incl. Breakfast - HRS Rating: 6,66/10 - Modern Conference- and Business hotel with 134 ... more
guest rooms, Business Center and restaurant. historical center of Innsbruck, with Golden roof,Imperial palace,Hofkirche,Silver Chapel, Cathedral St. Jakob, Basilika ...
Offering a wonderful view over the picturesque Tyrolean Alps, this 4-star hotel is ... more
characterized by its traditional and comfortable ambience. Located in the business district of Innsbruck, the Austrotel Hotel Innsbruck presents you with friendly servic...
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Location. The Austrotel Hotel Innsbruck is located in Innsbruck, Austria, four ... more
kilometres from Kaiserliche Hofburg Palace and Theresien Brewery. Innsbruck Airport is seven kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Situated in a modern four stor...
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Location. The Austrotel Hotel Innsbruck is located in Innsbruck, Austria, four ... more
kilometres from Kaiserliche Hofburg Palace and Theresien Brewery. Innsbruck Airport is seven kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Situated in a modern four stor...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Non-polluting public conveyance Disadvantages: sometimes loud, can only be used on tracks
Hello, dear Community!
Preface:
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Today I want to talk about a lovely means of transport:
"The Streetcar also called Tram". The once liked public conveyance had been taking lots of deep hits in the last decades. Even a rethinking and relaunch lasts very long or often is cancelled.
So it is favourable that the Streetcar in Innsbruck has been surviving without greater problems since 1905. Even new lines are in progress and should be constructed in the next years.
1) General Info/Prices:
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The first electric Streetcar made its way through Innsbruck in 1905. For a while there were 5 lines which served all the important boroughs. Today 3 city lines and 1 cross-country Streetcar exist. In my review I just report about the present situation.
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Advantages: Age, very interesting Disadvantages: Not that much to see!
All the books and guides say that the Goldenes Dachl is a must when visiting Innsbruck. And while I agree to some extent, you have to remember not to get too disappointed by the fact that for an attraction it is very small.
HISTORY:
The house where the roof is situated was built in around 1420 by Archduke Fredrick IV. By the end of the 15th century the house was in the hands of the Emperor Maximilian I. In 1500 he ordered that the balcony, complete with golden roof, be constructed in honour of his second marriage to Bianca Maria Sforza of Milan. It was built by the court architect Niclas Turing From the balcony he could look out over the square below and watch dancing and tournaments. The 'gold' roof is actually 2657 copper tiles which have been guilded.
ACCESS:
The Goldenes Dachel is a fairly easy landmark to find, just ...
Advantages: Immaculate rooms, polite and courteous staff Disadvantages: Bathroom became rather hot and damp
Spent three nights at the Europa Tyrol, and it was a very enjoyable experience. The hotel is located opposite to the main station in Innsbruck and is only a short walk to the shops and the Golden Roof which is at the heart of the city. The hotel is actually connected to the main railway via a tunnel which offers exclusive use for guests.
The rooms were immaculate, and very nicely furnished. My room had a typical Tyrolean feel which resembled a log cabin. The rooms were rather compact, however were sufficient. The bathroom was quite large and had a bath/ shower. My room however did not seem to have any ventilation in the bathroom and it did become rather damp and hot. The bedroom was air conditioned which due to the lovely weather was a godsend.
The staff were all polite and would tend to every need. The bar area was clean ...
