Austria
Things to do in Innsbruck
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in January, February, March, June, July, August and September.
Things to do
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The Nordkette by funicular and cable car
Zaha Hadid’s funicular then two cable cars: from the old town to 2,300 meters in twenty minutes. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryViewpoint4 hr≈ €50best in the morning
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The Golden Roof
A Gothic balcony covered in 2,657 gilded copper tiles, built for Emperor Maximilian. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hrFreebest in the morning
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Ambras Castle
Archduke Ferdinand’s Renaissance castle and his Chamber of Wonders. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum3 hr≈ €16best in the afternoon
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The Bergisel ski jump
A ski jump designed by Zaha Hadid, and a café at the top above the valley. On Wikipedia
Adventure and sportsViewpoint1 hr 30 min≈ €11best in the afternoon
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Swarovski Crystal Worlds
A grass-covered giant spouting a waterfall, and contemporary art rooms in crystal. On Wikipedia
Off the beaten trackMuseum3 hr≈ €25best in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Innsbruck: in January, February, March, June, July, August and September, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in January, where to go in February, where to go in March, where to go in June, where to go in July, where to go in August, where to go in September.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ideal | 7 °C / 45 °F | -4 °C / 25 °F | 12 |
| February ideal | 10 °C / 50 °F | -1 °C / 30 °F | 8 |
| March ideal | 13 °C / 55 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F | 18 |
| April | 16 °C / 61 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F | 15 |
| May | 19 °C / 66 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 20 |
| June ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 14 |
| July ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 20 |
| August ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 15 |
| September ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 13 |
| October | 18 °C / 64 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 13 |
| November | 10 °C / 50 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F | 12 |
| December | 7 °C / 45 °F | -2 °C / 28 °F | 11 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €65
- Mid-range
- €125
- Comfort
- €230
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Train
- 57 kg
- Bus
- 65 kg
- Plane
- 310 kg
By train rather than by plane: 250 kg less CO₂e per person (5 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Austria
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
Near Innsbruck
- Munich Germany, 97 km
- Salzburg Austria, 140 km
- St. Moritz and the Engadin Switzerland, 150 km
- Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut Austria, 170 km
- Lake Garda Italy, 190 km
- Verona Italy, 210 km