What can I tell you about Innsbruck, the capital of the Austrian Tirol? I could tell you that it has a population of about 140,000 locals and that it has been the Olympic city site twice. Methinks you can find that out anywhere.
I could also tell you that you can look out of almost any window of almost any hotel and on a clear, sunny day, you can see the great surrounds of imposing and stunning mountains. Once again I fear that too is common knowledge. Then too you probably know that Innsbruck has a whole host of no less than 25 alpine villages surrounding it on upper levels. These villages, destinations in their own right, serve as beautiful and welcoming tourism partners. You knew already? So, what can I tell you?
Well it’s June in the Austrian Tirol and it is warm. In fact the sunshine and warmth dictate that one ventures out in shirtsleeves, and one relaxes at the countless sidewalk cafes, and that one truly enjoys what, I am told, is a real indication of global warming and we had better beware. Never mind. The girls look good and there is a definite air of café society in the old town. Here hordes of sun seekers soak up the noonday rays, the fairly priced food and drink, and sit to gawk and be gawked at. Ah Innsbruck in summer.
Billed as “The Capital of the Alps” Innsbruck purports to offer anything that your little traveling heart desires. Culture, shopping, dining, gambling and activities, on and off the mountains, are all there. Heck there is even summer skiing on the Glacier in the Stubai Valley, just an hour away by public bus. Save sunbathing by the seaside, Innsbruck in Tirol has it all.
So here’s something you probably didn’t know; somewhere near the end of 2007 an exciting new, funicular will span the heights from the center of Innsbruck to the Hungerberg, one of Innsbruck’s most popular mountains. Desinged by the heralded architet Zaha Hadid, the train carries skiers and sightseers from the Congress Center to The Hungerburg with stops at strategic spots in Innsbruck. The total travel time will be less than seven minutes and 1,2000 people per hour can experience the ride. No we do not know the price as yet.
Innsbrucks's
Holiday Villages
Nestling amid beautiful landscapes between 590m and
2020m above sea level, the towns offer an inviting mix of outdoor activities,
culture and rest and relaxation.
To make choosing easier, the 25 holiday villages were summed up in
four regions:
City Area
Southern Holiday Villages
Western Holiday Villages
Sellraintal Region
The region’s towns are listed on the left. With a click of the mouse
you get to “Into the Country” where you find (online bookable) accommodations,
information on summer and winter activities as well as useful holiday-related
information.
Our Online Photo Archive holds a great selection of beautiful images
which you can download for free. So lean back and start your virtual tour of
Innsbruck’ charming holiday villages, each of which has its own special flair
and offers!
So you get the picture. Innsbruck is a great holiday destination. Never mind if
you stay a while or just a day, you can have whatever you want in this
mountainous and beautiful Tirolean capital. Lets face it. If I say much more
that is favorable about Innsbruck I will be critized as writing only what is
already expounded by the tourism board This surely is not my intent. See
Innsbruck for yourself and share your opinions with us
