Blogs from Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

FRI, 19 AUG 2022 – Day 7: Liechtenstein - Neuschwanstein Castle - Innsbruck - Four countries in one day! Our first stop is the Alpine principality of Liechtenstein, the sixth smallest nation in the world. Stopping in the capital Vaduz, we'll have some time to stroll around and enjoy the scenery. We’ll then visit Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th Century German hilltop castle built by Ludwig II of Bavaria, and the inspiration for the famous Disneyland castle. Entrance to the castle is included in the tour package price. Our final destination of the day is Innsbruck, Austria. Home to Austria's third-largest student population, there's no shortage of vibrant bars and beer gardens to enjoy. Your tour leader will introduce you to the city on a quick orientation tour. Overnight – Hotel Hwest Hotel Hall Innsbruck Uncle Larry’s ... read more

Bonjour à tous, Mon hôtel de campagne hier au soir, très bien, à 1200m d'altitude, au dessus de la vallée du Rhin, la patronne pas très gracieuse, et mériterait de faire un sérieux régime, et un niveau d'anglais plus faible que le mien, c'est dire!!!!!. Pour le repas du soir, évidemment la carte en allemand, tout ce que j'ai réussi à lui faire comprendre ''surtout pas de poulet'', j'ai eu droit à un bon très braisé de boeuf purée. 9H30 au lit, un peu de lecture, 10h dodo jusqu'à 6h, et en pleine forme. Ce matin encore, en ouvrant les volets, un magnifique spectacle des montagnes ensoleillées. De plus, pour moi commencer la journée avec au petit déjeuner, jambon cru, saucisson, confiture de cerise maison, c'est le top du top. 8h départ pour Feldkirch à 26km ... read more

Since we'd seen so much of Innsbruck yesterday before checking into the hostel, we had to walk quite a ways to see our first sight. Heading towards the one place I wanted to visit, the Glockengiesserei, or Church Bell Museum and Factory, we passed by a few new sights, especially on Marie-Theresien Strasse. The Spitalkirche was decent and the Hard Rock Cafe was a must see too. Near the beginning of the long street that became Leopoldstrasse later, you can see the Marie-Theresien Statue and the Triumphpforte. The Marie-Theresien Statue makes a great photo with the Alps in the background. The Triumphpforte reminds me of the Arc de Triomph, as I'm sure its supposed to. As we neared the Church Bell Museum, we spotted the Bergisel Ski Jump/Panorama at the end of the street, waaay up ... read more

It's a drizzly day in Innsbruck with temps like spring at home but never mind, it's not too hot! We set off to walk and see what eventuated. The hotel isn't far from the Old Town centre so we were soon into narrow alley ways, palaces, churches and old town houses with their intricate doors and frescoes. Also, there were the inevitable bus tour groups crowding this area! We figured they visited the Old Town, then the Swarovski factory and moved on, city by city throughout Europe. Central Innsbruck is really lovely and is a must see even though we've been here before. It is set in the Inn valley between high mountains on both sides with a narrow plain in between. We walked through the town, out the old town gate and on towards the ... read more

Day out in Innsbruck today and it was excellent. Super blue sky when we woke so Kisbee leapt out of the garage, all-raring to go and we set off. Took the main 171 road in, though we had hoped to find a quieter route. Not terribly happy being on dual carriageways on the scooter especially as at one point it even acquired a third lane but we got there safely in 20 minutes or so. Once across the bridge over the river Inn we were in the city. Along with lots and lots of other tourists especially being a Saturday. We parked Kisbee where we found lots of other bikes and scooters and went into the old part of the town. Could barely move for the first half an hour, as there was a wedding in ... read more