Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, is located in the Alpine region of Austria, in the valley of the river Inn, at 580 metres above sea level. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and numerous peaks which reach an altitude of approx. 2,700 metres above sea level. The city has 140,000 inhabitants and hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in the year 1562. Today, over 30,000 students attend the university in Innsbruck. Due to its location, Innsbruck has an excellent tourist infrastructure and is best known for its rich cultural heritage, as well as for its endless opportunities in sports and recreation that include golf, hiking, climbing, rafting, paragliding, canyoning, swimming in lakes, skiing and snowboarding not only in winter time, but also in summer at one of the glaciers nearby. Innsbruck has been the host for Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1964 and 1976. In the town, some 160 restaurants, cafes and bars, most of them in walking distance to the convention center, offer traditional Tyrolean and Austrian specialities as well as international dishes.
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Sight Program suggestions
Swarovski Kristallwelten – The Crystal World can offer you a special price – 8,00€ (normal single ticket price is 9,50 €) when the delegates show their badge of the congress. There is a shuttle bus to the Crystal World in Wattens (8,50 €). The bus stop is directly in front of the Austria Trend Hotel.
Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump – The Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump offers special group prices –7,50 € (normally 8,50 €). On top of the Bergisel Ski Jump you will enjoy a great view over Innsbruck and a nice restaurant offers food and beverages.
Glockengieserei Grassmay – Worldwide–in nearly 100 states the bells from the „Glockengiesserei Grassmayr“ sounds. Experience the “birth” of a bell and have a look into the Museum of the oldes family establishment. The price for the entrance is 3,00 € (normally 5,00 €) and a guided tour for max. 30 pax costs 40,00 €
Bergisel Museum – The New Bergisel Museum will open at the beginning of next year!
Get the flavour of Innsbruck –> visit city’ tourism office website!
