Excursion sights in Tyrol and bordering region of South Tyrol

The Capital Innsbruck

800 years of history and culture, with a picturesque old town that offers numerous sights such as: Goldenes Dachl, Hofburg, imperial church, Ambras Castle, Schwarz Mander church, Cyclorama, Alpine zoo, and many more.

 

Driving time: approx. 1h 10 min, Distance: approx. 85 km

Alpine Zoo Innsbruck

The Alpine Zoo in Innsbruck is the highest zoo in Europe and presents over 2,000 different animals of over 150 different species. A unique collection of animals allows for a deeper insight into their life and habits.

 

Driving time: approx. 1h 15 min, Distance: approx. 90 km

Swarovski’s Crystal worlds

Swarovski’s Crystal worlds in Wattens will whisk you away into a glittering world of crystals. Inside the “giant”, wondrous underground chambers await you with a diverse interplay of crystal colours and shapes - a kaleidoscope for the senses.

 

Driving time: approx. 1h 15 min, Distance: approx. 100 km

Schwaz Silver Mines

The silver from the silver mine was the most important source of income for Tyrol’s sovereigns. Experience up-close how more than 10,000 miners searched for silver and copper 500 years ago and made Tyrol into one of the richest states in Europe.

 

Driving time: approx. 1h 25 min, Distance: approx. 115 km

Further excursion sights in Tyrol and bordering regions:

Lustiger Friedhof (funny cemetery) - Kramsach
A unique cemetery museum in Europe that presents funny tombstone epitaphs from ancient graves.

Farm museum Kramsach
Tyrolean open air museum that depicts life in ancient times as it was in the region of Tyrol’s Lakes.

Meran - South Tyrol
Reach the traditional spa town Meran, famous for its Mediterranean climate, by passing the Timmelsjoch and the Passeier Valley. Nearby, you will find the village “Tirol” with the famous Tirol Castle.