Amras
Amras is a village southeast of Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol in Austria. Being among the oldest communities in the area, it originated in the Roman epoch. Nestled at the foot of the Paschberg mountain, the ancient town of Amras boasts a rich cultural legacy and a stunning surroundings.
History and Geography of Amras
Amras was first mentioned in a record as the possession of the Bishop of Brixen in 955 AD. Amras gets his name from Latin, “ambrusius,” which meaning “amber-colored.” like area’s soil seems like such as it is quite iron oxide loaded. Amras was simply a tranquil little village until the 19th century. It thereafter began drawing plenty of summer visitors and tourists. Formed in 1904 when the districts of Reichenau and Pradl split from Amras, Innsbruck was Even upon joining Innsbruck in 1938, Amras kept its unique cadastral community and location.
About 5,100 people call the 4.9 square kilometre Amras home. Its two statistical areas are Amras-Süd and Amras-West. The area known as Amras-Süd includes the Roßau business park and all that is to the south of the Inntal autobahn and feeder road. Amras-West, which spans the residential areas and the historic town center, is north and west of the autobahn and feeder road. Of Amras’s population, thirteen percent are foreign-born. Furthermore, the age distribution is very equal; 17.6% of the population is 65 and under 15 years old.
At the base of the 930 m high Paschberg mountain, the village of Amras sits modestly. Perched in the Innsbruck low mountain range, the Paschberg offers amazing panoramic views of the city and the Alps in distant. Amras is bounded on the cadastral level by the towns of Rum, Ampass, Aldrans, and Lans as well as by Pradl, Mühlau, and Arzl. Typical of a temperate environment, Amras gets moderate summers and cold winters. Temperatures average 9.4 degrees Celsius and annual precipitation averages 859 millimetres.
Transportation and Infrastructure of Amras
Many different forms of transportation connect Amras to the rest of Innsbruck and the environs. Its position is perfect, at the junction of the Inntal autobahn between Innsbruck and Ost, where the A12 and A13 roads cross. The autobahn and the feeder road cut Amras in two. Among the various underpasses and bridges linking the two sections of Amras are the Tummelplatz tunnel, the Amras bridge, and the Roßau bridge.
The public transportation system of the city, the Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe (IVB), also makes Amras accessible. Amras passes the C, R, T bus routes as well. Bus stop C connects Amras to the major train station and the core of the city. Eastern low mountain villages Aldrans, Lans, and Igls are linked to Amras by bus route R. Amras is connected via bus line T to the airport and the low mountain range in the west. Beginning its 2012 extension from its original endpoint at Ostriedhof all the way into the town proper, the third tram line in Amras started On the tram line running beside Amras’s main road are several stops including Amras Dorf, Amras Schule, and Amras Kirche.
Recently built Innsbruck Mittelgebirgsbahn offers light rail service to the Paschberg region, which includes the Tummelplatz and the Ambras Castle along the southern slope of the Paschberg. Lower down the Paschberg than the Tummelplatz, the Schloss Ambras station marks the end of the Mittelgebirgsbahn. Postbus line 4134 also stops at Schloss Ambras station; it travels to the eastern low mountain range and to the cities of Ellbögen, Patsch, and Sistrans. Along with stopping at the Schloss Ambras station, a hop-on, hop-off bus service covering the main attractions of Innsbruck stops. The Sightseer, or Innsbruck Tourismus TS.
Thanks to Amras’ developed infrastructure, both residents and visitors have access to a great array of facilities. There are several facilities and conveniences there: a library, a post office, a medical center, a pharmacy, a bank, a supermarket, several businesses, and restaurants. Additionally present in the town are a kindergarten and a primary school. Dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the parish church of Amras boasts a past spanning the fourteenth century. Within this church is a Gothic nave, a Baroque tower, and a Rococo altar. Every year around Advent, the church also presents its internationally renowned nativity scene.
Attractions and Activities of Amras
Amras offers its residents and visitors a wide variety of cultural, ecological and recreational opportunities. One of the most famous places in Amras is the Ambras Castle on the Paschberg. Archduke Ferdinand II, ruler of Tyrol and supporter of art and science, had the fortress built in the sixteenth century. Presented in the castle, the Ambras Collections are internationally known for their antiquity and value as an artistic and interesting source. Collections include works of art, natural treasures, literature, musical instruments, armor and weapons. In addition to the chapel, fountain and pond, there is also a zoo in the beautiful park next to the castle.
Amras also has Tummelplatz, the Paschberg recreation area. Originally hunters, the archdukes used Tummelplatz; today everyone can come here for rest and enjoyment. At Tummelplatz there is a cafe, picnic tables, a playground and a lookout point. Among the events held at Tummelplatz throughout the year are markets, fairs and concerts.
Amras has a wide range of outdoor activities such as sledding, skiing, horse riding and hiking. Access to the Paschberg and the surrounding mountains comes from several paths and tracks including the Paschbergweg, the Ambraser Höhenweg and the Lanser Kopf. From Amras you can reach Patscherkofel, Rangger Köpfl and Glungezer among other ski areas and cross-country ski trails. Visitors to Amras in winter could have fun on the toboggan next to the Schloss Ambras station.
