Innsbruck and the Austrian Alps

We visited Innsbruck in Western Austria in July of 2007. We were fortunate that at that time, the weather was superb and the sun shone brightly on each of the days we were there.

Innsbruck is of course best known as a centre of Winter Sports but as we found out, there is plenty for the visitor to do during these warmer summer months.

The Alps in all their majesty tower over Innsbruck and it is a must for any visitor to take a cable car ride up to one of the peaks. The views from the summits are absolutely incredible on a clear day but you should be aware that regardless of how warm the day is at the foot of the mountain, up at the top it is going to be cold!