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Innsbruck Card: Prices, What It Includes and Is It Worth It
The Innsbruck Card costs €79 for 48 hours at the official adult price and opens 22 museums and attractions, city buses and trams, one Nordkette and one Patscherkofel round trip and the Swarovski shuttle. This page sets out what the card includes, what each version costs, where to buy it and how it compares with single tickets, with official prices side by side. It also covers the sights that close in November and winter, and how to pay for public transport without it.
Quick answer Price, what it covers, when it pays
The 48-hour Innsbruck Card costs €79 for adults and €39.50 for children 6 to under 15, and €71.10 for adults on the ÖBB Plus rail offer. It covers 22 museums and attractions once each, IVB buses and trams as far as Hall in Tirol, the Sightseer bus, the Swarovski shuttle and one round trip each on the Nordkette and Patscherkofel. It pays off when the cable cars run: the Nordkette is closed 2 to 19 November and Schloss Ambras all November.
Key takeaways
- Buy it ready to collect: the Innsbruck Card with Public Transport is redeemed at the tourist office on Burggraben.
- Only want the castle: the Schloss Ambras Entrance Ticket is entry only.
- Evening plans: the Gundolf Family Tyrolean Evening Show is booked separately.
- Guided walks, the Nordkette and day trips sit with the other Innsbruck tours.
Innsbruck Card and Tickets to Book
The card is the pass, the Schloss Ambras ticket is a single entry for those who want one sight, and the Tyrolean Evening is the show many card holders add at night. All three have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
from $77
City pass
Innsbruck Card with Public Transport
The city pass: museums, buses and trams, the Swarovski shuttle and one Nordkette round trip in one card.
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from $18
Schloss Ambras Entrance Ticket
Entry to the Renaissance castle and collections of Archduke Ferdinand II above the city.
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from $43
Gundolf Family Tyrolean Evening Show
The Gundolf family folk show with yodelling, dancing and shoe-slapping, with a drink or dinner option.
Check AvailabilityHow Much Does the Innsbruck City Card Cost?
The 48-hour card costs €79 for adults and €39.50 for children aged 6 to under 15, children under 6 go free, and the ÖBB Plus offer sells it at €71.10.
The card is sold for 24, 48 and 72 hours. The official 48-hour prices are below.
Official Prices
The table lists the 48-hour Innsbruck Card prices published by ÖBB for the standard card and for the ÖBB Plus rail-and-card offer. The 24- and 72-hour versions are sold at the tourist information office.
| Version | Adult | Child 6 to under 15 | Under 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innsbruck Card 48 hours | €79 | €39.50 | Free |
| ÖBB Plus offer, 48 hours | €71.10 | €35.50 | Free |
The Card as a Booking
The Innsbruck Card with Public Transport is listed at $77 per person, valid 1 day, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. It comes as a voucher that you redeem at the Tourist Information Center on Burggraben 3 before first use. Each attraction can be used once, while buses, trams and the Sightseer run for as long as the card is valid.
There is no refund if a museum is closed or a lift stops for maintenance or weather.
Sources: ÖBB Austrian Railways, Innsbruck Tourism.
Schloss Ambras sits on a hill above the city. Photo: Wilfredor, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
What Does the Innsbruck Card Include?
One entry each to 22 museums and attractions, IVB buses and trams to Hall in Tirol, the Sightseer, the Swarovski shuttle, one round trip each on the Nordkette and Patscherkofel and a 3-hour bike rental.
The card mixes entries, transport and two cable cars.
Sights, Cable Cars and Transport
The Alpenzoo, the Nordkette and Patscherkofel let card holders straight through without queuing at the cashier. Special exhibitions, food and drinks, and the lift with sports equipment are not included. The card listing also mentions discounts at the casino, on city tours and at the Tyrolean Evening.
- 22 museums and attractions, once each, including the Hofburg, the Alpenzoo, Bergisel, Schloss Ambras, the City Tower and Swarovski Crystal Worlds.
- One ascent and descent to the Top of Innsbruck on the Nordkette, with direct access to the cable cars and no extra ticket.
- One round trip on the Patscherkofel cable car.
- IVB buses and trams in Innsbruck and as far as Hall in Tirol, including tram 6 to Igls and the Nightliners.
- The Sightseer hop-on hop-off bus and the Crystal Worlds shuttle to Wattens.
- A city bike or children's bike for 3 hours at die Boerse, and a city walk in German.
Sources: ÖBB Austrian Railways, Innsbruck Tourism, Nordkette Cable Railways.
Is the Innsbruck City Card Worth It?
Yes if you will ride the Nordkette and visit Swarovski or several museums within the card's window, no if your dates fall in the November closures.
The card is one price. Each sight has its own official ticket. The table sets them next to each other so you can judge your own plan.
Card or Single Tickets
The table shows the official single adult ticket for the main sights the card covers, as each venue publishes it, next to what the card gives you there. Weigh the sights you will really visit against the €79 card price.
| Sight | Single adult ticket | With the card | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordkette, Innsbruck to Hafelekar return | €59.00 | One round trip, no queue | Closed 2 to 19 November |
| Swarovski Crystal Worlds | €25 online, €27 on site | Entry once | Closed 9 and 10 November |
| Swarovski shuttle, return | €13.00 cash on the bus | Included | Same closure days |
| Schloss Ambras | €16 online, €18 on site | Entry once | Closed all November |
| Hofburg, Imperial Apartments plus Maximilian1 | €16.00 | Entry once | Closed 11 January to 7 February |
| Alpenzoo | €16.00 | Entry once, no queue | Open all year |
| Bergisel | €12.00 | Entry once | Closed 9 to 13 November |
| Golden Roof Museum | €6.00 | Entry once | Closed Mondays |
| City Tower | €4.50 | Entry once | 133 steps |
Who Gains and Who Should Skip It
The card works best for adults on a busy two days with the Nordkette, Swarovski and a couple of museums. The Nordkette return alone is €59.00 and Swarovski entry €25 online, before any museum.
Families should check the free ages first. Children and young adults enter Schloss Ambras free, under-19s enter the Hofburg and the Court Church free with or without a card, and children under 6 travel free with the card. A child card at €39.50 then mostly buys the cable cars, the zoo and Swarovski.
Skip it in early November. The Nordkette is shut 2 to 19 November, Ambras all month, and Patscherkofel only opens for winter on 12 December.
Sources: Nordkette Cable Railways, Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Ambras Castle Innsbruck, Burghauptmannschaft Austria, Alpenzoo Innsbruck, Bergisel Ski Jump.
Which Innsbruck Card Sights Close in November and Winter?
The Nordkette closes 2 to 19 November, Schloss Ambras all November, Swarovski on 9 and 10 November, Bergisel 9 to 13 November and the Hofburg 11 January to 7 February.
Some included sights are closed for renovation in November, and ÖBB changes how the card is sold.
Closures That Change the Value
The table lists the closures each venue publishes for the sights the card covers. Plan your 48 hours around them.
| Sight | Closed |
|---|---|
| Nordkette cable cars | 2 to 19 November, winter season from 20 November |
| Schloss Ambras | All of November |
| Swarovski Crystal Worlds | 9 and 10 November |
| Bergisel | 9 to 13 November |
| Patscherkofel cable car | Out of service until its winter season opens on 12 December |
| Hofburg | 11 January to 7 February |
Buying the Card From 2 to 19 November
From 2 to 19 November the card cannot be bought with the ÖBB Erlebnisticket. It is sold only in person at the tourist information office, because some included sights are closed for renovation. The card listing gives no refund for closed sights, so match your dates to the table first.
Sources: ÖBB Austrian Railways, Nordkette Cable Railways, Ambras Castle Innsbruck, Patscherkofel Cable Railways, Bergisel Ski Jump.
Where Can You Buy the Innsbruck Card?
At Tourist Information Innsbruck on Burggraben 3, at the Nordkette Altstadt ticket office, online as a voucher, or with a train ticket through ÖBB Plus.
Where you buy decides the price and when you collect it.
Sale Points and Vouchers
Tourist Information Innsbruck at Burggraben 3 and the Altstadt ticket office of the Nordkettenbahnen sell the card over the counter. The ÖBB Plus offer pairs the card with your rail journey at €71.10 for adults and €35.50 for children. Its voucher is redeemed at the Tourist Information on Burggraben or at the City Tower, on the same day or one of the two following days.
The Innsbruck Card with Public Transport is booked online in advance and its voucher is also redeemed at the Tourist Information Center. That suits travellers who want the card settled before arrival.
Sources: Nordkette Cable Railways, ÖBB.
How Do You Pay for Public Transport in Innsbruck?
Buy an IVB ticket online, in the IVB Tickets app, at a stop machine or a sales point before you ride, or use the Innsbruck Card, which covers buses and trams.
IVB runs the city buses and trams. Its fares are set out below.
IVB Fares Without the Card
The table lists the IVB fares for the Innsbruck core zone, as IVB publishes them. A single ticket covers one journey with transfers for 45 minutes.
| Ticket | Full fare | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | €3.30 | €2.20 |
| 24-hour ticket | €7.30 | €5.10 |
| 8-ride ticket | €19.10 | Reduced fare available |
Card, Day Ticket or Single
Digital tickets must be bought before you board. The Sightseer runs on its own 24-hour ticket, which also works on all IVB lines in the core zone. With the Innsbruck Card you need no ticket: buses and trams are covered as far as Hall in Tirol, along with the Sightseer and tram 6 to Igls.
If you only need transport, the €7.30 day ticket is the plain option.
Sources: IVB Innsbruck Transport, IVB Innsbruck, Innsbruck Tourism.
Do You Need Extra Tickets for Schloss Ambras or the Tyrolean Evening?
Card holders enter Schloss Ambras once with the card, while the Tyrolean Evening is always booked separately.
Two bookings sit next to the card on this page.
Schloss Ambras Without the Card
The Schloss Ambras Entrance Ticket is $18 per person, valid for one day and entry only. The audio guide and guided tours are not included. Exchange the app or web voucher for your ticket on the booked date.
Ambras opens daily 10:00 to 17:00 and is closed in November, so book it for another month.
The Gundolf Family Tyrolean Evening
The Gundolf Family Tyrolean Evening Show costs $43 per person and lasts 1.5-3 hours with singing, dancing, yodelling and shoe-slapping. You choose a drink or a 3-course dinner when booking. Dinner is served before the show at 19:00 or during it from 20:30.
The card listing mentions a discount at the Tyrolean Evening, so ask at the tourist office if you hold the card.
Sources: Ambras Castle Innsbruck, ÖBB Austrian Railways.
The Bergisel ski jump overlooks the city. Photo: Yanisperron, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Innsbruck Card FAQ
Is the Innsbruck Card free for children?
Children under 6 go free. Children aged 6 to under 15 pay €39.50 for the 48-hour card, and the card booking lists free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
Does the Innsbruck Card include Swarovski Crystal Worlds?
Yes, entry once and the Crystal Worlds shuttle to Wattens. Use the Innsbruck Card with Public Transport and board the shuttle without a ticket.
Does the Innsbruck Card include the Nordkette cable car?
Yes, one ascent and descent to the Top of Innsbruck. The cable cars are closed from 2 to 19 November, so check your dates before you buy the card.
Is there an Innsbruck Card discount?
The ÖBB Plus offer sells the 48-hour card at €71.10 for adults and €35.50 for children with a rail ticket. The card itself gives a discount at the Tyrolean Evening.
Is there a 24-hour or 72-hour Innsbruck Card?
Yes, the card is also sold for 24 and 72 hours. The card listed here is valid 1 day at $77 per person.
Is Schloss Ambras open with the Innsbruck Card in November?
No, Schloss Ambras is closed in November. From December it opens daily 10:00 to 17:00, and the Schloss Ambras Entrance Ticket is the option without a card.
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