City Walk through Innsbruck: Find all photo opportunities Downtown - Where “Urban” and “Alpine” Meet

Sometimes we want to get away from urban life to reunite with nature and all the beauty that can so easily slip our mind. Then again, there are places that grant us the opportunity to enjoy both in rare synergy. Innsbruck, the capital of Austria’s state of Tyrol, gives us just that with its location in the Alps. Check out the map of this easy hiking route, and find out about the photo opportunities that await anybody who decides to join us.

Innsbruck is not an overwhelmingly large metropolis. Its uniqueness lies in its alpine location. Glances from the city center toward the sky linger on the prominent mountain ranges framing the city.

The contrast between urban life and alpine proximity creates a variety of exciting photo motifs: the natural boundary can be captured in photographs from different angles, used as a frame or made the main protagonist, and makes for a fascinating shot in any constellation.

Especially in winter, when the snow glistens off the mountains, Innsbruck presents itself with all its magic with easy accessibility. With the cable cars you can be on the local mountains Nordkette or Patscherkofel within half an hour and enjoy the view from above without any barriers. — Especially in winter, when the snow glistens off the mountains, Innsbruck presents itself with all its magic with easy accessibility. With the cable cars you can be on the local mountains Nordkette or Patscherkofel within half an hour and enjoy the view from above without any barriers

Directions! This is how your Innsbruck city adventure looks like on a map

Easy walk through Innsbruck’s city center with the most important photo spots. The route can be chosen and adapted spontaneously. A possible start is the market square.

The route then leads e.g. through the old town to Eduard-Wallnoeferplatz (Landhausplatz), over the Unibrücke, through St. Nicholas (Nikolaus) and along the Inn via Hofgarten back to the starting point.

*For those who prefer to explore the city on two or four wheels, rental bikes and public transportation are available. This 6.8-kilometer route is graded as easy, which makes it perfect for beginners*

Photo tips that will make your Instagram pop – Maria-Theresien-Strasse and the colorful houses along the Inn River

4The Innsbrucker Paradeblick: From the market place in north direction. Photo tip 1: take a photo at/after sunset Photo tip 2: the photo is always slightly “crooked” due to the structure and looks imperfect without post-processing

Particularly beautiful photo motifs can be found on Maria-Theresien-Strasse (Triumphal Arch, Anna Column) and in front of the Golden Roof with a view of the Nordkette. Also rewarding is the view from and to the ski jump in the south of Innsbruck, as well as from one of the rooftop bars. A particularly popular photo location in Innsbruck is the colorful row of houses in Maria-Hilf, which stretches along the Inn River.

The colorful houses are a kind of landmark of Innsbruck – you can find them in large parts of the city center.

The impressive slopes and mountain peaks of the Nordkette serve as our picture background.

*Directly from the University bridge (“Unibrücke”), this city classic can be captured and a piece of Innsbruck can be taken home*. *With the help of Mountain Moments, you will be ready to capture images like these*

*Traffic and street lights above the city of Innsbruck*

Mountain Moments Photo Workshops provide Photo Tours for everybody, Alpine Experience for beginners and intermediate-level photographers with 3 to 6-hour routes, as well as Summit Experience for more advanced photographers and hikers. We have private workshops and group classes.

The Liberation Monument in Innsbruck at Eduard-Wallnöfer-Place (formerly: Landhausplatz). It is only one side-street away from Maria-Theresien-Street.

More information about your city trip to Innsbruck

How to get there by public transport: By bus/train to Innsbruck Hbf, continue by tram/bus (various) to Marktplatz.

How to get there by car: Inntal autobahn A12 to Innsbruck West, direction center to e.g. parking garage, pay attention to parking zones on public parking lots.

Start/finish: Innsbruck Marktplatz (574m) 47.267560,11.390760

Distance: 6,8km

Duration: 2h

Ascent/descent: 0m/0m

Highest point/lowest point: 570m

Hike difficulty level: Easy

Special features: City tour without mountains, also well doable for people with limited mobility.

Further tips: On hot summer days or bad weather, a trip to the Sill Gorge is worthwhile. Rooftop bars in the town hall as well as in Hotel Adler’s. Official bike rental: https://stadtrad.ivb.at/

Contact: www.innsbruck.info

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Marius

Hi, i am Marius, i love exploring the mountains and nature. Friends say, i know the mountains better than most locals, but actually i get lost all the time while photographing ;). Read more about the Mountain Moments Team.