B2B Manual - World Travel Market
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B2B Manual - World Travel Market
EN B2B Manual www .inns bruc k.inf o 2015 / 2016 Dear Travel Agencies, dear Coach Tour Operators, We greatly appreciate your interest in Innsbruck and its holiday villages! With our new B2B Manual we aim not only to reduce your workload, but also to provide the best possible overview of what our region has to offer. On the following pages you will find comprehensive information on major attractions, guided city tours, our ‘all-inclusive’ Innsbruck Card, city-centre coach parking, recurring annual events, and much more. The prices listed in this manual are intended as a reference point. Naturally, special inbound tour operator rates are made available on request by the attractions of your choice. The Innsbruck Card includes admission to all museums and exhibitions, as well as free travel on cable cars and public transport. Businesses offering benefits to Innsbruck Card holders are indicated with the letters IC. Of course group travel orga nizers also benefit from special conditions, please inquire directly with us. Contact us at any time for competent and free advice with your travel itinerary. Our experienced team at ‘Innsbruck Reservierung’ will gladly assist you with booking the required accommodation, as well as guided city tours. We hope you enjoy browsing through this leaflet – and look very much forward to seeing you soon in Innsbruck and its holiday villages! Feel free to contact us for further information or brochures on specific topics, such as Innsbruck Card, coach parking, hotel rates, ski packages or other services. We will be happy to respond to your free, no obligation requests. In the meantime we remain with best regards from the Capital of the Alps, Peter Unsinn Marketing Manager Asia, USA and UK INNSBRUCK TOURISMUS Burggraben 3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria tel. +43 512 59 850 - 148, fax +43 512 59 850 - 107 [email protected], www.innsbruck.info 2 At a glance INNSBRUCK AND ITS HOLIDAY VILLAGES, SONNENPLATEAU MIEMING & TIROL MITTE REGION – IN A NUTSHELL: » INNSBRUCK – THE CAPITAL OF THE ALPS Bring your customers to the regional capital of the Austrian state of Tyrol and let them experience the fascinating alpine-urban flair of this beautiful picturesque town. Easy to reach and close to Europe’s major travel routes, Innsbruck nestles at 575 m altitude amid the majestic ranges of the Central- and Northern Limestone Alps, and offers an incredible range of attractions to approximately 135,000 residents and its many visitors. Rated one of Europe’s absolute hot spots for culture buffs and outdoor enthusiasts, Innsbruck is a unique holiday destination featuring a fascinating blend of cultural treasures and natural beauty. » THE 25 HOLIDAY VILLAGES A place to enjoy authentic country flair and rural idyll. Surrounded by picturesque landscape, yet only a few minutes’ drive away from the city centre, Innsbruck’s 25 holiday villages beckon from the sun-drenched nearby plateaus and valleys. Typically characterized by quaint parish churches, traditional farmhouses and village fountains, the villages exude a relaxing rural flair. Innsbruck’s 25 holiday villages: Aldrans, Ampass, Axams, Birgitz, Ellbögen, Götzens, Gries, Grinzens, Igls, Kematen, Kühtai, Lans, Mutters, Natters, Oberperfuss, Patsch, Rinn, Rum, Sistrans, Sellrain, St. Sigmund, Ranggen, Unterperfuss, Völs, Zirl. » SONNENPLATEAU MIEMING & TIROL MITTE Thanks to an exceptionally favourable micro-climate, the region enjoys more than 2,000 hours of sunshine per year: Welcome to the Tyrol’s longest summer! Villages in the region: Flaurling, Hatting, Inzing, Mieming, Mötz, Oberhofen, Obsteig, Pettnau, Pfaffenhofen, Polling, Rietz, Silz, Stams, Telfs, Wildermieming. » AN OLYMPIC CITY Both in 1964 and 1976, the Innsbruck region was the proud host of Olympic Winter Games. Innsbruck was also the venue of the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2012, making the city the only three-time host of Olympic Winter Games worldwide. » FOOD AND DRINK Vast gastronomic choice: from Tyrolean inns to gourmet restaurants. Popular treats: traditional Tyrolean fare with a wholesome, modern twist – such as vegetarian dumplings, pasta variations, savoury pastries, chicken and beef dishes and sweet desserts. Cafés and bakeries tempt with sumptuous gateaux, cakes and coffee specialties, bars and clubs offer wine culture and vibrant night life. Innsbruck’s International cuisine caters to all tastes, with several Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai and Nepalese restaurants adding to the urban flair of the Capital of the Alps. » SPORTS AND LEISURE A multitude of summer sports (hiking, climbing, Nordic walking, running, cycling, mountain biking, golf, bathing lakes, mountain cart adventure, etc.) as well as winter activities (downhill and Nordic skiing, all-year skiing fun at the Stubai Glacier, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice sports, etc.), – guided hiking tours – nine skiing and hiking areas and seven cable cars – free ski and hiking bus service – free activity programme for ALL guests staying in Innsbruck and its 25 holiday villages, both in summer and winter. » BED CAPACITY Type of accommodation Commercial establishments Private lodgings Innsbruck-Igls Holiday Villages Sonnenplateau Total lodging facilities / beds lodging facilities / beds lodging facilities / beds lodging facilities / beds 73 / 6.194 122 / 5.468 51 / 2.069 246 / 13.731 53 / 303 364 / 2.211 162/ 968 579 / 3.482 Other 18/ 920 17 / 495 9 / 270 44 / 1.685 Total 144 / 7.417 503 / 8.174 222/ 3.307 869 / 18.898 Publication details: Publisher: Innsbruck Tourismus, www.innsbruck.info · Concept and design: Innsbruck Tourismus Editing and print: Ablinger. Garber, www.ablinger-garber.at · Cover photo: Innsbruck Tourismus; Photos: Innsbruck Tourismus, Tyrolean State Museums 3 2 4 6 8 4 1 3 5 7 Places of interest INNSBRUCK’S TOP ATTRACTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 » GOLDEN ROOF Covered with fire-gilded copper shingles, the Golden Roof is the small, yet resplendent landmark of Innsbruck’s Gothic Old Town. 1.5.–30.9.2015: Mon–Sun: 10am–5pm; 1.10.2015–30.4.2016: Tue–Sun: 10am– 5pm; closed during November. Admittance museum: adults € 4 / children (from 6 yrs), students, seniors € 2 / family ticket € 8 / IC www.innsbruck.gv.at/goldenesdachl » IMPERIAL PALACE Innsbruck’s Imperial Palace ranks among Austria’s most significant historic buildings. The flair of former splendour prevails throughout the premises, from the Gothic basement up to the beautiful domed roof. Mon–Sun: 9am–5pm, 1.3–31.8.2015: Wed: 9am–7pm. Admittance: adults € 9 / children free / IC www.hofburg-innsbruck.at » NORDKETTENBAHNEN CABLE RAILWAYS Nowhere else in the world is the dividing line between urban space and rugged mountain landscape so thin. A mere 20-minute ride on the Innsbruck Nordkettenbahnen takes visitors from the bustling centre of Innsbruck up to serene high-alpine terrain. Forming part of Alpenpark Karwendel, Austria’s largest nature reserve, the rugged Nordkette range towers high above Innsbruck and offers absolutely breathtaking panoramic views. Here a truly unique mountain experience is guaranteed, due to the close connection between city life and alpine scenery. Operating hours: Hungerburg funicular Mon–Fri: 7.15am–7.15pm, Sat, Sun & public holidays: 8am–7.15pm, Seegrube gondola lift: 8.30am–5.30pm, Hafelekar gondola lift: 9am–5pm. Prices: Innsbruck–Seegrube: € 27.50 / children € 15.10 / IC www.nordkette.com » ALPINE ZOO Located at the foot of the Nordkette mountain range, Europe’s highest zoo looks down onto the roofs of Innsbruck. With 2,000 animals and 150 species, there is no other animal park in the world that can boast such an extensive collection of Alpine wildlife. Open daily from 9am (Nov. – March until 5pm, April – Oct. until 6pm); Prices: adults € 10 / children € 5 / IC www.alpenzoo.at » WILTEN BASILICA Wilten Basilica, both a parish church and place of pilgrimage, is one of Innsbruck’s most important cultural and architectural gems. According to legend, the image of the Virgin Mary was already worshipped here by Roman legionnaires. No sightseeing during mass. Free admission. » GRASSMAYR BELL MUSEUM AND BELL FOUNDRY Bells from the Grassmayr Bell Foundry can be heard in almost 100 countries all across the globe. Building upon 400 years of expertise, history and tradition, the Grassmayr family has been casting bells for fourteen generations. The adjacent Bell Museum is a unique combination of bell foundry, bell museum and sound chamber. Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm; (1.5.–31.10.2015: Sat: 9am–5pm). Prices: adults. € 7 / children € 4.50 / family ticket € 18 / IC www.grassmayr.at » TIROL PANORAMA MUSEUM WITH IMPERIAL INFANTRY MUSEUM The Tirol Panorama Museum showcases Tyrolean culture and history, centred on Innsbruck’s famous Giant Panoramic Painting. Comprehensive permanent exhibition, in combination with Imperial Infantry Museum. Wed–Mon: 9am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Prices: full price € 8 / concessions € 6 / free for children and youth up to 19 yrs; IC / combi ticket Tyrolean State Museums: full price € 11 / concessions € 8 www.tiroler-landesmuseen.at » BERGISEL SKI JUMP STADIUM Perched regally on Innsbruck’s historic Bergisel, the stunning ski jump stadium is a definite must-see attraction where cutting-edge architecture and Olympic history meets Tyrolean bravery. Enjoy spectacular vistas from the breathtaking viewing platform and ‘Bergisel SKY’ restaurant. 1.6.–31.10.2015: Mon–Sun: 9am–6pm (last entry 5.30pm); 1.11.2015–31.5.2016: Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm, Sat–Sun: 9am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Prices: adults € 9.50 / children € 4.50 / group rate € 8.50 (from 20 persons) family ticket € 18.50; Combi ticket with Tirol Panorama Museum: adults. € 14 / families € 28 www.bergisel.info, www.facebook.com/bergiselschanze 5 13 9 ! 12 11 10 6 14 12 Places of interest INNSBRUCK’S TOP ATTRACTIONS 9 10 11 12 13 14 » AMBRAS CASTLE Innsbruck’s Ambras Castle is the oldest museum of its kind worldwide. Its collections rank among the most significant of their kind on an international level. This romantic Renaissance castle is considered one of the Tyrolean capital’s finest sights. Mon–Sun: 10am–5pm, closed 2–30.11.2015. Prices: free for children & youth up to 19 yrs / full price € 10 / concessions € 7 / IC – 1.12.2015–31.3.2016: € 7 / concessions € 5 / IC www.schlossambras-innsbruck.at » SWAROVSKI INNSBRUCK FLAGSHIP STORE For many years now, SWAROVSKI INNSBRUCK has been a shimmering hot spot in the historic centre of Innsbruck that surrounds the Golden Roof. Mon–Sun: 8am–7pm. Closed: from 6pm on 4 Nov., all day on 5 Nov. 2015; from 6pm on 2 Nov., all day on 3 Nov. 2016. Free admittance. www.swarovski.com/innsbruck » COURT CHURCH Innsbruck’s Court Church, home to the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I, is not only the most significant monument in the Tyrol but also home to Europe’s most splendid Imperial cenotaph. It is a testimony to European courtly art from far beyond the German speaking regions, for which Maximilian I and Ferdinand I employed major artists of the period such as Albrecht Dürer, Peter Vischer the Elder, Alexander Colin, among others. Highlights include the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I, the occident’s most magnificent cenotaph ringed by 28 imposing bronze statues, the famous Ebert organ and Silver Chapel. Mon–Sat: 9am–5pm, Sun & public holidays: 12.30–5pm. Prices: adults € 7 / concessions € 5 / free for children and youth up to 19 yrs / IC / combi ticket Tyrolean State Museums: full price € 11 / concessions € 8 www.tiroler-landesmuseen.at » CITY TOWER While today’s visitors look across the city and the mountains from the tower’s viewing platform, this 15th-century monument served as a prison in former times. 1.6.–30.9.2015: Mon–Sun: 10am–8pm; 1.10.2015–31.5.2016: Mon–Sun: 10am–5pm, 10am–8pm during Christmas Market period, 24.12: 10am–3pm, 31.12: 10am–1am, 1.1: 10am–5pm. Prices: adults € 3 / children € 1.50 / IC » AUDIOVERSUM The Audioversum opens up the magical world of hearing with an interactive exhibition for all ages. It offers fascinating acoustic experiences for all the family, unusual installations and exhibits created with novel technologies. Tue–Fri: 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun & public holidays: 10am–5pm, Closed on Mondays. Prices: adults € 7 / children € 4.50 / groups of 10 adults or more € 5.50 pp www.audioversum.at » SCHNAPPS TASTING AT THE HOFER FARM In the Tyrol, the art of making schnapps enjoys a century-old tradition. Farmer Toni Nagiller introduces visitors to a wide variety of delicious homemade spirits at the traditional Hofer farmhouse. Contact: [email protected]. group rate (4-15 persons): schnapps tasting € 15 per adult / schnapps tasting and smoked ham platter (incl. beverages) € 20 per adult www.hofer-bauer.at Guided city tours OF INNSBRUCK ! Book a guided city tour for your coach group directly with Innsbruck Reservations. Our knowledgeable guides will be happy to explain all the important historical facts – as well as many fascinating anecdotes from the city’s present and past. Tours are available in several languages, incl. Chinese. Prices: 1–2 hrs € 120 / 3 hrs € 135 / half day: € 165 / full day: € 220 (8 hrs, 8am–6pm) / additional hours (after 6pm) € 15. Max. 50 persons per guide. Bookable at Innsbruck Reservierung, [email protected] Special tours: Numerous themed tours offered by Per Pedes City Tours ®. For example: ‘Glamour & poverty – daily life around 1500 A.D’. For further details please visit www.perpedes-tirol.at 7 INNSBRUCK TOURISMUS GRAFIK h. a. ion s s i m m € 3 co mission – s r h 4 € 33 – 2 8 hrs – € 4 com mission € 41 – 4 2 hrs – € 5 com € 47 – 7 % 6–15 y children rs: 50 Innsbruck Card THE CAPITAL OF THE ALPS Includes free one-time admission to all museums and sights in and around town. 1 return trip on any of the lifts and cable cars in the Innsbruck region. Free use of city transport services (IVB), the ‘Sightseer’ tourist bus and Crystal Worlds shuttle bus. Full refund of bus parking fee with the purchase of 20 Innsbruck Cards per coach. 8 Innsbruck Tourismus, Burggraben 3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria tel. +43 512 59 850, [email protected], www.innsbruck.info Parking guidance system for coaches GETTING HERE: From Autobahn exit ‘Innsbruck Ost’, a convenient guidance system indicates the direct route to the HOFGARTEN BUS TERMINAL (next to Imperial Gardens). Opening hours: daily, from 7am until 7pm » daily 24-hr access » € 30 parking fee per day/bus » WC » convenience store » free bus wash area » 100% refund voucher with travel on the Nordkettenbahnen cable railways or with purchase of 20 Innsbruck Cards (per coach) » € 5 refund at accommodation or restaurants in Innsbruck (see current list) per coach & daily parking fee Hal H.-M Sanatorium ZH ST E - RZ BR . S STRASS E U TR OG STR CKN -S R. S EL -E ASS ERST Z T N LUG E E E E R ELISAB E N N G. TZ ETHSTR. .-E -S I TR ING E SAGGEN S . GÄN N EN A. - FU CHS RAI N DR.-F F. WERNER-S FTRASSE -STR . 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LA Feuerwehr TivoliSchwimmbad DEN LIN TR. S EISTHEILIGG . 45 STR G. NTL ME TR. Westbahntheater 24 R-S STAFFLER- ELSTR. RSTR. FISCHER- STR. G EDE NZ - R. EGG R DEF RASERapoldi PP R M U ONANT FRANZ- ST AM SALURNE E ASS Westfriedhof WILTEN STR. 53 BRIXN E STR. R- STR LD PO SCHÖPF- 26 S Kaiserjäger-Straße LE O MÜLLER- ANDREAS-HOFER-STRASSE Landeskrankenhaus . NSTR MAXIMILIA ERSEIENA-TH STR. Universität RA Karl-Kapferer-Straße I MAR TR. YERS MERA FALL R. ERST RG BÜ HTL 52 ST TR. LERS PRAD T HÖGAS ALG. NT HE SC KIR UNIVERSITÄTSBRÜCKE . - PONT NAUER STRASSE SC HE Gasthaus GRENOBLER H ÜTZENSTRASSE EIC REICHENAU P R INNSTEG R Sandwirt BRÜCKE ST EUG INZ S K.-KAPFERER GA STR RA EN - HI - SIEBERERSTR RE D B AN-D . . . E E S RS B . SS STRAS RI 13 STR. STR C RO Z- K HEGNER E GA HB MesseNER SS L E T S Y E O A S UG gelände R. 40 HofANSSE RG- PPH SSE STR GA AS ST TRIEN SE AS Station DE TI UER TLGA LA TRA S A garten ZeugK N K S A N C PU E S S Congress S E GE E ZINERE 17 H H haus SS R C I Radio BUS R. RE Museum 46 Theater TRA DURI ST E ITÄTSSTR. STR. MARIAHILF an der Sill UNIVERS . S S INNSS GROSSAU A TRASSE S H R C STR A D R T E EG VALIE EGE PP FS BRÜCKE ER RGAS TR. UM 25 L S I R G SE D O H AC B MUSEU MA ARBÖ -L MTH HS R IA MSTRA HÖ ERN R K TG R. K. TR . A R E H T SSE AS FE A S ASS SILLSE L-S RD ERK STR TR. TR PARK Stadtpark GASW ERS SBACHERS TR BIENER- Lanser Kopf 930 Golfclub Lans Seerosenweiher Hst. Mühlsee 9 2 3 1 10 4 6 5 Places of interest TOP ATTRACTIONS AT INNSBRUCK’S HOLIDAY VILLAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 » SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL WORLDS – WATTENS On 30 April 2015, the Swarovski Crystal Worlds entered a new era of magic and sparkling wonder. Following the most extensive renovation works in its history, this unique tourist attraction now covers a total area of 7.5 hectares. In addition to a range of innovative additions to the outdoor area surrounding the iconic ‘Giant’, five of its subterranean ‘Chambers of Wonders’ have been completely refurbished by internationally renowned artists and designers. Centrepiece of the new garden is an ephemeral crystal cloud measuring about 1,400 m². Hand-studded with approximately 800,000 Swarovski crystals, the mystical cloud is a truly awe-inspiring masterpiece. Open daily from 9am–6.30pm (last entry 5.30pm). Prices: adults. € 19 / children 6–14 yrs (acc. by adult) € 7.50 / groups € 17 pp/ IC www.swarovski.com/kristallwelten » PILGRIMAGE CHURCH – GÖTZENS The 18th-century Götzens pilgrimage church is done in typical Rococo style with opulent paintings and stucco adornments. Due to its marvellous acoustics the church is an excellent concert venue hugely popular with musicians and audiences alike. www.cultura-sacra.at, www.tiroler-barocktage.at » POSTKUTSCHERHOF AXAMS Located just 6 km away from Innsbruck, you find the quaint holiday villages Axams, Birgitz and Götzens, aptly named ‘the jewels of the foothills’. Here you can enjoy horse-drawn stagecoach outings through the magnificent Tyrolean landscape, followed by lunch or dinner at the convivial Postkutscherhof. Available all year round, with a capacity of up to 100 passengers. A traditional parlour seats 50 persons, various dining rooms offer seating space for up to 350 persons. Group carriage tours for up to 120 persons. Furthermore, the Postkutscherhof hosts Tyrolean folklore evenings every Thursday night. www.postkutscherhof.com » HINTERLOCH MILL – ELLBÖGEN Historic gristmill by the Falkasanerbach stream. Located in Innerellbögen towards the Arztal Valley, the Hinterloch mill presumably dates back to the 16th century. Information and bookings: tel. +43 512 37 74 57 www.innsbruck.info/ellboegen » ANICH-HUEBER MUSEUM OBERPERFUSS Oberperfuss was the home of famous cartographer Peter Anich and his assistant Blasius Hueber. Guided tours available upon prior arrangement with the local tourist office, tel. +43 5232 81 489. www.innsbruck.info/ober-unterperfuss-ranggen » BRANGER ALM The Branger Alm restaurant is widely known for its traditional Tyrolean atmosphere and culinary treats, using fresh produce from the on-site farm. The authentic cuisine is best complemented by a refreshing glass of Branger Bräu, delicious homemade beer produced on the premises, at the first micro-brewery of its kind in the Tyrol. Open daily from 11.30am. www.brangeralm.at 11 1 4 6 5 2 12 7 5 3 Places of interest TOP ATTRACTIONS AT SONNENPLATEAU MIEMING & TIROL MITTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 » STAMS ABBEY Situated in prominent location along the Upper Inn Valley, the Baroque Cistercian Abbey at Stams can be seen from afar. Its centrepiece is the monumental Abbey Church, burial place of the Tyrolean sovereigns. Its elaborate pulpit and exuberant interior with colourful frescoes, together with its probably most famous artwork – a unique altarpiece depicting an intricate Tree of Life – make the Basilica the centre piece of the Tyrol’s cultural heritage. Guided tours of the premises are available all year. Oct.–May: every Wednesday at 1pm (meeting point at the Abbey shop), or upon prior arrangement. June–Sep: Mon–Sat, 9am–noon, and 1–5pm, Sun & public holidays 1–5pm. Basilica opening hours: Mon–Fri 12.30–2pm, Sat–Sun 1–5pm. Restricted access to the Basilica due to restoration and tuning works on the new Abbey organ from 26 May until 30 August 2015. Admission: group rate € 4 pp www.stiftstams.at » CULTURAL WALK – TELFS This circular walk around Telfs leads past impressive frescoes, ornate fountains with fascinating origins and history-steeped buildings. The cultural walk departs from the town hall, located in the centre of the market town. www.sonnenplateau.net » PEACE BELL OF THE ALPINE REGION – TELFS-MÖSERN In recent years, the Peace Bell in Mösern just above Telfs has been attracting an increasing number of visitors. Besides being the largest free-swinging bell in the Alpine region and its scenic location, the Peace Bell enthrals with its captivating peal and historic significance. Every day at 5 pm, its solemn sound can be heard far across the Inn Valley as a symbol of good neighbourly relations and peaceful coexistence. www.friedensglocke.at » MARIA LOCHERBODEN PILGRIMAGE CHURCH – MÖTZ Just east of Mötz, perched at 816 m altitude on the ridge of Locherboden, lies the pilgrimage church of Maria Locherboden. Since its construction in the mid-18th century, pilgrims have been flocking to the chapel’s revered devotional painting of the Virgin Mary and to marvel at the incredible views onto Stams Abbey and the upper reaches of the Inn Valley. www.locherboden.at » ON THE TRAIL OF LOCAL PRODUCE Stretching along 40 km, this culinary circuit comprises approximately 30 stopping points offering a delicious variety of regional treats such as Alpine bee honey, spirits and fruits, as well as smoked ham and hearty cold cuts. There is also ample opportunity to learn about local production methods and the area’s unique culinary offerings. Guided tours available year round, on request. http://www.sonnenplateau.net/sommer/genuss/genuss-radweg.html » ‘NOAFLHAUS’ CARNIVAL AND LOCAL HERITAGE MUSEUM – TELFS The local heritage museum in the centre of Telfs offers visitors a glimpse into the region’s history and present day life. At the carnival museum, the focus is on the tradition of ‘Schleicherlaufen’, one of the biggest and most authentic carnival rituals in the Alpine region. Open: Mon–Fri 10am–12 noon. July and August: Mon–Fri 10am–12 noon and 3–5pm. Guided group tours available on request: tel. +43 5262 62 709 - 20 www.telfs.com/noafl » A WALK THROUGH THE CENTURIES – FLAURLING Located in the centre of the Upper Inn Valley, along the region’s historic salt route between Innsbruck and Telfs, Flaurling is a typical Tyrolean village with a distinctive rural flair. Part of The Way of St. James pilgrimage route since several years, the former Bavarian settlement was first mentioned as ‘Flurininga’ in a historic gift deed dating back to 763 AD. Guided tours available all year on request. www.chronik-flaurling.at 13 UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLYMPIAHALLE INNSBRUCK 21.11.2015: Andreas Gabalier and band – live concert 25.–29.11.2015: Cirque du Soleil – “VAREKAI“ 13.03.2016: Semino Rossi 14 Events ANNUAL MAJOR EVENTS AT INNSBRUCK AND ITS HOLIDAY VILLAGES » EASTER FESTIVAL (MARCH/APRIL) Each year, the Tyrol Easter Festival brings the many moods of Lent to Innsbruck and Hall. Both contemplative and serene, the diverse array of musical performances also includes festive Easter music. www.osterfestival.at » INNSBRUCK EASTER MARKET (MARCH/APRIL) The annual Easter Market takes place in the unique setting of Innsbruck’s historic Old Town. Its delightful range of wares includes typical Easter decorations, children’s toys made from wood or metal, as well as traditional culinary treats. Daily folklore performances and musical entertainment. www.ostermarkt.at » ‘TANZSOMMER’ DANCE FESTIVAL (JUNE/JULY) For many years now, the Innsbruck ’Tanzsommer’ festival has been bringing the world of dance to the Tyrolean capital, featuring top companies from all across the globe. www.tanzsommer.at » PROMENADE CONCERTS (JULY) Jaunty tunes presented in a befitting setting: taking place in the inner courtyard of the Imperial Palace, the free Innsbruck Promenade Concerts evoke the lively flair of the Austrian monarchy. Just like in former times, audiences enjoy classical brass music performed in a light-hearted manner. In line with this time-honoured tradition, the Innsbruck Promenade Concerts feature also contemporary brass ensembles. www.promenadenkonzerte.at » FESTIVAL OF DREAMS (AUGUST) Hilarious, playful, artistic and exuberantly colourful – the Innsbruck Festival of Dreams offers an enchanting combination of all these attributes. Memorable evening entertainment is guaranteed! www.festival-der-traeume.at » FESTIVAL OF EARLY MUSIC (JULY/AUGUST) Innsbruck has always been a major centre of Early Music. Already during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, the Capital of the Alps was the home of famous court musicians and composers such as Paul Hofhaimer, Heinrich Isaac and Pietro Antonio Cesti. Each year in July and August, the Innsbruck Festival Weeks – the most longstanding Festival of Early Music worldwide – continue with this tradition. Being one of the most renowned events of its kind, the annual Innsbruck Festival Weeks attract thousands of visitors. www.altemusik.at » SOIREE AT THE COURT OF EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN I (AUGUST) The Emperor and his entourage assemble beneath the Golden Roof, in order to partake in a festive banquet. The noble party is entertained by courtly music and dance, orientallooking Morris dancers, minstrels, acrobats and jesters – giving a glimpse of the exuberant life at the court of Maximilian I. Dates: 6, 13, 20 Aug., alternative date 28 Aug. Start: 8pm, free entry. www.perpedes-tirol.at » CHRISTMAS MARKETS (NOVEMBER/DECEMBER) Visitors to Innsbruck encounter the joyful Christmas spirit all across town, from the Golden Roof to the Nordkette mountain at altitudes of 2,000 m. From 15 Nov. 2015 until 6 Jan. 2016, six diverse Christmas markets offer authentic Alpine flair in an urban setting. www.christkindlmarkt.cc » FOUR HILLS TOURNAMENT (JANUARY) In the framework of the 64th Four Hills Tournament, the next Bergisel ski jumping compe tition is scheduled to take place from 2–3 January 2016. www.bergiselspringen.at » TYROLEAN EVENING WITH THE GUNDOLF FAMILY (ALL YEAR) Prices: adults € 29 pp (incl. 1 drink) / group rate € 20 pp / 3-course meals from € 10 pp / transfer service on request www.tirolerabend.info 15 1 2 16 4 3 Customized packages Please go to www.innsbruck-pauschalen.com and browse our wide variety of packages, put together according to seasons and special occasions in Innsbruck and its holiday villages, as well as the Sonnenplateau Mieming and Tirol Mitte region. Let us help you plan your perfect itinerary, it will be our pleasure to assist you with the perfect travel solution for your company and to fully satisfy your costumers’ expectations. All inquiries are of course non-binding and completely free of charge. All offers are bookable through us, with com missions being directly passed on to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details. Take a look at the below sample packages: » IN WINTER 1 2 OLYMPIA SKIWORLD INNSBRUCK 9 ski areas, 300 km of slopes and 90 lifts and cable cars with just one ticket! The Innsbruck region is a veritable Eldorado for all winter sports enthusiasts. Options range from relaxed family skiing to challenging downhill adventures for everyone – from alpine skiers and free skiers to snowboarders as well as absolute beginners: » 4 nights minimum stay » hotel accommodation » incl. half-board or buffet breakfast »OlympiaWorld ski pass valid at 9 ski areas: Axamer Lizum, Patscherkofel, Muttereralm, Nordkette, Rangger Köpfl, Kühtai, Schlick 2000, Stubai Glacier, Glungezer » free ski bus service, from early December until mid- April, according to schedule » available from early December until mid-April ADVENT PACKAGE Our Christmas Markets exude the joyous flair of the pre-Christmas season, with festively decorated stalls offering beautiful gift ideas as well as hot tea, mulled wine and fragrant punch, sausages and many more culinary treats of the season such as piping hot ‘Kiachl’ pastries. From the traditional ‘Christkindlmarkt’ in the historic Old Town to the modern market stalls along glittering Maria Theresien Street, Innsbruck’s six diverse Christmas Markets hold something for everyone: » 1 night hotel accommodation, incl. breakfast » welcome gift » 1 return trip on the Nordkettenbahnen cable railways » voucher for mulled wine or punch » 2 nights and more: free Innsbruck Card » IN SOMMER 3 HIKE & CITY HIKING PACKAGE Nowhere else in the world the boundaries between city life and mountain adventure are as close as in Innsbruck. So why not combine a pleasurable city break with a memorable hike at lofty heights? Located at approximately 2,000 m altitude, the easily manageable Zirbenweg hiking trail runs along the tree line, through fragrant copses of centuries-old stone pines. Offering fabulous panoramic views of Innsbruck and the Inn Valley, this truly impressive nature reserve awaits your passengers at the very doorstep of town: » 2 nights hotel accommodation, incl. breakfast » 48-hour Innsbruck Card » guided nature walk on the Zirbenweg hiking trail » hiking equipment rental (boots, backpack) » YEAR-ROUND OPTIONS 4 INNSBRUCK CITY BREAK Even a short stay at the Capital of the Alps offers a fascinating blend of mountain adventure and cultural delights. Where else in the world is the medieval Old Town a mere thirty-minute ride away from a mountain restaurant, located at a staggering 2,000 m above sea level? This package is also ideally suited to attend one of Innsbruck’s many cultural events: » 2 nights, incl. breakfast » coffee & cake at Alpenlounge Seegrube at 2,000 m altitude » 48-hour Innsbruck Card 17 Juifenau i r 1666 m s c h ta l 2237 m L Ö 1634 m Seilbahn, Kabinenbahn Cable car, Gondola cable car Téléphérique, Télécabine Funivia, Telecabina Galtalm 2100 m Kreuzjoch 2327 m 1306 m Froneben s we g 2097 m S 2549 m Information Information Informations Informazioni r in n t a CH 1982 m 2403 m 2035 m t g itzweg cksp No Kreither Alm 1492 m 2103 m u ith er w eg 1156 m Al m 1608 m bs we g 1139 m Scheipenhof 1240 m Nockhof Neu-Götzens NATTERER SEE 592 m VÖLS 952 m Stubaital Panorama-Klettersteig Panoramic climbing path Sentier panoramique d’escalade Via ferrata panoramica Mieders TZ l 991 m Kreith N Sportzentrum 1013 m 1492 m italb ah n Innsbruck-Süd ba Patsch-Igls ob s zum Brenner 24 km 998 m PATSCH 930 m Lanser Kopf Jak ob Sp e c k ba c he r eg ST. 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Tirol Absam H HinterlocherMühle 1600 1707 m, Ziel Tälershuttle e n weg 16 00 Meissner Haus Al m 2306 m me ba Speck Zim Viggarspitze Aldranser Alm 1511 m 663 m HÄUSERN KIENBERG 2077 m Bettelwurfhütte 2726 m E Großer Bettelwurf G St. Magdalena R Romediuskirchl Thaur Judenstein WIESENHÖFE l 1966 m Kaisersäule MOOSHÖFE Golfplatz 1482 m Herrenhäuser Haller Zunterkopf A.-Pichler-Weg INNERELLBÖGEN a we gR 2621 m I Speckkarspitze B Thaurer Alm Hall-West 1873 m 2035 m le r 1464 m RUM Issboden g enw e 2081 m Ad Stempeljoch Boscheben-Hütte Z i rb 00 nweg 16 Alme ASTEN 651 m AMPASS Ampasser Hof weg E Hallerangerhaus 1768 m Lafatscherjoch Lafatscherjoch Canisiusbrünnl HOCHRUM 869 m Rechenhof G Adlerweg Waldspielplatz 2121 m NEURUM BADESEE ROSSAU OLYMP. DORF 2347 m Kreuzjöchl Kalvarienberg ARZL A.-Pichler-Weg NIEDERSTRASSE Al m e Sistranser Alm 918 m SISTRANS 1243 m L Pfeiser Spitze 2696 m E Gr. Lafatscher Rumer Alm Enzianhütte Innsbruck-Ost ALDRANS 2454 m D Rumer Spitze 1041 m E Arzler Scharte ROSSAU Schloss Ambras RANS 2749 m N Birkkarspitze Pfeishütte Patscherkofel Lounge Pladaure-Hütte Heilig Wasser 1234 m n elbah Patscherkof rw eg bache AMRAS Lanser Alm MÜHLSEE TANTEGERT LANS ck Spe am 6 Golfplatz Kneippanlage hn Ba Igler r w eg 575 m REICHENAU E 1922 m Wassersportanlage MÜHLAU Arzler Alm T 1067 m INNSBRUCK SILL INN weg T 2366 m Mandlspitze 2580 m W Kaskarspitze R Go e t h e w e g Adlerweg Rosner SAGGEN Innsbruck-Mitte Bretterkeller Bob- und Rodelbahn Olympia Golf Hauptbahnhof Tivoli-Stadion A d le g Alpenzoo Olympia World Eisstadion Congress Run & Walk Park Igls-Lans LANSER SEE we g Grünwalderhof Goldbichl Kurpark Congress 900 m 817 m IGLS Vill J ak Adlerweg 1661 m Bodenstein Alm E HUNGERBURG 865 m Das Tirol Bergisel- Panorama Stadion WILTEN 1905 m Restaurant Seegrube Karstube 2256 m 2638 m A Praxmarerkarspitze K Hafelekarspitze ST. NIKOLAUS Goldenes Dachl 862 m K rama-Klettersteig 2385 m Westl. Karwendelspitze Gramart MARIAHILF Botanischer Garten Natterer Boden Stu D HÖTTING Planötzenhof Höttinger Bild SADRACH te ig er P a n o bruck Inns 2480 m Kaminspitzen Höttinger Alm 1487 m idhubers zum Brenner 23 km Brenn eraut obah n (M aut pfli cht ) Labestation Refreshment stop Point de revitaillement Punto di ristoro Mautstelle ( hn ba cke rü pab ro Eu Schönberg Autobahn Raststation Stefansbrücke 905 m Raitis 830 m MUTTERS 783 m R S ch m Sattelspitzen Innsbruck-West HÖTTINGER AU NATTERS Eichhof SIEGLANGER eg Freizeitzentrum bsw Flughafen Innsbruck Jako Stangensteig LOHBACHSIEDLUNG. Buzihütte Knappensteig 1645 m O Frau Hitt Achselbodenhütte 2559 m Vord. Brandjochspitze Rauschbrunnen 1088 m 2637 m KRANEBITTEN Innsbruck-Kranebitten Ra i t i s e r A l m w e g RUE a Wanderweg Hiking path Chemin de randonnée Percorso escursionistico i t e n e s W i ahn aitalb St u b a ko Mutterera lmbah n Mutterer Alm Stockerhof nach Fulpmes 3 km b 1553 m Raitiser Alm Ja GÖTZENS 868 m ttenp flicht) Stangenste Neue Magdeburger Hütte 1637 m ig 2541 m Gr. Solstein Kl. Solstein Solsteinhaus 1806 m Freiungspitzen Hechenberg 1912 m OBERBACH wen delba hn Abenteuerberg Pfriemeswand r e s e T e l f Badesee, Freischwimmbad Bathing lake, Outdoor pool Lac de baignade, Piscine en plein air Lago balneabile, Piscina all’aperto S n we g A l me 2142 m Nederjoch Noc ks Run pitzdw eg 1542 m Götzner Alm 1808 m 610 m m i k ersteig Birgitzer Alm Birgitzköpflhaus Birgitzköpfl 859 m Kar INN l-Au t ob a hn (V igne HOHE A k a BIRGA de Panoramawe Bru al n t lerweg ig u n Ad nnste KEMATEN Innt a Knoten Zirl BIRGITZ Reitstall Freizeitzentrum Nockspitze (Saile) Pfarrachalm 1743 m Halsl 1992 m LA 874 m ME AXAMS Adelshof 1315 m l Br Martinswand HOCHZIRL Ehnbachklammweg UNTERPERFUSS Itzlranggen 592 m 622 m ZIRL Gutleben 812 m Campingplatz Campsite Camping Campeggio Telfes 994 m g Panorama weg Lizum Alm KAPFERS 2556 m s we 826 m PETTNAU Zirl-West OBERPERFUSS 928 m n un g g Telfs-Ost 634 m Telfs RANGGEN Be s GRINZENS i Ampferstein 1564 m Axamer Lizum 1568 m Schafalm Alpiner Rundwanderweg Axamer Lizum l Lustige BerglerSteig Sesselbahn Chair Lift Télésiège Seggiovia L 2620 m l a Jausenstation Sulzstich 1560 m 1777 m Rosskogelhütte Marchreisensp. 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E e 1363 m Panoramarestaurant Stiglreith 1939 m Rangger Köpfl Jakobs w e INZING POLLING HATTING Telfs-West PFAFFENHOFEN OBERHOFEN FLAURLING Axamer Kögele n (nur 2236 m Pleisen Schlicker Alm G 1643 m S c h l i c k K rs Olym piaba h e Widdersberg Steingrubenkogel 2633 m un g 1246 m 1918 m St. Quirin in n 908 m Be s SELLRAIN n d S e 2000 m l 2195 m Kögele Krimpenbachalm Salfeins Schmalspurbahn Narrow gauge railway Chemin de fer à voie étroite Ferrovia a scartamento ridotto K 2340 m Hoadl Haus Hoadl Grieskogel l Standseilbahn Funicular Funiculaire Funicolare Kaserstattalm 1890 m 2190 m A T a B e si nn un g sweg 2158 m H AC 1640 m Inzinger Alm 1700 m RIETZ Archbrandhütte Sellraintaler Höhenwanderweg 2645 m Rosskogel 2239 m 2374 m Reither Spitze Nördlinger Hütte Seefeld 2962 m W E T T E R S T E I N G E B I R G E Zugspitze L Eisenbahn Railway Voie ferrée Ferrovia Starkenburger Hütte K 2700 m 1673 m Kemater Alm Große Ochsenwand Sennjoch Bergheim Fotsch 2804 m Sattelalm 1187 m ME L a Sonnbergalm 1950 m GRIES I. S. F o t s c h e r 1525 m 1872 m Seigesalm Schlicker Seespitze Schlicker Schartl 2456 m 2577 m Murmel-Abenteuerspielplatz Windegg Adolf-PichlerHütte 1977 m 2096 m Sonntagsköpfl 2607 m 1755 m Almindalm 2022 m Juifenalm 1381 m 1513 m ST. SIGMUND 1646 m Haggen Mösern 2662 m e SIL 2015 eg al MÖTZ 1191 m Straßberghaus 1504 m Neue Alplhütte P L A T E A U BARWIES WILDERMIEMING MIEMING M I E M I N G E R 2741 m Hohe Munde Kr 2611 m nw le st 2884 m SILZ STAMS Mötz OBSTEIG Peter-Anich-Hütte 1910 m 1497 m Grünberg 2453 m Wannig K E T T E sw e g Hoher Burgstall R gR we ler se G pe 1752 m Zirmbachalm Rietzer Grieskogel 2678 m Höhenleistungszentrum Hochalter Ochsengarten 2017 m etal 2828 m Pirchkogel Westl. Griesspitze M I E M I N G E R Jako b Ad 2518 m Seejöchl 2659 m Gamskogel 2812 m mp Schafkogel Potsdamer Hütte 2009 m La 3004 m Zischgeles as örg KÜHTAI Gleirschalm Kr L ü s e n s t a l 1689 m 2310 m 2820 m Gaiskogel 2310 m Drei-Seen-Hütte SPEICHER FINSTERTAL Pforzheimer Hütte Praxmar Schwarzhorn 2832 m Roter Kogel 1634 m Lüsens 2276 m Westfalenhaus 3296 m Lüsener Fernerkogel Kraspesferner 3016 m Sulzkogel 3007 m l ta B E R G E T a l L i z u m e r Acherkogel Götzner Ba S E L L R A I N E R chte n Ste nbode ig n- Ho hn (nur Wint erbetr ieb) a we g t A l m en r n g l i we l Peter-Anich-Weg en e m eg A lm lam r K i c h t) S itte tp fl eb en au an ab M Kr Gr ahn Brennerau to er Adle rwe ng enb l er w Al tti kett Ad 00 Nord er we gR R Via A lp in a Hö e a Reiss lp i n Arzler Swarovski-Kristallwelten nach Wattens 4 km Via A 18 W R nach Schwaz 13 km RR Combination tickets » INNSBRUCK CARD The Innsbruck Card is the key to all museums and attractions in the region. Prices: 24 hrs – € 33 (commission € 3) / 48 hrs – € 41 (commission € 4) / 72 hrs – € 47 (commission € 5) Information & bookings: tel. +43 512 53 [email protected] » COMBI TICKET NORDKETTENBAHN & ALPINE ZOO Visitors to the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo enjoy a special combination ticket. The Alpine Zoo combi ticket includes return travel on the Hungerburg funicular, admission to the zoo as well as free car parking at the Congress and City underground garage from 8am–8pm. Prices: adults € 12.50 / youth/seniors € 10.50 / children 6–15 yrs € 6.50 / children 4–5 yrs € 2 Information & bookings: Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen: tel. +43 512 29 33 44 [email protected] www.nordkette.com » COMBINATION TICKETS FOR TYROLEAN STATE MUSEUMS BERGISEL COMBI TICKET TIROL PANORAMA with Imperial Infantry Museum and Bergisel Ski Jump Prices: € 14, free admission for children and youth up to 19 yrs (Bergisel Ski Jump up to 15 yrs) TYROLEAN STATE MUSEUMS COMBI TICKET Ferdinandeum Tyrolean State Museum, Zeughaus Arsenal Museum, Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, Court Church, TIROL PANORAMA with Imperial Infantry Museum Prices: full price € 11 / concessions € 8 / free admission for children and youth up to 19 yrs Information & bookings: Mag. Alexandra Hörtler: tel. +43 512 59 489 - 133 email: [email protected] www.tiroler-landesmuseen.at 19 INFORMATION INNSBRUCK TOURISMUS Peter Unsinn, MA – [email protected] Burggraben 3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria tel. +43 512 59 850, fax +43 512 59 850 - 107 www.innsbruck.info BOOKINGS All information is supplied without liability and subject to change INNSBRUCK RESERVIERUNG Dieter Kraft – [email protected] Burggraben 3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria tel. +43 512 56 200 www.innsbruck-pauschalen.com 20