A little fresh air

Yeah, it's a classic. But classics don't exist without a reason! If you start at the mountain railway station, the hike to the summit of Innsbruck's local mountain takes about 50 minutes. Then the amazing view from the top.  And the sun terrace of the Patscherkofel mountain shelter. And above all the best curd cheese, apple and poppy seed strudel in the Alps!

In the beautiful park at the edge of the old town you can relax on the lawn in fair weather. Ideal for an autumn-picnic at the weekend. Or for a little tree exploration - the oldest one there (the "Maria Theresa spruce") is a proud 260 years old.

Innsbruck's Alpine Zoo is open 365 days a year - and that's not its only special feature. It is located above the rooftops of Innsbruck, at the foot of the Nordkette, and no other zoo in the world can compete with it when it comes to wild animals from the Alpine region. If you don't mind a few meters of elevation, you can take a leisurely walk from the city center to the Alpine Zoo. A perfect start to an outdoor day.