24 Hours in Innsbruck Austria, One Day Itinerary
It is difficult to determine how to best use 24 hours in Innsbruck Austria, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. Innsbruck is a great day trip destination into the Austrian Alps. The city has a famous golden roof, palaces, frescoes, Gothic Churches, and medieval houses. This itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, Swarovski Crystal World, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Hofkirche Church, and more. Innsbruck is a great day trip and an easy train ride from Salzburg Austria or Munich Germany. Here is how to see the best of Innsbruck in one day. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Day Trip Itinerary for Innsbruck Austria
8:30 am Take the shuttle from Innsbruck Hbf to Swarovski Crystal World. Photograph the Giant and explore the Chambers of Wonder. Find your way through the maze or relax under a crystal cloud next to the reflecting pond. Take the 11:30 shuttle back to the old town, and exit at the Congress Street stop.
12:00 pm Have lunch in a café on Maria-Theresien-Straße. Wander the old town shopping for souvenirs. Be sure to photograph the Golden Roof and Triumphal Gateway.
2:00 pm Visit the Cathedral of St. James, Hofburg Imperial Palace, and Hofkirche Church. Do not miss the view of the Hofkirche statues from the terrace of the Hofburg Museum.
4:30 pm Take a ride up the mountain on the Nordkette Cable Car or go for a walk along the Inn River. Have a cocktail with a panoramic view at Bar 360 before making your way back to the train station.
Spending the Night? Attend the Tyrolean Evenings Family Gundolf folk music and culture program.
Looking for more options? Continue reading for additional things to do in Innsbruck to supplement this itinerary.
Additional Things to Do in Innsbruck Austria
Have more time? Supplement this day trip itinerary with these additional things to do in Innsbruck.
- Attend the Tyrolean Evenings Family Gundolf folk music and culture program
- Visit the Alpine Zoo, the highest zoo in Europe,
- Ride the Hungerburg Funicular for panoramic views
- Check out the Spanish Hall and Chamber of Art and Wonders at Ambras Castle
- Photograph Tummelplatz historical cemetery
- Grab lunch at Markethalle
- Wander old town shopping for souvenirs
- Go for a swim in Lake Achensee
- Visit the Museum of Tyrolean Regional Heritage
- Photograph the city roofs from the town tower (Stadtturm)
- Get an adrenaline rush on the Olympiaworld bobsleigh ride
- Check out the jumper’s view at the Bergisel Ski Jump
- Enjoy a cocktail with a view at Adlers Hotel or Bar 360
- Take a walk on the Inn River esplanade
- Photograph the multi-colored houses along the river
- Learn the history of Tyrol at the Tyrol Panorama
- Kick back in the beer garden at Hofgarten
- Browse the Folk Art Museum
- Learn about church bells at the Grassmayr Bell Foundry and Museum
- Head to Bikepark Innsbruck for a mountain bike ride
- Go for a hike in Karwendel Park or on the Alpine Pasture Trail
- Bungee of Europa Bridge
Check the Innsbruck Austria Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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