the street at the train station cross walk, turn to your right, and go down to the next street to your left. Walk on this street until Maria-Theresien Strasse, then turn right toward the city center. Taking this street all the way leads to the pedestrian zone and the Golden Roof.
Big parts of the downtown area are declared (fee-based) short-term parking zones. For longer visits, it is highly recommended to park off-site and use public transportation.
Public local traffic (4 tram-lines, and a dense network of buses) is operated by Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe [url=http://www.ivb.at]]and a couple of private operators. All public services are organized in Verkehrsverbund Tirol [url=http://www.vvt.at[/url],]which means that tickets are valid in every public transport line (including buses, trams and trains). All buses and trams are modern low-floor vehicles. A major extension of the tram network is currently carried out (it ist the line to the technical university campus, first phase to be completed in autumns 2012)
Visitors should be aware that there sometimes are bus lines that split up into different destinations (the bus line O, for example), and so it's important to pay attention to the destination displays (outside and inside) and the spoken announcements. Single-fare tickets are 1.90 euro in the city fare zone if paid by the driver or 1,80 euro if purchased at ticket machines. Regardless of the door you enter, go to the driver and pay, exact change not necessary. 24-hour tickets, weekly tickets and other sorts of tickets are only offered at multi-language ticket machines to be found at many stations. They can also be purchased at the identically looking machines for short-term parking tickets. You must validate the ticket when you get on your first bus or tram.
The special bus line "TS" ("The Sightseer" [http://www.sightseer.at[/url]) connects the major sights like Schloss Ambras, Bergisel and Alpenzoo to downtown. However special fares apply for this line. If you don't plan to visite every museums it might be reasonable cheaper to use the normal 24 hour ticket without this bus.
Two tram lines lead to two villages in the neighborhood of Innsbruck.
Tram line nr. 6 connects Innsbruck and the mountain village Igls, which is worth a visit. The line passes the uplands with vast forests and gives some spectacular prospects for travelers either on Innsbruck or on the lovely landscape between Aldrans and Igls. It provides stops immediately near Schloss Ambras and the bathing-lake Lansersee (ice skating in Winter is also possible there). The terminus Igls lies within the city fare zone, so no additional ticket is needed. From there it is just a fine 10 Minutes walk to the Patscherkofel Ropeway.
Tram line STB is 18 kilometers long and connects Innsbruck with several villages in the Stubaital valley. This tram provides also acces to Bergisel (Tirol Panorama) at the station Sonneburgerhof. This station is also situated within die city fare zone. In Mutters, Nockhofweg acces to an easy skiing area, the Mutteralm, is provided (10 Minutes walk). A beautiful hour's ride will take you at least the small town of Fulpmes. The new red liveried trams offer great scenic views on the journey. It is recommended to make a trip around Halloween, when the larch-trees on the Telfer Wiesen have got their best autumn colour.
Innsbruck's Hofkirche has the most important emperor's tomb monument (of emperor Maximilian I) in Europe. Especially characteristic are the larger-than-life bronzes ("schwarze Mander") that show members of different dynasties.
* Baroque styled cathedral, with works of Lucas Cranach the Elder. From 1717-1724 it was rebuilt (after damage from an earthquake) according to the plans of Johann Jakob Herkomer and Johann Georg Fischer.
* Baroque styled church with Rokkoko-stucco, built from 1751-1756.
* Premonstratensian monastery with a baroque collegiate church, not far from Wiltener Basilika.
A renaissance style castle that was built on behalf of archduke Ferdinand II of Tyrol. Interesting things to see are portrait- and armor-collections, art and curiosity cabinets, the spanish hall and the palace garden.
The Bergisel jump was replaced according to plans of the Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid in 2001. Because of its design and prominent location (on Bergisel, south of Innsbruck) it is considered a new city landmark. There is a cafe on top, which offers views of Innsbruck and the surrounding mountains. During sporting events, the jumping tower is not accessible, and a ticket is needed to enter the terrain. Standard adult entry when no sporting events are taking place is €9, with some discount available for families/groups.
Late-gothic alcove balcony, with 2657 fire-gilded cupreous shingles. It was built on behalf of emperor Maximilian I.
* The column, which is made of Tyrolean marble, was created in 1706, in memory of the retreat of the Bavarian troops.
* It was built in 1765 to mark the marriage of archduke Leopold and the spanish princess Maria Ludovica. The north side displays mourning themes on the occasion of Franz Stephan of Lothringen.
A combined ticket for the Tyrolean Sate Museums [url=http://www.tiroler-landesmuseum.at/html.php/en/index_____.html]]is available for €10, or €6 discount, and offers entry to The Ferdinand, Hofkirche, Volkskunst, Zeughaus and Das Tiroler Panorama Museums until the end of the calendar year. The ticket includes a free audio guide (which is worth getting as information is otherwise only in German) at some locations.
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* Objects from human preparations, to history of development and old anatomical devices.
* The Bell foundry has existed for 400 years, and been lead by the same family for 14 generations.
* It was modified to rokoko-style by order of the empress Maria Theresia.
* Incorporating the Kaiserjägermuseum (Imperial Hunting Museum)
* Information on the impressive life of emperor Maximilian I.
* Riesenrundgemälde [url=http://www.tiscover.at/at/guide/5,en/objectId,SIG1740at/home.html[/url]][url=http://www.panorama-innsbruck.at/e/platform.htm[/url],]Rennweg (bus lines 4, O, E). A Panorama painting of the Battle of Bergisel, August 13th 1809, over 1000 square meters in size. One of the world's last 24 panoramas.
* Stadtturm Innsbruck [url=http://www.tiscover.at/at/guide/65654sy,en/objectId,SIG1744at/home.html[/url]](City Tower), Herzog-Friedrich-Straße.
* Tiroler Landesmuseum [http://www.tiroler-landesmuseum.at/[/url]: Ferdinandeum, Museumstraße, Scientific collection, Feldstraße and Museum im Zeughaus, Zeughausgasse
* Opened after reconstruction in 2009.
Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck's Boulevard and central pedestrian area. St. Anna's Column and the prominent Nordkette mountain range make popular backgrounds for holiday photos.
*Herzog-Friedrich-Straße. The Old Town's "main street" (now a pedestrian area). It expands to a square in front of the Golden Roof.
*Sparkassenplatz and BTV Forum. Innsbrucks modern urban center, accessible from Maria-Theresien-Straße and close to the Old Town. Has a range of cafés and restaurants, as well as shops. Farmers' market on Fridays and free concerts, film screenings and concerts in summer.
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The alpine zoo is Europe's highest situated zoo (727 m), and is specializing in alpine animals. It contains outdoor enclosures, terrariums, aviaries, aquariums (world's biggest collection of alpine fish species) and a barnyard with old farm animal races. The zoo is in hillside situation, so there's a certain altitude difference to cover. Free entrance with the Innsbruck-Card.
Tiroler Abend with the Gundolf Family [url=http://www.tiroler-abend.com]]- For almost half a century this show is visited by travellers and gives good insight on traditional Tyrolean culture- everybody who likes everything stereotypical about the alpine culture will be served the full menu: Yodeling, traditional dances, plays, music and clothing are mixed with typical surroundings.
* New Orleans Festival - Since New Orleans is the partner city of Innsbruck a festival is held every summer featuring a lot of prominent musicians and focussing on Jazz, Blues, Gospels and other styles from the region around New Orleans.
* The Ski Jump Contest around new year at the Begisel stadium is one of the few moments when Austrians demonstrate true patriotism. As Austrians are very competitive in alpine disciplines this is one of the events that many people follow.
* For the younger generation the Air & Style Snowboard Contest [url=http://www.air-style.com[/url]]is the high point of the year when the best snowboarders of the world compete in the biggest snowboard event of Europe. The event is the first snowboard competition that ever featured the straight jump, it's accompanied by international bands and a crowd beyond the 10.000's. Usually it is held either around the beginning of December or end of January.
* In late spring a lot of clubs and pubs participate in the city event Sound City [url=http://www.soundcity.at/[/url],]where downtown Innsbruck becomes a network of discos. Shuttle busses circulate around the city and bring the guests to various locations where a range of international DJ's play different styles.
* The Hafen [url=http://www.hafen.cc/[/url],]the Treibhaus [url=http://www.treibhaus.at/[/url]]and the p.m.k. [http://www.pmk.or.at/[/url] are event centers downtown or a little oustide of the city. Many concerts, events and parties take place all around the year and are visited by young locals, students and travellers.
*Note: In the summer season Innsbruck is flooded by tourists from the far east and far west - predominantly older people who are mostly on a European tour - the event calendar adapts to this. The winter season is dominated by younger people, especially students and travellers from all around the world, who provide the city with a vivid nightlife.
Rathaus Gallerien [url=http://www.rathausgalerien.at/],]2 minutes walk from the Old Town, main entrance via Maria-Theresien-Straße
* Kaufhaus Tyrol [url=http://www.kaufhaus-tyrol.at/[/url],]recently opened shopping mall with five levels, located right in the inner city just opposite Rathaus Gallerien.
* Sillpark [http://www.sillpark.at[/url] (just outside downtown--turn right from train station (Hauptbahnhof), walk one block, turn right, walk under a railway--and you are looking at it. The 3, C, F, J, and O lines take you there.
DEZ [http://www.dez.at] (bus lines C, R, S and T), many stores just right around it, such as Ikea etc.
* Cyta (in the suburb "Völs") (S-Bahn S1 or S2, or bus line T)
Furthermore, there are several warehouses, especially in the suburb of Neu-Rum.
Shopping areas: There are numerous shops in central pedestrian areas like Maria-Theresien-Straße, the Old Town, Franziskanerplatz, Sparkassenplatz and Anichstraße as well as Museumstraße. You will also find shops/stores in quarter centers of Wilten (tram lines 1, 6 and STB) and Pradl (tram line 3).
Souvenir stores in the Old Town offer souvenirs of varying origin, but the Tiroler Heimatwerk (Meranerstraße 2) offers real Tyrolean handcraft. However most of the shops are real tourist traps and are overpriced by far. You will probably find more authentic and cheaper souvenirs in one of the surrounding villages of Innsbruck.
Over 100 Options in Innsbruck from private rooms to entire homes. Prices start at around €30 a night
Campsite Innsbruck Kranebitten, Kranebitter Allee 214, [http://www.campinginnsbruck.com/].
* Breakfast and sheets are included. extra charges apply to use kitchen and Wi-Fi. A 3€ charge will be applied on your first night.
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Dom St. Jakob [url=http://www.dioezese-innsbruck.at/ueber_uns.asp?lfdnr=58],]Domplatz 6 (Oldcity). Sun: 10:00, 11:30; M-F: 09:30; M-Th: 08:00 (Unterkirche)
* Jesuit church [url=http://www.jesuitenkirche-innsbruck.at/[/url],]Karl-Rahner-Platz [url=http://www.jesuitenkirche-innsbruck.at/index.html?lageplan.html[/url].]Sat: 18:00 (English), 19:00; Sun: 11:00, 18:00, 21:30; M-Sa: 07:30 (Krypta), 19:00; Thu: 21:30 (Krypta) The only English Mass in the city.
* Kapuzinerkirche [url=http://www.kapuziner.at/nordtirol/ibk/gottesdienste.html[/url],]Kaiserjägerstraße 6 (near the bus parking at Hofgarten). Sun: 10:00; M-F: 06:30, 09:00
* Alte Spitalskirche zum Hl. Geist [url=http://www.dioezese-innsbruck.at/organisation.asp?lfdnr=100161[/url],]Maria-Theresien-Straße 2 (Oldcity). Sun: 09:30; M-F: 18:30
* Servitenkirche, Maria-Theresienstraße. Sat: 17:30; Sun: 06:30, 10:00, 17:30; M-F: 06:30, 10:30, 17:30
* Herz Jesu [http://www.red-ibk.at/info.html[/url], Maximilianstraße 8 (south of Oldcity). Sat: 18:00; Sun: 07:00, 09:30, 11:00 (croat.), 18:00; M-F: 07:00, 08:00, 18:00
* Islamic Center Tirol (Islamisches Zentrum Tirol), Andreas Hoefer Str. 17 a, tel. 0043512562146
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