Facts checked October 2026 against operator sources. Prices and times change, the booking page wins.
Thirteen sights with the 2026 hours and prices as published by the operators. Order follows geography: old town first, then the mountains, then the edge of town. German names are kept because that is what the signs, tickets and tram stops say.
| Sight | Hours 2026 | Tickets 2026 | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) | Museum Mai–Sep täglich 10–17, Okt–Apr Di–So 10–17; der Erker selbst ist jederzeit von der Straße zu sehen | Museum Erwachsene 5,80 €, Kinder ab 6 Jahren 3 €, Familie 12 € (Stand 2025, vor Ort prüfen); Kombiticket mit Stadtturm und Stadtmuseum 10,50 €; in der Innsbruck Card | 30–45 Minuten mit Museum |
| Stadtturm (City Tower) | täglich 10–17, Juni bis September bis 20 Uhr, ebenso 15.11.–23.12. und am 31.12. | Erwachsene 4,50 €, Jugendliche bis 17, Studierende und Pensionisten 3 €, Kinder 6–15 2 €, Familie 18,80 €; Kombiticket Goldenes Dachl + Stadtmuseum 10,50 €; in der Innsbruck Card | 20–30 Minuten |
| Dom zu St. Jakob (St James's Cathedral) | 2.5.–26.10. Mo–Sa 10:15–19:30, So und Feiertag 12:30–19:30; 27.10.–1.5. Mo–Sa 10:15–18:30, So 12:30–18:30 | Eintritt frei, um eine Spende wird gebeten | 20–30 Minuten |
| Kaiserliche Hofburg (Imperial Palace) | täglich 9–17, letzter Einlass 16:30; Revisionsschließung 11.1.–7.2.2027 | Erwachsene 16 €; Kinder und Jugendliche bis 19 Jahre frei; 50 % Ermäßigung mit einem Ticket der Tiroler Landesmuseen; in der Innsbruck Card | 1–1,5 Stunden |
| Hofkirche mit den Schwarzen Mandern (Court Church) | Mo–Sa 9–17, So und Feiertag 12:30–17, letzter Einlass 16:30 | Einzelticket Landesmuseen 9 €, ermäßigt 7 €; Kombiticket für alle Häuser 14 €; in der Innsbruck Card | 45 Minuten |
| Nordkette: Hungerburgbahn, Seegrube, Hafelekar (Nordkette cable cars) | Sommer 25.4.–1.11.2026: Hungerburgbahn Mo–Fr 7:15–19:15, Sa/So 8–19:15; Seegrubenbahn 8:30–17:30; Hafelekarbahn 9–17; Juni bis September eine Stunde länger | Innsbruck–Hafelekar Berg und Tal: Erwachsene 56 €, Kinder 33,60 €, Jugend 44,80 €; Innsbruck–Seegrube 50,40 €; Hungerburgbahn allein 14 € / Kinder 8,40 €; Kombiticket mit Alpenzoo 23 € / 14 €; gültig bis 1.11.2026; eine Berg- und Talfahrt in der Innsbruck Card | 2,5–3 Stunden |
| Bergisel Schanze (Bergisel Ski Jump) | Juni–Okt täglich 9–18 (letzter Einlass 17:30); Nov–Mai Mi–Mo 9–17, Dienstag geschlossen | bis 31.12.2026: Erwachsene 12 €, Senioren 11 €, Kinder 6–14 6,50 €, Family Karte 24 €, Kombiticket mit Tirol Panorama 16 €; Schrägaufzug und Turmlift inklusive; in der Innsbruck Card | 1–1,5 Stunden, mit Tirol Panorama 2,5 |
| Schloss Ambras (Ambras Castle) | täglich 10–17, im November geschlossen; ab 1.6.2026 nur mit gebuchtem Zeitfenster | 1.4.–31.10.2026: Erwachsene 16 € online, 18 € an der Kasse, ermäßigt 12 / 14 €; Dezember 14 €; unter 19 Jahren frei; in der Innsbruck Card | 2 Stunden |
| Alpenzoo Innsbruck-Tirol (Alpine Zoo) | täglich April–Oktober 9–18, November–März 9–17 | Erwachsene 16 €, Kinder 6–17 9 €, Kleinkinder 4–5 4 €, Studierende und Pensionisten 13 €; Kombiticket mit der Hungerburgbahn 23 € / Kinder 14 €; in der Innsbruck Card | 2 Stunden |
| Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds) | täglich 9–19, letzter Einlass 18 Uhr | Tagesticket Erwachsene 25 € online, 27 € vor Ort; Kinder 6–17 9 €; bis 5 Jahre frei. Mit E-Shuttle ab Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof 38 € / Kinder 16 €; Shuttle allein 13 € hin und zurück; inklusive Shuttle in der Innsbruck Card | 2–3 Stunden plus 30 Minuten Fahrt je Richtung |
| Glockenmuseum Grassmayr (Grassmayr Bell Foundry) | Mo–Fr ganzjährig 10–16, Samstag 1.4.–31.12.2026 10–16, Sonn- und Feiertag geschlossen | bis 30.4.2027: Erwachsene 10 €, Kinder 6–14 6 €, unter 6 frei, Familienkarte 25 €; in der Innsbruck Card | 45 Minuten |
| Audioversum Science Center (Audioversum) | Di–So 10–18, Montag geschlossen, letzter Einlass 17:30; geschlossen 16.–18.11.2026, 25.–28.12.2026 und 1.1.2027; am 24. und 31.12. 10–14 | Erwachsene 14 €, ermäßigt 11 €, Kinder bis 15 9 €, bis 6 frei; Familienticket Erwachsene 11 € und Kinder ab 7 7,50 €; ein Eintritt in der Innsbruck Card | 1,5 Stunden |
| Maria-Theresien-Straße, Annasäule und Triumphpforte (Maria-Theresien-Strasse) | jederzeit, Fußgängerzone | frei | 30 Minuten |
Why each one is on the list
Golden Roof. The city's emblem and the start of every walk: the gilded oriel of 1500 with 2,657 fire-gilded copper shingles, built by Niklas Türing for Emperor Maximilian I so he could watch the tournaments in the square. The museum inside (€5.80, combined ticket with the City Tower €10.50) explains the court in half an hour; the view from the street costs nothing. City Tower. Because €4.50 and 133 steps buy the best view of the old town, 31 metres up a tower of 1450, open until 20:00 in summer and in Advent. St James's Cathedral. Because Cranach's Mariahilf painting over the altar, the Asam brothers' frescoes and Austria's largest carillon at noon are free, ten steps from the Golden Roof. Imperial Palace. Because the Giants' Hall with Maulbertsch's ceiling is the grandest room in Tyrol, and under-19s pay nothing. Court Church. Because 28 larger-than-life bronze figures, some designed by Dürer, guard the empty tomb of Maximilian, and Andreas Hofer, Tyrol's 1809 hero, lies beside them.
Nordkette. Because no other Alpine capital reaches 2,300 metres from its centre in twenty minutes, with Zaha Hadid's funicular stations on the way. Bergisel. Because the ski jump, its tower and the 1,000-square-metre panorama of the 1809 battle tell the city's sport and history in two hours, with lifts all the way. Ambras Castle. Because Archduke Ferdinand's Chamber of Art and Curiosities is the only one still in the place it was made. Alpine Zoo. Because it sits on the funicular and keeps only Alpine animals, bearded vulture and ibex rather than giraffe. Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Because it is the most visited day out from Innsbruck and fills half a day with the shuttle. Grassmayr. Because in 45 minutes you understand how a bell sounds, in a foundry on the same site since 1599. Audioversum. Because it is the reliable wet-day plan for families. Maria-Theresien-Strasse. Because everyone walks it from the station, and St Anne's Column with the Nordkette behind it is the photograph of the city.
Innsbruck in ten dates
- 1180 First record of the market by the Inn and of St James's church.
- 1239 Town charter; the bridge over the Inn gives the town its name.
- 1420 The counts of Tyrol move their residence to Innsbruck; the Neuhof is built.
- 1500 The Golden Roof is finished; Maximilian I makes Innsbruck the centre of his empire.
- 1553-1563 The Court Church is built for the imperial tomb, which stays empty.
- 1564 Ferdinand II buys Ambras and builds the Chamber of Curiosities.
- 1706 St Anne's Column is consecrated after the Bavarian withdrawal.
- 1765 A wedding and a death two weeks apart: the Triumphal Arch and the death of Francis Stephen in the palace.
- 1809 Four battles on the Bergisel under Andreas Hofer.
- 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics; 2007 Zaha Hadid's new funicular.
Combined tickets worth buying
| Combination | Price | Instead of |
|---|---|---|
| City Tower + Golden Roof museum + City Museum | €10.50 | €4.50 + €5.80 + the museum |
| Court Church + Folk Art Museum + Zeughaus + Tirol Panorama | €14 | €9 each |
| Bergisel + Tirol Panorama | €16 | €12 + €9 |
| Alpine Zoo + funicular | €23 | €16 + €14 |
| Swarovski + shuttle from the station | €38 | €25 + €13 |
| Imperial Palace with a state museums ticket | 50% off | €16 |
| Everything in a day | Innsbruck Card €69 | from two lift rides or four museums |
How much time for what
| Sight | Minimum | At leisure | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Roof and museum | 10 min / 45 min | 1 h | before 10:00 for the photo |
| City Tower | 20 min | 30 min | afternoon, old town in the light |
| St James's Cathedral | 15 min | 30 min | 12:15 for the carillon |
| Imperial Palace | 1 h | 1.5 h | morning, emptier |
| Court Church | 30 min | 45 min | morning; Sundays from 12:30 |
| Nordkette | 2 h | 3 h | early morning or late afternoon |
| Bergisel | 1 h | 2.5 h with the panorama | afternoon, sun on the jump |
| Ambras Castle | 1.5 h | 3 h with the park | booked slot, morning |
| Alpine Zoo | 1.5 h | 2 h | morning, animals active |
| Swarovski Crystal Worlds | 2 h | 3 h | morning shuttle, back for lunch |
| Grassmayr | 45 min | 1 h | weekday |
| Audioversum | 1 h | 1.5 h | rainy morning |
| Maria-Theresien-Strasse | 15 min | 30 min | afternoon for the column photo |
Mondays and other traps
Audioversum is closed on Mondays, holidays included; Bergisel on Tuesdays from November to May; the Golden Roof museum on Mondays from October to April; Grassmayr on Sundays. The Court Church and the cathedral open at 12:30 on Sundays. Ambras Castle is closed for the whole of November and needs a booked time slot from 1 June 2026. The Nordkette has maintenance in late April. Arriving on a winter Monday still leaves the palace, the Court Church, the Nordkette, the zoo and Swarovski, which is enough.
Step-free and with a pushchair
Step-free with lifts: Bergisel (inclined lift and tower lift included in the ticket), the Imperial Palace, the Court Church via the Folk Art Museum, Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Audioversum, the funicular and the cable cars to Seegrube and Hafelekar. Not step-free: the City Tower, a spiral staircase with no lift. Hard with a pushchair: the Alpine Zoo on its steep slope and the path from Seegrube to the Path of Perspectives. The old town is cobbled but flat.
Three days, three routes
- Day 1, old town: Golden Roof, City Tower, cathedral, Imperial Palace and Court Church within five minutes of each other. Four hours with the museums. The old town walk puts them in order.
- Day 2, mountain: Hungerburg funicular from the Congress station, Alpine Zoo at the middle stop, then Seegrube and Hafelekar. Back in town, Bergisel with the Tirol Panorama fills the afternoon.
- Day 3, around town: Ambras Castle in the morning, Swarovski Crystal Worlds by shuttle in the afternoon, or a day trip to Hall or Kufstein instead.
Closed or restricted 2026/27
- Ferdinandeum state museum: closed for rebuilding until the end of 2028.
- Imperial Palace: closed 11 January to 7 February 2027.
- Ambras Castle: closed in November; timed-entry booking compulsory from 1 June 2026.
- Bergisel: closed Tuesdays from November to May.
- Tirol Panorama: closed 3 and 4 January 2027 for the Four Hills Tournament.
Book ahead
Timed entry for Ambras, Swarovski with shuttle, Nordkette and combination tickets.
Innsbruck tickets: TiqetsTours: GetYourGuideSwarovski Crystal Worlds: TiqetsWhat are the main sights in Innsbruck?
The Golden Roof, the Imperial Palace, the Court Church with the Black Men bronzes, St James's Cathedral, the Nordkette cable cars to Hafelekar, the Bergisel ski jump, Ambras Castle, the Alpine Zoo and Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens.
How much is the Nordkette cable car in 2026?
Innsbruck to Hafelekar and back is €56 for adults and €33.60 for children until 1 November 2026. The Hungerburg funicular alone is €14. One return trip is included in the Innsbruck Card.
Which Innsbruck sights are free?
St James's Cathedral (donation), the Golden Roof from outside, Maria-Theresien-Strasse with St Anne's Column and the Triumphal Arch, and the old town itself. Under-19s pay nothing at the Imperial Palace and Ambras Castle.
Which sights are good in the rain?
The Imperial Palace, the Court Church with the Folk Art Museum, Audioversum, Swarovski Crystal Worlds and Ambras Castle; the funicular runs in any weather.
How many sights can I see in a day?
Four or five in the old town in the morning and one lift ride in the afternoon; more than that becomes ticking boxes.
Online or at the door
Online pays at Ambras Castle and Swarovski, where the price is two euros lower and the time slot is secured, and at the Nordkette at weekends, where the funicular queue otherwise costs an hour. The door is fine for the Imperial Palace, the Court Church, the zoo, Bergisel, the City Tower, Grassmayr and Audioversum. The Innsbruck Card is bought once and shown everywhere; it runs in hours from first use. Combined tickets are sold at the desks of the museums involved, not online.