Our excursion tip from Wildschönau - the state capital Innsbruck

Innsbruck – Alpine city with a special flair

City and mountains perfectly combined

Innsbruck uniquely combines urban life and alpine nature. Nestled between imposing mountain ranges, the Tyrolean capital offers a successful blend of historic old town, cultural highlights, and modern architecture.

The charming old town, with its colorful facades and narrow streets, invites you to stroll – while the alpine mountain scenery unfolds just minutes away. It's an ideal day trip for anyone who wants to combine city life with nature.

Sights in Innsbruck

Innsbruck offers a multitude of highlights that can easily be discovered in one day:

  • Golden Roof – the city's landmark in the historic old town
  • Hofburg Innsbruck – former Habsburg residence with opulent rooms
  • Hofkirche (Church) – impressive burial place of Emperor Maximilian I
  • Nordkette Cable Car – direct access from the city center to the alpine mountains
  • Bergisel Ski Jump – spectacular architecture and views over Innsbruck
  • Maria-Theresien-Street – central promenade with shops and cafés
  • Alpine Zoo Innsbruck – unique zoo with native animal species, especially popular with families

The Alpine Zoo is a real highlight for families: Here, children and adults can experience the animal world of the Alps up close – combined with a beautiful view over Innsbruck.

Additional experiences with the Wildschönau Card benefit

For those who would like to extend their Innsbruck trip, there are some special experiences to enjoy:

  • Experience Tirol –interactive world of experiences about Tyrol
  • Your Dome Tirol – immersive 360° experience world

With the Wildschönau Card Winter and the Wildschönau PREMIUM Card Summer, our guests benefit from attractive discounts.

Directions to Innsbruck from the Landhotel Tirolerhof

Getting from Oberau in the Wildschönau to Innsbruck is straightforward:

  • By car: approx. 1 - 1.5 hours driving time via Wörgl and the Inntal motorway (high parking fees in Innsbruck)
  • By public transport: Bus from Oberau to Wörgl, then direct train connection to Innsbruck

The combination of bus and train is a particularly relaxed and sustainable option for a day trip. We are happy to assist you with the planning.

Perfectly combinable

A trip to Innsbruck can be perfectly combined with a stroll through the city, a ride up the Nordkette mountain range, or a visit to the Alpine Zoo.

You can find more ideas for varied vacation days under Experience Wildschönau and Events & Excursions.

You can find even more details about sights and current offers on the Innsbruck Tourism Association website.

Discover even more

Discover more holiday experiences around the Landhotel Tirolerhof in Oberau in the Wildschönau:

Need more information or special requests?

Need more information or special requests?
Call us on +43 5339 81180 or use our request button

Go to booking inquiry