The 13 Best Innsbruck Tours & Mountain Trips

1.Tyrolean Evenings Family Gundolf in Innsbruck

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 975 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $45Our pick

Spend an evening with the Gundolf Family, performing in Innsbruck since 1967. Expect 90 minutes of Tyrolean songs, yodeling, Schuhplattler dancing, alphorn, zither, cowbells, and comic musical turns. Add a drink or a three-course dinner of pumpkin soup, roast pork, sauerkraut, potatoes, and apple strudel.

“Really fun experience. Must do if you're looking for some local immersion. The family that performs keeps things very lively and the dinner experience too is great.”

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2.Top of Innsbruck: Roundtrip Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 701 reviews · from $59

Ride three linked lifts from Innsbruck’s historic center to the Top of Innsbruck at 2,256 meters. You’ll pass Zaha Hadid’s Hungerburg stations, stop at Seegrube for food and mountain views, then continue to Hafelekar. Your ticket is valid all day, with lifts running about every 15 minutes.

“This is a must visit attraction if you are visiting the beautiful town of Innsbruck. Taking the cable car at the base of Nordkette, where you will enjoy a scenic route to the first stop in the village overlooking Innsbruck. Here you can take a stroll around the pretty hillside houses, admire the views & visit the restaurant, bar. The next Cable Car travels much higher, and on a clear day the views are incredible, seeing the mountains up close & the valleys below. This second stop within the mountains, snow covered, much colder & where you can Ski or Board. There's one final stop, which is certainly the highlight!…”

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3.Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal Worlds Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 658 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Take a shared shuttle from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. Your admission covers the Chambers of Wonder, Crystal Cloud, Giant’s garden, playgrounds, maze, carousel, and major Swarovski shop. Allow 2 to 4 hours, especially with children, lunch, or shopping. Audio guides are available in 10 languages for an extra €2.

“Amazing place to visit! Tickets offered are simple to use. Everything is a breeze with this voucher”

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4.Combi Entrance Ticket to Alpine Zoo and Hungerburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 637 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Ride the Hungerburg funicular from Innsbruck’s Altstadt Station to the Alpine Zoo in about seven minutes, then explore animals from the Alps, including lynx, wolves, bears, eagles, fish, and birds. Your one-day ticket includes return transport and zoo admission. Expect mountain views, uphill walking, and no guide.

“Amazing zoo where you can get very close to some of the animals. I enjoyed petting the cows and being close to the sheep. The price is decent. I havnt looked into the ethics of this zoo (I usually try not to go to them but it was my first time in Europe). I would hope they treat the animals kindly.”

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5.City Card Including Public Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 437 reviews · 1 day · from $81

Use the Innsbruck Card to explore Tyrol’s capital by IVB bus and tram, Sightseer hop-on hop-off bus, museums, castles, cable cars, Alpine Zoo, and Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour card. Redeem your voucher at Innsbruck Tourist Information, then activate it on your first visit.

“Great value for money. 10% off if you have an interail pass. Would highly recommend”

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6.Tyrolean Folk Show Ticket in Innsbruck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 429 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Spend 90 minutes with the Gundolf family at Alpensaal an der Messe in central Innsbruck. Expect yodeling, folk dances, shoe-slapping, cowbells, alphorns, zither, harp, brass, and plenty of audience participation. Your ticket includes one drink, with an optional three-course Austrian meal served before or during the show.

“We were surprised when taken to a different area to eat rather than to the main hall. But, after eating, we were escorted to the front right by the stage for the spectacular show. This group is so incredibly talented and appeared to have a great time entertaining everyone. There was humor and a surprising number of instruments played that I had never seen before. I would highly recommend people of all ages to attend. The food was plentiful and tasty, and the authenticity of the performance exceeding our expectations.”

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7.Alpenzoo & Top of Innsbruck Combination Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 362 reviews · 1 day · from $71

Start beside Congress Innsbruck and ride the Nordkette cable cars through the Alpine Zoo, Hungerburg, Seegrube, and Hafelekar. Your ticket covers the return journey to Top of Innsbruck plus zoo entry. Allow a full day, wear firm shoes, and plan around weather, cable car hours, and limited animal visibility in winter.

“Please leave a day just for this. The views are stunning. I only could go until Alpenzoo, due to short time. I will come back”

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8.Tandem paragliding in the Stubai Valley near Innsbruck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Ride the Elfer cable car near Neustift, then run a few steps with your pilot and glide above the Stubai Valley. You’ll see the Stubai Glacier, Pinnistal, Nordkette, and Neustift from the air. Reinhard and pilots such as Rouven provide instruction and safety equipment. The private flight lasts about an hour, weather permitting.

“Wow! Simply amazing. There cannot be a better paragliding company. Each of the pilots in our group was remarkably experienced, nice, safe and seemed to really enjoy their "work." My 18 year old son said it was his favorite activity on the entire 2 week vacation. BTW... The takeout spot seems to be divinely created for this activity, making it quite easy.”

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9.Top of Innsbruck Roundtrip Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · from $60

Use your mobile ticket to ride from Innsbruck’s Rennweg 3 through Hungerburg and Seegrube to Hafelekarspitze, the Top of Innsbruck. The journey takes about two hours, with roughly 20 minutes of scenic cable-car travel and time to explore on your own. Bring warm layers, keep your QR code handy, and check operating conditions before you go.

“It was magical. We had so much snow and it was snowing at the top. I enjoyed the ride and it was very comfortable”

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10.Tickets for Schloss Ambras

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 204 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

Spend a day exploring Schloss Ambras in Innsbruck with an admission ticket covering Ferdinand II’s Chamber of Art and Wonders, armories, Antiquarium, and more than 200 Habsburg portraits. Audio guides and guided tours cost extra. State-certified guides enter free, with group conditions.

“This was a quality visit. Very interesting, for kids too.”

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11.Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Take the Hungerburgbahn round trip from Innsbruck and visit Alpenzoo, a mountainside zoo with more than 2,000 Alpine animals. Plan roughly two hours, though a slower visit can take longer. Redeem your ticket only at Station Congress, not at the zoo. There is no guide, and children under four enter free.

“Excellent zoo, exactly as described. Not all wildlife visible on the day but good enclosures. Information provided was not totally clear on where to get on funicular”

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12.Paragliding & Tandemflüge with World Champion & Team, Stubaital

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $163

Meet Flugschule Parafly in Neustift, ride the Elferlift or fly from Schlick 2000, then make a short 10-meter run into the air with a trained tandem pilot. Guides such as Dominic, Indy, and Hubi are part of the team. The flight lasts about an hour and ends with a certificate, phone-ready photos, and a €100 training voucher.

“Did she let you know that you have to run to do this? So that if you have hip issues or ankle issues that this could be an issue only because I did fall. And then I had to climb up the snow, and that did present a problem for me. Those who have Asthma issues. This could present problems. There should be a short video describing the activity so that you can make a better decision. The instructor was nice. I was given a second chance, and on the second chance I was able to do it. I was scared because I fell. All said and done. Yes, I…”

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13.Tandem Paragliding Tirol, Austria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $151

Meet your certified pilot at the Elfer Cable Car Station in Neustift, ride up to launch, then run a few steps and float above the Stubai Valley toward the glacier and Innsbruck. Pilots including Peter, Ricardo, Hubi, and Stefan provide safety gear, a short briefing, and a flight diploma. The experience lasts about an hour and suits first-time flyers.

“We had an amazing time with Peter and Ricardo. They are both truly professional, the equipment is top-class, and safety is number one priority. Excellent communication throughout. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you for an incredible and flawless experience. See you soon!”

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