Innsbruck Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Eduard-wallnofer-platz

  Eduard-Wallnöfer-Platz, also known as Landhausplatz, was created in the late 1930s in front of the New Landhaus. Redesigned in 2011, it is known for its flowing concrete landscape, popular with skaters and BMX riders. The square’s dominant feature is the Liberation Monument, built after World War II to commemorate Austria’s liberation from Nazi rule.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Triumphal Arch (Triumphpforte)

  Triumphal Arch (Triumphpforte) was built in 1765 by order of Empress Maria Theresa for the wedding of her son Archduke Leopold. During the celebrations, her husband Emperor Francis I died unexpectedly, giving the monument its unusual dual symbolism: the south side celebrates the marriage, while the north side bears mourning motifs.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Servitenkirche on Maria-Theresien-Straße was founded in the early 17th century by Anna Katharina Gonzaga. After a fire in 1620, the church and monastery were rebuilt and consecrated in 1626. Bombing in 1943 caused severe damage, followed by post-war restoration. Inside, Baroque altars stand alongside later frescoes by Tyrolean artist Hans André.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Annasäule

  Saint Anne’s Column (Annasäule) was erected in 1704–06 to commemorate the withdrawal of Bavarian troops from Tyrol on St. Anne’s Day, 26 July 1703. Despite its name, the red-marble Corinthian column is crowned by the Virgin Mary, while statues of St. Anne and other Tyrolean patron saints stand around its base.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck

  Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck is set in one of the oldest buildings in Innsbruck’s Old Town, just steps from the Golden Roof. More than a shop, it combines Swarovski jewelry and crystal objects with striking art installations by international designers. It is separate from the larger Swarovski Crystal Worlds attraction in Wattens.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Katzung House (Katzunghaus) is one of Innsbruck’s notable Gothic townhouses, first mentioned in 1455. Its bay window is decorated with reliefs created around 1530 by the Türing workshop, showing scenes of medieval tournaments. Since 1793, the building has housed Café Katzung, one of Innsbruck’s oldest coffeehouse traditions.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Town Tower (Stadtturm) (Pass by)

  Stadtturm, Innsbruck’s medieval City Tower, was completed in 1450 beside the Old Town Hall. For almost 450 years, watchmen used it to spot fires and other dangers, while its lower floors served as a prison. Today, 133 steps lead to a viewing platform 31 metres above the street, with views over the Old Town, River Inn and surrounding mountains.

  Admission ticket free
• The Golden Roof (Pass by)

  Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) is Innsbruck’s most famous landmark. Emperor Maximilian I had the ornate balcony built between 1497 and 1500, covering its roof with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles. The façade is decorated with frescoes and reliefs showing the emperor, his wives and scenes from court life. Today, the building also houses a museum dedicated to Maximilian I.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Little Giant’s House (Kleines Riesenhaus) is a Gothic corner house dating from around 1530. Its unusual name is linked to Thomele, a court dwarf who served Archduke Ferdinand II and is depicted in a fresco on the façade. The building was remodeled around 1680 and still preserves historic bay windows, vaulted interiors and a Renaissance-era appearance.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Court Church (Hofkirche) was built in the 16th century as a memorial to Emperor Maximilian I. Its centerpiece is his elaborate empty cenotaph, surrounded by 28 life-size bronze figures known as the “Black Men”, although eight are women. Maximilian himself is buried in Wiener Neustadt. The church also contains the tomb of Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer.

  Admission ticket free
• Hofburg (Pass by)

  Hofburg, Innsbruck’s Imperial Palace, began as a medieval residence and was expanded under Emperor Maximilian I. Its present elegant appearance largely dates from the 18th-century rebuilding ordered by Maria Theresa. Highlights include the lavish Giant’s Hall, imperial apartments and Habsburg portraits, reflecting more than five centuries of dynastic history.

  Admission ticket free
• 7

  Haus der Musik Innsbruck is a modern cultural center beside the Hofburg and Tiroler Landestheater. Opened in 2018, it brings together concert halls, rehearsal spaces, music institutions and educational facilities under one roof. Its contemporary architecture, with glass and dark vertical façade elements, creates a striking contrast with Innsbruck’s historic center.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Fisherman’s Cottage (Fischerhäusl) is a historic building beside Innsbruck’s Hofburg, built in 1753 and connected to the old fortress structures. Today it houses a popular restaurant, with a bar downstairs, dining rooms above and a garden in summer. Its modest appearance contrasts with the grand imperial buildings surrounding it.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Dom St. Jakob

  Innsbruck Cathedral (Dom zu St. Jakob) is a magnificent Baroque church rebuilt between 1717 and 1724 after earlier earthquake damage. Its richly decorated interior features frescoes by Cosmas Damian Asam and the famous Maria Hilf painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder. The church became the cathedral of the Diocese of Innsbruck in 1964.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  Historic Sewer Fragment preserves part of Innsbruck’s old drainage system near Burggraben. Archaeological excavations revealed a Baroque wastewater channel together with remains of the medieval city wall and defensive zwinger. Such channels formed part of a network that carried wastewater away and could also supply water for firefighting, offering a glimpse into the city’s early urban infrastructure.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  Goldener Adler is a historic restaurant and inn in Innsbruck’s Old Town, with roots dating to 1390. Over the centuries, the house welcomed merchants, nobles and other travelers. Today its vaulted historic rooms serve traditional Tyrolean and Austrian cuisine made with regional, seasonal ingredients, combining more than six centuries of hospitality with a modern restaurant.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  The Inn Bridge (Innbrücke) links Innsbruck’s Old Town with the St. Nikolaus and Mariahilf districts. A bridge has stood here since the 12th century, and it gave the city its name: Innsbruck means “bridge over the Inn.” For centuries it was the area’s main river crossing and an important toll point for merchants. The present bridge dates from the 1980s and was renovated in 2021–22.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Rainfels Estate (Ansitz Rainfels) is a historic residence on Innsbruck’s Innstraße, with a core dating to the mid-16th century. After a fire in 1546, the property was rebuilt, and in 1567 its owner received permission to use the name Rainfels. The elegant Baroque façade dates from the early 18th century, while the interior preserves late-Gothic vaulted rooms.

  Admission ticket free
• 13

  The monument to Walther von der Vogelweide, one of the most important medieval German-language poets and minnesingers, stands in Innsbruck’s Waltherpark. The larger-than-life statue was created by sculptor Niggl, purchased by the city in 1876 and unveiled in 1877. Walther is shown in medieval dress with a lyre, symbolizing his poetry and songs.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14

  Church of St. Nicholas (Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus) is Innsbruck’s most important Neo-Gothic church. A chapel stood here as early as 1313, while the present building was created mainly in the 19th century under architect Friedrich von Schmidt. After World War II, it temporarily served as Innsbruck’s cathedral while St. James Cathedral was being rebuilt.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15

  The Émile Béthouart Footbridge is a historic iron truss bridge over the Inn, built between 1873 and 1875 and protected as a monument since 1923. Once known as the Innsteg, it was renamed in 2003 after French General Émile Béthouart, remembered for promoting reconciliation in Tyrol after World War II. It connects St. Nikolaus with Saggen and offers fine river and mountain views.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16
  Hofgarten

  Court Garden (Hofgarten) is Innsbruck’s historic imperial park beside the Hofburg. Its origins reach back to the 15th century, when it was reserved for the court. Maria Theresa later reshaped parts of the grounds, and in 1858–59 the garden was transformed into an English landscape park. Today it is a peaceful public green space with old trees, ponds and a historic pavilion.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen (Pass by)

  Nordkette Cable Cars link central Innsbruck with the high Alps in under 30 minutes. The route combines the Hungerburgbahn funicular, designed by Zaha Hadid, with the Seegrubenbahn and Hafelekarbahn cable cars. At the top, visitors reach around 2,300 metres, with panoramic views over Innsbruck and the rugged Karwendel Nature Park.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The audio guide is available through a special mobile app for iOS and Android
• Entry tickets to the museums are not included. Please buy them separately in advance
• The tour doesn’t cover all Innsbruck sights
• This is a self-guided tour. You will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map. There is no human guide provided

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