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Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Alps, Innsbruck invites visitors to take advantage of its majestic mountains and urban sophistication. Innsbruck, the only major city in the Alps, has a reputation of being a winter sports capital, boasting six premier skiing areas that offer some of the world’s ultimate skiing experiences. During the summer, students can enjoy free mountain hiking programs and other sporting and recreational activities.
Innsbruck's musical and artistic offerings include the Festival of Early Music, which attracts renowned artists who play orchestral music on historic instruments or who stage Baroque operas. Audiences are brought back to the Renaissance at concerts performed in the Ambras Castle, and International Organ Week concerts are held at the historic Court Church and the Wilten Abbey. The list of cultural activities and fine arts is nearly endless, and students will find plenty of opportunities to cultivate their artistic sides.
Top Sights
- The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Swarovski Kristallwelten)
- Schloss Ambras
- Hungerburgbahn/Nordkettenbahn
- Tyrolean Folk Art Museum (Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum)
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