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Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Tyrol's capital, pairs Golden Roof landmarks in the Old Town with Nordkette ridges reached by cable car.

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Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and Austria's fifth-largest city, set in the Inn Valley in western Austria. Its name means 'bridge over the Inn', after the medieval river crossing where the settlement began. The city sat on a major medieval route between northern and southern Europe, and Emperor Maximilian I often held court here. His Golden Roof, built around 1497 to 1500, is the best-known landmark in the Old Town.

The mountains sit close on both sides: the Nordkette rises to the north and the Patscherkofel to the south. The Nordkettenbahn cable car climbs toward Hafelekar, where hiking routes begin. Winter suits skiing, with ski areas within reach, and summer suits hiking, though summers can be cool and rainy or reach 34 °C. The foehn wind can gust up to about 120 km/h in the city and can bring sudden thaws, so check the forecast before a high-ridge day. Plan two days for the Old Town and one mountain day, with more time for day trips into Tyrol.

Innsbruck in five

Get the Innsbruck Card or Welcome CardThe Innsbruck Card gives free entry to museums and sights, free rides on the Nordkette and other cable cars, and public transport, plus discounts. The Welcome Card is free from two overnight stays and includes public transport; from three nights it also covers cable car rides, with fewer lifts in winter.Tours and tickets
Set up a Nordkette day from the cityThe Nordkettenbahn cable car runs up to Seegrube and Hafelekar, and the Hungerburgbahn funicular links the city with the Hungerburg district. The Hafelekarspitze, at 2,334 m, is about a ten-minute walk from the Hafelekar station.
Carry a windproof layer for the foehnThe foehn wind can gust up to about 120 km/h in the city and up to 200 km/h on the Patscherkofel, in every season. It is most common in autumn and can bring sudden thaws in winter.
Ride trams 1, 2, 3 and 5 around townLine 6 runs to Igls, and the STB line goes to Fulpmes in the Stubai Valley. Buses and night buses cover the rest of the city.Getting around
Visit Bergisel for the ski jump and 1809 battle siteThe Bergisel ski jump, rebuilt in 2001 to a design by Zaha Hadid, is a stop on the Four Hills Tournament. Andreas Hofer's Tyrolean forces beat Bavarian and French troops here in 1809, and Hofer's tomb is in the Franciscan church.

Things to do in Innsbruck

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Church · InnsbruckDom zu St. Jakob (Innsbruck)

Church · InnsbruckCourt Church Innsbruck

Sight · InnsbruckBergisel

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Need to know

Currency: Euro (EUR)
Entry: Visa-free short stays for many passports; Schengen rules apply Read more
Emergency: 133 police, 122 fire, 144 ambulance, 112 from any phone
Tipping: Round up in restaurants and cafés
Time: UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer (daylight saving)

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JanuarySnow14 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh3°Low-6°Cold, snowy
FebruaryRain12 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh6°Low-3°Ski season
MarchRain15 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh9°Low-1°Brief spring
AprilRain15 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh13°Low2°Brief spring
MayRain21 rainy daysHigh16°Low6°Brief spring
JuneRain18 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Warm or wet
JulyRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh23°Low11°Wettest month
AugustRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh23°Low11°Warm, sometimes hot
SeptemberRain14 rainy daysHigh19°Low8°Warm, foehn
OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh15°Low4°Foehn season
NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh8°Low-2°Cool, quiet
DecemberSnow13 rainy days5 snowy daysHigh4°Low-5°Christmas markets

Average daily high and low in Innsbruck, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Festivals: Aug Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

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Humidity: 96%
Wind: 4 km/h
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Today2°-2°0%Monday: Drizzle. High 2°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 0%.
Tue3°0°3%Tuesday: Fog. High 3°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 3%.
Wed6°1°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 6°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu9°3°0%Thursday: Clear. High 9°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 0%.
Fri9°4°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 9°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sat10°2°3%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 3%.
Sun7°1°16%Sunday: Cloudy. High 7°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 16%.

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What's on in Innsbruck

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Before you go to Innsbruck

eSIM for InnsbruckOffline maps help on the NordketteRead the guide

Insurance for mountain daysCover for hikes and winter sportsRead the guide

Money and cards in AustriaCards and cash for a city tripRead the guide

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Rules for Innsbruck, checked

Visitors from many countries outside the EU can enter Austria visa-free for short stays, subject to Schengen limits. Check entry rules with the Austrian Foreign Ministry before you book.
Declare large sums of cash when you enter or leave the EU, using the customs form.
Dial 112 from any phone, or 133 for police, 122 for fire and 144 for an ambulance.
Check the mountain weather before a high hike; the foehn can gust up to about 200 km/h on the Patscherkofel.

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Innsbruck FAQ

Is Innsbruck worth visiting in winter?

Yes for winter sports. Ski areas near the city include Patscherkofel, Axamer Lizum, Igls, Kühtai, Seefeld and the Stubai Valley glacier skiing. The city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976.

How do you get from the airport to the city centre?

Innsbruck Airport in Kranebitten is about 4 km from the centre. Check the current bus and tram routes before you travel.

Is the Innsbruck Card worth it?

It depends on how many sights and cable cars you use. It covers museums, sights, cable car rides including the Nordkette, and public transport, with discounts. Compare it with the Welcome Card if you stay two or more nights.

How many days do you need in Innsbruck?

Two days covers the Old Town, the Hofkirche, Bergisel and a cable car ride. Add a day for the Alpenzoo, the museums or a hike on the Nordkette.

Is Innsbruck close to the Brenner Pass?

Yes. The Brenner Pass lies about 30 km south of the city, reached via the Wipp Valley. It was a major medieval route between northern and southern Europe.

What is the foehn wind in Innsbruck?

A warm wind that blows in all seasons, most often in autumn. It can gust up to about 120 km/h in the city and can bring sudden thaws in winter.