Innsbruck
Austria
Backpacking Innsbruck
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One of the most beautiful towns in the entire country, Innsbruck is set in the Alps and filled with cobblestone streets, a historic center, lots of cafes, and serves as a good launching pad into the nearby mountains for hiking, biking, camping and skiing. Innsbruck is well known for hosting the Winter Olympics twice but is also popular as a summer destination and has a wide choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The capital of Austria’s Tyrol region, Innsbruck is famed as a major ski destination within the alps and is now surrounded by some of the most popular resorts in the world. Scratching beneath the surface, you will also find a historically significant city that is packed with Austrian culture, vibrant cuisine and excellent urban scenery to match the gorgeous landscapes surrounding Innsbruck. Whether you want a delectable introduction to Austrian cuisine, a vibrant display of local culture or some of the best winter sports destinations in the world, Innsbruck has a diverse array of attractions waiting to be explored by all kinds of travelers.
Winter Activities
Skiing & Snowboarding - Innsbruck is one of the most popular ski destinations in Europe. There are different ski resorts around the city, all they are all easily reachable by hopping on the ski buses.
Nordkette Cable Car - The Nordkette cable car can take you directly from the city centre of Innsbruck to the top of the Nordkette mountain, where you can have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Austrian mountains.
Après Ski - A wide variety of venues are available either on the mountains or in the old town where you can have a drink of your choice inside or outside.
Summer Activities
Cycling -either on the mountains or through the city. Austria is really into cycling and there are routes that lead you up into the mountains. Downhill cycling is also available once all the snow has melted.
Hiking - the Alpine regions surrounding Innsbruck offer challenging and picturesque routes for hikers. There are around 50 well-established tracks in and around the city to choose from and offers both challenging climbs as well as easier routes.
Nightlife
Innsbruck has around 200 bars and pubs throughout the city so expect buzzing nightlife. Students, locals, travelers – everyone heading out unites in Innenstadt (old town). This is where the bars and cafes are lined up along the streets. Enjoy a relaxing dinner with a view of the mountains then get ready for a fun night pub-crawling through the happening spots for house & techno. If you’re looking for an unforgettable time, nightlife in Innsbruck will give you just that and more.
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