How to Find Luxury Hotels in Innsbruck, Austria

As a two-time host for the Winter Olympics, Innsbruck offers beautiful, modern venues for skiing, skating and other winter sports. However, travelers flock to this Austria's capital city, throughout the year. Nestled deep in the Alps, Innsbruck offers great outdoor activities and one of the largest New Year's Eve celebrations in Europe.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Prepare to Travel to Innsbruck, Austria

1. Schedule some sightseeing time. Innsbruck has been a main artery of commerce in the region since the 12th century, which means the city offers a wealth of historical attractions.
2. Expect cold winters and hot summers in Innsbruck. While many flock to the city to ski in winter, the summers offer great swimming and hiking weather.
3. Consider greeting the New Year with 70,000 other celebrants. Since 1996, Innsbruck has hosted one of the largest New Year's Eve parties and music festivals in Europe. At midnight, fireworks explode over the snow-covered Alps.

Look for Luxury Accommodations in Innsbruck, Austria

4. To book accommodations, contact Innsbruck Tourismus at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can look for hotels near the Goldenes Dachl, Maximilian's opulent mansion in the heart of Innsbruck. There are several 4- and 5-star luxury hotels within walking distance. Suites tend to be in the $500-a-night range.
5. Consider staying in the Wiltern area, which is in the city center, just minutes from the old town area. Wiltern offers a few modern luxury hotels to choose from.
6. Spend the night in an Alpine lodge. Just outside Innsbruck, tucked away on the slopes of the Alps, are luxury inns and resorts that offer the most lavish accommodations in Austria.
7. Find a place close to the ski lifts. Luxury ski resorts offer quick access to the world-class Olympic facilities in Innsbruck.

Travel Within the City of Innsbruck, Austria

8. Travel through time on cobblestone streets in a fiacre, a traditional horse-drawn carriage.
9. Enjoy the many pedestrian-only areas located in the downtown and old town areas.
10. Find cabs easily at taxi stands located throughout the downtown area and at most hotels.

Tips & Warnings

• The official language in Austria is German.
• Euros are the currency used in Austria.
• A stay at any of the accommodations in the Innsbruck area qualifies you for a Club Innsbruck Guest Card, which offers great deals on lift tickets and other discounts.
• All phone numbers include the international prefix "011." When calling internationally but not from the United States or Canada, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Purchase an Innsbruck card, which allows unlimited travel on public transportation and free admission to many of the city's attractions. These are available at most luxury hotels and at the tourism office.
• Reserve accommodations well in advance, as Innsbruck is never out of season.