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The Golden Roof – Innsbruck Attraction

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24March2011

Built in 1500 by Archduke Friedrich IV as the residence of the Tirolean sovereigns, The Golden Roof, also known as Goldenes Dachl in German is a famous tourist spot in Innsbruck, Austria. It is actually a three-story balcony on the central plaza at the heart of the Old Town.

It was constructed for Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor to serve as a royal box. Figures and events from his life, coats of arms and symbols can be witnessed in the reliefs found on the balcony. The roof was actually built in honor of Maximilian’s second marriage, to Bianca Maria Sforza of Milan. However, the emperor made it sure that he did not hurt anyone by imposing an image of himself between his two wives painted on his balcony.

About 2657 fire-gilded copper tiles enhance it’s magnificence and boldly proclaims its grandeur. Since 2003 it has been housing the International Alpine Convention’s Office.

Best Western Hotel Mondschein, Inssbruck hotels near Airport

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19March2011

Overview of the Hotel: Located in the heart of Innsbruck, Best Western Hotel Mondschein is only steps away from the historic quarter. It provides comfortable accommodations with air conditioning and private bathrooms decorated in ocean blue marble and Swarovski Crystals. The guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the historic quarter and the river. Some rooms also feature an artificial starry sky. Free parking is also provided by the hotel, along with free Wi-Fi access in the entire hotel. Located in a centuries-old vaulted cellar, Best Western Hotel Mondschein’s cozy hotel bar offers excellent services. A rich breakfast buffet is served in the sunny breakfast room with its view of the historic quarter. The hotel’s excellent location allows access to many shops, restaurants, and sights.

Amenities at the Hotel: Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Elevator, Safe, Heating, Baggage Storage, Ski Storage, Air Conditioning – are some services provided by the hotel to add to their guests’ leisure. Wi-Fi free of any charge is also available. A few other services enjoyed by the guests are – Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, and Breakfast in the Room, Bicycle Rental, and Ticket Service.

Hotel Rules: The Check in time for the hotel is from 14:00 hours and the Check out time is until 11:00 hours. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 3 years are charged EUR 9 per night per person for cots. Maximum capacity of baby cots in a room is 1. Pets are allowed on request, but charges may be applicable. The cards accepted are American Express, Visa, Euro/MasterCard, Diners Club, and Maestro. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel Rooms Types and Rates:

Economy Twin Room: €125.00
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation

Classic Single Room: €105
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
Non-Refundable

Classic Single Room: €95
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation

Deluxe Triple Room; €215
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
Non-Refundable

Deluxe Triple Room; €215
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation

Classic Double/Twin Room: €140
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
Non-Refundable

Classic Double/Twin Room: €140
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation

Panoramic Double Room: €118.15
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
Non-Refundable

Panoramic Double Room: €139
Included in room price: 10% VAT, Buffet breakfast
FREE cancellation


Triumphal Arch – Innsbruck Landmark

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16March2011

The 800-year-old town of Innsbruck is renown as a cultural center, and as a city of numerous art treasures and many historic structures. Representing the two contrasting emotions, the Triumphal Arch is currently one of the best known sights of Innsbruck. Empress Maria Theresa ordered it built in 1765 with a twofold purpose: To honor the marriage of her son, the Duke of Tuscany, later Emperor Leopold II, to Maria Ludovica from Spain, and to mourn the death of her beloved husband, Francis I Stephen of Lothringen, who died during the celebrations. The marble friezes were created by Balthasar Moll in 1744. One side of the Arch symbolizes the joyful aspect of the event, the other side the sadness. The south side shows motifs within the meaning of the marriage of the young couple, the north side of those who point to the death of the Emperor.

The Triumphal Arch is not made ​​of wood but of stone. The decoration in relief image shows both state symbols of the Habsburg monarchy as well as personal and event-related presentations. The arch shows

  • the Austrian archduke with the Order of the Golden Fleece
  • the Bohemian crown Wenzel endowed by Maria Stephan Hungarian Order
  • a representation of Emperor Francis I and Maria Theresa with laurel wreath and the two Portraimedaillons
  • a profile view of the couple, Leopold and Maria Ludovica
  • Portraits of the Duchess Caroline of Lorraine and the Duke Charles of Lorraine, relatives of the emperor

Skiing – Innsbruck Guide

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10January2011

Perhaps the best choice for any ski lover, the capital city of the Austrian Tyrol happens to be one of those who are definitely the greatest ski cities in the world. Known by all ans sundry as the “Capital of the Alps,” the city not only takes a pride in being surrounded by some of the best skiing in Austria, but also boasts of being the two-time host of the Winter Olympic Games (in 1964 and 1976). The Innsbruck skiing region finds itself comfortably placed in a narrow valley beneath rugged mountain peaks. It is a unique blend of both the scenic beauty with Old-World charm and culture, rich museums and galleries with easy access to the country’s world-class ski resorts.With its Olympia SkiWorld (9 ski areas) the Innsbruck skiing region is ranked among the top winter sport resorts in the Alps.

In Innsbruck, Igls and Mutters happen to be the choice for the novice and intermediate skiers offering long, wide-open trails. Situated on a plateau overlooking the Inn Valley and the Olympic town of Innsbruck, Igls offers the refined atmosphere, the alpine hospitality and modern comfort the connoisseur is looking for. Being located at the foot of the Patscherkofel, Igls offers proximity for alpine and cross country skiing. Nearby Innsbruck (3 miles) offers all the shopping and entertainment of a lively city.

For more advanced skiers is the Patscherkofel at 7,490 feet and Nordpark, which is reached by a series of lifts at the edge of town, offers steep, challenging runs.
Axamer Lizum, expanded for the 1976 Olympics, has a wide variety of trails for everyone, especially the Women’s Downhill Course which is a favorite of intermediate skiers. Stubai Glacier, with 18 lifts, 35 miles of well groomed and marked runs and a vertical drop of 4,790 feet guarantees great skiing year round.

Other new resorts are Schlick 2000, Rangger Köpfl and Kühtai (the highest ski area of Austria). The famous cross-country area Seefeld is within easy reach.

Well, Innsbruck is not about skiing only. One can also enjoy sleigh rides and tobogganing or an exciting ride on the Olympic Bobsled run. Get a head start with skiing and complete your stay with colorful night-life, shopping, museums and more. Daily excursions to Vienna, Venice, Salzburg, Bavarian Castles, Kitzbühel and St. Anton can add up to your enjoyment here. Gateway: Munich.

Best places to travel in Innsbruck

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6January2011

For visiting around the city you can take services of the The Innsbruck-Card that provides a free entrance and access to all Innsbruck’s sights, free use of public transportation including the TS line. The Innsbruck-Card remains valid for 24/48/72 hours and can be procured at Innsbruck Information center, museums and tourist offices. Below is given a list of various spots and center of attractions that one should visit and look at the Innsbruck.

•    Hofkirche, Universitätsstraße: It is the most prominent emperor’s tomb monument in Europe. It accordingly characterizes the larger-than-life bronzes that represent members from the different dynasties.

•    Cathedral at Saint Jacob: It is a Baroque styled cathedral, with the works of Lucas Cranach the Elder. From 1717-1724 it was reconstructed according to the plans of plans of Johann Jakob Herkomer and Johann Georg Fischer. It therefore provides a free entrance.

•    Schloss Ambras: It is a renaissance style castle that was constructed on the part of Archduke Ferdinand II of Tyrol. There you can view and have portrait and armor collection, art and curiosity cabinets, the Spanish hall and the palace garden.

•    Bergiselschanze: The Bergisel jump was reconstructed as according to the plans of the Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid in about 2001. Due to its design and prominent location, this is known as to be the city’s landmark. There is a café at about on the top. That even provides views of Innsbruck and other surrounding mountains.

•    Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof): It is a late-gothic alcove balcony, having about 2657 fire-gilded cupreous shingles. It was constructed about on the behalf of the emperor Maximilian I.

•    Triumphpforte: This was constructed about in 1765 as to commemorate the marriage of archduke Leopold and the spanish princess Maria Ludovica. The north side shows the mourning themes on the occasion of Franz Stephan of Lothringen.

•    Anatomical Museum, Müllerstraße: At the museum the objects and literature about the anthropological development of human life is preserved. One can see objects related to human development and old anatomical devices over there.

•    Bell Museum: The Bell foundry there remained existed for about 400 years, and there leads for the same family for about 14 generations.

•    Hofburg, Rennweg: This further modified as to rokoko-style with and order of the empress Maria Theresia.

•    Kaiserjägermuseum: This museum presently is undergoing a renovation spree.

Innsbruck City Information

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27November2010

Innsbruck offers breathtaking sceneries and there are snowcapped mountains in each direction you look. In the city’s medieval town, the most striking feature is the architecture. There are various shops along streets like Herzig Friedrich Strasse and this is where you get to enjoy the best of the city’s architecture.

This city has hosted the Olympic Games twice and this is why it is also refereed to as the Olympic City. The Tuxer Mountains and the Alps are visible in the city and during winter, the city is a haven for skiing enthusiasts. It is also possible to go skiing in summer in the Stubai Glacer, which is near the city center.

Most visitors to this city prefer to get the Innsbruck cards when they arrive because they allow them to get access to several museums and ride in buses for free. The cards are provided in the tourist information offices. The tourist office also provides detailed maps to help visitors find their way around the city. If you want information about the events happening in the city during your visit, you can also get it from the tourist information offices.

The city’s Alpine scenery has always been the most attractive feature and this is what visitors are drawn to. The area is also great for skiing especially during winter but there are various activities to take part in during summer as well. The Alpine Zoo is home to several mountain creatures and for those who love nature, the University Botanical Gardens offer a variety of seasonal flowers. For architecture enthusiasts, there are various medieval structures in the city. For great views of the city, a visit to the Town Tower is a must. The Tivoli Neu Stadium and OlympiaWorld also offer a variety of interesting activities for tourists.

Most of the city buildings have Baroque influence in their architecture and one of the most notable one is the St. Jacob’s Cathedral. The Old Federal State Parliament also exudes this character. The University of Innsbruck is one of the medieval buildings in the area. For a panoramic view of the city, visitors can go up the Bergisel Tower.

For a chance to learn more about the city and its history, the Tyrol region is one of the locations to visit. The Swarovski Kristallwelten was recently renovated and it has wonderful crystal collections that are set in several subterranean caves. The Landesmuseum Fedinandeum has great Gothic statues while the Alpenvereins Museums is home to several Alpine art pieces.  For those who are interested in Austrian art, the Galerie Augustin is a good place to visit.

The areas outside the city also offer great sceneries. To enjoy these sights, there are various resorts that visitors can book into. For winter skiing and hiking during summer, the Aldrans resort is a good option. Some of the other resorts in the area include Gotzens, Igls, Birgis and Axams. One of the most famous resorts outside the city is Ischgl. This resort hosts several concerts and is a good skiing location.