First time in Innsbruck
May 3rd, 2006, 05:56 AM
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First time in Innsbruck
We are travelling to Innsbruck in late May for 5 days. My husband is presenting at a conference so I will have some time alone to explore. I am looking for recommendations for myself during the day (I like architecture, food, scenery, art, people watching). I am also looking for recommendations for some nights out for my husband and myself. We like good food, meeting local people and enjoy both traditional and modern places. Also - are there any good day trips we could do; e.g. salzburg, train rides, boat trips etc. Any tips gratefully received!
May 3rd, 2006, 06:51 AM
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Hi
I loved Innsbruck, was there in the winter one year. It's beautiful and fairly small so you can walk most of it. I went to the tourism center when I got there and picked up some info. The Tyrolean museum was really cool, there is a ton of shopping, you can take the gondola to the top of the mountain, www.nordpark.com and a bus ride to the swarovski museum( which I thought was weird). Salzburg 1- 1 1/2 hour by train, I did it in a day drip. I stayed at the Penz Hotel
www.the-penz.com which is fab and a great central location. Ate at Gossers had an awesome baked macaroni with bacon and onion and didn't have to eat for 3 days after. It's in the galerien mall where there is also a really delic. thai place(nice restaurant. hope it's helpful
I loved Innsbruck, was there in the winter one year. It's beautiful and fairly small so you can walk most of it. I went to the tourism center when I got there and picked up some info. The Tyrolean museum was really cool, there is a ton of shopping, you can take the gondola to the top of the mountain, www.nordpark.com and a bus ride to the swarovski museum( which I thought was weird). Salzburg 1- 1 1/2 hour by train, I did it in a day drip. I stayed at the Penz Hotel
www.the-penz.com which is fab and a great central location. Ate at Gossers had an awesome baked macaroni with bacon and onion and didn't have to eat for 3 days after. It's in the galerien mall where there is also a really delic. thai place(nice restaurant. hope it's helpful
May 3rd, 2006, 08:08 AM
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We loved Schloss Ambross and Nordpark. We also love Hall in Tirol, 6 miles east of Innsbruck. Lovely Old Town, Churches, outdoor cafe's, etc.At the beginning of the Nordpark cable car in Hungerburg, we have had dinner at Cafe-Restaurant Hungerburg. Fantastic place.
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May 3rd, 2006, 08:41 AM
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How about a day trip by train to Bolzano in Italy? It's a 2-hour trip with no train changes. You could leave Innsbruck at 9:30 am, and take a 4:30 return from Bolzano to be back in time for dinner. Bolzano is a lovely Tyrolian town with much to see, including the Ice Man Museum and a nice market plaza.
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Also loved Schloss Ambras, on the edge of town and from there the mountain tram to Igls, a mountain village, for hiking in the hills and to see the Olympic ski jump.
In Innsbruck don't miss the main church, full of surprises and nice gardens near it. A very delightful town.
In Innsbruck don't miss the main church, full of surprises and nice gardens near it. A very delightful town.
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