Innsbruck, Austria

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Tyrolian Innsbruck lies in the heart of the Alps. Innsbruck is the base city  for numerous little ski areas and resorts. Contrary to some expectations, Innsbruck is not an alpine ski village; it's a bustling city of over one hundred thousand inhabitants. Nonetheless, it attracts more North American winter visitors than any other European ski destination. There are five different ski areas surrounding this medieval city and included on the Innsbruck super pass, most within a 25-minute shuttle bus ride away. Drive one hour to the world renown St. Anton or KitzbÜhel ski areas.

This lively city, twice the host of the Winter Olympic Games, offers first class facilities for every kind of winter sport and it is possible to ride a bobsled on the Olympic bobsled run. Undoubtedly, some are drawn by the renown created by these two modern Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. Surely those who watched those Olympics recall the little church and cemetery at the end of the 90 meter ski jump.

Other visitors are attracted by the historical environment of the Old Town with the renowned Golden Roof as focal point. Here around every corner can still be found Innsbruck's heritage of two "golden ages," the first around 1500 under the Emperor Maxmilan I, the second in the mid-1700's under Empress Maria Thérèsia.

Overall, the city's location, nestled into a narrow valley right beneath rugged mountain peaks, together with its old-world atmosphere, historic churches and buildings, interesting monuments, rich museums and galleries, and active commerce, all combine into an interesting sports-plus-culture attraction. It simply makes an excellent destination for those who seek a broader European experience than simply skiing, or for families where some members are less diligent skiers.

Not only is skiing abundant, but Innsbruck is ideally located to offer day excursions to Venice, Salzburg, Vienna, the Swarovski crystal factory, or a Bavarian castle tour. The lively city offers a wide variety of restaurants, late night cafes, night clubs, and quaint Tyrolean beer halls. Innsbruck is the perfect winter holiday for skiers and non-skiers.

Arrival City: Munich
Time to Destination: 2 hours
Base Elevation: 2,811 ft.
Peak Elevation: 10,496 ft.
Vertical Drop: 7,685 ft.
Average Snowfall: 320"
Snowmaking: Yes

Snowboarding is Allowed

53 Lifts Ski Map 70 Miles of Slopes 44 % Beginner 46 % Intermediate 10 % Advanced		Grauer Bar
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Hotel Europa Tyrol	Innsbruck Hotel	Hotel Goldener Adler
The Hotel Europa Tyrol is Innsbruck's top address not only because of its location near the world-famous 'Goldenes Dachl' and its prize-winning restaurant - but they are two very good reasons.	A family run Hotel Innsbruck is a delightfull first class hotel of outstanding architecture that combines tradition with luxury. The building is erected on the still visible foundation walls of the castle which once belonged to the counts of Andechs who founded the city if Innsbruck in the 12th century.	It's not just chance that this inn has been visited by more noble and famous people for centuries than any other inn on the old merchant's road. The Best Western Goldener Adler was already well known during the time of Emperor Maximilian I.