Touring Innsbruck With Car Hire

I f you’re fortunate enough       was founded around 1500 under the  to be visiting Innsbruck        Emperor Maximilian I, and the      for the Euro 2008 soccer        second in the mid 1700s under      finals, you’re in for a treat. To     Empress Maria Thérésia. In a city  make the most of your travel          steeped in history and culture     experience, be sure to rent a         and blessed with beautiful         car, in doing so, you’ll discover     scenery, boredom is never an       a beautiful Austrian city that        option. The following is a guide   offers something for everyone.        to some of the best sights in                                            Innsbruck.                         Often regarded a mere ski resort,                                        hiring a car in Innsbruck allows      Innsbruck Airport Mini Guide:      you to enjoy a city that offers                                          much more than snowy fun. As          Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport is   capital city of the Tyrol region,     located approximately 4km from     visitors to Innsbruck a lively        the centre of Innsbruck. The       city that offers a range of           airport is an important base for   exciting attractions, all set         a number of airlines including     within a backdrop of jaw-dropping     Welcome Air, Austrian Airlines,    scenery. Innsbruck’s location in      British Airways and budget         a narrow valley beneath rugged        carrier EasyJet.                   mountain peaks, as well as its                                           charming old world atmosphere         Things To See/Do in Innsbruck:     provide the perfect holiday                                              atmosphere. Everywhere you turn       Innsbruck has the unique           in Innsbruck, you’ll discover         distinction of being both a top    picture-perfect scenery. The city     ski resort and a wonderfully       has a long and fascinating            historic city. Visitors can enjoy  history and is famous for its two     the best of both worlds- whether   golden ages, the first of which       you’re taking to the powdery ski   slopes or exploring the wonderful     would rather sample the            rococo architecture of the city’s     traditional cuisine, tasty         imperial court buildings let          typical fare includes Tiroler      Argus Rentals take you there.         Gröst’l, (a dish of pan fried      Innsbruck boasts a rich cultural      onions, beef and potatoes) the     heritage too, offering myriad         delicious local trout and          theatres, museums and galleries.      Speckknödel, a type of Austrian    A visit to the beautiful and          dumpling.                          historic Landestheater is a must                                         for all classical music               With a lively student population   aficionados. The theatre hosts a      in the city, you’ll find           number of world-class operas and      Innsbruck has nightlife to rival   concerts by the renowned Tyrol        any European capital. From beer    Symphony Orchestra. The city’s        gardens to glitzy nightclubs,      most popular event by far is its      you’ll find the city offers        spectacular New Years Eve Party       something to keep everyone         which takes place in the stunning     entertained as darkness falls.     Alpine surrounds on December                                             31st.                                 If you’re lucky enough to be                                             visiting Innsbruck for more than   Eating                                a day, you’ll find an excellent    Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in        choice of places to rest your      Innsbruck:                            head, whether you’re looking for                                         budget lodgings or first class     Given its student town status,        luxury. Recommended                you’ll find Innsbruck to have a       establishments include the         young buzzing atmosphere. There       elegant Goldener Adler Hotel on    are plenty of low cost eateries       Herzog Friedrich Strasse and the   offering cheap and cheerful           comfortable and cheap Gasthof      sightseeing fuel. For those who       Innrain situated to the south of   the Altstadt.                          About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Car Hire and Car Hire austria Published At: www.Isnare.com