Innsbruck
Golden Roof
The 'Goldenes
Dachl' is the famous copper-plate roof above
a grand bay window construction, considered
one of the signature landmarks of the city.
The royal balcony was covered by 2657 copper
plates. Reliefs on the balcony show Emperor
Maximilian I with his wives, chancellors,
jesters, dancers, and coat of arms.
Hofburg Palace
The Hofburg
Palace in Innsbruck was once the seat of
the Prince of Tyrol. Archduke Sigmund the
Rich, Earl of Tyrol, erected a medieval
castle here. Maria Theresia later ordered
the renovation in the royal Viennese rococo
style, which survives until today. You also
have the opportunity to visit the treasure
room with portraits of Maria Theresia as
a child, and her husband.
Hofgarten-
Royal Garden
The history
of the royal garden goes back to 1410, making
it among the oldest formal gardens in Austria.
Today, the garden extends over 10 hectares,
divided into the royal garden, the court
garden, the English annex, and the horticultural
nursery. The music pavilion forms the centre
of the garden and is a well-loved stage
for concerts.
Ambras
Castle
Built by
Archduke Ferdinand II of Tyrol, Ambras Castle
lies very near to Innsbruck. Take advantage
of this excursion to also see the beautiful
park nearby and wonderful restaurant possibilities.
The small duck pond and the playground help
make the trip unforgettable for children
as well.
Museum
For art enthusiasts,
the ‘Ferdinandeum’ Tyrolean
State Museum offers something for everyone:
* artefacts from prehistoric times to Roman
times up to the early middle ages.
* art and crafts from the Romanesque, Gothic
and modern periods
* Netherlands collection and music room
with instruments made by Jacob Stainer
* the artwork of Michael Pacher, Lucas Cranach
the Elder, Rembrandt van Rijn, Joseph Anton
Koch, Angelika Kauffmann, Franz Defregger,
Albin Egger-Lienz and more
* library focusing on Tyrolean texts
