IN A NUTSHELL
WHAT: Innsbruck
WHERE: Two-time Winter Olympic host city (1964, 1976) in
the heart of the Tyrolean Alps
WHY: Alpine Skiing, mountain scenery, woodcarvings, and
Tyrolean culture
WHEN: Any time of year
HOW: International flights into Innsbruck International
Airport, or via car/bus/train: the city is in the North-South
running Brenner Pass |
Innsbruck began
as a Roman garrison town on the site of a crossing over the Inn
river.� In the 14th Century the Hapsburgs acquired the town and
a century later Innsbruck would become their empire's administrative
and cultural center.�
During the Napoleonic Wars Innsbruck became a part of Bavaria,
before returning back to Austria.� The city also became a part
of Italy after World War I, and suffered much damage in World War
II.� Since World War II, Innsbruck has prospered and become a
major tourist destination for travelers heading for Austria's
Tyrolean Alps.
A fantastic circle of mountains surround the city and provide
visitor with a magnificent backdrop in every direction.� The
picturesque slopes offer up year-round activities from hiking and
rafting in warmer months, to world-renowned skiing in the winter.
FOR A PANORAMA OF INNSBRUCK SKIING,
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Innsbruck's city center is small, and most hotels are within a short
walking distance of the Old Town (Altstadt).� This old section
of the city, dating back to Roman times, hosts the typical European
maze of pedestrian streets.
There are several ski
areas within a quick bus ride of Innsbruck.� This large
selection of ski areas keeps visitors coming back for more as they
explore new areas and go down new routes.
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