As the cultural and social centre of Tyrol and the Habsburg treasury of the Alps, the nearby city of Innsbruck invites visitors on a voyage of discovery: The baroque aristocratic palaces on Maria-Theresien-Straße, the Golden Roof, the Hofburg and Hofkirche with the “Black Men” and St Jakob’s Cathedral are just some of the cultural and historical highlights of the old town. The Old Town itself has its own charm. It is magnificently decorated, especially at Christmas time.
Insider tip: Take the Stubaitalbahn railway from the Stubaital directly to Maria-Theresien-Straße, the heart of the town.

If you don’t want to miss out on the Christmas market in winter and want to try some savoury Kiachln you should take a trip on the Stubai Railway to the Christmas market in Innsbruck. There are 70 Christmas stalls with regional delicacies and special handicrafts to discover.

Hiking or skiing every day? Not all teenagers and children go along with this without objection. A trip to the Crystal Worlds can be just the right solution for a family holiday in the Stubai Valley. In the Swarovski Crystal Worlds visitors can enjoy the heart of a crystal. Inside the giant, underground chambers of wonder with a multifaceted interplay of crystalline colours and shapes await excursionists. Under the direction of André Heller, original interpretations by renowned international artists merge into a kaleidoscope for the senses. After Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, the Swarovski Crystal Worlds are Austria’s most visited attraction!

Experience at first hand on a family holiday in Tyrol how more than 10,000 miners searched for silver and copper 500 years ago and made Tyrol one of the richest countries in Europe. The mine railway will take you on an exciting journey back in time to the silver Middle Ages, past fascinating sintered deposits. 800 metres deep in the silver belly of the mountain, you will emerge from the rattling mine hunt and immerse yourself in the unique world of the legendary Schwaz silver mine!