Innsbruck

Few cities in the world enjoy such a glorious mountain panorama, with the Dolomites to the south, and the Tyrolean peaks to the north and west. Here, in the heart of the Alps, this ancient city has always been an important trading crossroads thanks to its sheltered position on the broad River Inn, and it was from here that the Tyrolean Habsburgs ruled for several centuries.

As you explore, you will discover frequent reminders of Innsbruck’s imperial past – from the remarkable Goldenes Dachl to the imposing Hofburg Palace – and, whether the city is bathed in summer sunshine or cloaked in snow during your visit, you will be struck by the Baroque splendour of the Altstadt (Old Town), which remains the centre of life in this compact but bustling city.

Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Emperor Maximilian I, who reigned from Innsbruck in the late 15th century, left his mark on the city in the form of numerous grand monuments, not least the Goldenes Dachl (a covered balcony clad in 2,657 gilded copper tiles from which his courtiers could look over the square below) and the Cenotaph (an empty tomb surrounded by 28 impressive statues).

To help you to make the most of your time in the city, we provide notes for a self-guided walking tour of the Altstadt (Old Town), taking in these two monuments, the stately Hofburg Palace (the highlight of which is the opulent Giants’ Hall), a couple of museums and other key sights such as the onion-domed City Tower.
Beyond the Altstadt

Ambras Castle & more

Ambras Castle & more

If you have time, it is worth venturing beyond the Altstadt to Ambras Castle, a Renaissance palace built by Emperor Maximilian’s great-grandson, Archduke Ferdinand II, in the remains of a medieval fortress. Alternatively, you could take the funicular to the Alpine Zoo, which is home to a surprising array of birds, animals and reptiles – all of them native to the Alps – and which commands superb views over the city to the mountains beyond.

Accommodation

The hotel is ideally located for exploring the city. We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

Please note: most rooms in Austrian hotels are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. We refer to these as 'Austrian Twins' and they are locally regarded to serve requests for both double and twin bedded rooms. Separate twin beds or traditional double beds with one large mattress are rare and cannot be guaranteed.

Hotel Maximilian

Located on Marktgraben, this family-owned hotel provides a bright and modern base from which to explore Innsbruck. Hands-on owner Isolde Penz and her friendly staff more than compensate for the rather compact rooms. A very good breakfast is served in the attractive Tyrolean-style birchwood Stuberl. The hotel has a small bar and seating area, ideal for a night-cap after eating in one of the many restaurants on the doorstep.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Facilities
- Bar
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Lift

Prices

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Add-on price

Hotel Maximilian, 2 nights: 07 January 2021 - 31 October 2021

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
7 Jan - 30 Apr 2021	£184	£120
1 May - 29 Oct 2021	£208	£130

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights for first hotel

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Hotel Maximilian, Innsbruck (B&B)	Double room	Single room
07 Jan - 30 Apr 2021	£80	£132
01 May - 31 Oct 2021	£90	£148

Getting to the city centre

This information is for guidance only; no travel is included in our prices and you should pay locally for your chosen option.

For more information about the airport, visit the Innsbruck airport website.

Getting between Innsbruck airport and the city (4km):

Public transport	Approx. duration	Frequency
Bus	20 minutes	every 15 minutes

Other options	Approx. duration	Approx. cost
Taxi	10 minutes	15-20€

What is included

2 nights
2 breakfasts
street plan
notes for self-guided city walking tour

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Mr J Campbell

Southampton

11 December 2019

We loved our room overlooking the lake at the Hotel Seerose, with its views over the lake and its ever-changing menagerie of water fowl just below! We would strongly recommend visiting the Christmas markets in St Gilgen, St Wolfgang and Strobl by ferry, and even the little market in Fuschl proved to have some of the most interesting and original handicrafts. We also enjoyed taking the cable car up the Zwölferhorn though we were lucky to catch a clear day. The food at the Seerose was excellent, especially the pork buffet night!

We liked the markets in Innsbruck which were smaller and less crowded with tour groups compared to Salzburg. We had a great meal at the Weisses Rössel but the Restaurant Ottoburg seemed to be rather overrun with loud Americans.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers enjoyed a stay in Innsbruck following their Christmas Market Break in Fuschl.
Miss R Williams

Australia

09 September 2019

Completely faultless organisation. Everything went like clockwork. All the hotels were lovely, the suggested walks divine and the transfers seamless. Could not recommend Inntravel enough.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: This customer enjoyed our An Alpine Stroll, The Heart of the Tyrol, and Salzburg & Königssee Discovery Walking Holidays, with add-ons in Innsbruck and Vienna.
Julie Whitaker

24 June 2018

The walk around Mt Helm was superb. The Malga Farm served excellent food and drink options and the view from there was superb. The climb over Kuhwiesenkopf was excellent and provided a great lunch stop. The settings for Hotel Di Braies and Hotel Baur were beautiful. The situation of the Hotel Drei Zinnen really added to the holiday experience due to location and setting. Re helpful tips - it might be worth adding to the walking notes to keep their eyes peeled for the red and white way marks on trees, rocks and walls. You get used to what to look for, but beginners may not realise.

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