Innsbruck

The city of InnsBruck, whose name means ‘bridge over the Inn’ (in reference to a river flowing through the city), is a beautiful vacation spot. Situated 30 minutes from the Italian border and 45 minutes from that of Germany, it has long been a center of trade and commerce through the Alps.

Many Gothic, Renaissance and baroque buildings have survived centuries and still serve as an integral part of the cities culture. Today, there are city planners working to ensure their continual existence and harmony within the city, so that they may withstand centuries to come and the world may enjoy their beauty.

InnsBruck, formerly a part of Swabia Bavaria, first became a city in 1239, when it was granted its own ‘rights and privileges’. In 1420, InnsBruck, now a booming economic and cultural center, was declared the capital of Austria. During the reign of Maximilian (1490-1519), InnsBruck was widely celebrated through Europe as the cultural center of Tyrol. It grew in economic and political importance and struck envy in its neighbors. In 1945, InnsBruck became the headquarters of the French zone of occupation.

In 1964 and 1976 InnsBruck attracted worldwide attention when it hosted the winter Olympics and erected lavish ski resorts which boast choice slopes. Today, these slopes are enjoyed by tourists, as are the unique cultural sights of InnsBruck.