Altstadt (old town)

Innsbruck, Austria

Innsbruck's historic centre, home to the Golden Roof and Maria-Theresien-Strasse.

Places in Altstadt (old town)

Bistro Gourmand Delivers beautiful and flavourful dishes with excellent French cuisine prepared by a dedicated chef.
Restaurant Lichtblick Perched atop the Rathausgalerien town hall, offering spectacular dining with Austrian, Mediterranean, and Asian fusion flavours.
Piano Bar-Cafe-Restaurant A cultural icon since 1982 in Innsbruck's historic old town, favoured by artists, musicians, and food enthusiasts.
Blaue Brigitte A rooftop bar on the sixth floor of the Weisses Kreuz hotel, offering drinks, regional delicacies, and views of the city and mountains.
Stiftskeller A popular traditional beer cellar in the Altstadt, part of Innsbruck's historic beer culture.

Best time to visit: December to March for skiing, or June to September for hiking and exploring the historic old town without snow.
Getting around: Innsbruck's old town is walkable; cable cars connect directly from the city centre to the surrounding mountains.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: German. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Innsbruck's traditional Bierkeller culture continues alongside a wave of stylish new venues like Blaue Brigitte, a rooftop bar atop the Weisses Kreuz hotel offering regional delicacies with mountain views.

Maria-Theresien-Strasse — The city's main shopping and dining boulevard with mountain views at its end.
Nordkette base area — The gateway to the mountains directly above the city, reached by cable car from the centre.