The most beautiful viewpoints of Innsbruck

On the way above the roofs of Innsbruck

Enjoying the panoramic view, escaping the hustle and bustle and still getting that city feeling – that was my intention when I set out to visit Innsbruck’s most beautiful vantage points in one day.

The ideal start for me was the Bergisel Sky restaurant, located in the 50-meter tower of the famous Bergisel ski jump in the south of the city. Just entering the ski jump stadium brings you closer to the Olympic flair of Innsbruck and the imposing architecture of the modern sports facility, newly built in 2002, is really worth seeing. After a delicious breakfast in the Bergisel Sky, which is glazed all around, I visited the roof terrace on the last floor of the sports complex. Up here, I once again enjoyed the excellent view of Innsbruck, the Inn Valley and the Nordkette in the open air and in peace. As a local, I simply enjoy such moments far too rarely…

View from the Bergisel Sky over the whole of Innsbruck and the surrounding area

View from the roof terrace of the Bergisel ski jump with a view of the Bergisel stadium

Inspired by the morning mood of the city, my route continued towards the city center. Straight ahead, past the Graßmayr bell foundry, through the Triumphpforte, along Maria-Theresien-Straße – and after a leisurely stroll I reached the city centre.

In a mood to move, I decided to climb the 51-meter-high city tower in the heart of the old town. Through a narrow, quite adventurous staircase with 148 steps inside the historic building, one quickly reaches the observation deck at a height of 31 meters. The narrow level around the tower is not for the faint-hearted, but it does provide a good view of the old town with the Goldenes Dachl from above. In addition, you have the entire mountain panorama of the provincial capital in view and also the previously visited Bergiselschanze can now be marvelled at from afar…

View from the city tower to the south

View from the city tower to the old town

Ready for a short breather, I visited Cafe 360° on the 7th floor of the Rathausgalerien, in keeping with the day’s motto “On the way above the rooftops of Innsbruck”. The round café with high glass fronts and 360° balcony lives up to its name – tranquillity from the hustle and bustle of the city and a cosy break with a good view of the city’s rooftops are guaranteed. When hunger pangs arise, you can easily switch to the Lichtblick restaurant opposite – for a lunch break, no wishes are left unfulfilled here.

The Cafe 360° – a place to relax

If you want to go even higher, you can do so and visit the recently opened viewing platform of the town hall with a 360-degree view. The so-called Campanile on the top floor is glazed and roofed and therefore a good, free alternative to the city tower in bad weather.

After a stroll around town, I was ready for another stop with a view. In my opinion, an absolute view highlight of Innsbruck is the aDLERS Restaurant&Bar – a must for my city tour “above the rooftops of Innsbruck”. On the 12th floor of Innsbruck’s highest hotel, this modernly furnished restaurant with terrace is located. From here you have a unique view over the entire city area and the surrounding mountain landscape.

Bar area of the aDLERS Hotel

View from the terrace to the west

If you don’t feel like a longer stopover, but still don’t want to miss the unique panorama, you can take the lift directly to the 13th floor, to the roof terrace of the hotel building, every day from 09:00 to 18:00, and let Innsbruck work its magic on you with free admission.

View from the panoramic roof terrace towards the south-west

View towards east

But I still had a drink at the bar and ended the day “above the roofs of Innsbruck” satisfied and relaxed. Definitely recommendable 🙂

Information about the locations:

Bergisel Sky

Opening hours: June to October daily 09:00-18:00, November to May daily 10-17:00. Tuesday day off.
Address: Bergiselweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck.
Tel.: 0043 512 589259

City Tower

Opening hours: June to September daily 10am-8pm, October to May 10am-5pm.
Address: Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse 21, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Tel.: 0043 512 587113

Cafe 360 degrees

Opening hours: Daily 10:00-01:00
Address: Maria-Theresienstraße 18, 7th floor, 6020 Innsbruck
Phone: 004 664 8406570 or 0043 512 566550

Viewing platform Campanile

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00
Address: Maria-Theresienstraße 18, 8th floor, 6020 Innsbruck

The aDLERS Bar

Opening hours: Daily 07:00-01:00
Address: Bruneckerstrasse 1, 6020 Innsbruck
Tel.: 0043 512 3100

If you want to climb a little higher, you can take the Hungerburgbahn to one of Innsbruck’s most beautiful viewing platforms. From there you can continue directly by train or, for the more athletic, on foot towards the Hafelekar. The panorama at over 2000m is unforgettable and a must for all Innsbruck fans.

With the Hungerburgbahn to an unforgettable view. ©2009 “Österreich Journal” / Michael Mössmer

From the Hafelkar you can see more than the city. ©TVB Innsbruck