Rainy day · Innsbruck · Austria
7 things to do in Innsbruck when it rains
Indoor sights that make a wet day feel planned rather than lost.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Start with Hofburg Innsbruck, Hofkirche and Tyrolean Folk Art Museum. Together the 7 picks below take roughly 7–9 hours across 3 areas; 1 is free. June is usually the wettest month, with about 15 rainy days.
Key facts
- Places in this guide
- 7
- Free entry
- 1
- Time to see them all
- 7–9 hours
- Areas
- Altstadt, Wilten and Amras
Innsbruck on a rainy day
Palace · Altstadt
1.Hofburg Innsbruck
Combine it with the Hofkirche and the Hofgarten, both a minute's walk away.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · Altstadt
2.Hofkirche
A combined ticket covers the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum in the same building.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Altstadt
3.Tyrolean Folk Art Museum
Head upstairs to the reconstructed panelled rooms from Gothic to Biedermeier periods.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Wilten
4.Tirol Panorama
Visit with the Bergisel Ski Jump next door on the same afternoon.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Castle · Amras
5.Schloss Ambras
Take the shuttle or tram and bus from the centre and allow time for the park.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
Religious site · Altstadt
6.Innsbruck Cathedral
Look up at the painted dome illusions before approaching the altar.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Wilten
7.Grassmayr Bell Foundry
It is a 10-minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof and pairs well with Wilten Basilica.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Grouped by area
| Area | Places | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Altstadt | Hofburg Innsbruck, Hofkirche, Tyrolean Folk Art Museum and Innsbruck Cathedral | 1–1.5 hours + 45 minutes + 1–1.5 hours + 30 minutes |
| Wilten | Tirol Panorama and Grassmayr Bell Foundry | 1 hour + 1 hour |
| Amras | Schloss Ambras | 2–3 hours |
Booking and timing
Of these 7, 1 free, 4 low cost, 2 mid-priced. None needs booking far in advance. The longest visit is Schloss Ambras; group the rest by area to save travel time.
How to fit them into 2 half-days
Grouped by area and kept to about four hours each, so you walk more than you ride.
- Half-day 1 (Altstadt): Hofburg Innsbruck → Hofkirche → Tyrolean Folk Art Museum → Innsbruck Cathedral, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 2 (Wilten and Amras): Tirol Panorama → Grassmayr Bell Foundry → Schloss Ambras, at least 4 hours.
The wettest months
- June: highs of 24°C (75°F), about 15 rainy days, moderate crowds. Hiking season begins as huts reopen, with long days and afternoon thunderstorms.
- July: highs of 26°C (79°F), about 15 rainy days, busy crowds. Warm, busy summer month; ideal for high hikes, with storms often building by mid-afternoon.
- August: highs of 25°C (77°F), about 14 rainy days, busy crowds. Peak summer with open huts and long hikes; the old town is busy with coach tours.
The neighbourhoods they are in
- Altstadt — Gothic arcades, painted façades and the Golden Roof within the old town ring
- Wilten — A residential quarter with a Rococo basilica, an abbey and bars under the railway arches
More of Innsbruck
Questions travellers ask
+Where should I start in Innsbruck?
Hofburg Innsbruck. The Habsburgs' Tyrolean residence was rebuilt in Rococo style under Maria Theresa in the 18th century.
+Which of these are free in Innsbruck?
Innsbruck Cathedral.