Sky, mountains, sports, glaciers and a medieval village--Innsbruck is brimming with natural beauty. The surrounding striking mountains make it an obvious destination for sport--skiing, biking, hiking and even ski jumping at the Olympic Berg Isel ski jump. But the city has a fascinating history, and it's medieval spirit is still alive. A trip to Innsbruck isn't complete without stopping in...
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Kelley & Justin get lost in the mountainous town Innsbruck.
It's hard to have a favorite of the towns we visited in Austria, but if I had to choose one place to return immediately, it'd be Innsbruck. The medieval streets with the breathtaking mountain backdrop--it just was awe-inspiring everywhere you turned. The town was both touristy but...
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A grand tomb for a grand emperor, the man who put Innsbruck on the map. Emperor Maximilian the 1st, was not a humble guy. I guess he shouldn't be since, as one of Austria's famous Hapsburgs, he expanded the Hapsburg dynasty to reach the furthest lands to date, even having control of Spain. He was often depicted as having a...
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A heart-stopping ski jump for only the bravest athletes. The Bergisel is a worthwhile visit when in Innsbruck. Take the elevator up the side the jump and admire the view of the city and mountains at the elevated cafe. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the jump was built for the 1964 Winter Olympics and has been the host to several Olympics...
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A water spouting Giant in the ground? A Chamber of Wonders? Think you are at Harry Potter world? Nope, just the Swarovski Crystal--the world-renowned experience of sparkles. Hands-down one of the most unusual museums I've ever been too--the Swarovski museum was both fascinating and unnerving. A short ride from Innsbruck, will bring you to the sprawling Swarovski complex. We entered...
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Kelley & Justin get lost in the mountainous town Innsbruck.
It's hard to have a favorite of the towns we visited in Austria, but if I had to choose one place to return immediately, it'd be Innsbruck. The medieval streets with the breathtaking mountain backdrop--it just was awe-inspiring everywhere you turned. The town was both touristy but...
63 views | rating 5.0 | uploaded 2011-01-04
Climb the 148 steps to the top of the rathaus, or city hall, in Innsbruck to get a stunning view of the city and the Alps rising above the skyline.
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The Waldklause Naturhotel is one of the best examples of natural eco-friendly hotel construction we've ever seen. Just a short drive from Innsbruck, this hotel is the perfect Alps getaway if you love nature.
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Located in the heart of Austria is the city of Innsbruck, a favorite ski and spa destination for Austria and the rest of the world. For more information please visit www.austria.info/art
734 views | rating 5.0 | uploaded 2008-12-08
Watch the sights and sounds of life in Austria.
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