Innsbruck, a City that Many would Love to Call Home: Innsbruck markets itself as the Capital of the Alps and it's no wonder that the city was twice chosen to host the Winter Olympics (1964 und 1976). Wedged between two mountain chains, Innsbruck is positioned right in the middle of the Tirol, one of the nine provinces of Austria famous for its mountains and ski runs. With an abundance of ski resorts, ski runs and good tourist infrastructure, Innsbruck is an ideal destination for anyone … [Read more...]
Christmas Markets in Innsbruck
November 24, 2009 by
Christmas Carols from the Golden Roof: Innsbruck is a really charming town at any time of the year, but at Christmas it's magic. It has a full-scale Christmas market, the main one being in the historic Old Town (Altstadt), right in front of the landmark Golden Roof - Innsbruck's greatest tourist attraction. A giant Christmas tree stands in the middle of the square, in front of the Golden Roof, and all around there are Christmas stalls selling traditional Christmas foods, Christmas … [Read more...]
