Innsbruck is a good choice for a visit in this country. If you are a newcomer to the area or haven’t visited for a while, the information provided on this and related pages will prove invaluable in assisting you to make your holiday or business venture here, as simple as a stroll down your local street back home.

The capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck, is one of Europe's most beautiful cities. It has long been a centre of commerce as it lies at the junction of two important routes across the central Alps. Innsbruck is about 30 minutes from the Italian border and 45 minutes from the German border.

Always been a lively city, it has grown at a steady rate since the first clustered settlements in the area now known as the old quarter. Innsbruck's various districts (Altstadt, Pradl, Wilten, Saggen) were gradually amalgamated and became part of the city, it is today.

Chosen as the site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck considers skiing part of its city's life and is one of the few areas in Europe with a snow guarantee.

Skiing and other snow related sports are not the only activity on offer here and the city has a wide variety of attractions to offer. With everything from cultural attractions to outdoor sports activities being well represented.

Historical buildings and castles in Innsbruck include those such as the Schloss Ambras, the Hofburg, Fürstenburg and the Goldenes Dachl. Museums in Innsbruck are also worth a visit as there are some very interesting and informative establishments such as the Tyrol Museum of Popular Art and the Ferdinandeum Museum.

For the party lovers amongst you Innsbruck won’t disappoint. It offers the best night life scene in the region with many night clubs, pubs, bars and theatres to keep you entertained.

Gourmets will enjoy the range in eateries from lavish and expensive hotel dining rooms to the more reasonably priced and friendly local restaurants. Hotels in Innsbruck are generally good to excellent in standard and offer internationally recognised services, making it an excellent holiday destination choice.

Whether travelling as a family, alone on business or on honeymoon, Innsbruck offers a picturesque interlude on life.

Tip: For more on this exciting destination, read our articles from people who have visited recently, in our Tangent e-zine.

Note: For more information on things to see and do in the area, please take a look through our Top 10 Things to Do pages, our Sport and Activity (Entertainment) pages, our Children's Activity pages, our Sightseeing pages or contact us.