"Take Me To INNSBRUCK & The Tyrol" Innsbruck by Krystynn

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

Innsbruck town (in the valley) & the surroundings

AUSTRIA. This is the land where the Hapsburg empire once reigned proudly (er... through careful maneuver and marriage...).

Did you also know that the Empire was once the most powerful force in Europe until the 19th century?

Yes, this is a country filled with magical forests and sun-soaked vineyards.... and picturesque villages... and snow-heaped mountains.... and green pastures where the Von Trapp family once sang to a worldwide audience... "The hills are alive with the Sound of the Music....."! Sounds familiar?

No? Surely you are not serious! :-)

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Live from: St. Anton am Arlberg - Tyrol, Austria.

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Live from: The ski slopes of St. Anton am Arlberg - Tyrol, Austria.

Main street of Innsbruck...

Welcome to Austria and to Innsbruck, my friends.

For culture-vultures, you'd certainly love this city. For Austria is the place where great maestros like - Mozart, Hadyn and Schubert composed their thoughts and penned their emotions into everlasting classical melodies.

Nooo... Noooo... they are not my uncles! They are world-famous Austrian composers. It is also here that the world-famous Vienna Boys' Choir and the Waltz were invented... or should I say, born? Hm.

So, hop onto a cruiser and sail along the lovely Blue Danube and then drive through the high mountains known as the Arlberg Pass to this lovely Imperial city known simply as - Innsbruck.

THE AUSTRIA FACTFILE:

Innsbruck is soooo beautiful!

Full country name : The Republic of AUSTRIA

Area: 83,854 sq km

Population: 8.1 million (total)

Capital city: Vienna (pop: 1.64 million)

People: 97% Germanic origin, 2% Slovene & Croat and 1% Turkish

Language: 97% German, plus some Turkish, Slovene and Croatia

Religion: 88% Roman Catholic, 6% Protestant

Government: Federal Republic

Monetary unit: 1 Schilling = 100 groschen; Euro

Main exports: Machinery, Metals, Paper, Textiles, Food, Livestock

Internet domain: .at

International dialling code: +43

Visas: EU, US, Canadian, Singaporean, Australian and New Zealand citizens DO NOT require visas for stays of up to three months. Aren't we a lucky bunch? Nationals of African and Arabic countries generally require a visa - also valid for up to three months.

Health risks: Altitude sickness, hypothermia and sunburn

Time: GMT/UTC plus one hour

Electricity: 220V, 50Hz

Weights & measures: Metric

Tourism: 19 million visitors a year

Above info courtesy of: The Austrian Tourism Board.

". . . people don't take trips--trips take people."
- John Steinbeck

Footnote: This travel page is written from impressions taken off my first visit to this beautiful town in late-winter 1995. The travel tips will be penned from my latest visit to Innsbruck in June 2003. So, not to worry. It won't be 'ancient' tips! I hope you'll find my experiences useful in helping you plan for your forthcoming holiday.

Thank you.

Last visit to Innsbruck: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Feb 23, 2004
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globetrott Apr 20, 2003 at 4:46 AM Report Abuse

Excellent infos and wonderful, pics, Krystynn ! I hope to be in Innsbruck once this summer... its just a few hours to drive...
MEdelmann Mar 8, 2003 at 11:24 AM Report Abuse

What a great page about a great city! I visited it some weeks ago and I had georgeous weather. It´s a pity to hear that the sales staff in the Swarovski shop was so rude there .... in normal cases the local people are very friendly .....
xaver Dec 21, 2002 at 1:21 PM Report Abuse

fantastic night photos!
btex Jun 19, 2002 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

good pics and tips-well done
A2002 May 19, 2002 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the info. Would love to go there.. :)
piedleger May 5, 2002 at 11:57 AM Report Abuse

Much helpful, can`t wait to see by myself
harido Apr 24, 2002 at 5:00 AM Report Abuse

great page
stelladc Apr 12, 2002 at 3:14 AM Report Abuse

Another awesome page as usual!!:-)
tabatha Feb 22, 2002 at 3:15 AM Report Abuse

sorry about the problems
sim1 Feb 16, 2002 at 4:51 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful page! Wow the basilica looks wonderfu!!!