Top Austrian Alps Attractions & Museums

Discover Austria’s vibrant art scene in Graz, by going to Kunsthaus Graz Museum. You’ll skip long visitor lines, as your entrance ticket is included. Explore the museum in your own time, so you can stop and admire the artwork, rather than rushing through. Enjoy multiple contemporary art exhibitions in this Graz institution.

Experience the world of beer in Europe's largest beer adventure world! Discover the 530 year history of the Stiegl Brewery. Enjoy 2 Stiegl beer tastings during your visit.

Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Austrian mountains with a round-trip cable car ride between Innsbruck city center and the Nordkette, at the heart of the country’s nature park. Visit a cable car station designed by Zaha Hadid, then watch the ground drop away as you travel to Seegrube. Get a bird’s-eye view of Europe’s steepest ski slope, and spot climbers on the rocky face of the Karwendel. Explore the mountain at your own pace before boarding the cable car to make the return trip to Innsbruck.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Swarovski crystals during a visit to Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. Make your way through the Chambers of Wonder and discover the Crystal Cloud, a display of over 800,000 hand-mounted crystals. Walk through the Garden of the Giant to view the unique art installations. Kids can run, play and climb in the outdoor playground before sitting down for a snack at the attraction's cafe and restaurant.

Reach a 2,334-metre Alpine summit straight from Innsbruck's city centre with three connected cable cars and around 30 minutes of climbing views with you're entry tickets. The Nordkette journey is one of the most remarkable in the Alps, beginning underground in the Old Town aboard the Hungerburgbahn. From Hungerburg, the Seegrubenbahn cable car sweeps you up the mountain face to the Seegrube at 1,905 metres, where a sun terrace and restaurant look out over the whole city. The final Hafelekarbahn then lifts you to the ridge of the Karwendel — Austria's largest nature park — where a short summit path ends at the Hafelekarspitze, 2,334 metres: the Top of Innsbruck. The reward is a genuine 360° panorama: Innsbruck and the Inn Valley a vertical mile below on one side, the wild limestone ranges of the Karwendel stretching away on the other. Walk the ridge, spot ibex on the slopes, linger over coffee at the summit restaurant, or time your descent for golden light over the rooftops.

Get access to 12 museums and sites throughout Graz and greater Styria with this pass to the Universalmuseum Joanneum. Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour pass, depending on your schedule and budget, to explore the various exhibitions and programs dedicated to culture, art and science. Visit institutions such as the Folk Life Museum, the Eggenberg Palace and the Styrian Armoury to view the thousands of items in their permanent collections.

Ride the Hungerburg Funicular from Innsbruck to the Nordkette mountain range, a jewel of the Karwendel National Park. Swap your pre-booked ticket for your pass at the ticket office and step aboard to admire sights of Innsbruck’s Goldenes Dachl surrounded by sweeping alpine vistas. Upgrade to include a ticket to Europe’s highest altitude zoo or just enjoy the round-trip ride.

Discover the enchanting world of crystal at Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, where you can immerse yourself in various exhibits and attractions like The Giant's gardens and the mesmerizing "Crystal Cloud," featuring 800,000 hand-mounted crystals. Venture into the “Chambers of Wonder” for an extraordinary experience that showcases crystal in a way you've never encountered before. Wander through the museum’s gardens to see distinctive art installations, and bring your children to enjoy the play tower—a creative outdoor playground designed for kids of all ages with ample space for climbing and playing. Meet the Giant, the waterfall-mouthed guardian built into the hillside, created by André Heller for Swarovski's centenary in 1995. An onsite café and restaurant near the gardens boast stunning views of the surrounding scenery while offering a memorable culinary adventure filled with unique flavors for visitors to savor.

Soak in sweeping views of Innsbruck from the Bergisel Ski Jump site located a short drive from town. Designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the tower features a restaurant and terrace with panoramic vistas. You can also learn about Olympic history and the world of ski jumping in the gallery during your visit.

Visit Ambras Castle with a prebooked entrance ticket that makes it easy to explore one of Innsbruck’s main historical sights at your own pace. Travel up to the hills above the city and walk through the castle’s collections, from Renaissance-era armor to the Chamber of Art and Curiosities, which reflects 16th-century collecting culture. Continue through the Spanish Hall and the Habsburg Gallery to see portraits and architectural details that highlight the castle’s role in Austrian history.

At "Experience Tirol" in the center of Innsbruck, a roughly one-hour immersive show unfolds across five rooms and an area of 512 square meters. Embark on a journey through the Tyrolean mountain world and history – from ski jumping scenes and bonfires to Innsbruck during the time of Emperor Maximilian – staged using virtual reality, holograms, and 360-degree projections. An audio guide is available in English or Italian if needed.

Guarantee entry to Europe’s highest zoo by booking your entry ticket to Alpenzoo Innsbruck in advance. As well as admiring more than 2,000 animals in spacious enclosures, you’ll enjoy a round-trip journey on the Hungerburgbahn, a modern funicular that reveals panoramic views of the Alps and Tyrol’s capital city. Plus, your all-day package allows you to visit the zoo at a time convenient for you.

Experience Carinthia and Styria from a bird’s eye view – on an unforgettable sightseeing flight in a motor kite trike. Together with an experienced pilot you will glide gently over dense forests, sparkling lakes and majestic peaks. This adventure delights not only nature lovers, but all those who seek the extraordinary. Take advantage of flexible flight times and capture your impressions in stunning photos and videos.

Book in advance to visit AREA 47 in the Oetztal Valley, and have a day of water thrills with speed slides, wakeboarding, and even cliff diving. Open to competent swimmers and over 12s, the park is set up perfectly for daredevil teens and adults alike. Just show your ticket to enter, then enjoy a day of water-filled fun at your leisure.

Widely considered among the finest fortifications in Austria, Tratzberg Castle sits in a forested location in the Tyrol mountains, with sweeping views over the hillside scenery. With this entry ticket, step inside Tratzberg Castle on an audio-guided tour and find out for yourself what makes it special. Delve 500 years back in time, discover top castle attractions including the Habsburg Hall, and admire the impressive collections of art, armor, and more.