Nightlife · Innsbruck · Austria
Innsbruck nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Innsbruck, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Daniel Wagner at de.wikipedia, Public domain
Quick answer
With a large student population, Innsbruck has a lively bar scene for its size, centred on the railway arches and the old town rather than big clubs. The main areas are Bögen, Altstadt and Marktgraben and Anichstraße.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 3
- Stay near the action
- Wilten
- Local drink
- Zirbenschnaps
Where to go out
Bögen
Bars and small clubs in the arches of the railway viaduct along Ingenieur-Etzel-Straße, east of the station.
Altstadt
Pubs, wine bars and cellar bars in the old-town lanes, busy until late at weekends.
Marktgraben and Anichstraße
Cocktail bars and student pubs around the old town's edge and the university.
Nightlife tips
- Night buses run on weekend nights; check IVB's night network before heading out.
- Après-ski in the ski areas starts mid-afternoon and is often over by early evening.
What to drink
- Zirbenschnaps — A spirit flavoured with the cones of the Swiss stone pine (Zirbe), with a resinous, slightly sweet taste, often served as a digestif after a heavy meal.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 13°C (55°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 16:50 | -6°C (21°F) | 8 |
| April | About 20:03 | 4°C (39°F) | 10 |
| July | About 21:07 | 13°C (55°F) | 15 |
| October | About 18:27 | 5°C (41°F) | 9 |
Getting home late
- Walking — Walking covers the old town, the Hofburg, the Hofgarten, the Inn riverside and the station; Wilten and Bergisel are about 20–25 minutes from the old town on foot.
- Tram — Buy tickets from machines or the IVB app before boarding.
- Bus — City buses serve districts such as Igls and Amras, and regional and ski buses reach the surrounding ski areas and valleys.
Late-night bites
- Tiroler Speck — Brettljause platters in inns and huts, and to take away at the Markthalle and old-town delis.
Staying safe at night
Innsbruck is calm for visitors. The main risks are in the mountains: sudden weather changes, afternoon thunderstorms in summer and avalanche risk off-piste in winter. Stay on marked trails and slopes and check the forecast.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number); 140 for alpine rescue
Where to stay for nightlife
$$ · Best for budget, nightlife and solo travellers
Wilten
South of the station, Wilten is one of Innsbruck's oldest districts, centred on Wilten Basilica and the Premonstratensian Wilten Abbey. Its streets of 19th-century apartment blocks have local cafés, the Grassmayr bell foundry and, along the railway viaduct, the Bögen bars. Bergisel and the Stubaitalbahn tram line start here.
- Good
- Local feel and good value; Close to Bergisel; Bars and cafés nearby
- Watch out
- Fewer sights within the district; Railway noise near the viaduct
- Nearby
- Wilten Basilica, Bergisel Ski Jump, Tirol Panorama, Grassmayr bell foundry
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Innsbruck?
Bögen, Altstadt and Marktgraben and Anichstraße. Bars and small clubs in the arches of the railway viaduct along Ingenieur-Etzel-Straße, east of the station.
+Which area of Innsbruck is best for nightlife?
Wilten: A residential quarter with a Rococo basilica, an abbey and bars under the railway arches.