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Dozens of Innsbruck’s numerous historical attractions are packed into its old town, a neighborhood of picturesque streets and lively Austrian culture.

Whether you want to wander cobbled alleys, hurtle down the pistes or check out the nightlife, this a city to suit all tastes.

Beneath its six soaring towers, immerse yourself in over a millennium’s worth of history at the city’s opulent sandstone cathedral.

Visit hundreds of museums, theaters, music venues and sporting arenas in the towns and cities of this former coal-mining region in western Germany.

Enjoy outdoor pursuits in the countryside and visit a World War II concentration camp when you vacation in this attractive town.

Top sights in this small village in Austria’s Lake District include a 4000-year-old salt mine and the historic village square.

Try the many varieties of white and sparkling wines that are produced from grapes growing in vineyards around the Moselle and Nahe rivers in this scenic region.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.

Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.

Experience the architecture of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, ski the Alps, discover Bregenzerwald villages and enjoy Vienna’s whirlwind art and music culture.

A beacon in the heart of the city and a symbol of the Tyrolean capital.

Take a journey back through the centuries into the private lives of the Habsburgs.

Heidelberg’s oldest bridge is an architecturally impressive landmark decorated with an imperious gateway, detailed sculptures and a curious monkey statue. 

A beacon in the heart of the city and a symbol of the Tyrolean capital.

Explore the enormous former Party Rally Grounds of the Nazi Party and learn about significant historical moments and propaganda events that occurred here.

Step past a 14th-century wall to uncover the medieval delights of a riverside town famous for its imposing castle and winemaking traditions.

Top sights in this small village in Austria’s Lake District include a 4000-year-old salt mine and the historic village square.

See the intersecting jets of water that light up this square at night in front of the neo-Baroque water tower.

Glimpse the ancient world when you explore the interior chambers of this Roman relic, the largest surviving city gate north of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.