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Things to see in Innsbruck (Austria): 256 places and when to go

Innsbruck is a city in Austria with around 155,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 256 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (131), Nature (108), Hiking (61). The best known are Ambras Castle, Europa Bridge and Bergisel Ski Jump. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Austria · 47.2804, 11.41
Population
About 155,000
Places
256 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Mountains (131) · Nature (108) · Hiking (61) · History (28) · Temples (27) · Museums and art (11)
Best time
May to October.
Also possible
November to April.
Nearest airport
INN Innsbruck, 5.5 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Birkkarspitze, at 2,749 m.

What to see in Innsbruck

The places in and around Innsbruck, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 232, by what you come to do:

When to go to Innsbruck

The best time to visit Innsbruck is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:41
  2. FebPossible10:01
  3. MarPossible11:36
  4. AprPossible13:23
  5. MayBest time14:53
  6. JunBest time15:42
  7. JulBest time15:22
  8. AugBest time14:03
  9. SepBest time12:19
  10. OctBest time10:36
  11. NovPossible9:03
  12. DecPossible8:17

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17. In July, 249 of the 256 places are at their best.

When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Innsbruck

The nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN, Innsbruck), 5.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Austria, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Innsbruck?

The best known: Ambras Castle, Europa Bridge, Bergisel Ski Jump, Goldenes Dachl, Innsbruck Cathedral. In all, 256 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Innsbruck?

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 17.

How do you get to Innsbruck?

The nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), 5.5 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Innsbruck as the destination and these 256 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.