After 5 months studying abroad in Italy I realized that I really want to go back. My school is offering a program in Innsbruck, Austria that is almost too good to be true...
Does anyone have any opinions on Innsbruck? I only visited Salzburg & Vienna but i've had friends love it, and others say its not the best place to stay but a great 'hub' to travel.
I'll be living in Innsbruck for 4 weeks & traveling before and after my program starts and ends.
Thoughts?
Innsbruck is a wonderful city to stay in, JB! Go for it!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innsbruck
Not my absoulte favorite city to visit... but looks like a great place to live, especially in the winter.
While it does not have as many sites as Vienna and Salzburg, it is a great hub. Just plan to use your free time traveling around the area. There are wonderful sites and towns that you can visit and be back in a day. Of course if you've got a week end that are many places within stiking distance. Since you have been to Salzburg and Vienna, my first 2 choices for week end visits would be Munich and the Dolomites. Have a great time.
Hi JB,
Innsbruck isn't high on my list of favorites, but the area certainly is. As for being a great hub... I would agree. Just some places which are very worthwhile (and easy) from Innsbruck:
Hal in Tirol (about 20 min. away)
Mittenwald, Germany (45 min)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and the Zugspitze (about an hour away)
Fuessen and Neuschwanstein/Hohenschwangau castles (less thn 2 hrs away)
Sterzing/Vipiteno, Italy (about 40 min. away)
Brixen/Bressanone, Italy (an hour or so away)
Times are approx. of course, but there are plenty of places to see based in Innsbruck.
Best of luck.
Paul
4 weeks is just enough time to explore innsbruck.
Just to add... if you are a skier and you're there in the winter... welcome to paradise. If you're not a skier... welcome to your best ever chance to learn.
Innsbruck is very nice. Take the opportunity and ENJOY!
I'll echo Paul. Not my favorite place but I certainly would jump at the opportunity. It does make a difference on time of year. In winter, Innsbruck is situated close to a number of ski areas. In summer, it's easier to travel around the area.
