Why Innsbruck should be on your travel bucket list
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Why Innsbruck should be on your travel bucket list

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City break or ski? Well, you don’t have to make that choice in Innsbruck: this Baroque beauty, the capital of the Austrian Tirol, is surrounded by 13 ski areas, including one that towers over the city. Skiing for all abilities The breathtaking Nordkette ski area looks remote, but in fact overlooks the city You don’t have to go far to experience Innsbruck’s skiing. Local history and attractions Steeped in history, Hofkirche is a Gothic church in Innsbruck's old town Innsbruck’s elegant streets are home to some of Austria’s loveliest examples of medieval, Habsburg and Baroque architecture. Magic light installations and Christmas markets Innsbruck is known for its Christmas markets If all the skiing and sightseeing makes you feel hungry Austria’s version of mac and cheese, Käsespätzle, will warm you up on a chilly winter’s day, as well a hefty plate of Gröstl.

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