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- German
- English
Forget the idyllic Alpine postcards and discover how two Olympic Winter Games catapulted a medieval city into an avant-garde future. This audio journey reveals the architectural and cultural heritage of the Games of 1964 and 1976: from a military operation with hand-made snow to Innsbruck's unexpected second Olympic chance to Zaha Hadid's visionary designs.
- 3.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 92 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and urbanism
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Innsbruck main station to Eduard-Wallnöfer-Platz using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the square. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Walk from the Bergisel ski jump to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Innsbruck main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A modern, skate-friendly public square embodying Innsbruck's post-Olympic youth identity – against the backdrop of heavy historical monuments.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The main station represents the massive federal investments in transport infrastructure from 1964, which permanently connected the Alpine city to the modern European network.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The main indoor hall for the 1964 and 1976 Games, showing the functional modernism of the 1960s and Innsbruck's unexpected second hosting of the Olympics.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The grand finale of the tour. Site of the opening ceremonies of 1964 and 1976, today crowned by Zaha Hadid's futuristic redesign, symbolizing Innsbruck's avant-garde future.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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