Tirol Austria Travel Guide
Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Arrive and check into your hotel. Walk through Innsbruck's Old Town, see the Golden Roof, City Tower, and Maria-Theresien-Straße.
Evening (6:FROM 12:00 am onwards): Have dinner in the city center, perhaps followed by a traditional Tyrolean show.
Detailed schedules for short to medium stays.
Day 1 (Innsbruck City & Culture): Explore Old Town, Hofburg, and Ambras Castle. Consider using the Innsbruck Card. Evening: Dinner and city nightlife.
Days 1-3: Innsbruck & Surrounds (city highlights, Nordkette, and Swarovski Crystal Worlds). Include a visit to the Bergisel Ski Jump. Day 4: Stubai Valley Exploration (Stubai Glacier, Grawa Waterfall).
Combine the one-week itinerary with exploration of specific regions, like more extensive hiking in Ötztal or the Kaiser Mountains. Alternatively, include multi-day excursions to other areas of Austria, like Salzburg and Vienna, or Bavaria, Germany.
Consider renting a Ferienwohnung (holiday apartment) for weeks or months. Base yourself in a central valley town like Imst, Telfs, or Schwaz. These locations offer easy access to diverse regions of Tirol and a local feel.
Tailor your itinerary to your specific passions.
Innsbruck (Golden Roof, Hofburg, Ambras Castle) → Hall in Tirol (Medieval Old Town, Mint Tower) → Schwaz (Silver Mine, Fuggerhaus) → Rattenberg (Medieval town, Glassblowing).
Innsbruck (Markthalle, traditional Gasthäuser) → Zillertal (cheese dairies, Schnaps distilleries) → Almhütte visits (Tiroler Gröstl, Kaiserschmarrn).
Innsbruck (Nordkette hiking/biking) → Stubai Valley (glacier hiking/skiing, Grawa Waterfall) → Ötztal (rafting, canyoning, Stuibenfall) → St. Anton/Kitzbühel (skiing/snowboarding, challenging hikes).
Innsbruck (Alpenzoo, Bergisel Ski Jump, family-friendly museums) → Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis (adventure parks, family biking/hiking) → Stuibenfall Waterfall (suspension bridge) → Area 47 (outdoor adventure park for older kids/teens).
Innsbruck (Golden Roof, Hofburg, St. James Cathedral, Bergisel Ski Jump by Zaha Hadid) → Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Wattens) → Schloss Tratzberg (Renaissance architecture).
Maria Waldrast Monastery (pilgrimage, nature) → Aqua Dome (thermal spa) → Seefeld (tranquil plateau, walks, wellness hotels) → Yoga retreats in Zillertal or Stubai.
Travel Tirol on any budget with these tailored suggestions.
Stay in budget dorms in Innsbruck and Mayrhofen. Cook your own meals from supermarkets. Utilize the free Welcome Card for transport and discounts. Focus on free activities: hiking, walking cities, and window shopping.
Stay in 3-star hotels or quality Ferienwohnungen. Dine at mid-range restaurants. Balance public transport with occasional taxi or rental car for specific excursions. Visit paid attractions with the Innsbruck Card or Welcome Card.
Stay in 4/5-star hotels or private chalets in prime locations like Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, or St. Anton. Enjoy fine dining experiences. Arrange private transfers or high-end car rental.
Travel in shoulder season: May, June, September, or October. Book accommodation with kitchenettes. Maximize use of guest cards for free transport and attractions. Pack your own snacks and drinks for excursions.
Tirol offers distinct experiences based on the time of year.
Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, swimming in alpine lakes, paragliding, rafting, visiting waterfalls, and alpine flower viewing.
Focus on skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice skating, visiting Christmas markets in late November and December, and après-ski.
Tirol hosts various events all year long. The winter season brings ski races and tournaments, while summer features music and local village festivals.
Focus on city breaks in Innsbruck as many mountain facilities close. Enjoy the quiet and lower prices. Prepare for unpredictable weather plus few dining or activity options in small communities.
