Other Activities

An independent review from Gary Van Haas

Other Activities > Attractions

Generally, Innsbruck is a destination that caters to skiers, but you will find a plethora of non-skiing activities here as well. In town you can find movie theaters, museums, gyms, ice skating rinks, shopping, health spas, horseback riding, mountain biking, archery, trekking, swimming (mostly in summer), and local sightseeing tours all year around, which are available at almost all tour operator shops.

Other Activities > Festivals And Events

Innsbruck is especially well known for its summer Festival of Ancient Music performed on original instruments. This is also the place where they hold the world-famous Air and Style Competition, a major event held at the beginning of every December. This is a spectacular event held at the official Olympic Ski Jump Stadium that attracts over 25,000 visitors worldwide every year. Just buy a ticket and come on in to see some of the best skiers in the world compete for top medals and awards.

Other Activities > Excursions

Because of its location, Innsbruck is a marvelous place for day trips to other nearby cities and towns. Regularly scheduled sightseeing tour buses run to the cities of Salzburg, Munich, and the famed Bavarian Castles of Mad King Ludwig and others. The trips take about two to three hours and prices vary accordingly. See your local travel shop in town for details and time schedules.

As far as local villages and towns go there are quite a few, such as St. Anton and Axioms. Both are only within an hour's bus or train hop away. There are many other day-trips available, so check with local travel shops in the area for current prices and booking information.

Other Activities > Shopping

Shopping is great in the Innsbruck area—you can find just about everything you’re looking for. Some shops are upscale and pricey while others are a little bit touristy. You will find most shopping on the street Maria-Theresien-Strasse.

Kaufhaus Tyrol is a terrific store where you will find everything from food items to ski gear. Meranerstrasse is another great area for crafts items and a farmer’s market is found in the Markthalle where you will find homemade goods, such as jellies, vegetables, and homemade liquors. These are fun and exciting, and usually held on Saturday mornings—so don’t miss them.

Other Activities > Spas

There are quite a few spas around Innsbruck, both in town and in the resort areas themselves. The spas offer the ultimate in relaxation as well as exercise facilities like weight lifting and yoga classes. This is where you can finally skip a day of hard mogul skiing and go for a soothing massage, sink into a hot steamy Jacuzzi, or perhaps even splurge on a full body wrap or a warm mudpack. There is even a relaxing facial if you want it.

Some spas are closed for the summer season.

Other Activities > Tourist Attractions

There are many interesting museums around Innsbruck, such as the Innsbruck Cultural Museum, the Historical Museum, and nearby castles and other historical sites to visit. Regularly scheduled sightseeing buses run to Salzburg, Munich, and the zany, Disney-esque Bavarian Castle of Mad King Ludwig.

They even go as far as Venice for a quick visit. All destinations are available and priced depending on how far you want to go and how many nights you want to stay. Contact your local Tour Shop for all the details and time schedule information.

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