Cultural Trips and places of interest

INNSBRUCK

Innsbruck – the capital of the Alps. Experience a unique Alpine/urban mix of mountains and valleys, countryside and city, with a range of cultural, culinary and shopping experiences.

Distance: 35 km (approx. 30 mins) – Innsbruck
Further information: www.innsbruck.info

ALPENZOO

Covering an area of over 10 acres, the zoo houses around 2,000 Alpine animals of around 150 different species in enclosures, terrariums and aquariums that have been designed to imitate natural habitats. No other zoo in the world has such a complete collection of wild animals from the Alps.

Distance: 35 km (approx. 30 mins) – Innsbruck
Further information: www.alpenzoo.at

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL WORLDS

The Swarovski Crystal Worlds museum in Wattens has been enchanting millions of visitors since 1995. It is one of Austria’s most popular visitor attractions. You too can see the Giant, renovated in 2015, with its unique Chambers of Wonder and spacious gardens.

Distance: 50 km (approx. 40 mins) – Wattens
Further information: kristallwelten.swarovski.com

AREA 47

Water fun, thrills and spills, climbing fun From rafting to KTM MX Freeride biking and the world’s highest high ropes course, Area 47 inspires thrill seekers of all ages.

Distance: 20 km (approx. 20 mins) – Ötztal station
Further information: www.area47.at

THE PITZTAL GLACIER

Tyrol’s highest glacier. Austria’s highest café. In Pitztal you can enjoy cakes from the café’s own bakery and unwind on the suspended terrace 3,440 m above sea level.

Distance: 65 km (approx. 60 mins) – St. Leonhard
Further information: www.pitztaler-gletscher.at

IMST ALPINE COASTER

Start point: 1,500 m above sea level. Length: 3,535 m. Bumps, steep turns, fast bends and jumps with drops of up to six metres – this is the adventure awaiting anyone who speeds down into the valley on the Imst Alpine Coaster. 

Distance: 40 km (approx. 35 mins) – Imst
Further information: www.imster-bergbahnen.at

NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE

Bavaria’s idyllically situated fairy tale castle invites visitors to see King Ludwig II’s state rooms. Interior furnishings and architecture combine to make the castle a major work of historical importance.

Distance: 70 km (approx. 65 mins) – Neuschwanstein
Further information: www.neuschwanstein.de

ZUGSPITZE RAILWAY

Travel on the Zugspitze Railway to the top of the highest mountain in Germany. Climb 1,700 m in just 10 minutes and then enjoy a view of four countries, including the 2,000 m and 3,000 m peaks (and the only 4,000 m peak) of the Eastern Alps.

Distance: 40 km (approx. 45 mins) – Ehrwald
Further information: www.zugspitze.at

SALZBURG

With its World Heritage old town, Mozart’s birthplace and Hohensalzburg Castle, Salzburg is an inviting place to explore, enjoy and stroll around.

Distance: 220 km (approx. 120 mins) – Salzburg
Further information: www.salzburg.info