"Sharrie's Innsbruck Crystal Vision" Innsbruck by Sharrie

Innsbruck Travel Guide: 1,471 reviews and 2,458 photos

INNSBRUCK, the 1st Austrian city I visited, but the least I know about. It was so long ago at a time when I only visited a country for pure fun. No reading up before the tour, no taking notes... you get the drift. So, what can I write about this city?

Salzburg is for Mozart's fans, Vienna is a must for Strauss' admirers. Innbruck? Swarovski's collectors! Yes, collectors of crystals, this is definitely a city for you! Well, I happen to love those crystals too; some even more beautiful than real diamonds! I guess it has to do with one's passion. Depending on what it is, one gravitates towards its magnetism. What are yours? Crystal is one of mine; others including perfume bottles (esp. those limited edition perfumes), porcelain dolls, coffee table books, postcards (mint condition), airlines playing cards (mint condition), dices, etc... Well, these are only part of my collections. Sounds crazy? Possibly :-)))

Facts about Innsbruck

Capital of Tyrol Province (since 1420).
Manufacturer of musical instruments, processed food & beer.
The winter Olympic games were held in Innsbruck in 1964 and 1976.

Last visit to Innsbruck: Dec 1992
Intro Updated Mar 23, 2004
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Comments (13)

dinhyen Jul 24, 2003 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

Watch out, there's a bus coming straight at you from the Triumphpforte :) Is collecting a different way of saying shopping? :)
littlesam1 Feb 21, 2003 at 9:29 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page. I am going to Innsbruck in August this year.
Rhondaj Jan 24, 2003 at 1:43 PM Report Abuse

I belong to the Swarovski Collectors Society! And I love Innsbruck.
o00o Oct 5, 2001 at 8:07 PM Report Abuse

Semm like your job is travelling
Alphons Oct 5, 2001 at 2:55 PM Report Abuse

beautiful page.
patrikske Aug 27, 2001 at 9:38 PM Report Abuse

Good info, nice pictures, great page !
brdwtchr Aug 25, 2001 at 6:42 PM Report Abuse

How much crystal did you buy? Great page.
B_Caro Aug 21, 2001 at 3:51 PM Report Abuse

good idea about the souvenirs :-))
jrs1234 Aug 21, 2001 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

Interesting city - lovely page, Sharrie!
globetrott Aug 2, 2001 at 8:40 PM Report Abuse

- a great page and lovely pictures !!