Old Town Innsbruck – Triumphal Arch, Innsbruck loop from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
Old Town Innsbruck – Triumphal Arch, Innsbruck loop from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
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Old Town Innsbruck – Triumphal Arch, Innsbruck loop from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
01:11
4.62km
20m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 24, 2026
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Start point
Train Station
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778 m
Maria-Theresien-Straße Pedestrian Zone
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Maria Theresia Street
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Maria-Theresien Street and the Clock Tower with views of the Nordkette, Innsbruck
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1.04 km
Mountain view
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1.26 km
Old Town Innsbruck
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Hofburg, Innsbruck (Imperial Palace)
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In 1500 the Hofburg Innsbruck was completed under Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519). It already had the same dimensions as today and was captured by Albrecht Dürer as a watercolor. You can see a late Gothic inner courtyard with a covered staircase, the coat of arms tower and the women's chambers, called "Frauenzimmer". There was a large reception room, which was designed as a hall with columns and vaults and is now known as the "Gothic Cellar". A "Kürnstube" in which Maximilian's hunting trophies were housed, a "Silverkammer" (treasury) and a banquet hall (with depictions of Hercules) have also been preserved.
The "racing ground" in front of the Hofburg served as a tournament venue for the sports-loving emperor.
Almost 250 years later, Maria Theresa (1717-1780) visited the Imperial Hofburg Innsbruck and felt that it was no longer up to date. Since 1665 there were no more Tyrolean sovereigns and the governors, who now ruled Tyrol on behalf of the Emperor, lived on the first floor (Lieutenancy). The state rooms on the second floor, which were reserved for the Imperial Family, remained uninhabited. The ruler ordered a renovation in the Viennese late baroque style and sent her best artists to Innsbruck: Konstantin von Walter and Nicolaus Parcassi. Martin van Meytens and his school as well as Franz Anton Maulbertsch were commissioned to furnish the interior. The renovation work was interrupted by the Seven Years' War and lasted until the 1870s.
Text / Source: INNSBRUCK TOURISM
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Innsbruck Old Town
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Innsbruck's Old Town is the heart of the Tyrolean capital. Narrow streets, magnificent town houses, and important architectural monuments such as the Golden Roof, the Helblinghaus, the Imperial Palace, and the Hofkirche (Court Church) characterize the cityscape. The Old Town combines Gothic, Baroque, and modern elements in a small space. Numerous cafés, boutiques, and traditional shops enliven the pedestrian zone. The surrounding mountains form a breathtaking backdrop. You can ski, hike, climb, and mountain bike from the city.
Innsbruck is a city that never ceases to fascinate me – it combines the best of nature and urbanity. Here you'll find impressive mountain landscapes and urban flair. Right in the heart of the city lies the Old Town, with its historic buildings such as the Golden Roof and the Hofburg Palace. Innsbruck's city center is a blend of the charm of bygone imperial times, modern architecture, and the Alpine joie de vivre of the Alps. That's certainly how the city appears to me. It's not without reason that it's considered one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. Be inspired by my impressions of Innsbruck's Old Town, the magnificent sights, and other beautiful things to see here on this website. I've lived here for a long time and have seen a lot. Benefit from my firsthand tips. My personal highlight is also the city's highest attraction – the Top of Innsbruck.
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Triumphal Arch, Innsbruck
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At that time the Empress was planning the wedding of her son Archduke Leopold in Innsbruck. Numerous changes in the cityscape go to the account of the imperial "wedding planner". For example, the medieval city gate at the entrance to Innsbruck's old town was demolished. From his stones a triumphal arch was built.
The portal of triumph is reminiscent of a joyous and a tragic event. The south side remains true to the wedding motto. But during the celebrations lasting several days, a stroke of fate befell Empress Maria Theresa. Her husband and father of the groom died, the regent fell into deep mourning. The north side of the portal of triumph therefore shows mourning motives to commemorate the sudden death of the emperor.
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End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.21 km
1.39 km
524 m
298 m
191 m
Surfaces
3.37 km
947 m
296 m
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