8 days in Innsbruck area-what are the must-sees?

When are you going? And what made you decide to go to Innsbruck (so we have a hint about what your interests are)?

My husband will be skiing several days; I will sight-see with him part of the time and with other non-skiing members of the group other times. I'm interested in taking 1-day excursions as well as taking in local sights.

You will want to spend at least a day in Salzburg and perhaps a day trip to Mittenwald (the violin maker's village toward Garmish). Another day trip would be Munich. I also understand Hall is charming although I have not been there.

I personally prefer Hall to Innsbruck, as I found it much more charming. If you are staying in Innsbruck, its right next door and very easy to visit.

Other areas that would be nice to visit are the Fussen area (to visit King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles), which are about an hour and a half away. Oberammergau and Garmish-Partenkirchen are also both an easy daytrip. I also agree with Salzburg. While a bit farther away, its a fantastic city and worth a day if you have time.

Tracy

If I'm not mistaken and if you're interested, there is a fine museum of folk art in Innsbruck. J.

the village of Igls, just outside Innsbruck at the foot of the Patcherkofel (sp) mounatain is a pretty little town.

You can cable car the top of the mountain for a wonderful view w/o having to ski.

Gail, this is my reply to your other message. (If you click on your name, it will bring up all your postings.)

Definitely visit Hall in Tirol which is only a few kilometers east of Innsbruck. We stayed there in May and it's a great little town. It was one of the "salt towns" in Austria which meant wealth and that is reflected in the many beautiful buildings. There was also a mint in Hall which produced the Hall Thaler coin. You can get there by car, bus or train.

http://www.regionhall.at/1108,,,1.html

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