Off to the summer of diversity in the Innsbruck region

Updated 04.04.2023

Standing at the summit and breathing in the pure mountain air, then plunging into the pleasantly cool water of a lake and finally ending the day with your favourite drink in a balmy breeze in the city - this is what a "completely normal" holiday day in the Innsbruck region looks like. Special alpine-urban adventures, a wide range of sporting activities, culinary expeditions and exciting events make holidays here a summer of diversity.

Unforgettable experiences all summer longWhoeveris looking for an adrenaline kick can chase down the track in the Olympic ice canal in Igls at over 100 km/h with a professional in a specially designed guest bobsleigh, set the speed themselves on a ride in the mountain cart on the Mutterer Alm or surf in the Inn, the river that gives its name to the Tyrolean capital. If the weather doesn't cooperate, adventure-seekers can let off steam in the Flip Lab trampoline park, have a battle in the Laserdrom or solve exciting puzzles in the Escape Room. But would you rather take it easy? Then a relaxing hike with a llama or a herbal expert by your side might be just the thing. For families and all those who prefer a city tour on foot, the scavenger hunt "GO Innsbruck" is suitable: equipped with a "treasure map", you get to know the city in a playful way. If, on the other hand, you want to combine sightseeing with a dash of sporting action, take a city rafting tour. A guide will familiarise you with the basics of rafting and at the same time introduce you to Innsbruck's sights.Tip: The seven city walks "Walks to explore" take you to hidden places and historical corners Explore the alpine-urban diversity of Innsbruck on your own.

Groovy and funky - sporty and hot - amusing and stimulating: our summer eventsWhatwould summer be without exciting sporting competitions, concert evenings or open-air games? Be there live when the world's best runners conquer altitude metre after altitude metre at the World Mountain and Trailrunning Championships, experience goosebump moments when the international climbing elite compete for the world championship or cheer along when top athletes deliver a top-class athletics show in the middle of the city. In July, the Innsbruck Promenade Concerts, where classical meets modern, and the New Orleans Festival, dedicated to blues and funk, promise intense sound experiences. Other summer music highlights include the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music and Klassik am Berg at over 1,600 metres above sea level. Onlooking families flock to the Krapoldi Festival in Innsbruck's Rapoldi Park in late summer, where circus artists, musicians and clowns have a rendezvous. On top of that, the medieval festival at Ambras Castle attracts numerous visitors young and old. The Tyrolean folk plays in Telfs have also long since ceased to be an insider's tip: this summer, actor and artistic director Gregor Bloéb is devoting himself to the play "7 Deadly Sins" and invites folk theatres from all over the country to perform the "Fool's Dance".

Environmentally friendly mobility and activity with the Welcome CardBecome onewith Mother Nature on a barefoot hike in the Viggartal valley, learn interesting facts about local wild animals, discover the most beautiful corners on guided e-bike tours, start running in the city and arrive at the top of the alpine pasture in no time - the summer activity programme of the Innsbruck region offers this and much more. The key to participating in the offer is the free Welcome Card guest card, which is available at partner businesses for as little as two nights. But that's not all the card can do: It is also a ticket for free travel on public transport, allows you to explore the city for a day on a city bike, and offers attractive discounts at swimming pools, lakes and cool indoor and outdoor activities. Those who are particularly adventurous can purchase an upgrade to the unlimited version: seven top Tyrolean highlights, such as the Swarovski Crystal Worlds or the 007 Elements Adventure World, are free of charge. By the way: The Welcome Card can be obtained digitally in advance from the accommodation. For example, if you arrive at Innsbruck's main railway station, you can immediately use public transport in the Innsbruck region and enjoy a free and environmentally friendly onward journey.

Summer delights for the palateThesummer of diversity in Innsbruck can also beenjoyedgastronomically: traditional and down-to-earth dining is available at the Goldenes Dachl Inn or the Anich. The Lichtblick with its adjoining bar and 360-degree view or Il Convento are modern and elegant. But the region also offers a culinary programme of pampering out of town, peppered with experience highlights: How about breakfast in the gourmet gondola on the Patscherkofel with a dream view, a coffee-to-blow at Mario's on the Hungerburg, where coffee junkies sip espresso from a home-blown glass, or tasting local berries, cheese and fine spirits along the Genuss-Radweg cycle path? And don't forget: No holiday in Innsbruck without a mountain pasture! At least one stop at one of the countless alpine pastures, including a Brettljause and Kaiserschmarrn, is a must. In the evening you will find yourself tired but happy at a sundowner in a rooftop bar - the sun slowly disappears behind the mountain peaks and you just breathe in ... and out.

About Innsbruck TourismusInnsbruckTourismus is the official destination management organisation of theInnsbruckregion, which stretches from the Tyrolean capital over 40 towns in its surroundings - from the Inntal to the Mieminger Plateau, via Kühtai to the Sellraintal. With almost 3.5 million overnight stays annually (as of 2019), the Innsbruck region is one of the largest tourism institutions in Austria and is a unique symbiosis of vibrant urban space and fascinating alpine mountains. Diverse city flair and sightseeing are only a breath away from the next cycling or hiking tour, the next skiing or winter hiking experience. The free Welcome Card guest card is the key to the boundless diversity of the region: with the free use of public transport, up and across numerous highlights can be experienced sustainably and comfortably. For the approximately 90 employees, the guest is at the centre of their thoughts and actions. Through their enthusiasm for the alpine-urban area, they convey to their guests what their own heart beats for and thus prepare unforgettable holiday experiences in harmony with man and nature time and again. With a total of 12 tourism information sites, Innsbruck Tourism is close to its guests, in the middle of the action and with its finger on the pulse - a hub for authentic stories and personal impressions of local characters, which can be found on the popular blog and social channels under #myinnsbruck.

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