Innsbruck is the capital of the federal state of Tyrol in western Austria. Nestled amidst the Inn Valley and the Wipptal or Sill River, Innsbruck in Austria is one of the renowned tourist destinations in Austria. The name of Innsbruck has derived from the amalgamation of 'Inn' and the German word brücke meaning bridge. The name Innsbruck therefore means the bridge over the Inn.
How to get in Innsbruck:
There are any routes to get into the city. You can travel by plane and board off at the Innsbruck International Airport. The Munich Airport which is situated at a distance of 2.5 hours drive can be another alternative. You can also travel by train which will take you to the main station of Innsbruck, namely Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof.
In the south of Innsbruck, one of the famous Austria Tourist destinations, is Serles. It is one of the internationally renowned winter sports center in Austria. Innsbruck is one of the 8 cities that will host the 2008 European Football Championships. The city of Innsbruck is also a good host to many of the winter sports like Skiing and Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing and Tobogganing. Apart from these activities in Innsbruck, you can also take a trip to the locales of sightseeing in Innsbruck.
- Hofkirche in Innsbruck is the monument of emperor Maximilian I. It is most important emperor's tomb in Europe.
- Dom zu St. Jakob or Domplatz is a Baroque styled cathedral, with works of Lucas Cranach the Elder.
- Bergiselschanze is a prominent edifice in the city of Innsbruck. Owing to its design and prominent location at Bergisel, south of Innsbruck, the building is considered a new city landmark.
- Triumphpforte or the Triumphal Arch is another important site of sightseeing. Located in the south end of Maria-Theresien-Straße, the arch was built in 1765 to mark the marriage of archduke Leopold and the spanish princess Maria Ludovica.
- Gardens like the Alpine Garden and the Botanical Garden and zoos like the Alpenzoo will certainly attract both children and adults.
While you travel Innsbruck, make sure that you possess the Innsbruck Card. It is truly the trump card. If you want to get admission to Innsbruck's most important sights for little money including the mint tower in Hall and the Swarovski Crystal Worlds, get hold o the card. The price tags goes like € 24 for 24 hours, € 29 for 48 hours and € 34 for 72 hours. You need to pay half of the price for children. For the group of 25 people and more, you can buy group tickets.
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