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Innsbruck is surrounded theatrically by its mountains. There is a mountain view
from nearly every street corner and every window in town. Looking northward
from its main street,
Maria-TheresienStrasse,
you will confront the towering Alps,
which seem to encroach upon the city. The scene is breathtaking.
This day excursion offers an opportunity to explore the
Tyrolean Alps
in a cable
car—plus a visit to one of the most picturesque “old towns” in Austria. To top it
off, a circuitous return on the
Mittenwald railroad
is possible; it takes you on a
fantastically scenic rail route straight through the heart of the Austrian and Bav-
arian Alps en route back to Munich via Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Guided tours are
offered twice daily from the main train station in the summer (1200 and 1400) and
once daily at 1200 in winter. Rail pass holders get a 15 percent discount on the
Seegrube-Hafelekar, Patscherkofel and the Mutterer Alm cable cars. The cost of a
cable-car ride is equivalent to the Innsbruck Card, which includes a cable-car ride
plus more.
You are in for an eye-filling day. Even the regular rail line running out of Munich
is loaded with alpine scenery. Take a seat on the right side of your coach outbound
from Munich for the best views.
The
Innsbruck Card
includes admission fees for many sights, museums, and
other attractions (even a free welcome drink at the casino), and unlimited use of
the public transportation network within the city. The card is a great bargain and is
valid for a period of 24 hours at €33; 48 hours, €41; 72 hours, €47.
Also purchase the large guide map if you plan a walking tour of the city, then
head west for a few blocks to Innsbruck's
Arc de Triumph.
From this point, turn
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