Innsbruck Journals

Quick Trip to Innsbruck

A September 2005 trip to Innsbruck by USMA1991

Quote: Innsbruck is a touristy town, but worth a visit for its pretty vistas, quaint Alstadt, and a small taste of Alpine Austria. Since it is only a couple of hours' drive away from Munich, I took my family on long weekend getaway there.
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The Hilton Innsbruck was a great choice for our stay in Innsbruck and we were not disappointed one bit. We chose to stay at the Hilton because with our family with small children we like to get a known product as opposed to something "adventurous." This is the tallest building in Innsbruck, so if you are fortunate (like we were), you can get a room with a great view towards the Goldenes Daschl, the Alstadt, and the Alps beyond. The staff was very courteous to us and very understanding (and accommodating) of our requests. And for those inclined, the Innsbruck Casino is attached.The hotel's restaurant, Guggeryllis, is one of the higher rated restaurants in Innsbruck. We did not get a ch...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 14, 2006

Hilton Innsbruck
Salurner Strasse 15
Innsbruck, Austria 6010
+43 (512) 59350

Cafe Sacher

Restaurant

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This is the Sacher otupost in Innsbruck. It is convenient to the Goldenes Daschl (just down the alley to the right as you look at the Daschl), in the back of the Hofburg. One of its strong points is this cafe is an oasis of quiet within the crowds of tourists shopping and exploring the Alstadt. It's outdoor seating area is in the quiet courtyard of the Hofburg.They offer a good variety of German/Austrian food at a fairly reasonable price (given that this is a tourist location). You will see the traditional "usuals" here on the menu. As dessert is my favorite course, I would highly recommend the dessert tower for two--a multi-layered tower containing a variety of small slices of cakes an...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 6, 2006

Cafe Sacher
Rennweg 1
Innsbruck, Austria
+43-0512-565626

Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds)

Attraction | "Swarovski Kristallwelten"

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We took a trip to the Swarovski Kristallwelten (the crystal museum/gallery of Swarovski) in Wattens, a town about 15-minutes East of Innsbruck. I wouldn't say that we were disappointed, but it wasn't all that we expected. We expected a museum of the Swarovski company, crystal production, fine pieces, etc., and what they have is more akin to an art gallery. Granted, there are some nice art pieces on display (Warhol, Miro, among others).Some of the exhibits can be disorienting, especially to younger children--ours and those around us were more frightened by some of the exhibits than fascinated by them. Our family had more fun outside of the display hall (the "giant") in the park-like grounds and play...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on September 5, 2006

Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds)
Kristallweltenstraße 1
Innsbruck, Austria 6112
43 5224 51080 0