Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol, the westernmost region of Austria. Here is the heartland of the country's mountain range. Despite being surrounded by snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck is well connected with the rest of the world – there are highways leading to Verona, Munich and Vienna.Being a strategically important place, Innsbruck has a rich history. Military transportation rote since Roman times, the town was converted to a residence during the Habsburg times and enjoyed much prosperity since then. Now the Tyrolean capital is full of tourists looking for a fine Innsbruck hotel all time of the year.
The 150,000 inhabitants of this elegant city are happy to live in the most attractive skiing destination in Europe. Perfect place for newbies and professionals, the alpine ski village provides access to some of the longest ski trails, lying within the radius of one hour. The glaciers make skiing possible even in summer. Snowboarding and ski jumping are also a much favoured option for anyone who wants to push the limits.
Besides skiing, the city itself is a magnificent place for sightseeing with beautiful centre, old castles with large collections of fine arts pieces, museums and of course, world class operas and theatres. Among the must see places are the Golden Roof, the Imperial Palace, St James' Cathedral and the Hofkirche, which contains the sarcophagus of emperor Maximilian. There are many more baroque facades to be seen along Herzog Friedrich Strasse and around the centre of town, so taking a stroll is the best way to take it all in.
If you have plans to visit Austria, then make sure you include Innsbruck and the Tirol Region in your itinerary. For comfortable lodging, check out the hotel Innsbruck website. There is so much to enjoy and admire, and something to suit everybody's taste.
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