Alpine Girls in Innsbruck

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Our days in Vienna are now over and we begin our journey through the Alps to our next stop...Innsbruck, Austria.

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Photos

Train from Vienna to Innsbruck
Mary and Nancy boarding the high speed train to the capital of the Alps and home to the 1964, 1976, and upcoming 2016 Winter Olympics...Innsbruck.

Train - speed
Traveling at 230 km, our trip across Austria took only 4 hours.

Weisses Kreuz Hotel
Our hotel 'White Cross' opened its doors in 1485. It is located in the heart of the historic old town of Innsbruck. On our last day, an Alpine marching band paraded down our street. Almost lost Mom as she hung out our 4th floor window as she watched the parade march by.

Weisses Kreuz - view of Mtn
Mom outside our hotel. Our home in the Alps has a beautiful mountain backdrop. Restaurants and shops line the streets.

Weisses Kreuz - Goldenes Dachl
Only steps away from the hotel was the 'Golden Roof'. This landmark was erected in 1500 by Emperor Maximilian I. The oriel is capped with 2,657 gold plated copper tiles. It is said that Emperor Maximilian I viewed the tournaments from the balcony.

Weisses Kreuz - Helbling House
Also steps away from our hotel. This Baroque building is decorated with 'icing-like' Rococo stucco.

Weisses Kreuz - restaurant
Nancy and Mom enjoying a meal at the hotel. The hotel is very Tyrolean Alpine.

St James Cathedral
In the 13th century, the Catholic Church erected a house of worship to honor James, one of the 12 apostles. The church was part of the Austrian Way of Santiago de Compostela, an important pilgrimage route during the Middle Ages. This cathedral was built in 1717 and is considered among the most important Baroque buildings in the Tyrol area.

St James - Interior
The interior is adorned in marble and frescos.

St James - Alter
The painting of 'Mary of Succor' (1530) is displayed above the main alter. It is considered among the most recognized Mary images in Christendom.

St James - Canopied Tomb
Tomb of Archduke Maximilian III of Austria (1620)

St James - Enjoying the view
Nancy and Mom enjoying the park outside of St James Cathedral

Journey up the Mountain
Ready to take a cable ride to the top of Mtn Hafelekar (7,401 ft above sea level).

Ride to the Top
Mary jumping on the Panorama Cable Car

View at 3,000 ft
View of Innsbruck and the Inn River half way up the mountain (3,000 ft). Did you know that the name 'Innsbruck' came from 'Bruck' meaning bridge, and 'Inns' referring to the Inn River?

Mtn Top Restaurant
Hard to believe, but the mountain top was covered with a blanket of clouds (no view). We did enjoy an Tyrolean feast though.