Explore Innsbruck and Beyond: A Perfect Blend of City and Countryside

Innsbruck is Austria’s fifth-largest city and the Tyrolean provincial capital, situated in a beautiful valley by the River Inn and surrounded by mountain chains well over 2,000 meters high. Positioned halfway between Bavaria and northern Italy, Innsbruck is a skiing and mountain sports hub and well-known tourist resort. Famous for its glorious past and breathtaking alpine landscape, the city has twice hosted the Winter Olympic Games, further solidifying its position as a world-renowned winter sports resort. Charming old town, picturesque streets, and towering mountains of Innsbruck make it an irresistible place for those looking for a pleasant and picturesque evening stroll amidst the Alps. The Innsbruck area encompasses the city of Innsbruck and 40 surrounding towns and villages.

From city cosiness to village tranquility, the Innsbruck region offers everything. Below you have an overview of each destination. Some lie by the Inn Valley, others nestled high up in sunny mountain plateaus. There are mountaineering villages as well as places to stay in alpine farms. Destination pages have suggested tours, information and links so you can view what each destination has on offer and what activities and facilities are available. 

One city with 40 towns and villages around it, the height of holiday diversity

Alpine ambience and village charm. Nurtured by nature but just a stone’s throw from the city’s hubbub. Innsbruck is an urban hub with attractions and landmarks, a diverse selection of restaurants and a wide range of events. The villages and towns near the city provide a wealth of leisure pursuits. Whether visiting sights, hiking, skiing, cycling or mountaineering – the Innsbruck area has it all. 

Enjoy the union of city and country!

The city profits from the broad spectrum of sports and active culture to be found in the nearby villages and towns, while the villages profit from Innsbruck’s urban charm. While staying in the countryside, you don’t have to miss out on urban life: from theatre to restaurants, from festivals to shopping. You don’t have to decide between rural relaxation and urban fun. Both are possible in the region around Innsbruck.