Ski resort Innsbruck: description, photos, reviews. Holidays in Austria

The heart of Tyrol, Innsbruck, is rightfully considered the capital of alpine skiing. The Winter Olympics were held here twice, in 1964 and 1976, leaving its mark on the infrastructure of the entire region.

The Alpine resort of Ischgl is one of the best ski resorts in the world. In addition, it is famous for its entertainment and noisy parties. Ischgl is located in the west of Tyrol in the Landeck district, 105 kilometers from Innsbruck on the very border of Switzerland and Austria.

Resort infrastructure

How to get there?

The nearest international airport is Innsbruck. Next you need to get to Landeck station. The journey by train will take 1 hour 20 minutes, and by bus – only an hour. Some tourists prefer to arrive in Ischgl through the airports of Zurich (220 km) or Munich (302 km).

From these cities there are also routes to Landeck station. A special bus runs daily from the railway station to the resort. Of course, there is always the opportunity to rent a car and get to your destination on your own. Read about how this can be done in Austria.

Where to ride?

The Alpine mountain arena of Silvetta includes, in addition to the Austrian Ischgl, the Swiss resort of Samnaun. The ski area is located at an altitude of 1400–2864 meters above sea level. There are trails of different levels here:

• blue trails for beginners – 48 km;
• red trails of medium difficulty – 148 km;
• black trails of high difficulty – 27 km.

In addition, Ischgl is considered the best resort in Europe for snowboarders. There are all facilities for boarding, several jumps, many chutes and the Borders Paradise Fan Park.

To transport tourists at different levels of the resort, a whole network of cable cars has been developed. 45 cable cars carry up to 17 million passengers a year. In addition, resort guests can take a ride on the world's first double-decker lift, Piz Val Gronda.

Alpine skiing training is well organized at the Ischgl resort. For a comfortable holiday with children, there is a kindergarten for children from two years old, a full day will cost €49, as well as a Bambini ski kindergarten, €67 per day. Snowboard school training is available for three categories:

• children;
• teenagers;
• adults.

Classes can be group or private. For 1.5 hours of lessons with a private instructor you will have to pay €125, and a group course will cost €70 per person. Snowboarding lessons are a little more expensive. Family tuition discount 5%.

Where to relax?

On the territory of the resort there are about four dozen high-class hotels from 4 stars and above, designed to accommodate 14 thousand tourists at the height of the season. Three-star hotels can also please you with excellent service.

In the après-ski area, where guests relax after skiing, there are 14 establishments where you can drink coffee or mulled wine. In addition, tourists enjoy visiting local restaurants, where they can enjoy a variety of cuisines, Austrian and not only.

There is a duty-free shopping area in Ingschl. In January, all shops there are open until midnight. Almost all entertainment venues here are open to night visitors.

At an altitude of 2400 meters is the central concert venue of Ischgl, which can accommodate about 20,000 spectators. Three gala concerts are held here annually: in honor of the opening of the new season (November 29), at Easter and at the closing of the season. World famous stars have repeatedly performed on this stage: Sting, Elton John, Katy Perry and others.

Weather in Ischgl

The ski season in Ischgl lasts from late November to April. There are no severe frosts here, so the climate can be called mild. Throughout the winter, the air temperature fluctuates around -4 degrees. Summer in Ischgl is not hot; the air temperature rarely rises above 15 degrees Celsius.

In the Alpine mountains there is a lot of snow in winter. Accumulating on mountain tops, it creates conditions for avalanches, so tourists need to monitor the level of avalanche danger in the region.

Conclusion

The resort of Ischgl is suitable for both experienced skiers and less experienced skiers - and even beginners. Various types of slopes allow everyone to ski comfortably, and a ski school will help improve their skills.

A ski pass (cable car subscription) can be purchased at the hotel or on the official website of the Ischgl resort. The cost of such a ticket varies depending on the season and the category to which the tourist belongs. One day in the low season for an adult will cost about €48, and in the high season - about €52.

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Ask me which city you should visit first, and I will answer: “Of course, Innsbruck!” "Why not ?" - you ask. I'll explain now.

Innsbruck, best known for its ski resorts, is so rich in cultural and natural attractions that it seems as if it has absorbed the whole of Austria. This city looks like a brilliant showcase of an expensive Austrian boutique or an elegant lady of mature age who has not only not lost her grace over the years, but has even become prettier. Her past has ups and downs. In her present there is the tranquil nature of the Alpine mountains and memories of a turbulent youth.

The former residence of the Habsburgs, the center of the federal state of Tyrol, skiing, the site of the Olympic Games - all this is Innsbruck. In this city you can not only enjoy winter sports, but also taste Austrian delicacies, admire the splendor of ancient architecture and improve your health. All in all, Innsbruck can offer you everything you expect from Austria and even more.

Short video about Innsbruck

How to get there

Innsbruck is surrounded on all sides by mountains with a height of about 2000 m. On the north side, the city is supported by the Karwendel massif, on the southwest by the Stubai Alps, and on the southeast by the Tuch Alps. However, transport links with other cities are very well developed here. You can get to the capital of Tyrol not only by plane, but also by car, train or bus.

By plane

From Moscow to Innsbruck you can get direct flights from S7 and Austrian Airlines. If booked early, two-way tickets can be purchased for approximately 10–11 thousand rubles. If you book late, you will only buy a one-way ticket for this amount. The journey will take about three and a half hours.

If you did not have time to grab a ticket from the two companies mentioned above, you will have to fly with a transfer. The most convenient option is, perhaps, to fly to Vienna, and from there to Innsbruck. With some luck, you can do it in about five hours.

Another option is a charter! In winter, crowds of ski lovers fly to Innsbruck, and travel companies organize special flights for them.

Whichever method you choose, start looking for tickets early. You can compare flight prices and choose something suitable for yourself, for example.

From Innsbruck Airport (Kranebbieten) there is a regular bus F running every 15 minutes, which will take you to the city's central station in just 10 minutes. The ticket costs 1.80 EUR. If you don't accept public transport, take a taxi. In this case, you will pay about 15 EUR for the trip.

By train

To get to Innsbruck by rail, take the Moscow-Nice train No. 17/18, which departs from the Belorussky railway station, located in the north of the capital. The train departs on Thursdays at 10:18 am and arrives at the city's main station. The exact travel time is 37 hours. Tickets can be purchased on the Russian Railways website.

By bus

There is no direct bus service between Russia and Innsbruck. But if you are traveling to the capital of Tyrol from Europe, the international carrier Flixbus, which runs between Innsburg and some other European cities, will come to your aid. Here is their list.

So, you can get to Innsbruck, for example, from Garmisch-Partenkirchen - the main ski resort in Germany, which is only 34 kilometers away (a ticket will cost 5-7 EUR one way). Or from Munich, where regular S7 flights fly from Moscow. In this case, the trip will be more expensive - from 8 to 15 EUR one way, depending on the time of day.

By car

Innsbruck is located approximately 2500 kilometers from Moscow. So the journey by car will be long and expensive. You will have to cross Belarus with its bad roads, Poland, and then Germany or the Czech Republic. I advise you to opt for German roads. They are famous for their excellent quality and lack of speed restrictions.

Google Maps says the journey will take 25 hours. In reality, it will take you at least 3 times longer to get to Innsbruck. To the pure travel time, it is necessary to add not only overnight stays, but also rest stops, waiting time at border crossings and possible traffic jams.

I entered Innsbruck from Mittenwald, a small resort town in the Bavarian Alps. By the way, if you go to Innsbruck from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you will take the same road. At mountain pass 177 I got into real trouble. Going down a steep mountain, I practically did not release the brake pedal, which almost rendered my car unusable. At the end of the journey, smoke began to pour out from under the car.

I had to stop by the nearest car service center and give the car to Turkish auto repairmen for a couple of hours. By the way, they took my position and examined the poor thing completely free of charge in the name of Turkish-Russian friendship. I hope you are more experienced drivers and know that when going down a mountain with a manual, you need to engage a low gear and brake with the engine. If you have an automatic, set the gear limit.

In conclusion, I would like to note that you need to be very careful on the mountain roads of Austria and Germany. The same pass 177 is a busy road that is crossed by hundreds of cars every day. Driving here is extremely difficult. In winter it is better to use wheel chains.

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Innsbruck - the time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 2

Kazan 2

Samara 3

Ekaterinburg 4

Novosibirsk 6

Vladivostok 9

When is the season? When is the best time to go

Most tourists travel to Innsbruck in winter to enjoy skiing down the snow-capped mountains. But, in my opinion, Innsbruck retains its solemnity and grandeur at any time of the year.

Innsbruck in summer

Innsbruck in summer is an elegant, vibrant city, whose cleaned streets sparkle in the sun. Emerald alpine meadows, blue skies and bright sun await you. But keep in mind that the thermometer is unlikely to rise above + 20 °C. After all, you are in the mountains!

Innsbruck in autumn

Arriving in Innsbruck in the fall, you will not meet crowds of tourists and can calmly enjoy ancient architecture and nature. For residents of Innsbruck, autumn is a kind of “shift change”. Everyone is preparing for the winter season and expecting new guests. Average temperature: +10 °C

Innsbruck in spring

In the first half of spring, life is still in full swing in Innsbruck, because the ski slopes continue to operate. And only after their closure in the second half of April the city finally receives a long-awaited respite after the influx of tourists. The average temperature in the city is also +10 °C.

Innsbruck in winter

In winter people go to Innsbruck to ski. This is the “hottest” season in the city. All museums, cafes, restaurants are open, and the main street is not empty either day or night.

The weather here in winter is quite changeable, as elsewhere in the mountains. It may rain or snow. In good weather, snow-capped peaks are visible from anywhere in the city, and in bad weather, clouds roll right into the streets. Average temperature: −2 °C

Innsbruck weather by month

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Innsbruck weather by month

Districts. Where is the best place to live?

Administratively, the city of Innsbruck is divided into nine districts. There are no outright disadvantaged people among them. So tourists can safely walk everywhere.

The main attractions are located in the Old Town (Altstadt). These are the Golden Roof, the Arc de Triomphe, Maria Theresa Street, and the Court Garden. The Golden Eagle is also located here ( Goldener Adler) is the oldest restaurant and hotel in the city, where Mozart, Goethe and Paganini also stayed (a sign on the house will notify you of this). At the same time, the price of a single room here starts from 91 EUR, which, in my opinion, is not much for such a place. A luxury double room (35 m²) costs 190–250 EUR per night.

Another famous hotel in the city is a five star Grand Hotel Europa, which you will find directly opposite the train station. This is a respectable old hotel, whose baroque interiors amaze with their splendor. It was built in the second half of the 19th century. A suite here costs from 220 EUR per day. It is at this hotel that most celebrities arriving in the city stay.

The Golden Eagle and the Grand Hotel Europa are far from the only hotels in Altstadt. A quick glance at the map below will be enough for you to understand that almost all the hotels in the city fit into its center. Here you will even find a couple of inexpensive hostels - for example Marmota Hostel. You can book the room you like on, and compare prices and choose the most profitable option -.

Those who love home furnishings can take a closer look at rental housing: look for an apartment in the city or a house in the mountains. The average cost of a small apartment with an area of ​​30 meters is 50–70 EUR per day. A house for a group of six people (Ferienhütte or Ferienhaus in German) will cost approximately 1000 EUR for a week's stay. You can find a successful and affordable offer, for example.

The map below roughly shows the Altstadt area, as well as the main station.

What are the prices for holidays?

Prices in Innsbruck are high. A two-hour city tour with a Russian guide will cost you 100–120 EUR. A room in an average hotel costs about 80–100 euros per night. Taxi - 1.70–1.90 EUR/km. A trip by bus or tram - 2.30 (2.70 for the driver). Lunch in a cafe - 15–20 euros.

Therefore, I advise you to purchase a card immediately upon arrival Insbruck Card. This can be done at the Tourist Infromation office. It will allow you to ride public transport for free, climb the highest ski lift in the city, visit the Swarovski Museum, the Sound Museum, the Hofkirche Church and many other interesting places. The card can be purchased for one, two or three days. The cost is 33, 41 and 47 EUR, respectively. You can read more about this.

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Cost of food, accommodation, transportation and other things

Currency: Rubles, rub. Dollars, $ Euro, €

Main attractions. What to see

I think you already guess that Innsbruck has something to surprise you with. To fully enjoy the rich architecture of the city and the nature of its surroundings, you will need at least a week. My advice to you: when traveling to Innsbruck, plan your trip carefully. Think about how many days you are willing to devote to museums, and how many to walks or outdoor activities. Then you won't have to regret that you missed something important.

Top 5

Golden Roof (Golden Dach)

We are talking about the most important attraction of the city, which appears on all postcards and covers of guidebooks. Only in fact this is not a roof at all, but a balcony canopy decorated with gilded plates. There are more than 2,500 of them. This beauty appeared here in the 16th century under Emperor Maximilian I and cost so much money that the city even went into debt. But it was not proper for the Holy Roman Emperor, who was Maximilian, to look at his subjects from the most ordinary balcony.

Today, the building with the Golden Roof houses the Maximilian Museum, revealing the secrets of his reign. For just 4.80 EUR you can explore the museum and go up to the balcony. There are also audio guides. Open all year round.

Finding the Golden Roof is very easy - it is located in the very center of the city, in the already familiar Altstadt district. The walk from the main station will take 5–10 minutes.

Ambras Castle

It is both a castle and a museum. It was built back in the 16th century by Duke Ferdinand II, who was fond of collecting weapons and art objects. All this is still stored under the painted vaults of the castle and is of great historical value. By the way, Innsbruck was once the center of gunsmithing in Europe!

In addition, you can see a collection of Habsburg portraits, ancient scientific instruments, musical instruments and knightly armor.

The castle is open every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed in November. The portrait gallery and collection of Gothic sculptures are open from April to October. From December to March the entrance ticket costs 7 EUR, and from April to October - 10 EUR. For children and teenagers under 19 years of age, admission is free.

There are various ways to get to the castle. If you have already purchased a ticket for the Sightseer sightseeing tour bus, then the smartest thing to do is to take it at any of its stops. In this case, the journey to the castle will take no more than half an hour.

If your starting point is the main station (Hauptbahnhof), take the Postbus 4134 tourist bus to the Landessportcenter and get off at the Schloss Ambras stop. The journey will take 9 minutes. The schedule can be found. The ticket, which costs 9.70 EUR, includes entry to the museum and a return trip to the main station.

You can also get to the castle by:

• tram number 3 (direction Amras, stop Philippine-Welser-Straße);
• bus line C (direction Luigenstraße, stop Luigenstraße);
• tram number 6 (direction Igls, stop Tummelplatz).

If you're driving, the good news is that parking at the castle is free.

Arc de Triomphe (Triumphforte)

This arch has one interesting feature: the images on one side express joy, and on the other - sadness. The thing is that the construction of the arch was timed to coincide with the wedding of Leopold II, the son of Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria. However, her husband died during the wedding celebrations, and the design of the arch was slightly changed.

The arch is located near the historical center of the city and can be easily reached on foot from the main station.

Imperial Palace Hofburg (Hofburg Insbruck)

The Hofburg has a very rich history. Built back in the 15th century, it was later rebuilt by Emperor Maximilian (the same one who ordered the “Golden Roof”). As a result, the palace became one of the most magnificent European residences of its time in the late Gothic style. The appearance of the palace remained unchanged until Maria Theresa came to power in the 18th century. She turned the Hofburg into a magnificent Baroque monument.

The palace is open all year round from 9:00 to 17:00. Sundays are family day. A child and two adults will be allowed in for free and will even be given an audio guide. At 14:00 on Sundays there is a tour of the palace (3 EUR for adults, 2 EUR for children). On other days the entrance ticket costs 9 EUR.

The Hofburg is located near the Golden Roof, right in the historical center.

City Tower (Stadtturm)

It stands in the very center of Innsbruck, directly opposite the Golden Roof. The tower itself is not that remarkable, but it offers a breathtaking view of the multi-colored roofs of the city and the tops of the Alpine mountains.

The tower is open to the public from June to September from 10:00 to 20:00, from October to May from 10:00 to 17:00. Entry costs 3.50 EUR.

Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

You can take a separate tour of the churches, temples and cathedrals of Innsbruck. There are an unusually large number of magnificent structures here. Below I will tell you about the most impressive ones.

Hofkirche

A very unusual church. Its facade is unlikely to attract your attention, but once you go inside, you will be surrounded by 28 black two-meter sculptures. Ladies in luxurious dresses, knights in armor. All of them are relatives of the Emperor Maximilian the First, already known to you, who loved luxury and grandeur. According to Maximilian's plan, Hofhirke was to become his final resting place. To ensure that the rest would not be too boring, the emperor ordered statues of his relatives to be cast and placed directly in the church. Ironically, the emperor's wishes were never respected: he was buried in Vienna. Catholic officials considered it too offensive to bury the emperor on the same level as the altar. However, the sarcophagus was left in place. You can admire it every day from 9:00 to 17:00 (on Sundays and holidays - from 12:30).

Cathedral of St. James (Innsbruck-St. Jakob Dom)

The two copper domes adorning the towers of this cathedral can be seen from everywhere. The Cathedral of St. James is one of the largest and most luxurious Baroque cathedrals in Europe. It was badly damaged during World War II, but the Austrians restored the building in the 90s, and today the cathedral is open to everyone. Opening hours: Mon. - Thu., Sat., Sun. – from 08:00 to 18:30, Fri. – from 8:45 to 18:30.

Hospital Church (Spitalskirche)

This church is another example of exuberant baroque architecture that is unlikely to leave you indifferent. Made in white and pink tones, it resembles a young bride who has been dressed up for the most special moment in her life. And this church was named “hospital” in honor of the hospital that used to be in its place.

If after visiting these places you still have the strength and ability to be amazed, also take a look at the Wilten Basilica ( Stift Wilten), Jesuit Church ( Jesuitenkirche), Church of Christ ( Christuskirche) with its unusual built-in bell tower, the Church of Adoration ( Klosterkirche) or Church of the Heart of Christ ( Herz-Jesu-Kirche).

Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

I already told you about the museum at Ambras Castle. Here are some more interesting exhibition spaces.

Swarovski Museum (Swarovski Kristallwelten)

This is not so much a museum as a huge interactive space. It does not fit in the center of Innsbruck, so it is located in the surrounding area, in the town of Wattens. You can get here by a special shuttle bus that runs five times a day. You can board it at the main station or at the Congress/Hofburg stop. A round trip ticket costs 9.50 EUR. One way ticket only - 5 EUR. Children under 15 years old can travel for free. The bus schedule can be found.

When you enter the museum, you find yourself in a strange psychedelic world, where everything sparkles and shimmers in the muted light of skillfully placed spotlights. Visitors wander among all this madness as if under a spell. Here you can find yourself right inside a huge crystal 5 meters high, see a huge crystal chandelier simply falling like a waterfall from a high ceiling, walk along a corridor of huge crystals changing the light... What’s not there! Come and see for yourself.

The exposition ends with a giant store. Next to the museum there is a park with green lawns and strange sculptures that will help you gradually return to the real world.

The museum is open every day from 8:30 to 19:30. The entrance ticket costs 19 EUR.

Bell Museum Grassmayr Glokenmuseum

This museum, as well as the workshop attached to it, belongs to the famous Grassmeier family in Austria, who have been casting bells for many hundreds of years (since 1599). Here you can not only look at various specimens up close, but also see the process of their creation. The spectacle is truly impressive. Masters in suits and protective masks pour hot copper into special molds, and tourists watch it all from a safe distance.

The museum is open from Mon. on Fri. from 9:00 to 17:00 (from May to September also open on Saturdays). The entrance ticket costs 8 EUR. It is possible to organize excursions in English. Unfortunately, there are no excursions in Russian.

Gallery Augustin

Among the many monuments of Baroque and late Gothic in Innsbruck, there is a modest museum of Austrian modern art. Samples of art from both the current and last centuries are exhibited here. It’s worth visiting this place if you want to dilute your impressions of ancient churches with something closer to reality.

Museum opening hours: Mon – 14:00–18:00, Tue-Fri –10:30–18:00, Sat – 11:00–15:00.

In addition, you can visit the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum ( Tiroler Landesmuseum), the Olympic Games Museum (dedicated to the two Olympics of 1964 and 1976), the Ferdinadeum Museum ( Ferdinandeum) or the Sound Museum ( Audioversum).

Parks

There are not many parks in Innsbruck. Why does a small town, located right in the middle of breathtaking mountain scenery, need an abundance of urban green spaces? However, there are still some interesting places for city residents to relax here.

"Hofgarten"

This is the most famous park in Innsbruck. Six centuries ago, in its place there was a court garden where vegetables were grown for the imperial table. Today it is a beautiful park in the English style, where neatly trimmed bushes and perfectly round flower beds combine with the natural landscape. Pay attention to the local trees - they are about 300 years old, and they were planted during the time of Maria Theresa!

Another park in Innsbruck is the park "Rapoldi"(Rapoldipark). It is not nearly as famous as the Hofgarten, and you are unlikely to find a mention of it in tourist guides. But here you can also have a great rest after a long day filled with visiting museums.

Tourist streets

Maria Theresa Street

The most important tourist street in the city. There are many souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. And the street itself is incredibly picturesque and consists of low houses, different from each other in color and architecture. The main building on Maria Theresa Street is the column of St. Anne, on which, however, stands a statue of the Virgin Mary.

Duke Friedrich Street

The same street where the Golden Roof is located. Of course, here you can also find a lot of cafes and souvenir shops. And on Herzog Friedrich Street there is a very famous house - Helblinghaus(Helblinghaus). Honestly, it looks more like a huge jewelry box or a wedding cake. But actually, this is another important monument of Baroque architecture.

Also note the funny house with red and white shutters, whose outline resembles a medieval fortress ( Ottoburg). This is an architectural monument of the 14th century.

What to see in 1 day

If you only come to Innsbruck for a short time, you probably won’t have enough time to visit all its attractions. But don’t be discouraged: you can also accomplish a lot in one day. Actually, this is how most tourists explore Innsbruck - running. After all, for them, the capital of Tyrol is, first of all, a transit point on the way to the ski resorts. Here's a short route you can take for a quick tour of the city.

Let's start from the main station. From there, head towards the Old Town. First, you will need to go to MuseumStrasse, where the impressive building of the Ferdinarium is located - one of the most interesting ethnographic museums in Tyrol. After exploring the building (and maybe the museum), continue moving in the same direction. Very soon you will see the Jesuit Church in front of you. Step inside and admire the baroque interiors and organ. If at this stage you are already tired of the blinding luxury, take a look at the Hofgarten, which is very close. Then head back to the historic center to see the Golden Roof, St. James's Cathedral, and stroll along Maria Theresa Street. From here you can go to the Inn River to take some beautiful photos. Then continue along Maria Theresa Street. In about ten to fifteen minutes you will reach the Arc de Triomphe.

This route will take you about an hour if you do not make long stops. From the Arc de Triomphe you can return to the train station (it's very close) or continue exploring the local beauty. If you choose the latter, then move further towards the Wilten Basilica (it is also an example of Baroque). The Bergisel ski jump and the Bell Museum are also nearby.

This will take you about 40 more minutes. From Wilten Basilica you can return back to the station by bus no. 4140 or no. 4134.

What to see in the area

Once you drive a little away from Innsbruck, you will find yourself at the very foot of the two-thousanders. Even if you don't ski, be sure to visit a couple of Tyrolean mountain towns (eg. Mayrhofen or Ellmau).
Here are a few more interesting places in the vicinity of Innsbruck, which I selected to suit my taste.

Stams Monastery

Just 40 km. from Innsbruck is the Stams Monastery. It was intended as a burial place for Tyrolean princes, but now these baroque interiors are inhabited by very hospitable monks who make wine and grow fruit. Here you can not only get acquainted with their life, but even stay overnight for a very small amount. True, this privilege is available only to men.

Terfens and the Upside Down House (Haus steht Kopf)

The town of Terfens is very tiny. Only 2000 people live here. However, many tourists come here from Innsbruck to take unusual photographs. The thing is that the famous Upside Down House is located here. This is an ordinary house, where everything is the other way around. It is built with the roof down, and the furniture here is nailed to the ceiling.

The entrance ticket costs 7.50 EUR. The house is open all year round from Monday to Sunday. May, June, September, October - from 10:00 to 17:30. July and August - from 9:00 to 19:00. From November to April - from 10.00 to 16.00.

City of Mittenwald

It is located in the same 40 km. from the Tyrolean capital, in the same direction as the resort of Seefeld. Getting here is not difficult at all: the border between Austria and Germany is open. At first glance, this is an ordinary German mountain town. But there is one interesting feature here - ancient frescoes on the walls of the houses. The city center is incredibly picturesque. It will only take you half an hour to get around it. You can use the remaining time by taking a lift to one of the snow-capped peaks of the Karwendel massif.

Leutasch Canyon

It is located exactly on the border of Austria and Germany, 40 km. from Isbruck. This is an incredibly beautiful place where a mountain river flows through high cliffs. Along the entire route at high altitudes there are special paths for tourists, so no special equipment is needed. I even walked there with a baby stroller, although according to the rules this is not allowed.

Entrance here is free. The fee is charged only for a small area (2 EUR - adults, 1 EUR - children). Convenient parking is organized, although you will have to pay for it separately (about 5 EUR). The canyon is open only in the warm season, because when the paths freeze, walking there becomes dangerous.

Food. What to try

In Tyrol they eat meat. Fruits and vegetables do not grow on mountain slopes. The local cuisine will appeal to those who love hearty, fatty food. The most traditional Tyrolean dishes are schnitzel, goulash soup, roast beef with onions... In general, vegetarians will have a hard time in Innsbruck. People with weak stomachs will also not find it sweet. If you see “vegetable soup” (Gemusesuppe) on the menu, don’t rush to rejoice. Most likely, you will be served a rich meat broth in which the simplest vegetables will float. However, after a long tiring day in the mountains, such a dish may not be out of place.

One of the most famous Innsbruck restaurants, which can delight you with true Tyrolean cuisine not without modern touches, is Ottoburg. It is located in the same historical building on Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 1 and is good in everything: cuisine, location and atmosphere. The prices here, however, are not the most affordable: 20 – 30 EUR for a main course. But where in Austria is it cheap, after all?

Budget

If you have a positive attitude towards sausages, smoked meats and lard (the local version of lard), then be sure to check out this place Speckeria, which is located in the very center of Innsbruck on Hofgasse 3. It is not only a butcher shop, but also a snack bar. Here you can take a large plate of meat products for a reasonable amount and eat it right on the spot.

Afterwards you can go for dessert at Strudel-Cafe Kroell. It is located just a couple of meters from Speckeria. Here you can eat first-class Austrian strudel. It will cost, on average, less than in a restaurant (approximately 3–3.50 EUR).

The hungriest tourists can go to Tiroler Weinstube at Gumppstrasse 38 to order a huge portion of unhealthy and fatty Tyrolean meat food for little money.

Mid-level

A small and stylish restaurant is suitable for the average wallet die Wilderin at Seilergasse 5. Here you can try Austrian and European cuisine with a modern twist.

A little more conservative place - Gasthof Weisses Rossl on Kiebachgasse 8. This is the most traditional Tyrolean restaurant with very reasonable prices.

Expensive

In a hotel Adlers There is an excellent gourmet restaurant that is worth a visit not only for the food. It is located on the twelfth floor of a glass skyscraper and can surprise visitors with a mesmerizing panorama of the city and mountains.

Another popular and very trendy panoramic restaurant in Innsbruck is Lichtblick. It is located a little lower than Adlers(on the seventh floor of a high-rise building), but the Austrians themselves seem to love it more.

Here are some more expensive and good places with traditional cuisine: Das Schindler at Brunecker Strasse 1, Alfred Millers Schoeneck at Weiherburggasse 6 and Europa Stueberl at Suedtiroler Platz 2.

Holidays

The most popular holiday in Innsbruck is, of course, Christmas.

At the city's Christmas market you will find everything you expect to see: gingerbread, mulled wine, sausages, New Year's paraphernalia and souvenirs. But there is also a peculiarity here. These are krampus - terrible monsters with horns and distorted muzzles that grab passers-by by the clothes and generally behave extremely unceremoniously.

If you don’t know about their appearance in advance, you can be seriously scared! Take care of your children and yourself if you have weak nerves. The Austrians themselves, of course, are accustomed to the appearance of such mummers (who, by the way, are the companions of St. Nicholas) and consider it an honor if Krampus touches them.

Safety. What to watch out for

Innsbruck is safe for tourists both day and night. There are few pickpockets and other scammers here. The main danger for visitors to Innsbruck is associated with skiing. But if you follow safety precautions, nothing threatens you here either. If you are not confident in your skiing, choose easy trails. If you are a beginner, be sure to hire an instructor.

Things to do

Hafelekarspitze

Transport rental

You can rent a car for trips in Innsbruck through well-known websites Europcar,Sixt, and it’s more convenient to compare prices. Renting is also possible at the airport. The cheapest car will cost you about 50 EUR per day.

In the center of Innsbruck all possible conditions have been created for motorists. There really is a lot of parking for such a small town. their interactive map.

Driving in Innsbruck is safe - the drivers are disciplined, the roads are excellent. Try to drive carefully and park in designated areas. The fine for illegal parking will be about 40 EUR.

Traffic in Innsbruck is on the right. Signs are not always duplicated in English, but the Austrian road signage system is not very different from the Russian one.

Innsbruck: holidays with children

Innsbruck is well suited for holidays with children, not only because of the opportunity to have fun on ice skates and have fun in the snow. There is a lot around the city that your kids will love. You've probably already taken note Ötzi village and "upside down house". In addition, be sure to go to Alpine Zoo- the highest mountain zoo in the world, where the flora and fauna of the region are presented. In addition to close contact with the animals (the enclosures are designed so that visitors can see and touch everyone), you will enjoy an excellent panoramic view of the city.

From November to March the zoo is open from 9:00 to 17:00, and from April to October from 9:00 to 18:00. An adult ticket costs 10 EUR, and a child ticket costs 5 EUR.

Ski holiday

Innsbruck is, without exaggeration, a paradise for ski lovers. 285 km await you. descents and 100 km. cross-country ski trails. To get to the ski slopes from Innsbruck, you don’t even have to leave somewhere. All you have to do is take the funicular you already know Nordkettebahn. The first stop will be the station Seegrube, which is located at an altitude of 2500 meters. By the way, there is a special children's area, Kids Arena. And the zoo, by the way, is located here.

Ski passes

Lifts are an expensive pleasure. A day of skiing in Austrian resorts will cost you approximately 25 EUR (excluding ski rental, of course). But there is a way to save money. Firstly, in some places the same Innsbruck card will give you a small discount. Secondly, the region has developed a whole system of passes that include several ski areas at once. You can even buy Olympiaworld Ski pass, giving access to nine ski areas around the city. For one adult, such a ski pass will cost 132 EUR for two days. All prices can be viewed at the link above.

There are also:

• Pass combining the areas of Stubai and Patscherkofel (114 EUR for 3 days),
• Subscription to Mutters and Axamer-Litzum (123 EUR for 3 days).

Trails

Of course, people mainly go to Austrian resorts for challenging trails with unusual terrain. However, around Innsbruck you can find pistes of all levels - from green to black.
Here is a list of the main places for skiing:

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Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol, founded in 1239 at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level. It hosted the Winter Olympics twice in 1964 and 1976, leaving behind excellent infrastructure for winter sports. It is impossible to get lost in this small town, because the local mountains of Nordkette, Hafelekar and Patscherkofel, illuminated at night, serve as excellent landmarks.

Innsbruck is Austria's winter sports hub, combining the features of an upscale ski resort with the sophistication of one of the world's most stunning cities. The city is surrounded by famous skiing and snowboarding areas, including the Stubai Glacier, which offers everything you need for an active winter holiday.

How to get to Innsbruck

The city has an airport located ten minutes from its center.

You can get to the ski resort of Innsbruck in the following ways:

• by plane to Innsbruck Airport. It is possible to order a transfer to the hotel.
• take a train from any European capital to the city's railway station.
• with a rented car from or . Just keep in mind that to use the Austrian autobahn, you will need to purchase a so-called vignette. Its estimated cost for a 10-day period will be 8 €. The city also has its own airport, located a ten-minute drive from its center.

Characteristics of the resort Innsbruck

Ski slopes and lifts

The resort has off-piste opportunities, World Cup downhill trails, snowboard parks, plenty of backcountry areas, cross-country ski trails and much more. All nine ski areas surrounding the city are connected by free bus service. There is also a general ski pass that allows you to freely use all the slopes of the resort.

Prices for lifts (ski-pass)

Ski schools and equipment rental

There are many rental shops in Innsbruck, offering the full range of ski equipment from helmets and gloves to custom-made skis and snowboards.

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Intersport Patscherkofel

And local ski schools employ only certified teachers. There are courses for any age and budget, where everyone, without exception, will be taught to ski and snowboard. For young children there is a kindergarten that accepts children from three years old.

Ski & Snowboardschule Innsbruck

Skischule Olympic Axamer Lizum

Cost of equipment rental and training at ski schools

Hotels and apartments in Innsbruck

Innsbruck has an extensive base of various hotels, guesthouses, apartments and campsites, which can accommodate several thousand guests. The average cost of a double room in a three-star hotel in the city should not exceed 80 €. Many hotels have SPA, swimming pools, saunas, Turkish baths, jacuzzi and solariums.

Restaurants and cafes in Innsbruck

In Innsbruck restaurants and cafes you can try delicious dishes of local and European cuisine. As for prices, you will have to pay about 2.5 € for a cup of coffee, the daily dish will cost about 20 €, and for a bottle of decent wine they will ask for at least 25 €.

Entertainment in Innsbruck

For those wishing to diversify their active recreation, there are: indoor facilities for playing golf, tennis, curling and squash; indoor swimming pool, bobsleigh and toboggan tracks. Here you can also throw ice poles, take sightseeing flights on airplanes and hot air balloons, and go ice skating.

After skiing, you can stop by one of the local bars and discos, where you will have to pay at least 3 € for a bottle of beer. In addition, you can go shopping or go see local attractions, including: the Golden Roof bay window, built in the 16th century; Olympic Games Museum; Helbling House, built in the 9th century; Ottoburg Town Hall; Cathedral of St. James; Imperial Palace Hofburg; Museum of Local Lore; Hofkirche, which is a collection of ancient bronze statues; Hofgarten park; Palace of Congresses; Monument to Archduke Leopold; Theater of the State Tyrol; Triumphal Gate and many other objects of culture and history of the city.

The ski resort, which is located in Innsbruck - the capital of the Tyrol region - has existed for more than one century. This is the most popular and famous place for lovers of Austria. Here you can not only explore the Old Town and the picturesque Alps, but also spend several winter days especially active!

Innsbruck can easily be called a center of winter sports, as it is here that the sophistication of this stunning city and the characteristics of the best ski resort harmoniously combine. It is surrounded by numerous areas where you can snowboard and ski. You can find out more about the ski resort of Innsbruck in Austria and reviews about it below.

Tourist areas of Innsbruck

The resort is divided into specific tourist areas. All of them have no end to tourists. The most popular Austrian ski resorts in Innsbruck are presented below.

Patscherkofel

Despite the rather small area of ​​the ski resort near Innsbruck, conditions for successful winter sports have been created here for both beginners and professional athletes. To get to the beginning of the descent, you need to use the Roman road, the Pendelbahn lift or the 4-seater chairlift. According to reviews, the slopes are not very wide or have an interesting landscape.

Seegrube-Nordkette

There is a lift from Innsbruck to an altitude of 1,905 m. In principle, you can descend from here, or you can transfer to another lift to rise to a height of more than 2,330 m in order to be able to contemplate Innsbruck and the majestic mountain ranges from a great height. There are two ways to descend: the black route is more extreme, and the blue route is calmer.

Akzamer Lizum

This Austrian ski resort of Innsbruck merges with Mutterer Alm. This is an ideal place for intense and quite extreme skiing. There are black trails to choose from, the length of which is approximately 7.8 km. There are also parallel slopes located on virgin soil. The bulk consists of red tracks. At the bottom of the Akzamer Lizum there is a yoke, as well as an area for beginners.

Stubai Glacier

The ski resort is distinguished by a variety of slopes: there are many difficult slopes. For intermediate skiers, you should go to the red slopes, and for beginners, the blue ones are perfect. According to reviews, off-piste skiing on a 10 km long piste is gaining popularity in Stubai. There is also a place for snowboarders in this area.

Schlick 2000

This is a relatively small ski resort in Innsbruck, which is also quite large. It is most attractive for a relaxing holiday with the family, as well as among racers, freeriders and snowboarders. From below you need to climb here in a cabin, and sections of the slopes located above are served by rope tows. Down from the farthest black route there is a blue descent.

For a family holiday, locals recommend visiting Muterer Alm or Patscherkofel with easier trails and children's areas. However, to go sledding in the Austrian mountains, you can stop in any tourist area. According to reviews, it is preferable for experienced skiers to go to Aksamer-Litzum.

Local lifts and slopes

Innsbruck has all the conditions for off-piste skiing, and there is plenty of space for extreme downhill skiing. There are quite a few trails for cross-country skiing and back country, parks for snowboarders, as well as a large number of other amenities. That's why people jokingly say that in Innsbruck, skiing is the main way to get around.

The city is surrounded by 9 ski areas, accessible by free bus. In addition, for the convenience of vacationers, a separate ski pass is provided here, which allows you to use the slopes of Innsbruck more freely.

The main attraction and pride of this city are the fully equipped and even somewhat unique trails. There are 5 fully equipped separate ski areas on the territory, which are optimal for skiing. They consist of a large number of slopes that are optimally suited for skiing by people with different levels of training for skiing on the ski slopes.

In the Hungerburg area there are slopes for every ski lover. Here is the world famous Olympic track, suitable for driving even for athletes.

According to reviews, the Glungetser area is ideal for professional athletes, as well as amateurs with sufficient experience, since the local trails are more than 4 km long and the terrain is quite difficult for beginners.

The Mutterer Alm is an ideal location where the slopes are mainly aimed at amateurs and beginners, since the slopes are characterized by a relatively calm terrain, thanks to which the area has become very attractive and frequently visited by modern tourists in a fairly short time.

Liezum is the most frequently visited area in all of Innsbruck. The slopes in this area are very diverse, so every skier will be able to find the most suitable slope for themselves. In addition, there are separate men's and women's tracks on the territory.

Infrastructure of Innsbruck

In the ski regions there are many hotels and hotels offering visitors accommodation at different prices. There are also many restaurants and establishments for good nutrition, where you can try food from different countries. Most restaurants are located near hiking trails or hotels. There are also plenty of cafes and bars in Innsbruck.

Throughout the winter, various sporting competitions and concerts are held here, and modern skiers are offered a wide variety of entertainment. The reviews that most often praise Christmas markets, horse sledding, ice climbing, bobsleigh, ice skating, and, of course, alpine skiing.

In winter, tourists are also advised to visit Alpenzoo, the local zoo. It is located on a mountain, and its peculiarity is that the enclosures are located downwards in a beautiful cascade. In addition, there are many museums in Innsbruck:

Swarovski Kristallwelten is truly a museum worth visiting, even a huge complex consisting of the museum itself, huge gardens, an exclusive store, as well as many other premises. The exhibition consists of unique works inlaid with famous Swarovski crystals. In the gardens, tourists can expect small waterfalls, colorful flowering flower beds, as well as original lanterns that look amazing against the backdrop of mountains and slopes. The store sells accessories and jewelry with Swarovski crystals.

Entertainment in Innsbruck

To diversify a fairly active ski holiday on the ski slopes, you can visit the indoor facilities, where there is everything you need to play squash and curling, or, if you wish, go to the indoor pool. In addition, you can take a flight in a balloon or an airplane, throw ice poles and go ice skating.

After an active holiday, you can visit local discos and bars to drink delicious beer or aromatic tea. Also, if you wish, you can buy souvenirs for family and friends, or explore other attractions: for example, the Regional Museum, the bay window called the Golden Roof, Hofgarten Park, Helbling House, Ottoburg Town Hall, Olympic Museum, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Triumphal Gate, Congress Palace and more .

Where to stay?

More than 200 comfortable hotels in Innsbruck welcome hundreds of thousands of skiers every year. The most budget room for 2 people costs approximately 60 euros per day. This price includes a bathroom with shower, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette.

The average room rate is about 80 euros per night. Usually this amount includes breakfast, as well as a small kitchen, a terrace and some equipment for a comfortable stay. Often, such rooms can have a separate entrance, as well as a cozy dining area.

It is important to note that the Innsbruck hotels located near the slopes are distinguished by a high level of service and service, so even the most budget room will be worthy.

Conclusion

Innsbruck has truly limitless sports opportunities, which is why the described area is so loved by professional skiers, as well as not fully prepared travelers. Here, each guest will be able to find the best route and suitable accommodation for themselves. Another advantage is that Innsbruck airport is located near the city. A week's vacation in this place will not “eat up” all your savings. And by adding a fairly developed infrastructure, you can get a wonderful resort for ski holidays in winter.

The European Sports Region (Europa-Sportregion), which includes the resorts of Zell am See, Piesendorf and Kaprun, is located in the northern part of the Austrian Alps. In terms of popularity and opportunities for active recreation, it has no equal in Austria. Here, at an altitude of 800 to 3000 m above sea level, they don’t talk about snow - it’s guaranteed. The winter season in the region lasts from November to the end of April. But thanks to the proximity of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, skiing is possible all year round.
The region's ski pass is valid in three ski areas: on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, in the ski area near the village of Kaprun Maiskogel and on Zell am See's "home" mountain Schmitten. The Zell am See-Kaprun region offers more than 60 ski lifts to the services of holidaymakers; over 130 km of ski slopes of all difficulty levels - from educational and simple “blue” to interesting “red” and “black”; 200 km of flat ski tracks; toboggan runs, more than 10 ski schools, including for children.
All conditions for practicing 30 sports are created here. This is a real paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Vacationers have at their disposal indoor tennis courts, squash and horse riding, bowling, gyms, indoor swimming pools, saunas, a large spa complex with swimming pools with mineralized water TAUERN SPA, parachute and paragliding flights and much more. Zell am See (757 m) and Kaprun (786 m) – you can enjoy your holiday in any weather and at any time of the year.

The Pitztal Valley is a ski resort famous for its glaciers and excellent skiing conditions. Here skiers will find about 129 km. trails of varying difficulty levels, and you can ski on glaciers from September to May.
The region includes three ski areas - Hochzeiger (1450–2450 m), Rifflsee (1680–2880 m) and Pitzthaler-Gletscher (1740–3440 m), the latter two have a single ski pass. You can also purchase a PitzRegioCard ski pass, which is valid in all ski areas of the Pitztal Valley and on the Hohe Imst ski lifts. A free shuttle takes guests anywhere in Pitztal.
At the beginning of the valley, above the village of Erzens, is the largest ski area in the region - Hochzeiger. This is 40 km of various slopes, 9 lifts, a height difference of 1000 m. The predominant routes here are of medium difficulty. There are opportunities for freestyle, extreme and off-piste skiing. There is a snow park for snowboarders. Guests can also enjoy a 6 km long illuminated toboggan run.
The ski lifts to the glacier and the Rifflsee ski area are located at the very end of the valley, near the village of Mandarfen (1675 m), administratively part of the village of St. Leonhard. The total length of the trails in these ski areas is 41 km, served by 12 lifts. There are many challenging, beautiful red slopes (40 km) and a snow park with various obstacles and timings. There are also suitable trails for beginners. There is a special children's chairlift in the Rifflsee ski area.
At the Pitztal ski resort, travelers have the opportunity to try a variety of activities. You can watch the mountain panorama from the highest cafe in Austria (3440 meters), climbers can master 17 interesting icefalls at once, there is also the opportunity to go paragliding, curling, winter fishing or visit museums, hiking trails and temples of the valley.
Nearest train station: Imst-Pitztal: 11 km / 24 km / 36 km

Innsbruck is a unique symbiosis of a first-class resort and a beautiful museum city, whose history goes back about 800 years. Innsbruck is located in the heart of the Eastern Alps, at the foot of the Karwendel ridge. The height of the surrounding mountain ranges exceeds 2500 m, which guarantees stunning views from almost anywhere in Innsbruck.
Mount Patscherkofel rises above the city, on the slopes of which the Winter Olympic Games were held in 1964 and 1976. From them the city inherited an excellent ski infrastructure: stadiums, jumps, skating rinks, various slopes and much more. The impeccably maintained slopes, which attract skiers from all over the world, offer slopes of varying degrees of difficulty and for every taste, as well as pistes illuminated twice a week at night. There are also family trails here, and the Sunny Kids Park awaits the little ones.
The Patscherkofel ski area is located 20 km from Stubai with its numerous ski slopes. At the foot of the mountain there are charmingly picturesque Tyrolean villages: Igls, Lens, Ville, Natters, Mutters, Patch.

Video: Mayrhofen , Zillertal(links to youtube)

Lake Wörth is the largest lake in the Carinthian region. On its banks there are several resort towns connected by water bus routes. In summer, the water temperature in the lake reaches +25 +27 degrees Celsius. Tourists come to Wörthsee to swim, play golf, and also see the Tseppaschlucht waterfalls, Hochosterwitz Castle, the regional capital Klagenfurt and the Karthian abbeys and monasteries.

The Wildschönau Valley, which unites four picturesque villages, is located in Tyrol, 75 km from Innsbruck, 115 km from Munich, 130 km from Salzburg and 360 km from Zurich. A special feature of this ski resort is its idyllic privacy, as well as wide, uncrowded ski slopes, which will delight both experienced skiers who want to enjoy nature away from the noise and test themselves in the professional training area Race`n`Sport Arena, as well as novice ski lovers and, first of all, young guests. Fans of snowboarding will find a fun park on Mount Schatzberg (freeride, jumps, quarter pipes, wave rides, snake, rails, Half Pipe - 90 m). There is a bus service between the ski areas, and from Thursday to Saturday there is also a night bus (from 20:00 to 03:00). Here you can also go snowshoeing along 40 km of well-groomed winter trails, visit the swimming pools and saunas, and go sledding (three trails plus one illuminated).
In Wildschönau there is the Tyrolean Wood Museum, a mountain farming museum, and half an hour by car in the town of Wörgl there is a water park and the WAVE sauna world.
Since December 16, 2012, the Wildschönau ski area has been connected to the Alpbachtal ski area into the new Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area.
Wildschönau is above all an ideal destination for a family ski holiday. The name of the valley, which combines the words wild, schön and Au, translated as “beautiful pristine valley,” speaks for itself. Guests will be pleased not only by the pristine beauty of nature, but also by the combination of reasonable prices and high quality.

The Telfs ski resort is located just 25 kilometers from Innsbruck in a small Tyrolean valley. There is everything for an active holiday: an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a large skating rink, a toboggan run, a sports center with a large climbing wall and even a real bathhouse. Very close by is the large ski resort of Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol. Seefeld, one of the most famous sports centers in Tyrol, is located on a sunny plateau at an altitude of 1200 m, surrounded by the Karlwendel and Wetterstein mountains. The proximity of Innsbruck (20 km) and the famous German resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (20 km) only adds advantages to this ski area.

In the very south of Austria, in the Carnic Alps, there is one of the ten most popular ski resorts in the country - Nassfeld. This is the sunniest ski area in Austria: during the winter season there is on average 100 hours more sunshine here than in other regions. The resort is located on the border with Italy, and some slopes lead straight across the border. The elevation difference here is 1300–2020 m. Trails of varying degrees of difficulty with a total length of 110 km are served by 30 modern lifts, including the longest gondola lift in Europe - the Millennium Express. And in children's ski schools, mini clubs and gardens they will take care of teaching skiing to the youngest guests of the resort.

On the border of two Austrian states - Carinthia and Salzburg, on a sunny pass at an altitude of 1640 m above sea level, Katschberg is ideal for a family holiday. The ski area here begins at 2220 m, climatic conditions guarantee high-quality snow cover (for safety, all slopes are equipped with snow cannons), wide pistes with a total length of 70 km provide interesting skiing for both beginners and experienced skiers. Athletes will find 10 km of “black” slopes and the Aineck fan park here. Restaurants, bars open until late in the evening, and discos provide excellent leisure after skiing.

East Tyrol is one of the largest resort regions in Tyrol with excellent conditions for family skiing and training beginner skiers and snowboarders. Lienz, the capital of East Tyrol, is considered the sunniest place in Austria, and the picturesque views of the Dolomites will enchant even seasoned travelers. Here is one of the highest peaks in Austria - Grossglockner (3798 m) and the Moelltal glacier (3122 m).
Well-equipped slopes, excellent infrastructure, hotels and guesthouses for every taste and budget make your holiday here pleasant and memorable. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will find excellent conditions for practicing their favorite sport in East Tyrol. The region is part of Dolomiti Nordic Ski, a system of 1,300 kilometers of cross-country ski slopes in Austria and Italy.

Heiligenblut is a small village in Carinthia, at the foot of the highest mountain in Austria, Großglockner. Its symbol is the Gothic Church of St. Vincent, which houses the sacred relic - the blood of Christ, brought from Constantinople by a crusader knight. Hence the name of the village, which in German means “holy blood”.
Gold was mined in the mountains around Heiligenblut in the Middle Ages, and the area now thrives on ski tourism and mountaineering. A unique railway tunnel to Mount Fleisalm was built here, which operates only in winter, delivering tourists to the ski slopes.

The romantic and charming resort town of Baden bei Wien, surrounded by fields and vineyards, is located right next to Vienna, just 26 km. The excellent climate with moderate heat in summer and comfortable temperature in winter allows you to relax here at any time of the year. First of all, Baden is famous for its sulfur springs. Even the city coat of arms, granted by Emperor Frederick III, depicts a man and a woman in a bathing tub. The healing power of Baden mineral waters was known to the ancient Romans. They called the place where warm sulfurous springs rise from crevices in the rocks “aquae” - “water”. At one time, the Baden baths were favored by crowned heads. Emperors have come here for rest and treatment for centuries. And to this day, Baden is considered a prestigious suburb of Vienna and one of the best thermal resorts in Austria.

The spa resort of Bad Tatzmannsdorf is an ideal place for those who want to improve their health and have a good rest. It is located 116 km from Vienna, in the federal state of Burgenland. This region has long earned the love of Austrians for its unusually beautiful nature, mild sunny climate, clean air, gastronomic traditions and excellent entertainment infrastructure.
Hydrotherapy at the resort has centuries-old traditions. The hallmark of Bad Tatzmannsdorf are mineral waters of various compositions, hot springs and peat mud. Here, therapeutic procedures using mineral waters, such as baths and drinking courses, are successfully used.