Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof)
The Golden Roof is the landmark of the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. The building was erected in 1420. In 1500, Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519) commissioned the addition of the ceremonial oriel for representative purposes, whose roof is covered by over 2,600 gilded copper shingles.

Annasäule (Column of Saint Anne)
The Column of Saint Anne rises up In the middle of Maria-Theresienstraße. The magnificent marble column commemorates the liberation from the Bavarian troops in 1703. The name of the monument comes from the name's day of Saint Anne, July 26, when the last Bavarian troops withdrew.

Triumphpforte (The Triumphal Arch)
The Triumphal Arch is one of the most important and imposing monuments in Innsbruck. While the south side of the gate commemorates the wedding of Archduke Leopold II to Maria Ludovica in 1765, the north side depicts the death of Emperor Franz Stephan during the wedding celebrations.

Stadtturm (City tower)
The City Tower was built between 1442 and 1450 as the tower of the town hall. The dome of the tower was added 100 years later. 148 steps lead to the top and allow a wonderful view of the city and the mountain panorama.

Claudiana
The former government building is now mainly used for events and is the seat of several municipal and university offices and institutions. In the 17th century, under Princess Claudia de Medici, a Renaissance style hall was added to the building.

Helblinghaus (House of the Helblings)
The Helblinghaus (also: Hölblinghaus) was built in the late Middle Ages and decorated in 1730 with the magnificent Rococo stucco façade for which it is known. The name of the house can be traced back to the surname of Sebastian Helbling (or Hölbling), owner of the house from 1800 to 1827.

Hofburg (Imperial Palace)
The Hofburg is one of the most important cultural buildings in Innsbruck. Originally built in the 15th century under the Tyrolean sovereigns, it was given its present baroque appearance in the 18th century at the instigation of Empress Maria Theresa and served as a residence for the imperial court for a long time.

Dom zu St. Jakob (Cathedral of St. James)
The Cathedral of St. Jakob was built between 1717 and 1724 according to plans by Johann Jakob Herkomer. The baroque church is known for its magnificent interior. The miraculous image "Mary Help of God" by Lucas Cranach the Elder, which can be seen above the high altar, is of particular importance.

Hofkirche (Court Church)
The Court Church was built in the 16th century as a burial church for Emperor Maximilian I. The monumental cenotaph of the emperor is surrounded by 28 larger-than-life bronze figures, which are among Innsbruck's most famous sights and called the "Black Men".

Schloss Ambras (Ambras Castle)
Ambras Castle dates back to a medieval castle complex and was converted into a Renaissance castle in the 16th century by Archduke Ferdinand II for his wife Philippine Welser. The complex is considered one of the oldest museums in the world and houses important cabinets of art and curiosities as well as historical armour.

Bergiselschanze (Bergisel Ski Jump)
The Bergisel Ski Jump sits on the historic Bergisel (scene of the Tyrolean freedom fights of 1809) south of Innsbruck. The ski jumping competitions were already held here at the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. The current ski jump was built according to plans by architect Zaha Hadid and opened in 2002. It is the venue for the famous Four Hills Tournament ("Vierschanzentournee") and offers an impressive view.

Alpenzoo (Alpine Zoo)
The Alpine Zoo Innsbruck was founded in 1962 and is one of the highest zoos in Europe. Situated at the foot of the Nordkette, the mountain range north of Innsbruck, it houses around 150 animal species from the Alpine region. The aims of the institution are research, species conservation and environmental education.