Nov01
Published by Asya in Adventure, Arts, Austria, Cultural, Europe, Museums, Photos, Skiing
Innsbruck is the capital of the federal state
Tyrol and the biggest city in the Western part of
Austria. It is located at 573 m elevation, 489 km south-west of Vienna, 190 km away from
Salzburg. Innsbruck is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and offers a combination of culture, history and nature unequaled anywhere else.
Some of the major attraction in Innsbruck and its surroundings is
“Swarovski Crystal Worlds” (Kristallwelten). The Swarovski crystal company is based just outside Innsbruck and they have a
museum and store in the center of town. The entrance is from the big head and it leads to a crystal wall, made of 12 tons of the most perfect crystals in the world. It’s free.
In the Swarovski Crystal world you will see many artworks by world-known artists - from Andy Warhol to Salvador Dali. You will also be in the heart of a crystal in the Crystal Dome and be a witness of some amazing shows in the Crystal Theatre.
Other attractions include Tiroler museums, Hungersburg, Schloss Ambras, Wiltener Basilica, Bergisel, Hofburg,
The Golden Roof, the Alpine Zoo. The beauty of Innsbruck city is protected by the architects who ensure that the new structures built in the city are harmonious with the preexisting Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance style buildings.
Innsbruck occupies a particularly scenic spot along the Inn river with high
Alps to the north and south. In winter you’ll find masses of deep, sparkling powder snow, unrivaled skiing and tobogganing. Come summer, you’ll find picture-postcard Alpine scenery, cool mountain lakes, and rambles through forests.
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