Innsbruck 6 Day Itinerary

Innsbruck 6-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration

  • Accommodation: Stay at Hotel Goldene Krone, centrally located in the Old Town for easy access. (Goldene Krone Innsbruck)
  • Breakfast: Start your day with a traditional Austrian breakfast at Café Sacher Innsbruck. (Café Sacher Innsbruck)
  • Morning: Visit the historic Old Town (Altstadt) and its landmarks like Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), Imperial Palace (Hofburg), and City Tower (Stadtturm).
  • Lunch: Grab a quick lunch at Zeppelin Brasserie, offering delicious Austrian and international cuisine. (Zeppelin Brasserie)
  • Afternoon: Take a stroll through the Triumphal Arch (Triumphpforte), Innsbruck’s symbol, and explore Maria-Theresien-Strasse with its unique shops.
  • Dinner: Dine at Stifes Gasthof Post, offering regional Tyrolean dishes in a cozy atmosphere. (Stifes Gasthof Post)
  • Evening: Relax at one of Innsbruck’s thermal spas, such as Aqua Dome or Alpentherme Stubaier Gletscher. (Aqua Dome, Alpentherme Stubaier Gletscher)

Day 2: Nordkette and Swarovski Crystal Worlds

  • Breakfast: Grab a bite at your hotel or try a local bakery like Backstube im Dom. (Backstube im Dom)
  • Morning: Take the Hungerburg Funicular to Nordkette and enjoy breathtaking views from the Seegrube or Hafelekar stations.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at Alpine Hut Nordkette, offering traditional Tyrolean dishes with a stunning view. (Alpine Hut Nordkette)
  • Afternoon: Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens to explore the enchanting gardens and intricate crystal art exhibits. (Swarovski Crystal Worlds)
  • Dinner: Dine at Restaurant Neu Zollergrund, featuring regional cuisine and spectacular views. (Restaurant Neu Zollergrund)

Day 3: Ambras Castle & Olympic Sites

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or try a local café like Konditorei Müller. (Konditorei Müller)
  • Morning: Visit Ambras Castle, home to the Tirol Prince’s art collection and beautiful gardens. (Ambras Castle)
  • Lunch: Grab a lunch box from the café at Ambras Castle or have lunch nearby at Restaurant Bärenwirt am Schlosshof. (Restaurant Bärenwirt am Schlosshof)
  • Afternoon: Explore Olympic sites like Bergisel Ski Jump and Olympia Park, reliving the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics history.
  • Dinner: Dine at Restaurant Gasthof zur Goldenenn Rose, offering Tyrolean dishes in a rustic atmosphere. (Restaurant Gasthof zur Goldenenn Rose)

Day 4: Neustift & Stubai Valley

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or try a local bakery like Backstube im Dom. (Backstube im Dom)
  • Morning: Take the train to Neustift and start your hike in the beautiful Stubai Valley.
  • Lunch: Pack a lunch or have lunch at one of the mountain huts along the way, such as Schafstall Alm or Schönanger Hutte. (Schafstall Alm, Schönanger Hutte)
  • Afternoon: Continue hiking and enjoy the stunning mountain scenery of Stubai Valley.
  • Dinner: Have dinner at your hotel or restaurant in Neustift, such as Restaurant Alpina or Landhotel Schöneck. (Restaurant Alpina, Landhotel Schöneck)

Day 5: Axamer Lizum & Innsbrucker Alpenzoo

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or try a local café like Café Gigl. (Café Gigl)
  • Morning: Take the bus to Axamer Lizum and spend the morning skiing, snowboarding, or hiking in summer.
  • Lunch: Grab lunch at one of the mountain restaurants, such as Alpine Hut Axamer Lizum or Restaurant Alpina. (Alpine Hut Axamer Lizum, Restaurant Alpina)
  • Afternoon: Visit Innsbrucker Alpenzoo, home to over 200 animal species native to the Alps. (Innsbrucker Alpenzoo)
  • Dinner: Dine at Restaurant Gipfelstüb’n am Bergisel, offering regional cuisine and stunning views of Innsbruck. (Restaurant Gipfelstüb’n am Bergisel)

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel or try one last café before you depart, such as Café Fledermaus. (Café Fledermaus)
  • Departure: Head to Innsbruck Airport for your departure, taking with you memories of a wonderful Tyrolean adventure!