Districts & Neighborhoods in Innsbruck
Innsbruck’s administrative divisions follow statistical units and numbered blocks; the nine boroughs are further split into twenty wards. Ass Feld comprises Wilten, Pradl, Hötting, Mühlau, Innsbruck (the city center), Amras, Arzl, Vill, and Igls.
Within the inner city—including the ancient areas of Oldtown, Dreiheiligen-Schlachthof, and Saggen—is the administrative and cultural center. There are local and state governments, schools, cultural centers, and enterprises there. Here is the main bus terminal and rail station, which act as a hub for local and regional traffic.
Every community boasts unique attractions and characteristics. Mariahilf-St. Nicholas, Dreiheiligen-Schlachthof, and Saggen have architecturally and historically important sites. Among the well-known sites of the old neighborhood are the Golden Roof, Hofburg, and St. Jakob Cathedral. Thanks to its gorgeous landscape and old churches, Wilten is a wonderful illustration of how country beauty and city life can coexist.
The populous Pradl area, which also hosts recreational events and educational institutions, is where the Olympic Hall and Tivoli sports grounds are situated. Set at the base of the Nordkette mountain range, modern structures in Hötting mix with traditional village features. Its many communities satisfy residential, recreational, and intellectual interests.
Mühlau, on the edge of the northwest, offers a serene environment surrounded by countryside. Amras is a significant starting point to the city because of its central location and first-rate transit choices. Arzler Calvary and Straßfried Castle are among the historical landmarks that help to define Arzl as a rural community.
On the picturesque slopes of low mountain ranges, Vill and Igls offer abundance of agricultural landscapes and historical sites. Vill is a cultural melting pot with Romanesque churches still anchored in mediaeval times. Igls, well-known for its leisure facilities and Olympic legacy, attracts people to the gorgeous surroundings and thrilling sporting events.
Innsbruck (inner city)
Inside the city walls sits Innsbruck’s administrative and historic core. With a population of 18,525 it boasts three wards: Oldtown (altstadt), Dreiheiligen-Schlachthof, and Saggen.
Oldtown is the most picturesque and historic part of the city with its profusion of mediaeval buildings, monuments, and museums. Among the noteworthy sites are the Hofburg, the Cathedral of St. James, the Golden Roof, the Imperial Palace, and others. Oldtown’s streets are lined with many cafés, restaurants, and boutiques, so it’s a terrific spot to browse and eat.
Dreiheiligen-Schlachthof’s mixed-use plan comprises several residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Among its other draws are the main train station, the Congress Innsbruck, and the Tyrolean State Theatre. Among the other parks in the vicinity are Dreiheiligen Park and Rapoldi Park.
Comprising consulates, embassies, and magnificent homes, Saggen is a diplomatic and residential area. It enjoys a calm and lush surroundings next to the Inn River. Two of Saggen’s cultural jewels are the Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum and the Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum.
Wilten
With 15,772 residents, Wilten borough is noted for its diversity and liveliness. Mentlberg, Sieglinger, and Wilten West make up the three wards that comprise it.
The hilly area of Mentlberg boasts many private homes and gardens. From then, the city and the mountains are beautifully visible. There is also the internationally known Bergisel Ski Jump, home of ski jumping tournaments and events.
Sieglanger, a residential and business area, is made up in large part by several apartment buildings, stores, and businesses. Not far from the core of the city, excellent public transportation choices abound here. Among the local parks with green areas are Sieglanger Park and Sill Park.
Wilten West is the most densely populated and active part of the borough among immigrants, students, and young professionals thanks to its great concentration. Its several ethnic restaurants, bars, clubs, and galleries radiates a creative and multicultural attitude. Among the local religious and historical sites are the Triumphal Arch, Wilten Abbey, and Wilten Basilica.
Pradl
With 15,772 residents, Wilten borough is noted for its diversity and liveliness. Mentlberg, Sieglinger, and Wilten West make up the three wards that comprise it.
The hilly area of Mentlberg boasts many private homes and gardens. From then, the city and the mountains are beautifully visible. There is also the internationally known Bergisel Ski Jump, home of ski jumping tournaments and events.
Sieglanger, a residential and business area, is made up in large part by several apartment buildings, stores, and businesses. Not far from the core of the city, excellent public transportation choices abound here. Among the local parks with green areas are Sieglanger Park and Sill Park.
Wilten West is the most densely populated and active part of the borough among immigrants, students, and young professionals thanks to its great concentration. Its several ethnic restaurants, bars, clubs, and galleries radiates a creative and multicultural attitude. Among the local religious and historical sites are the Triumphal Arch, Wilten Abbey, and Wilten Basilica.
Hötting
Living in the 31.13 km2 of Hötting, 31,246 people call this borough the largest in Innsbalk. Its six wards comprise sections of Hungerburg, Höttinger Au, Hötting West, Sadrach, Allerheiligen, and Kranebitten.
The residential and business area of Höttinger Au boasts many apartment buildings, stores, and workplaces. It sits beside the Inn River and boasts several industrial zones. Two of the local parks are the Botanical Garden and Höttinger Au Park.
Hötting West is comprised of many separate homes as well as colleges and businesses. There are University of Innsbruck, Management Center Innsbruck, and University Hospital among others. There also are cultural and historical sites such Alpenzoo and the Höttinger Cemetery.
Sadrach’s rural and agricultural scene consists in many farms, fields, and woods. Comprising the mild slopes of the Nordkette mountain range, it radiates peace and beauty. Additionally accessible are paths for bicycling and hiking, such as the Sadrachrunde and Sadrachweg.
The Allerheiligen residential and recreational area boasts many hotels, villas, and chalets. Tucked on the lower slopes of the Nordkette Mountains, it provides expansive views over the city below and the valley. Winter sports aficioners can find cable cars like Seegrube and ski resorts like Nordkette.
Near the airport, Kranebitten is a neighbourhood with many houses, flats and hangars. It is home of the largest international airport in western Austria, Innsbruck Airport. Two among its natural beauties are the Kranebitter Bach and the Kranebitter Klamm.
The mountainous Hungerburg area boasts many restaurants, hotels, and lookout points. Two divisions are Lower Hungerburg and Upper Hungerburg. Lower Hungerburg, on the lower slopes of the Nordkette mountain range, boasts a cable car station, chapel, and funicular station. Higher slopes of the Nordkette mountain range define Upper Hungerburg, the site of a cable car, funicular, and ski jump.
Mühlau
Mühlau looks out over the Inn river from the northern slope of the Nordkette mountain range and combines historical significance, cultural diversity, and natural beauty. Originally a municipality renowned for its water mills on the Mühlauer Bach stream, Mühlau kept its character after becoming an autonomous municipality in 1805 and subsequently merging with Innsbruck in 1938.
One of the main features of Mühlau’s rich architectural history and historical relevance is the 14th-century Gothic church of St. Peter and Paul. The varied population of 23,92 persons enriches the vibrant cultural scene: 13.1% are under the age of 15 and 23.7% are immigrants.
Two of the several cultural activities in the district honoring regional food and culture are Mühlauer Dorffest and the Mühlauer Adventmarkt. Discover hiking, skiing, and amazing views of the city and the Alps at Mühlau, the Nordkette entrance.
From Mühlau, one may reach Hungerburg, the site of the Hungerburgbahn funicular train and Alpine Zoo via cable car. One particularly vibrant urban scene the area has to offer in terms of retailers, cafes, and restaurants is the old housing complex turned commercial hub, Olympisches Dorf.
Mühlau also comprises the Mühlau/Arzl industrial park, which houses a range of businesses reflecting the special mix of old-world appeal and modern conveniences.
Amras
Beginning with the Romans, Innsbruck, Austria’s southeasterly town, boasts a rich and distinguished history. It had developed from a peaceful farming community into a well-known summer vacation spot by the 19th century. Amras maintained its unique character even after merging with Innsbruck in 1938.
Comprising 4.9 square kilometers with approximately 5,100 people, Amras is divided into two statistical districts: Amras-Süd and Amras-West. From its position at the foot of the Paschberg mountain, the hamlet boasts mild temperature and breathtaking views.
Thanks to Amras’s well-developed transportation system—which includes the Inntal autobahn junction Innsbruck-Ost—access to main highways is made simple. Along with tram line 3, which was extended to Amras in 2012, Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe (IVB) oversees bus lines C, R, and T as well as public transit overall. More so even, the recently built Innsbruck Mittelgebirgsbahn services the Paschberg area.
Amras boasts first-rate infrastructure featuring several conveniences including libraries, hospitals, schools, and more. Saint Nicholas’s parish church from the 14th century provides one indication of its historical significance.
Among the various Amras sites and events is the well-known Ambras Castle, home of the Ambras Collections—an unusual mix of artwork and relics spanning millennia. Beautiful park with events and recreational activities is the Tummelplatz.
Arzl
Incorporated into the city in 1940, Arzl, a rural-village northeast of Innsbruck, kept its distinctiveness. On the southern side of the Nordkette mountain range, the old town rises 642 meters above sea level. Nestled in the valley, Neu-Arzl is a commercial area featuring the Olympic Village built for the 1964 and 1976 Winter Games.
Rising in recent years due to significant construction activity, suburbs to the west of the historic town center, near the Neu-Rum area of the neighboring municipality of Rum, have become Among the noteworthy sites in the Arzl cadastral community are the Olympic Village, the Mühlau/Arzl industrial park, and several mountain inns.
Arzl-Dorf and Arzl-West together constitute the statistical district of Arzl. Out of the 23,17 people living in this district, 13.5% are under the age of 15 and 20.3% are above 65. About 15.2% of the population is not native-born citizen.
Arzl features points of interest including pre-Roman and early Middle Ages antiquities discovered during restoration work and the 1665-built church known as the Arzler Calvary. A wet meadow protected landscape feature lies close to the southern foot of the slope.
Public transport is handy for both locals and guests since Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetrie’s bus line A and Verkehrsverbund Tirol’s 501, 502, 502N both cover the Arzl district and its environs.
Vill
About 820 meters south of Innsbruck, Vill lies perched on a low mountain slope at the base of the Patscherkofel. With so many farms and historic landmarks such Zenzenhof, Grillhof, Poltenhütte, and Handlhof, the area still has a very rural atmosphere even though it became part of Innsbruck in 1942.
The site is historically important because of the remnants of an old home on Goarmbichl hill and the discovery of La Tène era items. The word “Vill” originates in the Romance language; it was first documented as “Villertal” in 1141 and then changed to “villa Ville” in 1251.
One of the noteworthy sites is Straßfried Castle, built in the 13th century by the Counts of Tyrol to guard the Vill and Igls paths from Innsbruck to Patsch. But the castle had become ruin by the 1600s.
Built in the Gothic style in 1397, St. Martin’s parish church underwent Rococo reconstruction in 1790. Vill was cared for by Wilten Abbey in 1259, remaining a member of the Patsch parish. Vill and Igls gained their own parishes in 1891.
Igls
Following their inclusion into the urban community of Innsbruck in 1942, the village of Igls—a part of the municipality of Innsbruck—was awarded its freedom once more in 1961. About 870 meters above sea level, on a low mountain terrace at the base of the Patscherkofel, Igls is crossed by streams Ramsbach and Viller Bach.
Comprising a population of over 2,000, the town boasts more than 500 buildings. Nearby attractions are historic castles at Hohenburg and Taxburg as well as the pilgrimage destination Heiligwasser, which boasts an alpine inn. The Goldbichl foothill runs southeast from Heiligwasser, and west of it.
The parish church of Igls was rebuilt in late Gothic style in the 1286; it was rebuilt with Baroque features in the 15th century; and it was rebuilt once more in 1705, therefore contributing to its rich religious legacy. Built in 1662, Heiligwasser is a pilgrimage chapel notable for an alleged healing spring and Virgin Mary appearances.
Igls changed from an agricultural town into a summer escape for Innsbruck residents in the nineteenth century, where the first hotels were erected. Its artificial ice bobsleigh and toboggan slopes as well as the Olympic downhill run from the Patscherkofel became well-known internationally during the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. Known as a winter sports destination, Igls has hosted many big international athletic events including the Youth Olympics in 2012.
